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The Rap Soul Podcast

The Rap Soul Podcast
Nas
Jay-Z
D'angelo
2003
Eminem
The Time
Common
J Dilla
Cell Phones
1989
Busta Rhymes
Hip Hop
BMG Music Service
Concerts
50 Cent
Morris Day
Soulquarians
Kanye West
Rakim
Jill Scott

The Rap Soul Podcast is where hip hop and R&B intersect. This podcast delivers album reviews, artist features, and discussions about hip hop and R&B from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. It is a compelling show that blends the worlds of rap and soul music, offering listeners a deep dive into the intersection of these genres. Hosted by 12Kyle, the podcast explores the rich history, influential artists, and e... more

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Verse of the Week – "Adore" by Prince 💜

Some songs are timeless. Others become part of your life. "Adore" is one of those songs.

In this episode of The Rap Soul Podcast, I break down why I believe Prince's Adore is one of the grea... more

What exactly IS Neo Soul?

Is it really a genre...

Or was it simply a marketing term created by the music industry?

Inspired by comments from D'Angelo and Raphael Saadiq, this episode explores where the term "Neo Soul" came from, why so many artist... more

What is the greatest New York hip-hop album of all time?

It sounds like a simple question... until you actually have to answer it.

Inspired by 9th Wonder's bold claim that Mobb Deep's The Infamous is the greatest New York hip-hop album ever, 12Kyle... more

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Artificial intelligence has entered the hip-hop debate.

In this episode of The Rap Soul Podcast, 12Kyle asks ChatGPT one of the most debated questions in music:

Who is the greatest rapper of all time?

Instead of simply accepting the answer, he bre... more

This episode explores whether older hip-hop fans have become the very people they once criticized—the adults who dismissed rap music as "noise."

Inspired by a social media post from Isaac Hayes III, you examine the ongoing tension between hip-hop's... more

What was the greatest hip-hop album released the year you graduated from high school?

For me, the answer is easy: Death Certificate by Ice Cube.

In this episode of The Rap Soul Podcast, I take a deep dive into one of the most important and controve... more

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Is Illmatic really NaS' greatest album?

Or has It Was Written been underrated all these years?

12Kyle and eclectik break down both albums track-by-track, category-by-category, and settle one of hip-hop's biggest debates.

Coherence

Impact

Replaya... more

1989 was one of the greatest years in hip hop.

De La Soul.

Big Daddy Kane.

Public Enemy.

The DOC.

Queen Latifah.

EPMD.

Slick Rick.

Rap music was evolving in REAL TIME.

New episode of The Rap Soul Podcast available now.

Spotify | Apple Podcasts | ... more

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What is The Rap Soul Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep dive into hip hop and related music history through the lens of film-era nostalgia, year-by-year retrospectives, and lively debates. The show often centers on defining moments in hip hop from the 80s through the 00s, exploring how artists, albums, and cultural narratives shaped the genre and its cultural impact. Episodes feature opinionated rankings, thoughtful analyses of collaborations and rivalries, and personal anecdotes that illuminate the evolution of sound, distribution, and fandom. A standout trait is the host's energetic, opinionated style paired with guests and co-hosts that bring historical context, regional perspectives, and fan nostalgia to the foreground, making for approachable yet insightful conversations for listener... more

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