The Juice

This week saw Wiz Khalifa and Future rap distasteful rhymes about women on Mike Will Made-It's "Pussy Overrated," while Snoop Dogg stooped to a new low when beefing with Iggy Azalea. Billboard's Jason Lipshutz and Wondering Sound's Claire Lobenfeld join me on this week's episode of The Juice Podcast to discuss this week's trending topics in R&B/hip-hop.

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In celebration of 90's week on Billboard.com, we discuss 90's R&B and rap music on The Juice Podcast. Billboard's Steven Horowitz and ItsTheReal's Eric Rosenthal join me to highlight major 90's R&B and rap releases such as Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die," Lauryn Hill's "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," Ginuwine's "100% Ginuwine," Boyz II Men's "II" and more.

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On this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, Billboard's Steven Horowitz and Erika Ramirez discuss the current state of R&B including new artists (Daniel Caesar, Nick Hakim), upcoming releases (Jennifer Hudson's 'JHUD,' Keyshia Cole's 'Point Of No Return') and the difference between R&B from the U.K. and the U.S. Jennifer Hudson shares on the making of ‘JHUD’ and Nick Hakim gives Billboard a live performance of new song, “The Want.” In celebration of the 20-year anniversary of Brandy’s self-titled debut, we also discuss the album's impact and Brandy’s sonic evolution. We veer from the theme of this week’s podcast episode and close by covering Kendrick Lamar's new single, "i."

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On the 21st episode of The Juice Podcast, Taj Rani (BET.com Associate Editor) joins Billboard's Erika Ramirez to break down Chris Brown's 'X' and its sales prediction. The two also share commentary on Robin Thicke's latest deposition and Musiq (Soulchild)'s rap alter ego, The Husel.

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On this week’s episode of The Juice Podcast, Pop Shop editor Jason Lipshutz joins The Juice editor Erika Ramirez to answer fan questions related to R&B and hip-hop. We cover topics such as Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown's stage presence, Usher's forthcoming album, Lupe Fiasco vs. Atlantic Records and... The Juice editor's favorite juice.

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For the 19th episode of The Juice Podcast, my Billboard colleagues Jason Lipshutz (Pop Shop editor and associate editor) and Steven Horowitz (associate editor) join me to discuss the evolution of Jeezy, Jhene Aiko's Def Jam Recordings debut album, "Souled Out," and Ariana Grande's second Billboard 200 No. 1 album, "My Everything."

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On this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, Taj Rani (BET) and Michael Arceneaux (Complex, Ebony) join Billboard's Erika Ramirez to discuss the happenings of the past week, including Usher's new single "Believe Me," Ariana Grande and Big Sean's blooming relationship, Karrueche Tran's joke about Beyoncé and Jay Z's daughter Blue Ivy by way of BET, and the Beyhive's reaction.

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On this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, friends and colleagues Rembert Browne (Grantland), Brandon "Jinx" Jenkins (Complex), Sean Stout (Complex) and Damien Scott (Complex) share their distinct stories from their work in Ferguson, Missouri. We cover several topics, from the back-and-forth between the people and the police, the absence of and search for leadership, the dissemination and reaction to real-time events via social media and news outlets, and whether hip-hop artists should feel obligated to speak on Michael Brown and Ferguson.

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On this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, new Atlanta artist Makonnen talks collaborating with Drake. Buzzfeed music editor, Naomi Zeichner, joins me as co-host, and talks the Atlanta rap scene, from Young Thug, Metro Boomin to Future.

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For this week's 15th episode of The Juice Podcast, LA Times music writer Gerrick Kennedy and Billboard associate editor Steven Horowitz join me to discuss Nicki Minaj and Lil' Kim's on-going rivalry, the divorce rumors revolving Beyoncé and Jay Z and the ladies' new releases: "Flawless (Remix)," "Anaconda" and "Identity Theft."

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