Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast

Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast
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A bi-weekly hip-hop podcast hosted by Peter, Moe and Yemi. As featured in Complex and Beats By Dre. Available on Apple, Spotify and more.

  1. Episode 122: Mind Games (ft. Quincy OG & Paul Stephan)

    MAR 24

    Episode 122: Mind Games (ft. Quincy OG & Paul Stephan)

    We have not one but TWO guests this week: Quincy OG and Paul Stephan. Representing Thamesmead, South London, and the SMF collective they co-founded, Quincy and Paul are two talented MCs and personalities who navigate the game with charm, personality and weighty bars. Their music and cultural takes has had the whole scene buzzing and millions of fans flocking and they’re only getting more praise and plaudits as the days go by. For the keen eye, Quincy was one of our very first guests! We dig into their history as friends, their relationship with Peter, how the SMF collective came about, Paul’s music with mellow grime producer Bexblu and Quincy’s pivot to hosting and comedy. In addition to HEATED debates about the UK rap scene, Baby Keem, whether there’s been a UK rap classic this decade, and much more! Music: Paul Stephan & Wilfried - Talk My What 3:02 Icebreaker 12:07 Quincy and Paul’s top 5 favourite rappers 25:55 Paul and Quincy’s come up 45:00 SMF and Quincy’s pivot to comedy 59:02 Paul linking up with Bexblu and embracing soulful beats 1:11:12 Paul breaks down melody 1:18:17 The guys break down Chip vs Ambush 1:22:57 Paul and Quincy’s thoughts on the UK rap scene 1:36:51 Paul and Quincy’s dream collaborations 1:46:30 SMF’s essential songs 1:49:54 Quincy’s GENERATIONAL rap rant 1:55:23 Paul and Quincy which area of London has the best MCs 1:59:44 Outro Follow Quincy OG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quincy_smf/ Follow Paul Stephan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulstephan_smf/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    2h 3m
  2. Episode 121: Londonese (ft. DeeRiginal)

    MAR 4

    Episode 121: Londonese (ft. DeeRiginal)

    This week, we're joined by DeeRiginal, one of the most unique artists coming out of the UK today with an original blend of grime, R&B and spoken word helping him carve a lane that is all his own. He’s been active for over a decade and is only starting to hit his stride, having dropped two projects in 2025, 'London Borough of Bewm' and 'Bereavement Blues.' He’s also part of itsleftfield, a collective of artists pushing lyrical and sonic boundaries, alongside the likes of Namesbliss, SAMSON and more. We dig into DeeRiginal's journey with music, his fascination with his home city of London, his rapping style, dream collaborations, his favourite rappers ever and more! Music: DeeRiginal - Balance & Symmetry 2:12 London geography 8:03 Icebreaker 16:19 DeeRiginal's favourite rappers ever 25:52 DeeRiginal's music, style and come up 55:34 DeeRiginal's approach to live shows and creative influences 1:04:55 What part of London does DeeRiginal think has the best rappers? 1:22:37 DeeRiginal's approach to his music videos 1:27:58 DeeRiginal's dreams for his career 1:30:35 Three essential DeeRiginal tracks Follow DeeRiginal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deeriginal/ X: https://x.com/DeeRiginal Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    1h 39m
  3. Episode 120: Dejected

    FEB 8

    Episode 120: Dejected

    A little bit of an emergency episode, but we had to do it. This week, we react to one of the most anticipated rap albums of the decade: J. Cole’s ‘The Fall Off.’ We recorded this reaction immediately after listening to the album - billed as the North Carolina MC’s final album - together in the studio. We share our initial thoughts, our expectations and whether the album succeeded or fell short. 1:57 Intro 7:09 Expectations for 'The Fall Off' 20:39 Review of 'The Fall Off' 58:49 HEATED debate about toxic internet culture with rap fans 1:11:09 Final verdict on 'The Fall Off' Music: J. Cole - The Fall Off Is Inevitable Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    1h 16m
  4. Episode 119: Spinal!

    FEB 3

    Episode 119: Spinal!

    This week, we ponder the responsibilities of artists to live up to the political positions they put out publicly, following Stormzy’s decision to revisit the backlash surrounding his deal with McDonald’s last year and the criticism he got for deleting pro-Palestine posts on his social media. We talk about the phenomenon of streamers like Adin Ross and Kai Cenat and how hip-hop has made problematic streamers comfortable. Later we go down memory lane and talk about our favourite vixens. There’s J. Cole anticipation, Peter and Moe lay down a CHALLENGE to each other, and more! 2:16 What we’ve been listening to 14:38 Stormzy and artists taking responsibility for their actions 43:54 Has hip-hop made problematic streamers comfortable? 1:04:20 Our favourite video vixens What we’ve been listening to Peter James Brown - Hell Frank Ocean - Channel Orange Sinners OST Jay Z - Vol 3: The Life & Times of S. Carter Moe J. Cole Yemi A$AP Rocky - Don’t Be Dumb BXKS - Moment of Eclipse Nujabes Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod   Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    1h 14m
  5. Episode 118: Flowers (ft. Kofi Stone)

    JAN 27

    Episode 118: Flowers (ft. Kofi Stone)

    We’re joined by a returning guest, the one and only Kofi Stone! The Mayor of Brum has had a busy time since we last linked up with him in 2020, dropping two incredible albums after a four year wait, including ‘All The Flowers Have Bloomed,’ which was released in 2025. We talk to Kofi about the time spent putting his new album and the current creative run he’s in after some time away. He breaks down his latest album track by track, operating as an independent artist, the dynamics of the rap game outside of London, linking up with the likes of Children of Zeus and Chuck Strangers, his Tru Community record label, future plans and much more! 3:16 Kofi's journey through the years 24:25 Kofi breaks down 'All The Flowers Have Bloomed' 55:13 Kofi's album artworks 1:07:39 Kofi's 'Flow' song series 1:11:46 Kofi's writing skill 1:19:41 Kofi on being an independent artist 1:37:10 Kofi talks new music 1:39:29 Quickfire Q+A Follow Kofi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kofistone_/ X: https://x.com/KofiStone_ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    1h 51m
  6. Episode 117: Smear Campaign (ft. Chris The Capo)

    JAN 2

    Episode 117: Smear Campaign (ft. Chris The Capo)

    2025 is over and our end of year episode is here! We’re joined by Chris The Capo as we recap our favourite albums and rappers from the UK and USA, our most disappointing albums, our favourite non-rap albums and our predictions for 2026. We put together a Mount Rushmore for the year, discuss the biggest winners and losers of 2025 and whether we’ll look back on the year fondly. Chapters Review of 2025 (5:21) Biggest winners and losers of 2025 (26:12) 2025 Mount Rushmore (29:02) Favourite UK albums of 2025 (42:19) Favourite US albums of 2025 (52:50) Favourite US rappers of 2025 (1:10:39) Favourite UK rappers of 2025 (1:17:49) Most disappointing albums of 2025 (1:27:17) Favourite non-rap albums of 2025 (1:43:56) Predictions for 2026 (1:52:16) Follow Chris The Capo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christhecapo/ X: https://x.com/ChrisTheCapo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    2h 1m
  7. Episode 116 - Gravitas

    12/10/2025

    Episode 116 - Gravitas

    This week, we review friend of the pod Kofi Stone’s new album ‘All The Flowers Have Bloomed,’ assessing our favourite moments, tracks, verses and how we see Kofi now. Later, we discuss South London rapper ENNY’s controversial marketing ploy where she faked retiring from music in order to promote her new single. We share our thoughts and whether these extreme moves are what artists have to pull these days to drum up attention. We name side hustles for rappers, discuss a hip-hop logo and more! Chapters 2:37 What we’ve been listening to 7:33 Kofi Stone - All The Flowers Have Bloomed Album Review 48:20 Was ENNY Wrong? 1:06:17 What Side Hustles Would Your Favourite Rapper Have? 1:08:36 Who Goes On A Hip-Hop Logo? 1:15:42 Outro What we’ve been listening to Peter D’Angelo - Voodoo James Brown Parliament Funkadelic Al Green Prince MoeThe Game & DJ Drama - Gangsta Grillz Cigarettes After Sex Asco Yemi Clipse - Hell Hath No Fury Lord Apex - Smoke Sessions 4 Chance The Rapper - STAR LINE Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    1h 19m
  8. Episode 115 - Duality

    11/30/2025

    Episode 115 - Duality

    This week, we review two UK rap albums: Knucks' 'A Fine African Man' and Ceebo's 'blair babies.' We share our thoughts, expectations and the music that moved the most the most on both projects. In between, Yemi shares a weird exchange with a Trap Lore Ross, we recap their times seeing Clipse and Ruff Sqwad and share what we've been listening to this week. Chapters 0:39 Yemi vs Trap Lore Ross 2:57 What we've been listening to 6:31 Clipse and Ruff Sqwad concert reviews 12:04 Knucks 'A Fine African Man' album review 48:07 Ceebo 'blair babies' mixtape review 1:23:22 Outro What we've been listening to Peter Knucks - A Fine African Man ceebo - blair babies Kofi Stone - All The Flowers Have Bloomed Moe ceebo - blair babies Kofi Stone - All The Flowers Have Bloomed The Notorious B.I.G - Life After Death Yemi Knucks - A Fine African Man ceebo - blair babies Kofi Stone - All The Flowers Have Bloomed dexter in the newsagent - time flies Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

    1h 24m
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A bi-weekly hip-hop podcast hosted by Peter, Moe and Yemi. As featured in Complex and Beats By Dre. Available on Apple, Spotify and more.

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  • Creator
    Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast
  • Show Website
    Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast

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