Rhythm and Rhymes

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Rhythm & Rhymes is your global hub for all black music. From discussing new releases and trends to exploring the business side of music, we provide dynamic & enlightening perspectives. Join us as we explore the connections between the past and present, unearthing the stories that have profoundly shaped our diverse musical landscape. Get ready to embark on a rhythmic journey that celebrates black music's powerful legacy and evolving influence worldwide.

  1. 16 HRS AGO

    What Really Happened to Shyne?

    🎧 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFItqWQx8ts6Fg_yErvXsrAExploring global music, culture, and power through conversation. Most people know the name Shyne — but not the story. In this episode of Rhythm & Rhymes, we go back and unpack what actually happened:how Shyne went from being Bad Boy’s next breakout star to taking the fall in one of hip-hop’s most controversial moments, while others walked free. We also get into a real Mandela Effect moment — discovering there are two versions of Beyoncé’s Party, featuring J. Cole and André 3000, and questioning how music history quietly gets rewritten over time. From lost music video culture, to U.S. intervention politics, to new music we can’t stop spinning — this episode is a reminder that culture doesn’t disappear… it just gets misremembered. Topics include: The rise, fall, and reinvention of Shyne How hip-hop history gets erased or rewritten The Beyoncé Party verse swap nobody talks about Music videos as cultural memory U.S. power, oil, and global intervention New music recommendations Drop a comment:👉 What’s a classic song you love but have never seen the music video for?

    18 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Is 2026 About to Feel Like 2016 Again? + J. Cole Fall Off

    Subscribe to Rhythm FM: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dr43zvteRadio for the global diaspora. Is 2026 about to feel like 2016 all over again?-Revisiting the legendary 2016 rap year-Are Drake, Kendrick & J. Cole all dropping this year?-Full breakdown of J. Cole’s The Fall Off-Why Bad Bunny’s halftime show was more political than people realized-LaRussell signing to Roc Nation — smart move or contradiction?-Wizards rebuild & basketball storytelling00:00 Introduction00:46 Will 2026 be 2016?05:43 2016 XXL Freshman Class12:00 J. Cole's 'The Fall Off' Album Review25:14 J. Cole's Future in Music29:54 The Washington Wizards Rebuild31:39 When I Knew I Wasn't Going to the NBA39:25 Bad Bunny's Halftime Show43:57 Puerto Rico's Sugarcane History47:37 LaRussell Signs with Roc Nation53:51 Let Me Put You On

    59 min

  3. FEB 5

    Modern Radio: Why the Playlist Era Failed Global Music | R&R 120

    Subscribe to Rhythm FM: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dr43zvteRadio for the global diaspora. New mixes every week.

    48 min

  4. JAN 13

    When Music Became Too Cheap

    Streaming gave us access to everything — but at a cost. In this episode, we explore how music became more available than ever while being valued less than ever. From subscription economics to the myth of independence, we break down why most artists can’t win inside today’s systems — and why a few exceptions don’t change the rule. We discuss: Why “everything for $11.99” changed listener psychology The limits of independence in a platform-driven economy Cultural value vs. technological convenience Global music, feeling, and why language doesn’t matter as much as people think This episode is about more than music — it’s about how culture survives inside modern platforms.

    22 min

  5. JAN 7

    Black American Culture Wasn’t Lost — It Was Interrupted

    Are we seeing the results of a 400-year propaganda campaign designed to keep the African diaspora disconnected?

    11 min

  6. 2025-12-31

    AI Music, Real Feeling & the Missy Elliott vs Nicki Minaj Debate

    Is AI actually capable of making real, usable music — or does it still miss the feeling? In this episode of Rhythm & Rhymes, we experiment with AI music tools while trying to create a new podcast intro. Some of the results are awful. A few are surprisingly decent. Most still sound unmistakably artificial. From there, the conversation shifts into a deeper hip-hop debate: is Missy Elliott the greatest female rapper of all time — and how does her catalog compare to Nicki Minaj’s? We break down: What AI music gets wrong (and what it gets right) Why feeling, presence, and performance still matter Missy Elliott’s early album run and classic records Nicki Minaj’s pop vs hip-hop balance Whether writing your own raps still defines greatness New music you should be paying attention to this week Join the conversation:Who are you taking — Missy or Nicki? 🎧 Rhythm & Rhymes is modern radio for global Black sounds. 00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – Experimenting With AI Music 09:26 – Missy Elliott vs Nicki Minaj 21:37 – Current Rotation: Sadboi & Marco Plus

    26 min

  7. 2025-12-26

    Which One Are You? A 2025 Music Review by Vibe | R&R 116

    Everyone wraps their year in music the same way:Top artists. Top songs. Top albums.For this episode of Rhythm & Rhymes, we decided to flip it.Instead of ranking music, we broke the year down by listener identity.If you love lyricism, this one sounds different than if you live in the club.If you’re deep into Amapiano, your year felt different than someone playing drill every day.And if you’re a yearner or a lovebird, your soundtrack hit somewhere else entirely.In this episode, we break the year down by vibe:-The Backpackers-The Piano Warriors-The YNs-The Yearners & Lovebirds-The Club / Function crowdOne song. One album. Each lane.No charts. No rankings. Just how the year felt.👇 Drop a comment:Which one are you?

    38 min

  8. 2025-12-17

    Music Is a Global Sport Now

    Music is officially a global sport. In Episode 115 of Rhythm & Rhymes, we explore the growing globalization of music — from major label expansion into Africa and emerging markets, to The Weeknd’s reported $1B catalog deal, and what it reveals about music as an asset class. We also react to recent releases from 21 Savage, Conway the Machine, J Hus, and highlight movements within Amapiano, where sound, culture, and geography continue to blur. Rhythm & Rhymes is a weekly podcast unpacking music, culture, and the systems that shape them.

    44 min
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Rhythm & Rhymes is your global hub for all black music. From discussing new releases and trends to exploring the business side of music, we provide dynamic & enlightening perspectives. Join us as we explore the connections between the past and present, unearthing the stories that have profoundly shaped our diverse musical landscape. Get ready to embark on a rhythmic journey that celebrates black music's powerful legacy and evolving influence worldwide.

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  • Creator
    Rhythm and Rhymes
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rhythm and Rhymes
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