80: Battle Rap & Its Influence on Hip-Hop (ft. Chris the Capo)

This week we’re joined by Chris the Capo, co-host of the rap battle podcast ‘Battle on the Roof’ and host of ‘No Cappin’ on Rinse FM. Timestamps: (06:40) Jack Harlow’s album release (07:56) Aitch: Just Coz (ft. Giggs) (11:48) Mahalia: In The Club (14:11) IDK x Kaytranada: Dog Food (ft. Denzel Curry) (17:06) Ibeyi: Rise Above (ft. Berwyn) (18:52) Giveon: Lie Again (20:40) New albums (25:42) Chris Intro: Motivations behind podcasts (‘No Cappin’ ’ and ‘Battle on the Roof’) (37:02) Public perception  and misconceptions of Battle Rap (41:24) Ethical boundaries in battle rap and hip-hop (47:00) Influence of battle rap on hip-hop; the skill difference between rappers and battle rappers (01:06:49) Jon’s game; are rap battles still needed? (01:17:37) The authenticity of battle rappers;  female representation in battle rap (01:24:55) Rap Battles for beginners to watch (01:28:19) Closing, Now and Then playlist