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Catch Up is a weekly music and culture podcast that examines contemporary hip-hop—where it's been, where it is, where it's going, and what it all means. Hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone.
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Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
This week on Catch Up, in the first of two parts, James and Jordan highlight a few of their absolute favourite rap beefs from this century.
The two spend the episode’s first half breaking down the epic beef between Atlanta rappers Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy, and then turn their attention to the short but noteworthy battle between T.I. and Lil Flip over the claim to the title “King of the South”.
Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone, and is produced by Kyle Fulton. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss the legacy of one of hip-hop’s most iconic and polarizing figures, Eminem. Following years of disappointing releases, it’s become easy to forget that in the early 2000’s Eminem was not only the most critically and commercially acclaimed rapper working, but was also considered by many to be one of the best rappers of all time.
The two talk about Eminem’s journey from battle rapper to MTV icon, the critical reevaluation of his lyrical content, his landmark album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’, and his influence on today’s generation of A-list rappers like Tyler the Creator and Kendrick Lamar.
Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone, and is produced by Kyle Fulton. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan do a deep dive on Beyoncé’s already classic concert film and live album, ‘Homecoming’.
The two discuss the story behind the historic performance, why Coachella was the right venue, the career-spanning setlist, the select guest performers, and why you don’t have to be part of the BeyHive to appreciate this incredible work of art.
Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone, and is produced by Kyle Fulton. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan do a deep dive on one this era’s most talented young artists, Lil Uzi Vert.
The two discuss Uzi’s early career in Philadelphia, his breakthrough ‘Luv is Rage’, his outstanding mixtape ‘Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World’, his collaborations with artists like Migos, Playboi Carti, and Travis Scott, and what to expect from his long-delayed sophomore album ‘Eternal Atake’.
Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone, and is produced by Kyle Fulton. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
This week on Catch Up, inspired by the wild success of Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’, James and Jordan investigate the “yeehaw agenda” and look back on the history of “country-rap”.
The two discuss the ‘Old Town Road’ Billboard controversy, and then dive deep on country-rap canon, including notable songs from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Nelly, Bubba Sparxxx, Outkast, Young Thug, and more.
Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone, and is produced by Kyle Fulton. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan pay tribute to the legendary rapper, entrepreneur and community activist Nipsey Hussle, who tragically passed away last week.
The two discuss Nipsey’s innovative career, his work with artists like Rick Ross, YG and Kendrick Lamar, and the collective grief in the hip-hop community following his murder.
Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone, and is produced by Kyle Fulton. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Monday Apr 01, 2019
This week on Catch Up James and Jordan answer more of your questions including:
- Who’s the most exciting Toronto artist right now?
- What is Jay Electronica’s legacy?
- Who’s a big rapper you could never get into?
- and many more.
Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone, and is produced by Kyle Fulton. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
This week on Catch Up James and Jordan answer listener mailbag questions including:
- What’s the deal with Russ?
- Who’s had the best career rebrand?
- What’s the next big trend in rap?
- and many more.
Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone, and is produced by Kyle Fulton. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss one of the more influential, but also underappreciated artists of this century, T-Pain.
The two talk about the origins of auto-tune, T-pain’s legacy as a pioneering user of the technology, his impressive track record as a featured artist, his overt influence on artists like Kanye West, Future, and Young Thug, and finally, his latest studio album ‘1UP’.
Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone, and is produced by Kyle Fulton. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss one of this generation’s greatest musical talents, Solange Knowles.
The two trace Solange’s career starting with her early days in the music business, her artistic breakthrough ‘True’, her masterpiece ‘A Seat at the Table’, and finally her excellent new album ‘When I Get Home’.
Catch Up is hosted by Jordan Sowunmi and James Rathbone, and is produced by Kyle Fulton. Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.