Rap and Relax

Fadil Adeyola, MSW

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MENTAL HEALTH
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The Rap and Relax Podcast is an online platform creating an environment for Hip-Hop music and mental health to be discussed interchangeably. It's no secret music is therapeutic. This podcast just serves as a way to unpack the scary topics and details of mental health through the rap songs we love and enjoy.

2 APR

I Gotta Stay Strong Through it All, And Act Like I Ain't Going Through it All

Welcome Back! After a very long hiatus I'm back to discuss resiliency of course through the lens of Hip-Hop. This episode we'll unpack what does it mean to be resilient? How does resilience show up in Hip-Hop? How does resilience show up in our everyday life? These questions and many more will be discussed with the context of these songs: Bounce Back- Big Sean No Matter What- T.I Juicy- Biggie Lonely Child- Youngboy NBA 666- YG How to Pimp a Nigga- City Girls Sober Thoughts- Young MA Anxiety- Megan the Stallion Late Night Calls- Tee Grizzly

35 min
17/03/2021

Look How I'm Living Now, Police Be Trippin Now

This week I have the honors of having my longtime friend Esquire Kyle! During this episode we unpack the topic of police brutality and everything that comes with it. Such as our reality, feelings that's developed throughout the growing climate, and thoughts on the strategies taught to us when interacting with police... all with the help of the sentiments and testimonies from our favorite hip-hop songs of course. Songs Referenced: Don't Shoot-Dave East 99 Problems- Jay Z Can't Cry- J. Cole Last Man Standing- Polo G Jermaine's Interlude- J. Cole

1h 8m
10/03/2021

The Trial Leads to Triumph... To Prosperity

Audience, please give a warm welcome to our first artist J'uno aka Jaylen! Listen in as we do a deep dive into his album, Innervision, which miraculously paints a picture of the obstacles in his life, bouts with mental health, and his journey of healing. Songs referenced all by J'uno: Back on Top Fly Sandlot Follow him on Instagram @one.juno and Twitter @jaylemagne ! Album out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3vee8DRpcWIieXgQ5UQ6fI?si=oC27O4FFT5yys-72Ux2EKA Album out on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/innervision/1559548842

1h 5m
03/03/2021

I'm So Post-Traumatic, Yes I'm 'Posed to Have it

The topic for this week is the ever so relevant, yet very swept under the rug subject of trauma. Me along with Andre, Evan, and Morgan (my fellow peers/colleagues/bruthas) define what trauma means to us, its origins, and how we personally navigate through it daily. Special shout out to all the Chicago rappers that inspired this episode! Songs Referenced: Painless- J.I The Prince Feat Lil Durk Ain't Missing You- Chief Keef Dark Clouds-Rod Wave PTSD- G Herbo

1h 5m
24/02/2021

Anxiety, I Cried My Thoughts All in My Brain

Sooooooo Anxious!!! This week me and my guest Brutha Joe explore what it means to be anxious, what causes anxiety, and the ways in which we may internalize and/or externalize anxiety. Songs Referenced: Minds Playing Tricks on me- Geto Boys Bricks and Mansions- G Herbo Everyday Struggle- Notorious B.I.G Can I Live- Jay-Z Hit up Joe on twitter @OwusuSloppyJoe if you want to speak to him more about his experiences with anxiety.

60 min
17/02/2021

I'm Just What You Made God, Fuck Yes I'm So Odd

Premiering both the first guest and official episode, me and an aspiring A&R, Osé, tackle the intricate concept of identity. Listen in as we discuss what identity means to us, how we've navigated into finding our identity, and the role Hip-Hop plays in identity formation. (Please forgive the bugs at the 3:30 mark... still learning!!) Songs referenced: Malcolm- G Herbo Blacker the Berry- Kendrick Lamar Follow Osé's playlist on Instagram: @radiosdead_

1h 20m
10/02/2021

I Treat the Mic Like Therapy 'Cause I Talk to It

Hello ladies, gentlemen, friends, strangers, Hip-Hop heads, mental health advocates, podcast lovers, and people that just stumbled upon this message. Welcome to Rap & Relax and this is just the intro. Intro Song by @Zakeel https://music.apple.com/us/album/thanks-for-pretending-deluxe/1543962031

18 min

7 Episodes

Creator

Fadil Adeyola, MSW
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

7
Rating

Explicit
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Rap and Relax

Rap and Relax

Episodes

I Gotta Stay Strong Through it All, And Act Like I Ain't Going Through it All

Look How I'm Living Now, Police Be Trippin Now

The Trial Leads to Triumph... To Prosperity

I'm So Post-Traumatic, Yes I'm 'Posed to Have it

Anxiety, I Cried My Thoughts All in My Brain

I'm Just What You Made God, Fuck Yes I'm So Odd

I Treat the Mic Like Therapy 'Cause I Talk to It

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