Freddie Gibbs's $oul $old $eparately is one of the year's standout releases, and the album's three main architects -- Gibbs, his longtime manager Ben "Lambo" Lambert, and Norva Denton, Senior VP of A&R at Warner Records -- join Jinx to pull back the curtain on the album's creation, share behind-the-scenes stories of many of the songs, and explain why it's Gibbs's best album.    Guests: Freddie Gibbs, Ben "Lambo" Lambert, Norva Denton

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What are the keys to discovering and developing artists to help them unlock their sounds, stories and potential? This week, Jinx is joined by Dominique Maldonado (A&R, artist manager and concert promoter), Derrick Aroh (Senior Vice President of A&R at RCA Records), and Baroline (Vice President of A&R at Interscope and founder of Be Heard management), who share stories of their work with Latto, Childish Gambino, Earl Sweatshirt, DaBaby, Babyface Ray and many more.    Guests: Dominique Maldonado, Derrick Aroh, Baroline

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We're looking back at Kendrick's classic debut with some help from Cordae, Dahi (who produced "Money Trees"), and Cole Cuchna, host of the podcast "Dissect." What made the album what it is? What is its legacy? Which songs hold up, and which, if any, haven't aged as well? And how did it set Kendrick on the path he's taken for the next decade?   Guests: Cordae, Dahi, Cole Cuchna

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We’re in the midst of one of the most unpredictable time periods in hip-hop history: A new generation is ascending. Technology is continuing to disrupt music-making, consumption and distribution. Audiences are fragmented. Rap's ubiquity on the charts is less certain.  There's a shift that's happening. What's at play, and where is it going?   Guests: Zack Bia, Sickamore, Ericka Coulter

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With countless hits on their resumes, No I.D., Hit-Boy and Bangladesh know a thing or two about production. The three Grammy winners join Jinx to tell some untold stories about some of their most beloved beats, break down how not to get caught in your own success, and reflect on the evolution of production and their own sounds.   Guests: No I.D., Hit-Boy, Bangladesh

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For years, independent artists in hip-hop faced challenges and a ceiling. But over the last decade, as the music industry has changed, so have the paths and opportunities of independence. The tools available to the modern day artist can make independence a likelier path for the new generation. What are the pros and cons of the indie route? Where is this all headed? And what, exactly, is independence in rap?   Guests: Larry June, Mick Jenkins, Ghazi

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The boundaries of genre are as fluid as ever in 2022. Many artists shift in and out of a variety of sounds, and fans seem open to going on those journeys with them. What is the value and importance of genre for both artists and fans? Do we need genre? What do these dissolving boundaries say about where we're headed?   Guests: Ty Dolla $ign, Carl Chery, Heran Mamo

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The Alchemist and Wayno have each had lengthy careers in rap, spanning decades and containing multiple chapters. The two join Jinx to break down their origins in the industry, the mistakes they've made and how they adapted, the lessons learned and their keys to longevity. Guests: The Alchemist, Wayno

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Fresh off the finale of Season 1 of HBO Max's "Rap Sh!t," the show's stars -- Aida Osman (Shawna), KaMillion (Mia), and Jonica Booth (Chastity) -- join Jinx to break down the making of the show, share how they really feel about their characters, offer some wild predictions for Season 2, and more. Guests: Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth

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Los Angeles has spent decades as one of rap's epicenters, and has experienced numerous chapters and birthed many stars during that time. What's the state of L.A.'s hip-hop scene in 2022, and where is it going? Two of L.A.'s preeminent artists, Westside Boogie and Kalan.FrFr, join us to discuss the sounds, voices, and stories that have shaped the city's past and will carry it forward. Guests: Westside Boogie & Kalan.FrFr

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