Rap and Reason

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Rap & Reason is a music review podcast featuring hip-hop scholar Dr. Jeremy McCool and award-winning journalist Earl Hopkins. Each episode delves into the latest pop culture news, music releases, and past rap albums that redefined the genre.

  1. Rap & Reason Ep. 77 | No More Gimmicks

    1 DAY AGO

    Rap & Reason Ep. 77 | No More Gimmicks

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool discuss J. Cole's promotional tour in North Carolina, Baby Keem's upcoming album, "Casino," and Young M.A.'s new track "Lasagna." They also review Don Tolliver's "Octane," and address why New York emcees haven't been properly promoted in the past decade.

    1h 11m
  2. Rap & Reason Ep. 76 | Hip-Hop Needs Cole

    6 DAYS AGO

    Rap & Reason Ep. 76 | Hip-Hop Needs Cole

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool recap the 2026 Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar's historic Grammy achievement, and whether the Clpse should have taken home the Best Rap Album award. They also review J. Cole's latest (and possibly last) album, "The Fall-Off," and determine its placement among the rapper's best projects.

    1h 11m
  3. Rap & Reason Ep. 75 | Mixtape Era

    30 JAN

    Rap & Reason Ep. 75 | Mixtape Era

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool discuss J. Cole's new mixtape, "Birthday Blizzard 26," review his latest freestyle, "Bronx Zoo," and predict the direction of "The Fall Off." They also discuss Kendrick Lamar's "Section.80" earning platinum status, Nicki Minaj's support of President Donald Trump, and Ye's music partnership with Gamma ahead of his album's release.

    1h 3m
  4. Rap & Reason Ep. 74 | Still Active

    23 JAN

    Rap & Reason Ep. 74 | Still Active

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review A$AP Rocky's "Don't Be Dumb," and preview the upcoming Verzuz battle between Hit-Boy and MikeWillMadeIt. They also discuss the latest release of the Akon-backed duo, Sheesh, and T.I.'s recent collaboration with Pharrell, and more.

    53 min
  5. Rap & Reason Ep. 73 | The Fall Off

    15 JAN

    Rap & Reason Ep. 73 | The Fall Off

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool talk about J. Cole's highly anticipated album, The Fall Off, plus a throwback review of Cole's 2018 album, KOD. They also discuss Mero becoming the new host of the Hot 97 Morning Show and the release of Fetty Wap from prison, which they hope will lead to more music from the Jersey-bred artist.

    59 min
  6. Rap & Reason Ep. 72 | Protect The Culture

    8 JAN

    Rap & Reason Ep. 72 | Protect The Culture

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Doechii's "Girl, Get Up" and A$AP Rocky's "Punk Rocky." They also break down the Adin Ross and Doechii beef, Fab's 50 Cent diss, and La Russel's album sales goal. They also ranked the best rapper/group biopics and predicted which ones will be done in the future.

    1h 19m
  7. Rap & Reason Ep. 71 | 2025 Was Different

    31/12/2025

    Rap & Reason Ep. 71 | 2025 Was Different

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool discuss the best rap songs, albums, and disappointments of 2025. Plus, the MVPs, fourth quarter winners, and the most anticipated albums/moments in the coming year.

    1h 6m
  8. Rap & Reason Ep. 70 | Radio Ain't Dead

    19/12/2025

    Rap & Reason Ep. 70 | Radio Ain't Dead

    Hosts Earl Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy McCool review Nas and DJ Premier's "Light-Year" and Big K.R.I.T's "Dedicated to Cadalee Biarritz." They also discuss The Breakfast Club's move to Netflix, the cancellation of Hot 97's Ebro in the Morning, and B. Dot's Top 10 Emcees List of 2025.

    1h 9m
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Rap & Reason is a music review podcast featuring hip-hop scholar Dr. Jeremy McCool and award-winning journalist Earl Hopkins. Each episode delves into the latest pop culture news, music releases, and past rap albums that redefined the genre.

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  • Creator
    Rap and Reason
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rap and Reason
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