The Rap Writers Show

The Rap Writers Show

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The Rap Writers Show episodes

  • Artist vs. Journalist

    Frannie Kelley, co-host of Microphone Check, joins the show. We share stories from times we let emotions get in the way of facts, talk about who gets to tell artists' stories and what would happen if writers went independent. We also rate Travis Scott and Earth Wind and Fire’s Grammy performance and Eric shares #DiepThoughtz on turning 31. 

    1 hr 1 min
  • People On Twitter Are Dumb

    Billboard's news director Dan Rys joins the show. He talks about almost vomiting before interviewing Lil Wayne, ethics in music journalism and hot takes getting in the way of real takes. We also rate songs from Boogie, Czarface and Blueface and Eric shares #DiepThoughtz on setting positive goals all 2019. 

    1 hr 1 min
  • EVERYTHING IS FINE, VOL. 1
    In the Season 2 finale we welcome an all-star panel - Cory Townes, Janice Williams, Lauren Gesswein, Nick Fulcher, Brittany Spanos, Kai Acevedo and Reina - for a look back on 2018. We share peaks and valleys of our years; break down Cardi B’s best moments and the messiness of Nicki's album rollout; and rate songs from Pusha T, Letta Mbulu and Tom Misch. Finally, we share dark stories from industry holiday parties and beyond.
    2 hr 54 min
  • Chore Music
    Writer-curator-personality Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide joins the show to talk about his journey from The Source to starting a magazine with Steve Stoute to juggling jobs as a multi-hyphenate creative. We also discuss the viability of music publications in the current climate and the power of brands who understand their consumers. And finally we rate songs from Wynne, Meek Mill and Mark Morrison.
    1 hr 1 min
  • PIVOT!!!
    Writer Adelle Platon joins the show to talk about humble beginnings at Vibe, her time at Tidal and her latest transition to Netflix. We also discuss the ways in which music writers pivot to new careers to stay afloat creatively and financially. Eric shares #DiepThoughtz about puns and we rate songs from Neelam, Takeoff and Blac Chyna.
    1 hr 20 min
  • Jazz Vibes
    Briana Younger, The New Yorker's music editor, shares her story from working in radio and writing as a side hustle to becoming a culture critic for an elite publication. We also discuss the speed of the streaming era, new artists getting overlooked and how writers/fans can possibly keep up. Eric shares #DiepThoughtz about Young Greatness and we rate songs from Smino, Daniel Caesar and John Legend.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Write Profiles or Die Tryin’
    Writer Paul Cantor joins the show to share his story from growing up in Staten Island wanting to produce for Ghostface to writing feature stories on Combat Jack and J. Cole. We also examine the state of celebrity profiles and the ways artists control their narratives. Eric shares #DiepThoughtz about mental health and we rate songs from Jean Deaux, Channel Tres and Shia LaBeouf.
    1 hr 29 min
  • Rappers Aren't Your Friends
    Writer Sowmya Krishnamurthy joins the show to share her rap game journey from moonlighting at Bad Boy to being a MTV panelist to penning cover stories for XXL. We also discuss the challenges of critiquing late-career artists like Wayne, Nicki and Alien Ye. Finally, Eric leaves a voicemail for Logic and we listen to new songs from Jacquees, Ozuna, Young Dolph and more.
    1 hr 31 min
  • Rap, Race & Soju
    Genius’s Mikey Fresh joins the show to reflect on rap’s blog era, the quest of Asian rappers crossing over and play a world premiere of Ted Park’s new single. We also do a deep dive on race, rate songs from Tizzy T, Gunna and SOBxRBE and share dark stories from hip-hop’s hellscape then and now.
    1 hr 18 min
  • Self Care (RIP Mac Miller)
    Reed, Manny and Dan do an emotional deep-dive about the death of Mac Miller, how much it hurts to lose artists who feel like friends and how to ask for help even when you’re supposed to be the “strong one.” We also review songs from Kota The Friend, Russ and SAINt JHN, Eric shares #DiepThoughtz about food pairings (?) and we share spicy takes about Eminem and “The After Party.”
    53 min

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THE RAP WRITERS SHOW is the show no one asked for, where writers talk about rappers. Hosts Reed, Eric and Manny are former and current rap journalists who love spewing their opinions. Shows are a…