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Catch Up Archives: A Guide to Metro Boomin
October 01, 2019

This week on Catch Up, we’re digging into our archives to bring you last year’s conversation on one of the most influential producers of this decade, Metro Boomin. Jame’s and Jordan discuss the producer's early days in St. Louis, his legendary collaborat.

Ep. 50: James and Jordan on a Lifetime of Hip Hop Fandom
September 24, 2019

On a very special 50th episode of Catch Up, James and Jordan decide it’s finally time that they interview each other about their respective relationships to hip hop. The two reminisce about their first CDs, life-changing concerts, most obsessed over LP’s.

Ep. 49: Examining the Up and Down Career of Nicki Minaj
September 17, 2019

This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan take a look at the career of a wildly talented yet maddeningly inconsistent rap star, Nicki Minaj. The two talk about Minaj’s early days as a member of the HoodStars, her breakthrough as a part of Young Money, her .

Ep. 48: Why Young Thug’s new album is more than just So Much Fun
September 10, 2019

This on Catch Up, James and Jordan talk about one of the most influential and unique rappers of the decade, Young Thug. The two discuss Thugger’s great early releases like ‘I Came From Nothing 2’ and ‘1017 Thug’, his collaborations with Rich Homie Quan, .

Ep. 47: Why is Chance the Rapper so Unlikable?
September 03, 2019

This week on the Season 2 premiere of Catch Up, James and Jordan talk about the increasing critical backlash to one of rap’s biggest stars, Chance the Rapper. The two discuss Chance’s early masterpiece ‘Acid Rap’, his cultural ascendance following the re.

Ep. 46: Breaking Down the 2019 XXL Freshman Class
June 24, 2019

It’s that time of the year again! This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan do their annual analysis of the XXL Freshman Class, diving deep on artists like Tierra Whack, Roddy Ricch, Gunna, Rico Nasty and many others. They also discuss why this year’s list.

Ep. 45: Dreezy, SAFE, Young Nudy + more in our Midyear Roundup
June 17, 2019

This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan highlight a few 2019 artists, songs, and albums that may have initially been off their radar, but are very deserving of some recognition. The pair discuss Chicago drill artist Dreezy and her excellent sophomore alb.

Ep. 44: New Albums From Denzel Curry and Skepta
June 10, 2019

This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss the careers of two rappers who have risen from underground rap communities to achieve mainstream success, Denzel Curry and Skepta. The pair first discuss Curry, starting with his early days as a part of the.

Ep. 43: A Guide to Tyler, The Creator
June 03, 2019

This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan do a deep dive on one of hip hop’s most talented, yet divisive figures, Tyler, The Creator. The two discuss Tyler’s early days as the mastermind of Odd Future, his breakthrough album Goblin, his relationships with.

Ep. 42: Megan Thee Stallion is the Future of Houston Rap
May 27, 2019

This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss the rise of one of 2019’s biggest breakout stars, Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The two talk about Megan’s place within Houston’s larger hip hop tradition, her electrifying freestyle performances, he.