This week we bring you a rundown of our thoughts and opinions on sampling. Is it lazy? What makes a good sample and what makes a bad one? Join The Rated Podcast in the discussion of sampling throughout the decades.

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From Chloe’s low album sales to Doja threatening to quit music, a common denominator is the access fans, or trolls, have to artists via social media. Is it time for a change? Join us as we bring you the 411 of what’s been going down this week.

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After a slew of singles, Miss Chloe Bailey has finally dropped her debut album ‘In Pieces’, so it’s only right we give you a Rated Review. Is it giving what was supposed to be gave?

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We asked you on insta what some remixes, both current and old, that you thought were better than the original song; and here they are. Do we agree? Only one place to find out!

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Can you believe it’s been a DECADE?! Here’s a list of some of the songs that have turned 10 this year. 2013 - a year of us being young and dumb up in the clubs, student loan freshly in our pockets. What a time.

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We’ve mentioned them a few times recently and with Normani’s unofficial ‘teasing’ of her non-existent debut album and Jade Thirwell from Little Mix signing to RCA records; let’s take a look back at the infamous record label responsible for diminishing careers and album struggles. Will they ever change? Is it still wise to sign with them?

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We’re back in our regular news bag this week as we bring you another round of hot topics. What have the girls been talking about this week? Tune in to find out.

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This week on The Rated Podcast, we give you a list of iconic collaborations throughout the decades - kicking off with the absolute classic The Boy Is Mine. What comes to mind when you think of your favourite collabs?

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It’s been a minute since we’ve brought you a Hot Topics episode, so here you are. The internet has really been internetting this past month with everyone divided over different issues. Join us as we discuss what they are and as always give you our thoughts. Don’t say we don’t keep you in the loop.

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The one and only Rihanna (@badgalriri) took the stage at the SuperBowl LVII this past Sunday and we have special guest Victor Adande - AKA SAINTxCARTER joining us to discuss all about it. What are your thoughts?

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