The Verse

The Verse

By Dare AmysonMusicMusic Commentary
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The Verse episodes

  • It's 1991 and I refuse to come whack!
    1991 was the year that rap music transformed the Billboard charts and mainstream music industry forever. In this episode, Lesley and Dare highlight some of their favorite tracks from that historic year. Join the conversation by following us on Instagram, @Versecast! 
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    1 hr 7 min
  • Quarantine Cuts

    Like the rest of the world, Lesley and Daré are sheltering in place due to the  Covid-19 pandemic and decided to create a playlist full of songs to accompany any activity you may decide to engage in while on lockdown. Enjoy the great indoors!

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    59 min
  • School Daze - Lesley Edition
    Listen in as Lesley recounts the soundtrack of her school years from kindergarten to present (because she’s addicted to school). Join the conversation via Instagram by following @VerseCast. 
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    1 hr 4 min
  • I Need Love
    Under all of the bravado, rappers have feelings too. In this Valentine’s Day-inspired episode, Lesley and Dare discuss some of their favorite hip hop songs centered on mushy emotions we don’t hear very often in our beloved genre. Send us your favorites on Instagram via @VerseCast!
    1 hr 3 min
  • Hip Hop Quotables
    At its core, hip hop is an exercise in wordplay. In this episode, Lesley and Daré recall some of their favorite verses that showcase wit and cleverness.
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    47 min
  • Represent Represent: Brooklyn's Finest

    On the finale of the "Represent Represent" regional series, Lesley and Daré chat about some of their favorite MCs from the "concrete jungle," specifically Brooklyn, Long Island and Staten Island. Listen in and join the conversation via IG by following @VerseCast!

    1 hr 12 min
  • Represent Represent: Bronx, Queens & Westchester
    On this episode of The Verse, we take it back to where it all began - New York! In part one of the New York edition of Represent Represent, Lesley and Daré discuss the history of hip hop and some of our favorite artists from The Bronx, Queens, and Westchester.
    1 hr 23 min
  • Represent Represent: East Coast
    In this installment of the Represent Represent regional series, Lesley and Daré give props to non-New York MCs from the East Coast. Enjoy and join the conversation via Instagram by following @Versecast!
    1 hr 13 min
  • Represent Represent: The Midwest

    In part three of the “Represent Represent” regional series, Lesley and Dare discuss MCs and trends from Lesley’s home region: the Midwest. Listen in as we talk all things Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis and more, and feel free to join the conversation via Instagram at @VerseCast.

    Playlist:

     Go Go Gadget Flow by Lupe Fiasco

    Shadow Man - NoName, Phoelix, Smino & Saba

    Climax - Slum Village

    St. Louie - Nelly

    Questions - Tech n9ne

    Here I am - BK- One ft. Brother Ali, Phonte, The Grouch

    Cleveland is the City  - Bone Thugs and Harmony f. Avant

    1 hr 2 min
  • "Represent Represent": The Dirty South
    Today’s episode is the second edition of our regional series, and today Lesley and Dare celebrate all things southern. So grab your Popeyes Chicken sandwich and listen in! Feel free to join the conversation via Instagram by following and tagging us at @Versecast. 
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    1 hr 36 min

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