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Hip-Hop Hype HourExpectations For UtopiaNikhil and Lucas give some predictions and discuss expectations for the immense release of Travis Scott's long awaited and overdue album Utopia
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Hip-Hop Hype HourLil Baby Album PreviewNikhil and Lucas share their predictions for Lil Baby's upcoming album, It's Only Me.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourCatching UpAfter a month-long hiatus, Nikhil and Lucas finally return to the mics and take time to catch up on all the missed news and drops.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourThe Big Steppers Tour ReviewNikhil and Lucas share their experience from Kendrick Lamar's Big Steppers Tour show in Seattle.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourAfter Hours Til Dawn Tour ReviewNikhil and Lucas share their experience from The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn Tour show in Seattle.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourWhat Makes A Good Live Performance?With this year showcasing a lot of incredible festivals and tours by different artists, Nikhil and Lucas decided to share their perspectives on what makes a good live performance.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourThe Ghostwriting ControversyWith the recent release of Beyonce's new album Renaissance and the observation that one of the tracks on the album was originally a demo performed by Drake, Nikhil and Lucas decided to debate whether or not it's acceptable for artists to have songs written and demoed for them and why some artists seem to get a pass for this when others don't.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourHolding Artists AccountableNikhil and Lucas discuss whether or not artists should be held accountable for making false promises to fans regarding release dates and album announcements.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourMid-Year RecapNikhil and Lucas reflect on all the great music that has dropped already only halfway into 2022.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourCancel Culture In Hip-HopNikhil and Lucas catch up on all the Hip-Hop industry news in recent weeks and have a brief discussion about cancel culture in Hip-Hop.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourUnderrated AlbumsNikhil and Lucas share lists of albums they think didn't get the credit or recognition they deserved based on their quality.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourHonestly, Nevermind Album ReviewNikhil and Lucas review the latest highly unexpected and highly polarizing album from Drake
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Hip-Hop Hype HourDay N Vegas 2022 PreviewNikhil and Lucas share their thoughts on the recently announced lineup for one of the biggest Hip-Hop events of the year.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourKendrick Lamar Album ReviewTo kick off season 4, Nikhil and Lucas peel back the layers of Kendrick Lamar's long-awaited 5th studio album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourThe Problem With Jack HarlowNikhil and Lucas break down the latest studio album from Jack Harlow and explain the problem with his music.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: FutureNikhil and Lucas celebrate the career of one of the greatest trap artists of all time and review his latest studio album.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourKendrick Lamar Album PreviewNikhil and Lucas discuss all the new music drops including Pusha T's long-awaited album and break down the bombshell of an announcement from Kendrick Lamar himself about his new album releasing on May 13th, 2022.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Fivio ForeignNikhil and Lucas break down the debut studio album B.I.B.L.E. from drill phenom Fivio Foreign.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourAre Sub-Labels Good For Artists?Nikhil and Lucas talk about some of the most popular artist sub-labels including QC, TDE, YSL, OVO, Cactus Jack, and more, and discuss whether or not these labels help or hinder the smaller artists signed to them.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Denzel CurryArtist Spotlights return as Nikhil and Lucas break down the latest studio album from the one and only Denzel Curry.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourThe State of Trap MusicNikhil and Lucas discuss the state of modern trap music and the greater implications it has on Hip-Hop as a whole.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourRanking The Weeknd's DiscographyNikhil and Lucas rank all of The Weeknd's projects against one another
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Hip-Hop Hype HourDonda 2 ReviewNikhil and Lucas share their thoughts on one of the most unconventional album releases that we have ever seen.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourSuper Bowl Halftime ReviewNikhil and Lucas review and critique this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar
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Hip-Hop Hype HourSuper Bowl Halftime PreviewNikhil and Lucas discuss some of the news and music that's dropped recently as well as give their predictions for the highly anticipated Super Bowl Halftime show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourDonda 2?Nikhil and Lucas break down the recent announcement by Kanye West proclaiming that Donda 2 will be dropping this month.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourUnderstanding Album SalesWith the recent headlines about Gunna's DS4EVER outselling The Weeknd's Dawn FM, Nikhil and Lucas delve deeper into the topic and break down the science behind why it happened.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourBest Rappers Under 23Due to the popularity of the "Best Rappers Under 30" episode, Nikhil and Lucas decided to run it back, but this time discussing rappers under the age of 23
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Hip-Hop Hype HourDawn FM & DS4EVER Album ReviewNikhil and Lucas share their thoughts on the new albums from The Weeknd and Gunna
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Hip-Hop Hype HourThe Dawn Is Upon UsNikhil and Lucas kick off season 3 by sharing their thoughts and predictions for Dawn FM and Drip Season 4, as well as discussing other artists and albums expected to drop in 2022.
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Hip-Hop Hype Hour2021 RecapNikhil and Lucas share their final thoughts on all the incredible Hip-Hop albums that dropped in 2021.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourWhat If...Nikhil and Lucas are joined by guest Jeremiah as they talk about some albums that were rumored in the past but never actually saw the light of day.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Roddy RicchNikhil and Lucas break down viral rapper Roddy Ricch's latest album, Live Life Fast.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourBest Rappers Under 30Nikhil and Lucas share their top 5 rappers under the age of 30 and debate their disagreements.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtists Who Fell OffNikhil and Lucas talk about artists who seemed poised for superstardom but instead became less and less popular over time.
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Hip-Hop Hype Hour2022 Grammy NominationsSpecial guest Ahmad fills in for Lucas as we discuss the recently announced Grammy nominations for 2022 and predict the winners for the Hip-Hop and R&B related categories.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourDay N Vegas RecapNikhil and Lucas share details about their incredible experience at the 2021 Day N Vegas music festival.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourTragedy at AstroworldOur hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives at Astroworld Festival on November 5th, 2021. Listen in as we try to make sense of what happened and how.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: 21 SavageTo stay in line with the theme of Halloween, Nikhil and Lucas take a closer look at the career and discography of 21 Savage.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourLatest Music NewsNikhil and Lucas break down everything that's happened this past week in the world of Hip-Hop and R&B with the release of Majid Jordan's new album, The Weeknd's major changes to his highly anticipated After Hours tour, and the rumblings about Kendrick Lamar's new album being closer than we think.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Young ThugWith the release of his new studio album Punk, Nikhil and Lucas take some time to discuss the music and career of one of the most unique rappers of the past several years, Young Thug.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Don ToliverNikhil and Lucas talk about Don Toliver's meteoric rise to fame and do a detailed review of his new album: Life of a Don
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Hip-Hop Hype HourRanking R&B ArtistsFollowing up on the episodes Ranking Producers and Ranking Rappers, Nikhil and Lucas compile a list of their favorite R&B artists and organize them into a tier list.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourThe Commercialization of Hip-HopNikhil and Lucas are joined by guest Marlo to talk about the commercial aspect of Hip-Hop and R&B.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Jay-ZGoing along with his recent resurgence through features on Kanye West's Jail and Drake's Love All, Nikhil and Lucas take a closer look at the life and career of one of Hip-Hop's most iconic legends: Jay-Z
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Hip-Hop Hype HourIs Social Media Ruining Music?To kick off season 2, Nikhil and Lucas are joined by their friends Archer and Pamela as they debate how social media platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, and YouTube have impacted the perception, quality, and longevity of new music for better or worse.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: DrakeTo wrap up season 1 of Hip-Hop Hype Hour, Nikhil and Lucas break down the release of Drake's highly anticipated studio album Certified Lover Boy and take a journey through his entire career.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Kanye West (Part 2)Donda is finally out. Nikhil and Lucas share their thoughts on the album and continue where they left off in part 1 of the Kanye West Artist Spotlight.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourThe Drake and Kanye Beef: ContinuedA lot has went down in the past several days starting with Drake's verse aimed at Kanye on betrayal, Kanye's cryptic Instagram posts in response, Donda listening party 3, and the internet-breaking CLB announcement on SportsCenter. Nikhil and Lucas grab the mics to break it all down. (This episode was recorded on Friday, August 27th at 7:00 PM CST and all information presented reflects what was known at that time)
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Hip-Hop Hype HourRanking RappersDue to popular demand following the Ranking Producers episode, Nikhil and Lucas compile a list of their favorite rappers and rank them into a tier list.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourRanking ProducersNikhil and Lucas compile a list of some of the top Hip-Hop and R&B producers in the industry and rank them into a tier list
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Kanye West (Part 1)In the first episode of this two-part Artist Spotlight, Nikhil and Lucas walk through the illustrious career of Kanye West starting from his beginnings as a producer at Roc-A-Fella Records up until the release of his critically acclaimed 2010 project, My Beautiful Dark Twist Fantasy. Part 2 will be released when Kanye's latest project Donda finally hits streaming services.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Isaiah RashadWith the recent release of Isaiah Rashad's second studio album: The House is Burning, Nikhil and Lucas take a deep dive into his career and discography up to this point.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourPredictions For Upcoming AlbumsIn what was originally supposed to be an Artist Spotlight on Kanye West, Nikhil and Lucas spend the first part of the episode recapping the past week's events that ultimately culminated in Kanye not releasing his long-awaited studio album Donda as was supposedly planned. In the rest of the episode, Nikhil and Lucas share their predictions and expectations for several other highly anticipated projects of 2021.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Pop SmokeWith the release of his second posthumous album, Nikhil and Lucas celebrate the short, but illustrious career of one of the most unlikely Hip-Hop stars
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Hip-Hop Hype HourAnalyzing Album RolloutsWith so many highly anticipated albums expected to drop over the new few months, Nikhil and Lucas share their thoughts on when they expect them to be released and break down how artists promote and roll out new music.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Tyler, The CreatorNikhil and Lucas break down and even share some controversial opinions on Tyler, The Creator's latest project and overall career.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourCollab AlbumsNikhil and Lucas analyze some of the most notable collab albums in recent years
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: MigosNikhil and Lucas share their thoughts on the Migos' new album Culture 3 and take a look back on their rise to fame over the years
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Hip-Hop Hype HourBillboard Music Awards RecapNikhil and guest host Archer (filling in for Lucas) share their thoughts and opinions on the winners from the 2021 Billboard Music Awards!
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Hip-Hop Hype HourStreaming and SoundcloudNikhil and Lucas talk about how modern technologies like music streaming and Soundcloud have impacted how Hip-Hop music is consumed and they've opened new avenues for artists to become stars.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: J. ColeLining right up with the recent release of The Off-Season by J. Cole, Nikhil and Lucas take a deep dive into his entire career up until this point and share their thoughts on the new project.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourThe Evolution of Hip-HopNikhil and Lucas take a closer look at how much Hip-Hop music has changed over the last few decades and what major influences have triggered cultural shifts.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: The WeekndNikhil and Lucas take a deep dive into the illustrious career and discography of The Weeknd and analyze his progression into becoming one of the most talented and creative artists in the game.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourWhat Makes A Good Album?Nikhil and Lucas weigh in on what qualities make for a good album and what separates "classic" albums from the rest.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourArtist Spotlight: Kendrick LamarNikhil and Lucas analyze the incredible career of Kendrick Lamar with the first installment of the Artist Spotlight series!
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Hip-Hop Hype HourThe Drake and Kanye BeefNikhil and Lucas take a deep dive into the Drake and Kanye feud that began in 2018. Listen as they talk about what led up to it, what actually went down, and where things might go in the future.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourThe Downfall of the GrammysNikhil and Lucas express their frustration and disappointment with The Grammy Awards and share their thoughts on some of the biggest rap album snubs in the past decade.
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Hip-Hop Hype HourA Look Back at 2020Nikhil and Lucas share their takes on notable Hip-Hop and R&B albums from 2020.
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