On the 15th edition of DITD Bites, we get into the world of morals & ethics in Journalism and a special conversation of wider media and the response to the death of The Queen. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:55) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Yeat - Lyfe NAV - Demons protected by Angels YoungBoy - Realer 2 38 Spesh - 7 Shots Black Soprano Family - Long Live DJ Shay Cappadonna x Stu Bangas - 3rd Chamber Grail Bars Semiratruth & JWords - loading... A-F-R-O - Beatz From Da FRO Vault...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 26 min
It's time for another edition of Hip-Hop Neighbours where we talk about non-Hip-Hop works that Hip-Hop fans love regardless. For this volume, we talk about the works of Tame Impala & KAYTRANADA. Weekly Music Roundup - (1:10) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Pi’erre Bourne - Good Movie Francesca Wexler - Cherry Fields Forever Yah-Rah - The Queen’s Gambit BIGBABYGUCCI - SUMMER OF REVENGE Madlib, MED, LMD - Flying High Kenny Beats - Louie klwn cat - Panther vol. 2 Nejma Nefertiti - Tongue FU Sn...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min
It's time to explore the world of Hip-Hop in Australia and there's no better place to look than the most popular Hip-Hop act in Australia. Hilltop Hoods, a trio that needed a bank loan to fund their first album, to sold out tours and platinum plaques aplenty. But there's much more to see under the surface. Or... Maybe not. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:22) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) JID - The Forever Story DJ KHALED - GOD DID Roc Marciano x Alchemist - Elephant Man's Bones Rapper B...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 27 min
If you were on a desert island and you had one artist's discography to spin, who would you pick? If you said your favourite artist, then sure. But think about a Shabazz Palaces where the music is so layered & diverse, you will be guaranteed to hear something different every time you spin. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:13) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Hot Chip - Freakout / Release Royksoppp - Profound Mysteries Monday Mix Vol. 1 Vacatixn - East River Drive India Shawn - BEFORE W...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min
If you ever need a story of resilience, look no further than the career arc of Camp Lo; who began with a classic debut, chose to go independent, have their work suffer because of it and at their lowest point, rise again with their best work since their debut. All in a space of 25+ years. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:26) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Megan Thee Stallion - Traumazine Your Old Droog - Yodney Dangerfield Black Thought & Danger Mouse - Cheat Codes The Game - Drillma...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 30 min
We get into another Bites where we talk about goings on in the Hip-Hop/music world. For this one we get into the Beyonce/Kelis/Neptunes sample controversy and looking into The Notorious B1, an artist from back in the day that claims The Notorious B.I.G. stole his iconic hit "Juicy". TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Nezi Momodu - The Pound Calvin Harris - Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 Bobby Shmurda - BodBoy LeeV & Bobby Oh’Killum - The Grim Adventures of Leev Low ...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 30 min
In Volume 8 of Contemporary Cool: We look at the works of Rico Nasty, Megan Thee Stallion, Curren$y & The Alchemist and Kojey Radical. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:53) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Beyoncé - RENAISSANCE Wiz Khalifa - Multiverse Lava La Rue - Hi-Fidelity Joe Armon-Jones & Mala - A Way Back Jazz Spastiks - Intomental Nasty - (12:22) Tina Snow - (30:58) Covert Coup - (41:46) Reason to Smile - (55:14) Lighter Note - (1:10:30) Thanks for listening. Below are the...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 17 min
It is a tale as old as time. When you're as experimental as an N*E*R*D that simply refused to be labelled and went out of their way to be different; sometimes, it just doesn't hit. But when it hits... It HITS. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Joey Bada$$ - 2000 RZA - Bobby Digital and the Pit of Snakes Rico Nasty - Las Ruinas Asian Doll - Let’s Do a Drill Flo Milli - You Still Here, Ho? Shae Universe - Unorthodox Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (15:...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 35 min
One of the most prolific names in Hip-Hop production, The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo, could work with anybody in the mainstream and somehow make it a bop. They are responsible for birthing careers, revitalising careers and epitomise why the 00s were fucking weird. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:18) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Lizzo - Special Steve Lacy - Gemini Rights Lloyd banks - The Course of the Inevitable 2 Rowdy rebel - Rowdy Vs Rebel DJ Premier - Hip Hop 50, V...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Half the year has gone by. Time flies when you're having fun, but then we start thinking about social media and then get sad. But whilst we admittedly get bogged down on that, we do recap the year so far with our favourite songs, albums we're looking forward to and why Griselda doesn't feel like Griselda anymore. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:25) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Zola Jesus - Arkhon Burna Boy - Love, Damini Regina Spektor - Home, before and after Brent Faiyaz - Wastelan...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Since the 90s, Evidence has been steadily building one of the most consistent careers in Hip-Hop history. Whether it's in a group, duo or solo, Evidence always manages to produce solid work, with his production chops gradually getting better & better. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:08) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Moor Mother - Jazz Codes Page Kennedy - Front Page Crimeapple x DJ Skizz - Breakfast Planet Asia - Medallions Monarchy LaLion - Berries Vol. 1 Sad Frosty - sandbox Lil...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 20 min
One of the more satisfying retrospectives, Dilated Peoples - consisting of DJ Babu, Evidence & Rakaa Iriscience - have one of the most consistent discographies in Hip-Hop history. Along with a strong foundation in artistic principles, it makes DP not just an essential listen for Hip-Hop fans, but an enjoyable one. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Lupe Fiasco - DRILL MUSIC IN ZION Anonymuz - ANAGO Roddy Ricch - The Big 3 Money Man - Money Man JI the Prince...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 21 min
We continue our "Book Of Wu" series with the large solo discography of the 10th member of the Clan, Cappadonna, whose story and place within the Clan gives a lot more for conversation than his discography does. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:33) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Drake - Honestly, Nevermind Logic - Vinyl Days JWords - DancePackVol.3 Yaya Bey - Remember Your North Star WESTSIDE BOOGIE - MORE BLACK SUPERHEROES Snoop Dogg Presents Death Row Summer 2022 Topic Intro/Ben's Rese...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Anonymity in Hip-Hop Twitter, like everywhere on the Internet, is something worth putting thought over. Is it an issue to have anonymity for accounts that have genuine sway over Internet discourse? Is there any point in caring about the negatives of anonymity when we all do it in some form? TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:10) The Conversation - (6:29) Lighter Note - (1:13:25) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're su...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 23 min
For this edition of Hip-Hop Neighbours, we explore two bands with connective tissue to Hip-Hop in one way or another: Rage Against The Machine & Red Hot Chili Peppers. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Post Malone - 12 Carat Toothache 070 Shake - You Can't Kill Me CyHi - EGOT Ogi - Monologues (EP) MC Ren - Osiri Alex Isley & Jack Dine - Marigold Samm Henshaw - Untidy Soul Moonchild - Starfruit Jazz Playaz - Nostalgic Vacation Amber Mark - Three Dimension...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 17 min
We finish our three-part retrospective of Kendrick Lamar with a dialogue on his latest album "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers", looking at the body of work from multiple angles and detailing it's unique place in music history. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:01) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Jim Jones & Maino - The Lobby Boyz Rick Hyde - Stima Kamaiyah - Divine Timing J Rawls - #jazzhop The conversation - (7:04) Lighter Note - (1:20:44) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 28 min
We continue our retrospective on Kendrick Lamar, talking about his album run from "Section. 80" to "DAMN." with a challenge to say things about the albums that we haven't already. TIMESTMAPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:21) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Flume - Palaces Marlon Craft - While We’re Here Blaq Chidori x Numbz - Entertainment Boldy James - Kill Nothing Latanya Alberto - Home (EP) Asher D - Test The Walters (EP) Rachel Chinouriri - Better Off Without (EP) Cat Burns - Emotionally Una...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 42 min
With the landmark release of his last album under the label that helped take him to the highest of music heights and his future looking fascinatingly uncertain, we begin a three-part retrospective on Kendrick Lamar. Beginning, at the beginning and looking at the music he made before he even became "Kendrick Lamar". TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:29) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Yasin Toure - PUMA Blac Youngsta - 4Life Leikeli47 - Shape Up Onyx - Onyx Versus Everybody Mysie - joyride (...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 39 min
It's time for another Contemporary Cool and for this one, we get into projects by Add-2, Noname, A$AP Ferg & K.A.A.N. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:56) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Jack Harlow - Come Home the Kids Miss You Bloc Party - Alpha Games Arcade Fire - We IDK - Simple Chyna Streetz - Hourglass Ashs The Best - 1995 (EP) Otis Mensah - things I should have said a year ago (EP) Black Star - No Fear of Time siegfried komidashi - MOONWALKER AQUARIUS (EP) siegfried komidashi - ...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Masta Killa is the most mysterious member of the legendary group. Whilst most of the group went to major labels, MK went independent, took the longest to drop his debut solo album and hasn't got a bad album in his discography! So what's the deal with the man whose first ever raps might be the greatest "first raps" ever heard on wax? TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:19) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum Ransom - No Rest For The Wicked Actio...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 30 min
In a low-key iconic* episode of DITD, we do another Volume of Hip-Hop Neighbours, (which is mistakenly called by a former name throughout the episode) going off our mini-convo about Calvin Harris last week. This pretty much goes off the rails immediately, turning into a heated debate about Harris' discography. So for those that love the rare moments we debate, here you go. *This episode officially costs $100AUD. Tune in to find out why. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:48) (Ben = Bold / Cha...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 35 min
With the long-awaited 2nd Black Star album on the horizon, we thought it would be a good opportunity to look back at the first album and how Talib Kweli and then named Mos Def managed to produce one of the crown jewels of Hip-Hop. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:23) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Wet Leg - Wet Leg Swedish House Mafia - Paradise Again Tee Grizzley - Half Tee Half Beast Jas Kayser - Jas 5ive (EP) Mensing & Vacatixn - Thelonious Monks (EP) Halfpenny - Chapter Bas - [BU...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 39 min
On the 11th of April 2019, we began this little Hip-Hop centred Podcast. And whilst we have evolved from what we initially sought it to be, we have not missed a week since. For this anniversary special, we reflect on the three years, the past year, participate in a questionnaire so you guys can get to know us on a more personal level and we finish with a game we tried out last year with a great result: Deadpan Recital. Whether this is your first spin or 157th, we thank you. - Charlie. TIMESTAMPS...
Apr 12, 2022•2 hr 15 min
On this episode of DITD: Our 13th edition of DITD Bites. Talking about the future of Hip-Hop, why DJ Drama is a legend & DJ Khaled is, DJ Khaled. And our three favourite music scenes going on right now. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (2:16) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Red Hot Chilli Peppers - who cares Dreavmille - D-Day Blaq Chidori & Ayo Shamir - Journey into Mystery C-Scripture - 'kɒŋkwɛst II Sunni Colón - JúJú & The Flowerbug Pete Rock - Petestrumentals 4 Murs - Murs I...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Foxy Brown was one the rawest talents ever seen in Hip-Hop. Who else could do Mafioso bars, luxury bars & sexual bars? Her three official albums deserve praise but it can't be overlooked how short her peak actually was when it could've been so much more. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:27) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) Latto - 777 Sonic Youth - In Out In Koffee - Gifted Nigo - I Know Nigo! Treasure Bloom - Nostalgia (EP) Phife Dawg - Forever Coast Contra - Apt. 505 p-rallel - Forw...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 26 min
In a modern context, it's hard to find the entirety of Yo-Yo's music. You won't even find her name in the Wikipedia "list of people from Compton, California" even though she was one of the first females from the West Coast to be a rapper of note, pushing lyrics rooted in Womanism. And it's because of these facts and more that we cover the likes of Yo-Yo. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:11) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Bladee x Ecco2k - Crest Austin Skinner - Whereimat Sy Ari Da Kid - S...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 20 min
The story of Lil' Kim is one of the most rinsed in Hip-Hop history. But somehow, there is always something to discover when it comes to the story of Kim and especially when it comes to her music. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:46) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Dave East - HDIGH Benny The Butcher - Tana Talk 4 Kid Abstrakt - Higher Vibration (EP) The Other Guys - Winter In Analog: Season 3 Elzhi & Georgia Anne Muldrow - Zhigeist A. Billi Free & The Lasso - Holy Body Roll K.A.A.N...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 33 min
The story of The Real Roxanne is forever attached to the subject of the last episode, but for someone that was brought into a beef of somebody's design, we got two very good albums out of it. And that alone deserves it's own dive. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:21) ( Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics ) King Von - What it Means to be King DaBaby & YoungBoy - BETTER THAN YOU BlaQ Chidori - White Melodies XV & Mike Summers - WINTER WOLVES Jordan Rakei - Bruises RZA & DJ Scratch - Sa...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 11 min
The career and life of Roxanne Shanté is a microcosm of being a female. You're talented, you're confident and you get punished for it every step of the way. For the first of five retrospectives on females in Hip-Hop during Women's History Month, we look at Shanté, the first woman in Hip-Hop to pop off. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:56) (Italics = Ben / Bold = Charlie / Bold & Italics = Both) EARTHGANG - GHETTO GODS KRS-ONE - I M A M C R U 1 2 Jynx716 & Che Noir - Careful What You...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Virginia Beach-based brother duo Clipse, No Malice & Pusha T were a significant piece of the small-but-influential alumni of Hip-Hop artists based in the state of Virginia. Tying themselves to The Neptunes, Clipse became a 2000s essential to look out for. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:18) Big K.R.I.T. - Digital Roses Don’t Die Yeat - 2 Alive Curren$y & The Alchemist - Continuance Alt-J - The Dream Katori Walker & Real Consistency - Colour 56 AMARIA BB - What's Done In The Dar...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 34 min
