Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast

The boys discuss the role played by white rappers in hip-hop culture, whether the UK and US music scenes need gatekeepers and pick songs they’re ashamed to say they were once a fan of. Follow us on Instagram (www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/), Twitter (www.twitter.com/rhymesdimespod) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/rhymesdimespod/). Black Lives Matter - blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

In light of everything going on in the world right now, we had to take some time to speak on it, from the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor tragedies to the police to protests worldwide. We are all hurting, and this is our way of expressing that. This episode is dedicated to the memories of those we have lost in the struggle, and to the black community at large. Below are several links to petitions and funds to which you can donate, as one way of giving back to the many causes. Justice For George Floyd: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd Justice For Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor Justice For Belly Mujinga: https://www.change.org/p/govia-thameslink-justice-for-belly-mujinga-justiceforbellymujinga Justice For Shukri Abdi: https://www.change.org/p/manchester-police-justice-for-shukri-abdi George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet Several other freedom and bail funds: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd Follow us on Instagram (www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/), Twitter (www.twitter.com/rhymesdimespod) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/rhymesdimespod/).

This episode begins with Yemi recapping seeing Drake perform live in London. The boys then pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle, before diving into whether artists’ content should reflect the times they live in. They finish by reeling off their dream producer-rapper collaborations. Follow us on Instagram (@rhymesdimespod), Twitter (@rhymesdimespod) and Facebook and Soundcloud by searching 'Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast'.

In the first episode of 2020, the boys break down Drake's recent interview with Rap Radar and weigh up his status in the rap game overall. Follow us on Instagram (@rhymesdimespod), Twitter (@rhymesdimespod) and Facebook (@rhymesdimespod).

This week, the boys predict what will come from Stormzy's new album, discuss the recent Grammy nominations, whether Nas' career has been harmed by Illmatic, and top tier MCs that don't have a classic album. Follow us on Instagram (@rhymesdimespod), Twitter (@rhymesdimespod) and Facebook (@rhymesdimespod).