The C.D. Player Podcast

Dallin Kroon

5.0 (7)
MUSIC COMMENTARY

A podcast for those passionate or interested in hip hop and rap culture. Clint Blackwell and Dallin Kroon delve into discussions about various artists, albums and movements in the culture.

02/26/2020

Episode 10 - Lil Wayne

Episode 10 took a lil bit, and it's a lil bit late, so.....sorry for the wait. In Episode 10 we talk about Clint's favorite rapper of all time, Lil Wayne. For someone who has been through a lot, it makes sense that Lil Wayne's discography is so dense. Stay tuned to hear our ranking of his releases and the context of his career in 2020.

1 hr
02/10/2020

Episode 9 - 2 Chainz

Tauheed Epps, known as 2 Chainz has built his brand over the last few years coming out of his involvement with Playaz Circle and close friendship with Lil Wayne. His most recent albums Rap or Go to the League and Pretty Girls Like Trap Music have proven Epps to be a phenomenal lyricist and storyteller. Where is Epps headed next? Business ventures? Music? Television series?

47 min
01/27/2020

Episode 8 - A$AP Rocky

Rakim Mayers, known by his stage name A$AP Rocky, is one of the most prolific and prominent names in hip-hop today. Coming from Harlem rap outfit A$AP Mob along side members A$AP Ferg and A$AP Twelvyy, Rocky has had some ups and downs in recent years. Talking about his discography, the group in context of the fashion industry and Mayers' recent arrest in Sweden, Dallin & Clint shed their personal opinions on Rocky and east coast rap music. Stay Tuned to the end of the episode for a brief segment on Lana del Rey as well.

1h 16m
01/13/2020

Episode 7 - Drake

The first episode of 2020 is all about Aubrey Drake Graham, also known as Drake. With over 170 million records sold, Drake is one of the biggest, if not the biggest artist of the 21st century so far going months at the top of the Billboard charts. Where did Drake come from? The bottom? Is his influence just as great as other artists this decade? Clint and Dallin are joined by their friends Sidney Krall and Alijah Medellin. Enjoy.

1h 36m
12/30/2019

Episode 6 - Kendrick Lamar

Episode 6, the final episode of 2019 for The C.D. Player Podcast, finds us with a huge topic and individual in hip-hop, Kendrick Lamar Kendrick, with his four big albums all released this decade, are all worth delving into individually. Clint and Dallin are joined by Sierra Duarte, a self proclaimed Kendrick enthusiast. What has Kendrick done for hip hop in the 2010s? How has he shaped the concept album and what has he done for society and culture? Is he the greatest rapper alive? To stay up to date with all things hip hop, follow The C.D. Player podcast on Instragram and Twitter and like us on Facebook.

1h 34m
12/16/2019

Episode 5 - Tyler, The Creator

In one of last episodes of 2019, Clint and Dallin are discussing Tyler, The Creator. Designer, Musician and controversial Odd Future founder Tyler, The Creator has grown into his own with his 2019 album IGOR. Dal and Clint break down Tyler's discography, his relevance and impact on the Hip Hop genre at large, and Hip Hop collectives in general. To stay up to date with all things hip hop, follow The C.D. Player podcast on Instragram and Twitter and like us on Facebook.

58 min
12/02/2019

Episode 4 - Travis Scott

Episode 4 is everything Travis Scott. Clint and Dal are joined by fellow hip hop enthusiast and friend CJ Jackson on this episode of C.D. Player. How has Travis Scott progressed as a rapper/hip hop artist, how has he impacted the genre, and what are we to expect in the future from Jacques Webster II. To stay up to date with all things hip hop, follow The C.D. Player podcast on Instragram and Twitter and like us on Facebook.

1h 13m
11/18/2019

Episode 3 - ScHoolboy Q

Episode 3 is here. In this segment, Dal and Clint have a more relaxed conversation about Quincy Hanley AKA ScHoolboy Q, gangster rap and his newest album, Crash Talk. ScHoolboy Q's music has been influenced by various things including gang banging, his daughter and golf. Hear about it on this installment of The C.D. Player Podcast. To stay up to date with all things hip hop, follow The C.D. Player podcast on Instragram and Twitter and like us on Facebook.

46 min
11/04/2019

Episode 2 - Kanye West

Welcome to Episode 2. In this conversation, Clint and Dallin discuss their favorite Kanye West albums, his relevance in the genre and the anticipation of his 9th studio album, Jesus Is King. Why is Kanye West so important? Why is he hated? Why is he loved? To stay up to date with all things hip hop, follow The C.D. Player podcast on Instragram and Twitter and like us on Facebook.

1h 3m
11/01/2019

Episode 1 - An Introduction

Welcome to the C.D. Player Podcast! In this debut installment, Clint and Dallin breakdown their introduction to the Genre of Hip Hop from funk/disco to now. Nearing the end of 2019, they also discuss some of their personal favorite and underrated albums of 2018 and 2019. To stay up to date with all things hip hop, follow The C.D. Player podcast on Instragram and Twitter and like us on Facebook.

1h 3m

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11/13/2019

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A podcast for those passionate or interested in hip hop and rap culture. Clint Blackwell and Dallin Kroon delve into discussions about various artists, albums and movements in the culture.

Creator

Dallin Kroon
Years Active

2019 - 2020
Episodes

10
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Dallin Kroon
Show Website

The C.D. Player Podcast