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:

June 03, 2019 Mixtape Memories
Join Lesley and Dare as they discuss the art of the mixtape and recount some of their favorite of the past decade. Feel free to hit us at @VerseCast with some of your favorites as well!
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May 28, 2019 Whose Song Is It Anyway?
In this episode, Lesley and Daré discuss standout guest features. Hit us with your favorites via @VerseCast!
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May 21, 2019 What’s Beef?
In this episode, Lesley and Daré discuss the evolution of the rap beef and chop it up about some of the most memorable battles of the past decade.
Playlist
Real Muthafuckin G's - Eazy-E f/ Gangsta Dresta and B.G. Knoccout
Westside Slaughterhouse - Mack 10 feat Ice Cube & WC
The Heart Part 4 - Kendrick Lamar
Rap Devil - MGK
Story of Adidon - Pusha T
Takeover - Jay Z
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1h 12min
May 06, 2019 Humor in Hip Hop
While hip-hop is the music of an oppressed people; it’s not always serious. This discussion and selected tracks reflect a lighter side of the genre. Kick back and laugh with us throughout this light-hearted discussion of humorous rap.
Playlist:
Biz Markie - Just a Friend
I Wish - Skee-Lo
The Yo-Yo - Little Brother
Obie Trice - Got Some Teeth
Big Tymers - Still Fly
Devin the Dude - Lacville ‘79
Digital Underground - Humpty Dance
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55min
April 29, 2019 Young in Hip Hop
With hip hop charts being dominated by MCs 25 and up, it’s clear that hip hop is no longer just a young person’s game. The MCs featured in this episode all came on the scene before they could legally drink. We’ve enjoyed watching them mature and believe they’ll continue to do so throughout the coming decades. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts via @VerseCast on social media!
Playlist:
YBN Cordae - Old Niggas
Odd Future - Orange Juice
Dreezy - The Dreamer 2
Saba & Mick Jenkins - Heaux
Mac Miller - Nikes on My Feet
Jaden Smith - Hello
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53min
April 22, 2019 Dopeness Through the Decades
We’re back! We kick off Season 2 of The Verse by paying homage to the late Nipsey Hussle before discussing some MCs we felt could be popular in any era of hip hop. Feel free to join in on this fun and informal conversation via @VerseCast on all platforms.
Playlist:
Last Time That I Checc’d - Nispey Hussle f. YG
Make ‘Em Clap To This - Eric B. & Rakim
Y.O.U. - Redman & Method Man
Po Pimp - Twista
Magnificent - Rick Ross
Many Men - 50 Cent
Too Much - Drake
Dedication - Nipsey Hussle f. Kendrick Lamar
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1h 20min
March 18, 2019 Season 1 Finale: The Missy Elliott Effect
Missy Elliott Appreciation Day! Today we close out season one of The Verse by paying homage to the hip hop icon who is Missy Elliott. From her solo debut in the 1990s, Missy Elliot made and continues to hold a special place in the hearts of hip hop lovers everywhere.

Thank you for listening, we'll catch you in April!
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1h 15min
March 04, 2019The Ladies Who Rock the Mic "Riigghht"
Happy Women’s History Month! Listen in as Lesley and Daré kick off the festivities by paying homage to some of the most talented woman MCs in the game.
Playlist:
UKnowHowWeDu - Bahamadia

That’s What I’m Lookin’ For - Da Brat

Come Correct - Blimes Brixton & Gifted Gab (B.A.G.)

Ghetto Symphony -Snoop Dogg f. Mia X, Fiend, C-Murder, Silkk The Shocker, Mystikal, & Goldie Loc

Got It All - Eve & Jadakiss

Monster - Kanye f. Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Rick Ross
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56min
February 25, 2019 Activism in Hip Hop
Music has always been a crucial element of many political movements, and in this political climate, hip hop is undoubtedly the soundtrack for the change that is bound to come. This week on The Verse, Daré and Lesley discuss some songs that awakened their inner activists and hope these songs have the same effect on you. Enjoy! Playlist Credits Fight the Power - Public Enemy Self-Destruction - The Stop the Violence Movement Reagan - Killer Mike 16 Shots - Vic Mensa Me Against the World - Tupac FDT - YG f. Macklemore & G-Eazy Land of the Free - Joey Bada$$
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47min
February 18, 2019The Power of the Remix
It's thaa reeemiixx!
Listen as we discuss different types of remixes and dive into the impact of a few of our favorites.
Playlist:
Come & Talk to Me - Jodeci (Bad Boy Remix)

Ha! (Remix) - Juvenile ft. Jay-Z

That's on Me(Remix) - Yella Beezy ft. Rich The Kid, T.I., Boosie Badazz, Trapboy Freddie, 2 Chainz, & Jeezy

Touch It Remix - Busta Rhymes f. (a rapping) Mary J. Blige, Rah Digga, Missy Elliott, Lloyd Banks, Papoose and DMX

Loungin' (Trackmasters Remix) - LL Cool J ft. Total

Outta Control (Remix) - 50 Cent ft. Mobb Dee

I Wanna Be Down - Brandy ft. MC Lyte, Yoyo & Queen Latifah
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50min

FAQs about The Verse:

How many episodes does The Verse have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.