Every week we discuss a dope hip-hop project that we feel deserves more shine. There’s so much music that drops nowadays that it’s hard to keep up. That’s where we come in, we want to trim the fat for you. Everything we cover is dope, you can believe that!
We know your time is valuable, so with each episode we hope to deliver a concise, focused podcast that will get you to go listen to the project we discussed. We hope that maybe we teach you something along the way as well. Our goal is to put you on to something you may have missed or would have never listened to.
Hosted by Skyler Frazer, Sal Basile & Jeremy Gonzalez
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52 Available Episodes (52 Total)Average duration: 00:36:10
Apr 17, 2020
Quarantine Special 1.0 - 4/17
00:36:51
The Rap Take Podcast is BACK!
This a special coronavirus-sponsored episode. There has been a ton of music released over the past few weeks so there is certainly plenty to listen to.
Some topics we discussed this week
- Jay Electronica and Jay-Z’s collab album
- Boldy James possibly having album of the year
- New Kid Cudi music
- CJ Fly’s dope debut album
- The insane run that The Alchemist is on
- And much more
Be sure to stick around to the end to hear our recommendations of tracks to listen to right now.
Aug 13, 2019
Audio Drip Episode 11
00:17:45
As the summer begins to wind down, the crew got together to recap what they've been bumping over the past few months. From new Denzel Curry, Big KRIT, and Dreamville projects that dropped recently to the recent XXL freshmen cyphers, there has been plenty going on in the world of hip hop lately.
Jul 29, 2019
Episode 38: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Bandana
00:37:25
The Rap Takes Podcast is back this week with a discussion about Bandana, the new collaborative project from rapper Freddie Gibbs and legendary producer Madlib.
A follow up to the duo's 2014 release Pinata, Bandana was one of the most anticipated albums to come out this year. With features from Pusha T, Black Thought, Mos Def and Killer Mike, MadGibbs certainly didn't disappoint.
May 20, 2019
Episode 37: Benny The Butcher - Tana Talk 3
00:37:06
This week the crew goes to the depths of Buffalo, New York, to review Benny The Butcher's recent project, Tana Talk 3. Benny is a member of the Griselda crew, one of the best underground hip-hop collectives from New York that isn't based in NYC.
The trio has been making a name for themselves in the underground scene for more than a decade, and Benny's new album is another attempt to introduce themselves to the mainstream.
May 06, 2019
Audio Drip Episode 10
00:23:56
This week Audio Drip is back!
Monsieur Gonzalez breaks down his experience at the Something in the Water Festival. We talk Jay-Z & Cam'ron reuniting at the B-Side show. The never ending BEEF between 50 Cent & Young Buck. Danny Brown's new album executive produced by Q-Tip. Schoolboy Q's latest album Crash Talk. And we end it with some talk about the next big thing in Hip-Hop.
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Apr 22, 2019
Episode 36: Schoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions
00:26:51
The Rap Takes Podcast is back! After a few weeks of break the crew is here to discuss Schoolboy Q's seminal 2012 album, Habits & Contradictions. This project helped cement Q as one of the true gangster rappers in hip-hop right now and gave further name recognition to Top Dawg Entertainment after Kendrick Lamar's Section.80 project the year before.
With a new CD coming Friday from Schoolboy, we wanted to revisit Habits for some insight as to what this new project will sound like.
Mar 18, 2019
Audio Drip Episode 9
00:23:00
Audio Drip is back! This week's episode covers a variety of topics: Jeremy gives us his list of the top ten hottest rappers right now; we give a rundown of the music we're excited for in 2019; and we talk about the growing trend of artists sampling classic hip-hop and R&B songs.
Mar 11, 2019
Episode 35: 2 Chainz - Rap Or Go To The League
00:48:40
This week we're talking about a true journeyman in hip-hop, 2 Chainz. Formerly Tity Boi, 2 Chainz has been involved in the rap game for more than two decades. His most recent album, Rap or Go to the League, is the follow-up to arguably his biggest album ever, Pretty Girls Love Trap. Tune in and check out what we think about the new project.
Feb 25, 2019
Episode 34: Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap
00:41:16
This week the crew is talking all about Acid Rap, Chance The Rapper's pivotal mixtape from 2013. This project was a smash hit, gaining widespread acclaim and definitely helped Chance become an "up and comer" in hip hop.
Now 6 years later, Chance has established himself as a household name in music and has continued his career as a boundary-breaker for new artists.
Feb 11, 2019
Audio Drip: Episode 8
00:40:00
Audio Drip is back this week for a Grammy discussion, a look at the 21 Savage deportation situation and much more.
We also run through some of our favorite music from the first few weeks of 2019, including a surprisingly great release from Boogie and a solid, if forgettable, Future project.
Apr 17 | 00:36:51
Quarantine Special 1.0 - 4/17
Aug 13 | 00:17:45
Audio Drip Episode 11
Jul 29 | 00:37:25
Episode 38: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Bandana
May 20 | 00:37:06
Episode 37: Benny The Butcher - Tana Talk 3
May 06 | 00:23:56
Audio Drip Episode 10
Apr 22 | 00:26:51
Episode 36: Schoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions
Mar 18 | 00:23:00
Audio Drip Episode 9
Mar 11 | 00:48:40
Episode 35: 2 Chainz - Rap Or Go To The League
Feb 25 | 00:41:16
Episode 34: Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap
Feb 11 | 00:40:00
Audio Drip: Episode 8
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