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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 Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan look at the abrupt rise and fall of one of the more polarizing musical genres in recent memory, SoundCloud Rap.
The two examine the origins of SoundCloud rap, question why so many of the genre’s stars have met tragic ends, and finally spend some time discussing one of SoundCloud rap’s most controversial stars, Lil Pump, whose sophomore album ‘Harverd Dropout’ is out now.
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 Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
This week on Catch Up, inspired by Drake’s recent decision to re-release his breakout mixtape ‘So Far Gone’ onto streaming services, James and Jordan point to other classic mixtapes that deserve similar treatment, rather than risk being forgotten in the age of Spotify and Apple Music.
The pair advocate for landmark mixtapes like Lil Wayne’s ‘Da Drought 3’, Rick Ross’ ‘Rich Forever’, and Chance the Rapper’s ‘Acid Rap’, among others.
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 Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss the history and music of one of this decade’s most innovative and consistently excellent hip-hop labels, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE).
The pair talk about the label’s early days, how they’re founder Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith discovered and nurtured the label’s young artists during the Black Hippy era, and what makes TDE so special compared to other hip-hop labels.
They also breakdown landmark albums from the label’s already legendary catalogue including ScHoolBoy Q’s ‘Habits & Contradictions’, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’, SZA’s ‘Ctrl’, 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 Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss two artists with similar names but very contrasting styles.
First, the pair talk about the Bronx’s A Boogie wit da Hoodie, touching on his origins in the New York rap scene, his debt to the late southern rapper Speaker Knockerz, his feud with Lil B, his excellent 2016 EP ‘TBA’, and his extremely disappointing sophomore LP ‘Hoode SZN’.
The pair then turn their attention to Compton, California rapper Boogie, tracing his career from his breakout single ‘Oh My’ up to the release of his excellent debut album ‘Everythings For Sale’.
Make sure to follow Catch Up on Instagram, and feel free to get in touch with us at catchuppodTO@gmail.com.
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Friday Feb 01, 2019
This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan talk about two wildly popular contemporary rappers with very divergent paths; Kodak Black and 21 Savage.
The two chat about Kodak Black’s influential early work, his latest record ‘Dying to Live’, and how they approach listening to Kodak’s music considering his history of abusive behavior.
The two then discuss 21 Savage's evolution from a talented – but seemingly one-dimensional – rapper, to one of the more compelling artists working in hip hop today; touching on his collaborations with Metro Boomin, his reputation as an A+ feature, and his excellent new record ‘I Am Greater Than I Was’.
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
Thursday Jan 24, 2019
This week on Catch Up its the first annual 'Catch Up Rookie Draft', where James and Jordan highlight the hip hop artists they feel are most likely to breakout big in 2019.
The two discuss their hopes and dreams for artists like City Girls, Blue Face, YBN Cordae, YNW Melly, and many more!
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
On the final Catch Up of the year, James and Jordan run through their top 10 albums of the year followed by their top 10 songs.
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Friday Dec 14, 2018
This week on Catch Up James and Jordan celebrate the people and things that made the year in hip hop so great with the inaugural 'Catch Up Awards.
Superlatives are handed out for: 'Best Controversy', 'Best Comeback', 'Best New Artist', 'Best Beef', and many more.
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
This week on Catch Up, we look back on the seminal Young Thug, Rich Home Quan and Birdman' collaborative album 'Rich Gang Tha Tour Pt. 1'. The episode is the second part of a retrospective series where James and Jordan assign "Classic Status" to 10 albums from the 2010's.
The two discuss the early career of Rich Homie Quan, Birdman's artistic contributions to the album, and if we'll ever see a 'Tha Tour Pt. 2'.
Also referenced:
Rich Homie Quan's 'Type of Way', Cash Out's 'Cashing Out', Rich Gang's 'Lifestyle', Birdman bragging on 'Givenchy', Rich Gang's 'War Ready', Rich Gang's 'Imma Ride', Rich Gang's 'Tell Em', Rich Gang's 'Freestyle', Mac Miller Tribute Concert, DijahSB's 'Looking at Space From a Submarine'.
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
This week on Catch Up, Jordan and guest host Kyle Fulton discuss the enduring influence of the emo-rap legend Lil Peep, one year after his untimely death. The two discuss Peep's early mixtape days, his rich palette of musical influences, and his excellent posthumous album 'Come Over When You're Sober Part II"
Also referenced on this episode:
Lil Peep's 'Star Shopping', Lil Peep's 'White Wine', Trippie Redd's 'Love Scars', Lil Peep's 'Benz Truck', Lil Peep's 'Awful Things', Lil Peep's 'Sex With My Ex', Lil Peep and Clams Casino's '4 Gold Chains', Lil Peep's 'Life is Beautiful', Tierra Whack's Fader Cover Story, Jay-Z making 99 Problems, Jay-Z listening to Kanye's beats.