
Catch Up is a weekly music and culture podcast that examines contemporary hip-hop—where it's been, where it is, where it's going, and what it all means. Hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | MusicMusic CommentaryMusic History | ||||

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!
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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 hi... more
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 Vaca... more
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 Moo... more
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Sometimes the best part of my day. Funny, sometimes clinical, always insightful. 10/10
Been a listener for a while, felt urged to write a review as you guys keep releasing such great content. Fluid, engaging, and insightful conversations about hip hop - the music and the culture. Open minded and fair while being critical.
Love that you guys always rep Toronto big, and I’ll know this pandemic is truly over when the next boosie fade goes down!
I’ve been listening to podcasts now for roughly four years now and although I’ve tried, I’ve never really been able to find a good hip hop based podcast. I’ve only been listening to this show for a few weeks now and I have to take a minute just to say how impressed I am. Both hosts seem very neutral and objective when it comes to artists and they always come INFORMED as well. The topics that they choose to talk about are always relevant and I can’t wait to see the show blow up. Good job guys!
Fanboy here. 👋🏽
You guys are great. Your ability to articulate your thoughts about hip hop, the art, culture, the impact and it’s origins to you is on point. Bless.👏🏾
If you’re an older millennial (in your 30’s) and grew up loving hip-hop and want to see what the kids are listening to this is the podcast for you. James and Jordan are two Toronto based DJs, among other things, who share their love and knowledge of all things hip-hop. What they do best is give deep dives into what is new and bubbling.
It can be hard to tell the difference between newer artists because my ears haven’t been trained. So what they do is tell you about the work give you a sample of... more
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Apple Podcasts | #176 |
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