Diggin' In The Digits

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Welcome to "Diggin' In The Digits", where Creator of 'Hip-Hop By The Numbers' Ben Carter and Director of 'The 5th Element' Charlie Taylor deliver entirely unique retrospectives behind Hip-Hop's biggest artists, stories & its roots, discussing them in detail. From Australia to the UK and beyond. A 5EPN Original.

  1. 4d ago

    Ep.368 - Arrested Development

    What began as a Grammy Award-winning group out of the gate, Arrested Development - led by rapper/producer Speech - are still the same in their ethos even though many members have come & gone and the mainstream binned them after their sophomore album. Nearly 40 years later, they're still creating accessible Hip-Hop with positive and incisive commentary. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:33)Ben: Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You a TowerCharlie: Awon & The Other Guys - SolidifiedWill Kobus & Mettaworldzeke - it's only as deep as you make it Seu Jorge - The Other SideKhrysis - Khrysis On The Boards v.3aja Monet - the color of rainTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (8:05)3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of... - (11:06) Zingalamaduni - (18:02) Heroes of the Harvest - (22:23) Among the Trees - (24:52)Since the Last Time - (28:13)  Strong - (31:00) Standing at the Crossroads - (34:08) Changing the Narrative - (36:06) This Was Never Home - (39:29) Craft & Optics - (42:36) Don't Fight Your Demons - (46:58) For the Fkn Love - (49:09) Bullets In The Chamber - (53:57) Adult Contemporary Hip Hop - (56:39) Lighter Note - (1:02:38) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 11m

  2. Jun 13

    Ep.367 - Goodie Mob

    Goodie Mob is one of those interesting entities that make you ask yourself: Do I like [artist] evolving their sound & style? When it comes to Goodie Mob, for Ben it's yes, for Charlie, it's no. Who's right?* TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:57)Ben: Vince Staples - Cry BabyGenesis Owusu - RESDTAR WUBroken Social Scene - Remember the HumansModest Mouse - An Eraser and a MazeSkrillex - SOMACharlie: Konyikeh - CinereLatanya Alberto - SeenCharlie Hunter, Corey Fonville, Andrew Randazzo & DJ Harrison - Space BombLakecia Benjamin - We DreamSparklmami - in this body Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (9:22) Soul Food - (12:44) Still Standing - (23:02) World Party - (32:34) One Monkey Don't Stop No Show - (38:29) Age Against the Machine - (45:26) Survival Kit - (54:00) Lighter Note - (1:02:50) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence *We both are.

    1h 8m

  3. Jun 7

    Ep.366 - Blu & Exile

    The duo of Blu & Exile came together out of orbiting similar circles in an 00s Underground that didn't have a 1 MC, 1 Producer duo of note. They in turn created a cult classic out the gates. Now - after an eight year hiatus in the middle - they're creating what could be considered their best work. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:00)Ben: JPEGMAFIA - Experimental RapNeurosis - An Undying Love for a Burning WorldDigitalism - OptimismBoards of Canada - InfernoCharlie: Evidence & Monday Night - FootballSylvan LaCue - Hoarding: A Memoir by Sylvan LaCue38 Spesh - 8 ShotsHarvs Le Toad - Between Lilypadsheavensouls - westside trappedJada & S14H - THE ZENITHJon Onabowu - Now's The Time IYAMAH - chapter fiveJalen N'Gonda - Doctrine of LoveVince Staples - Cry BabyLabrinth - COSMIC OPERA ACT IITopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (19:54) Below the Heavens - (26:03) Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them - (43:28) Miles: From an Interlude Called Life - (52:25) Love (the) Ominous World - (1:04:50) Time Heals Everything - (1:10:07) Lighter Note - (1:17:02) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 30m

  4. May 30

    Ep.365 - Contemporary Cool, Vol. 19

    For our 19th edition of Contemporary Cool, we get into the third instalment of Kid Cudi's "Man On The Moon" series and the most Bomb Squad sounding album from Chuck D in decades. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:51)Ben: Drake: ICEMAN, MAID OF HONOUR & HABIBTICharlie: A-F-R-O - Blood RainValtteri Laurell & Ricky-Tick Big Band - Visions of DillaSonedo - From Here On OutSolene - Femme Fatale Cosima - Outsider Music Vol. 1: you don't know what you want, do you?JuJu Rogers - Pink Guitars, Spaceships N Voodoo DollsThee Marloes - Di Hotel MalibuAlsogood - 1000 SmilesNightmares On Wax & Adrian Sherwood - In A Space Outta DubMan On The Moon III: The Chosen - (12:30)Chuck D Presents Enemy Radio: Radio Armageddon - (31:44) Lighter Note - (48:03) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 1m
  5. Ep.364 - Talking R&B Groups & More W/ DJ Amani Roberts

    May 23

    Ep.364 - Talking R&B Groups & More W/ DJ Amani Roberts

    In a DITD/WG double up, I talk to DJ & author Amani Roberts off the back of his book The Quiet Storm. In this talk, we get to know his background, his roots in DJing; how the book originated from a thesis, R&B and Hip-Hop groups; African-American Media and we finish off with a Lighter Note and a Top 5!  Don't say I don't spoil you! Weekly Music Roundup:Charlie: Vic Spencer - Inspire Your IdolsDua Saleh - Of Earth & WiresNick Grant - Smile Nappy Nina & Swarvy - Sow & SoTank And The Bangas - The Last BalloonBrother Wallace - Electric Love Jasmine Myra - Where Light SettlesPsyché - Psyché II Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 3m

  6. May 16

    Ep.363 - Prince Po

    After covering Organized Konfusion last week & Pharoahe Monch the week before, we finish our OK explorations with the other half of the duo: The unsung Prince Po.  TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59)Ben: Action Bronson - Planet FrogKneecap - FENIANCookin soul x Estee nack - AL-ANDALUSTiga - Hot LifeLittle Simz- Sugar GirlFoo Fighters - Your Favourite ToyCharlie: Blue Lab Beats - The Blue Lab Beats ShowLittle Simz - Sugar GirlMr. Williamz & Reggae Roast (not Toast!) - We Run The SceneJWords - Sound TherapyDenzel Himself - NeighbourhoodAction Bronson - Planet FrogAZ - Doe Or Die IIIRADIOHOP - HARD TO HANDLETopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (14:24) The Slickness - (19:57) (Couldn't find Prettyblack online unfortunately) Saga of the Simian Samurai - (30:13) Animal Serum - (39:15) Lighter Note - (47:24) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

    56 min

  7. May 9

    Ep.362 - Organized Konfusion

    After exploring Pharoahe Monch last week, we now get into his pre-solo life with Prince Po as the duo Organized Konfusion. Three albums with unfaltering production, dexterous lyrics and flows that need to be heard to truly understand how good these two were as a rap duo. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:01)Ben: Isaiah Rashad - IT'S BEEN AWFULBilly Danze - The AnswerNEMS - I Should Boom YouCharlie: India Shawn - Subject To ChangeTiara Thomas - Make It Make SenseCurren$y, Wiz Khalifa & Harry Fraud - Roofless Records For Drop Tops: Disc 1Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa & Harry Fraud - Roofless Records For Drop Tops: Disc 2Oddisee & Heno. - From Takoma With LoveOpek - TRAFOIsaiah Rashad - IT'S BEEN AWFULKehlani - KehlaniTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (19:17)Organized Konfusion - (20:25) Stress: The Extinction Agenda - (39:41) The Equinox - (51:46) Lighter Note - (1:05:31) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 16m

  8. May 2

    Ep.361 - Pharoahe Monch

    If you're like most people and only familiar with Pharoahe Monch when "Simon Says" is played, you're actually missing one of the clearest paths of evolution from a rapper in terms of subject matter and maturity as an artist. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:20)Ben: Blu & Exile - Time Heals EverythingKehlani - KehlaniAkon - BEAUTIFUL DAYREASON - Moving Towards Love_PINKCharlie: Joya Mooi - All The ThingsJordan Rakei - Between UsAgnes Nunes - NovelaMary Ann Alexander - Love Or A LessonOlivia Escuyos - Yours TrulyGuvna B - This Bed I MadeApril + Vista - Traditional NoiseJai'Len Josey - Serial RomanticREASON - Moving Towards Love_PINKAnthony Joseph - The ArkTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (16:09)Internal Affairs - (22:10) Desire - (38:59) W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) - (51:22) P.T.S.D: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - (59:43) Lighter Note - (1:11:46) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Music for the right to use) HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @The5thElementUKChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 18m
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Welcome to "Diggin' In The Digits", where Creator of 'Hip-Hop By The Numbers' Ben Carter and Director of 'The 5th Element' Charlie Taylor deliver entirely unique retrospectives behind Hip-Hop's biggest artists, stories & its roots, discussing them in detail. From Australia to the UK and beyond. A 5EPN Original.

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  • Creator
    The 5th Element Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    383
  • Rating
    Explicit
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