This week, James and Jordan wind down the current season of Catch Up by taking your mailbag questions. Has Nicki Minaj become underrated? What happened to Lupe? What is the greatest leaked track ever? Answers to all these and much more! Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Our music is by Kaleb . Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in touch with us at catchu...
Feb 17, 2021•54 min•Ep. 71
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan talk about one of the most consistently exciting artists working in hip hop, Playboi Carti. The two look back on how Carti first came on their radar, the impact of his incredible eponymous debut mixtape, and his outstanding new studio album ‘Whole Lotta Red’. They also answer listener-submitted questions about Funkmaster Flex and Brockhampton. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episo...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 70
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss one of the most exciting rappers currently working, Rico Nasty. The two talk about the artist’s early days in Maryland, her breakout series of mixtapes, and her superb debut studio album ‘Nightmare Vacation’, which came out in December. They also answer listener questions concerning Lauryn Hill and Jay-Z. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chalta...
Jan 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 69
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan go deep on the career of a beloved, but often polarizing artist, Kid Cudi. The two discuss Cudi’s origins, his influence on contemporary music, his work with Kanye West, his excellent 2009 album ‘Man On The Moon’, and the ups and downs of his career since that point, including the release of his latest LP ‘Man On The Moon III: The Chosen’. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode w...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 68
This week, on the second part of our 2020 wrap-up, James and Jordan discuss some more of their favourite music from this year including Rico Nasty (1:00), Tobe Nwigwe (6:20), Lil Durk (8:35), Russ (12:30), Headie One (16:00), Starlito (25:00), DijahSB (27:30), Dutchavelli (29:15), Brent Faiyaz (32:15) and more! Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Our music is by Kaleb . Make sure to fo...
Dec 18, 2020•36 min•Ep. 67
This week, on the first of a two-part 2020 wrap-up, James and Jordan discuss some of their favorite music of the year including work by Lil Uzi Vert (6:45), Zsela (16:20), Teezo Touchdown (19:00), and the Griselda Records Collective (23:15). Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Our music is by Kaleb . Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in touch with us at c...
Dec 11, 2020•35 min•Ep. 66
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan answer an assortment of great questions submitted by listeners. The two cover oversaturation in the rap genre, Lil Baby’s historic 2020 run, where ‘The Story of Adidon’ ranks amongst the all-time great diss tracks, the enablement of problematic rappers, and much more. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Our music is by Kaleb . Make sure to follow...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 65
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan give a comprehensive breakdown of the epic Gucci Mane vs. Jeezy 'Verzuz' Battle. They then discuss Megan Thee Stallion's bittersweet 2020 and give their thoughts on her debut studio album ‘Good News.' Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Our music is by Kaleb . Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in touch with us at ca...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 64
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan give their opinions on one of 2020s most divisive artists, Louisville rapper Jack Harlow. They also discuss the wildly talented Flo Milli and her impressive debut mixtape ‘Ho, Why Is You Here’? Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Our music is by Kaleb . Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppo...
Nov 20, 2020•38 min•Ep. 63
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan talk about the number of high profile rappers who supported Trump in the last election, from Lil Wayne to Lil Pump. They also discuss the untimely death of Chicago drill rapper King Von, and breakdown what Mod Club meant to Toronto’s music scene. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get ...
Nov 10, 2020•36 min•Ep. 62
This week, James and Jordan are back from a long break to sit down and chat with two pillars of the Toronto Hip Hop scene, Brittany “Exmiranda” Manu and Dijah SB. The episode is produced in partnership with Myseum of Toronto’s ‘Intersections Festival: Women in Hip Hop’ , an upcoming panel discussion aimed at challenging the traditional role of Black women within the male-dominated space of hip hop while exploring the intersecting experiences of race, sexuality, ability and gender. The “Quarantin...
Jun 19, 2020•38 min•Ep. 61
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss the short but remarkable career of Pop Smoke, the NYC rapper who tragically lost his life last week. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com ....
Feb 26, 2020•36 min•Ep. 60
On the final Catch Up of the decade, James and Jordan reflect on the artists, albums and songs, that made the 2010s perhaps the strongest decade in the history of Rap and R&B. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com . This episode was made possible by our generous Patreon contrib...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 59
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan list their top five albums of the year (spoiler, they have the same #1) as well as their top five singles. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com ....
Dec 18, 2019•52 min•Ep. 58
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan sit down with one of Toronto’s most exciting young talents, Swagger Rite. The three talk about Swagger’s early days growing up at Jane and Weston, his breakthrough single ‘In Love with the K’ ft. BlocBoy JB, how getting signed to a label changed his trajectory, and his new project ‘The Swagged Out Pedestrian’, which is out this Friday. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was p...
Nov 20, 2019•36 min•Ep. 57
This week on we dig into our archives and revisit a discussion on one of the more influential, but also underappreciated artists of this century, T-Pain. James and Jordan talk about the origins of auto-tune, T-pain’s legacy as a pioneering user of the technology, his impressive track record as a featured artist, his overt influence on artists like Kanye West, Future, and Young Thug, and finally, his latest studio album ‘1UP’. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produ...
Nov 14, 2019•42 min•Ep. 56
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss the career of one of this decade's most talented rappers, Danny Brown. The two talk about Brown’s long road to success, his brilliant sophomore album ‘XXX’, and his somewhat disappointing new LP, ‘U Know What I'm Sayin?’. Oh, and Jordan tells the story of the time he got punched at a Danny Brown / Action Bronson Show. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 55
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan break down Kanye West’s bold new album ‘Jesus is King’. The two talk about Kanye abandoning ‘Yandhi’, the start of Sunday Service, his revealing interview with Zane Lowe, and finally give their thoughts on his polarizing new LP. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in touch with us a...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 54
This week, on a very special LIVE episode of Catch Up, James and Jordan sit down with hip-hop blogger, personality, provocateur, and some might say "troll," DJ Akademiks. The three discuss Akademiks's rise from campus DJ to YouTube star, the controversy surrounding ‘The War in Chiraq’, his path to Complex's 'Everyday Struggle,' his feud with Vic Mensa, the BET Awards incident with Migos, and his relationships with Tekashi 6ix9ine and Joe Budden. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rat...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 53
This week on Catch Up, Jordan and guest host Kyle Fulton discusses the meteoric rise of one of 2019’s biggest breakout stars, Da Baby. The two discuss Da Baby’s prolific mixtape career, his frequent run-ins with the law, his talent as a featured artist, and his latest album ‘Kirk’. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in t...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 52
On a very special 50th episode of Catch Up, James and Jordan decide it’s finally time that they interview each other about their respective relationships to hip hop. The two reminisce about their first CDs, life-changing concerts, most obsessed over LP’s, and their favorite songs to DJ. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com . This episod...
Sep 24, 2019•44 min•Ep. 51
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan take a look at the career of a wildly talented yet maddeningly inconsistent rap star, Nicki Minaj. The two talk about Minaj’s early days as a member of the HoodStars, her breakthrough as a part of Young Money, her incredible track record as a featured artist, and her uneven collection of studio albums. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Make sur...
Sep 17, 2019•57 min•Ep. 50
This on Catch Up, James and Jordan talk about one of the most influential and unique rappers of the decade, Young Thug. The two discuss Thugger’s great early releases like ‘I Came From Nothing 2’ and ‘1017 Thug’, his collaborations with Rich Homie Quan, Gucci Mane and, Kanye West, his classic mixtapes ‘Jeffery’ and ‘I’m Up’, and his expectation shattering studio debut ‘So Much Fun’. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episo...
Sep 10, 2019•55 min•Ep. 49
This week on the Season 2 premiere of Catch Up, James and Jordan talk about the increasing critical backlash to one of rap’s biggest stars, Chance the Rapper. The two discuss Chance’s early masterpiece ‘Acid Rap’, his cultural ascendance following the release of ‘Coloring Book’, and the lukewarm reception to his debut album ‘The Big Day’. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Research for this episode was provided by Corey Chaltas. Make sure t...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 48
It’s that time of the year again! This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan do their annual analysis of the XXL Freshman Class, diving deep on artists like Tierra Whack, Roddy Ricch, Gunna, Rico Nasty and many others. They also discuss why this year’s list has the potential to be the best ever, and, of course, highlight a few notable omissions. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 47
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan highlight a few 2019 artists, songs, and albums that may have initially been off their radar, but are very deserving of some recognition. The pair discuss Chicago rapper/singer Dreezy and her outstanding sophomore album ‘Big Dreeze’, Pop Smoke’s new single ‘Welcome to the Party’, Toronto artist SAFE’s debut album ‘Stay’, and Young Nudy and Pi'erre Bourne’s strong new mixtape ‘Sli'merre’. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is prod...
Jun 18, 2019•45 min•Ep. 46
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss the careers of two rappers who have risen from underground rap communities to achieve mainstream success, Denzel Curry and Skepta. The pair first discuss Curry, starting with his early days as a part of the Florida supergroup Raider Klan, his underrated debut ‘Nostalgic 64’, and his excellent new studio album ‘Zuu’. The pair then turn their attention to Skepta, talking about his place in London’s grime scene, his collaborations with Drake, his Merc...
Jun 11, 2019•46 min•Ep. 45
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan do a deep dive on one of hip hop’s most talented, yet divisive figures, Tyler, The Creator. The two discuss Tyler’s early days as the mastermind of Odd Future, his breakthrough album Goblin, his relationships with artists like Earl Sweatshirt and Frank Ocean, his legion of devoted fans, and his excellent new LP, ‘Igor’. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 44
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss the rise of one of 2019’s biggest breakout stars, Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The two talk about Megan’s place within Houston’s larger hip hop tradition, her electrifying freestyle performances, her breakthrough EP ‘Tina Snow’, and her excellent debut album ‘Fever’. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get in touch with us at c...
May 28, 2019•47 min•Ep. 43
This week on Catch Up, in the second of a two-part series on underrated rap beefs of the 2000s, James and Jordan focus in on perhaps one of the greatest beef artists of all time, Harlem rapper and Dipset Record founder, Cam’ron. The pair break down some of Killa Cam’s most legendary feuds: from Jay-Z, to 50 Cent, to yes, even Bill O'Reilly. Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone , and is produced by Kyle Fulton . Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram , and feel free to get i...
May 21, 2019•42 min•Ep. 42
