The Verse

By Dare Amyson

Welcome to The Verse!

On this podcast, we celebrate hip hop culture (and occasionally sprinkle in other genres of good music from time to time) via carefully curated playlists. Come with us as we ta... more

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

The Verse episodes:

May 11, 2020 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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1h 7min
April 09, 2020 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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59min
February 26, 2020 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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1h 4min
February 12, 2020 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!
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1h 3min
December 09, 2019 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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47min
September 24, 2019 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!
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1h 12min
September 17, 2019 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.
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1h 23min
September 10, 2019 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!
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1h 13min
September 03, 2019 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
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1h 2min
August 27, 2019 "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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1h 36min

FAQs about The Verse:

How many episodes does The Verse have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.