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Diggin" In The Digits

The 5th Element Podcast Network

Welcome to "Diggin" In The Digits", where Creator of "Hip-Hop By The Numbers" Ben Carter and Director of "The 5th Element" Charlie Taylor deliver entirely unique retrospectives behind Hip-Hop"s biggest artists, stories & its roots, discussing them in detail. From Australia to the UK and beyond. A 5EPN Original.

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Ep.171 - The Neptunes

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/07/19

One of the most prolific names in Hip-Hop production, The Neptunes: Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo, could work with anybody in the mainstream and somehow make it a bop. They are responsible for birthing careers, revitalising careers and epitomise why the 00s were fucking weird.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:18) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Lizzo - SpecialSteve Lacy - Gemini Rights Lloyd banks - The Course of the Inevitable 2Rowdy rebel - Rowdy Vs RebelDJ Premier - Hip Hop 50,

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97:24

Ep.170 - Mid Year Report '22

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/07/12

Half the year has gone by. Time flies when you're having fun, but then we start thinking about social media and then get sad. But whilst we admittedly get bogged down on that, we do recap the year so far with our favourite songs, albums we're looking forward to and why Griselda doesn't feel like Griselda anymore.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:25) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Zola Jesus - ArkhonBurna Boy - Love, DaminiRegina Spektor - Home, before and afterBrent Faiyaz -

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80:05

Ep.169 - Evidence

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/07/05

Since the 90s, Evidence has been steadily building one of the most consistent careers in Hip-Hop history. Whether it's in a group, duo or solo, Evidence always manages to produce solid work, with his production chops gradually getting better & better.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:08) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Moor Mother - Jazz CodesPage Kennedy - Front PageCrimeapple x DJ Skizz - BreakfastPlanet Asia - Medallions MonarchyLaLion - Berries Vol. 1Sad Frosty - sandboxLil B -

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81:25

Ep.168 - Dilated Peoples

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/06/28

One of the more satisfying retrospectives, Dilated Peoples - consisting of DJ Babu, Evidence & Rakaa Iriscience - have one of the most consistent discographies in Hip-Hop history. Along with a strong foundation in artistic principles, it makes DP not just an essential listen for Hip-Hop fans, but an enjoyable one.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Lupe Fiasco - DRILL MUSIC IN ZIONAnonymuz - ANAGORoddy Ricch - The Big 3Money Man - Money ManJI the Prince of

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86:05

Ep.167 - Cappadonna: The Book Of Wu - Chapter 6

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/06/21

We continue our "Book Of Wu" series with the large solo discography of the 10th member of the Clan, Cappadonna, whose story and place within the Clan gives a lot more for conversation than his discography does. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:33) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Drake - Honestly, NevermindLogic - Vinyl DaysJWords - DancePackVol.3Yaya Bey - Remember Your North StarWESTSIDE BOOGIE - MORE BLACK SUPERHEROESSnoop Dogg Presents Death Row Summer 2022Topic Intro/Ben's Research

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82:33

Ep.166 - Internet Anonymity

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/06/14

Anonymity in Hip-Hop Twitter, like everywhere on the Internet, is something worth putting thought over. Is it an issue to have anonymity for accounts that have genuine sway over Internet discourse? Is there any point in caring about the negatives of anonymity when we all do it in some form?TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:10) The Conversation - (6:29) Lighter Note - (1:13:25) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're

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76:38

Ep.165 - Hip-Hop Neighbours, Vol. 3

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/06/07

For this edition of Hip-Hop Neighbours, we explore two bands with connective tissue to Hip-Hop in one way or another: Rage Against The Machine & Red Hot Chili Peppers.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Post Malone - 12 Carat Toothache070 Shake - You Can't Kill Me CyHi - EGOTOgi - Monologues (EP)MC Ren - OsiriAlex Isley & Jack Dine - MarigoldSamm Henshaw - Untidy SoulMoonchild - StarfruitJazz Playaz - Nostalgic VacationAmber Mark - Three Dimensions

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88:05

Ep.164 - Kendrick Lamar, Part. 3

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/05/31

We finish our three-part retrospective of Kendrick Lamar with a dialogue on his latest album "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers", looking at the body of work from multiple angles and detailing it's unique place in music history.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:01) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Jim Jones & Maino - The Lobby BoyzRick Hyde - StimaKamaiyah - Divine TimingJ Rawls - #jazzhop The conversation - (7:04) Lighter Note - (1:20:44)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social

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101:43

Ep.163 - Kendrick Lamar, Part. 2

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/05/24

We continue our retrospective on Kendrick Lamar, talking about his album run from "Section. 80" to "DAMN." with a challenge to say things about the albums that we haven't already.TIMESTMAPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:21) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Flume - PalacesMarlon Craft - While We’re HereBlaq Chidori x Numbz - EntertainmentBoldy James - Kill NothingLatanya Alberto - Home (EP)Asher D - Test The Walters (EP)Rachel Chinouriri - Better Off Without (EP)Cat Burns - Emotionally

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99:25

Ep.162 - Kendrick Lamar, Part. 1

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/05/17

With the landmark release of his last album under the label that helped take him to the highest of music heights and his future looking fascinatingly uncertain, we begin a three-part retrospective on Kendrick Lamar. Beginning, at the beginning and looking at the music he made before he even became "Kendrick Lamar".TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:29) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Yasin Toure - PUMABlac Youngsta - 4LifeLeikeli47 - Shape UpOnyx - Onyx Versus EverybodyMysie - joyride

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89:46

Ep.161 - Contemporary Cool, Vol. 7

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/05/10

It's time for another Contemporary Cool and for this one, we get into projects by Add-2, Noname, A$AP Ferg & K.A.A.N.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:56) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Jack Harlow - Come Home the Kids Miss YouBloc Party - Alpha GamesArcade Fire - WeIDK - SimpleChyna Streetz - HourglassAshs The Best - 1995 (EP)Otis Mensah - things I should have said a year ago (EP)Black Star - No Fear of Timesiegfried komidashi - MOONWALKER AQUARIUS (EP)siegfried komidashi - three

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89:41

Ep.160 - Masta Killa: The Book Of Wu - Chapter 5

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/05/03

Masta Killa is the most mysterious member of the legendary group. Whilst most of the group went to major labels, MK went independent, took the longest to drop his debut solo album and hasn't got a bad album in his discography! So what's the deal with the man whose first ever raps might be the greatest "first raps" ever heard on wax?TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:19) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard - Omnium GatherumRansom - No Rest For The

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95:18

Ep.159 - Hip-Hop Neighbours, Vol. 2

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/04/26

In a low-key iconic* episode of DITD, we do another Volume of Hip-Hop Neighbours, (which is mistakenly called by a former name throughout the episode) going off our mini-convo about Calvin Harris last week. This pretty much goes off the rails immediately, turning into a heated debate about Harris' discography. So for those that love the rare moments we debate, here you go.*This episode officially costs $100AUD. Tune in to find out why.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:48) (Ben = Bold /

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98:56

Ep.158 - Black Star

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/04/19

With the long-awaited 2nd Black Star album on the horizon, we thought it would be a good opportunity to look back at the first album and how Talib Kweli and then named Mos Def managed to produce one of the crown jewels of Hip-Hop.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:23) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Wet Leg - Wet LegSwedish House Mafia - Paradise AgainTee Grizzley - Half Tee Half BeastJas Kayser - Jas 5ive (EP)Mensing & Vacatixn - Thelonious Monks (EP)Halfpenny - ChapterBas - [BUMP]

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135:12

Ep.157 - 3rd Anniversary Special

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/04/12

On the 11th of April 2019, we began this little Hip-Hop centred Podcast. And whilst we have evolved from what we initially sought it to be, we have not missed a week since. For this anniversary special, we reflect on the three years, the past year, participate in a questionnaire so you guys can get to know us on a more personal level and we finish with a game we tried out last year with a great result: Deadpan Recital.Whether this is your first spin or 157th, we thank you. -

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89:21

Ep.156 - DITD Bites, Vol. 13

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/04/05

On this episode of DITD: Our 13th edition of DITD Bites. Talking about the future of Hip-Hop, why DJ Drama is a legend & DJ Khaled is, DJ Khaled. And our three favourite music scenes going on right now.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (2:16) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Red Hot Chilli Peppers - who caresDreavmille - D-DayBlaq Chidori & Ayo Shamir - Journey into MysteryC-Scripture - 'kɒŋkwɛst IISunni Colón - JúJú & The FlowerbugPete Rock - Petestrumentals 4 Murs - Murs In

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86:22

Ep.155 - Women's History Month '22 - Foxy Brown

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/03/29

Foxy Brown was one the rawest talents ever seen in Hip-Hop. Who else could do Mafioso bars, luxury bars & sexual bars? Her three official albums deserve praise but it can't be overlooked how short her peak actually was when it could've been so much more. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:27) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Latto - 777Sonic Youth - In Out InKoffee - GiftedNigo - I Know Nigo!Treasure Bloom - Nostalgia (EP)Phife Dawg - ForeverCoast Contra - Apt. 505p-rallel - Forward

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79:37

Ep.154 - Women's History Month '22 - Yo-Yo

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/03/22

In a modern context, it's hard to find the entirety of Yo-Yo's music. You won't even find her name in the Wikipedia "list of people from Compton, California" even though she was one of the first females from the West Coast to be a rapper of note, pushing lyrics rooted in Womanism. And it's because of these facts and more that we cover the likes of Yo-Yo.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:11) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics) Bladee x Ecco2k - CrestAustin Skinner - WhereimatSy Ari Da Kid -

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Ep.153 - Women's History Month '22 - Lil' Kim

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/03/15

The story of Lil' Kim is one of the most rinsed in Hip-Hop history. But somehow, there is always something to discover when it comes to the story of Kim and especially when it comes to her music.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:46) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)Dave East - HDIGHBenny The Butcher - Tana Talk 4Kid Abstrakt - Higher Vibration (EP)The Other Guys - Winter In Analog: Season 3Elzhi & Georgia Anne Muldrow - ZhigeistA. Billi Free & The Lasso - Holy Body RollK.A.A.N

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Ep.152 - Women's History Month '22 - The Real Roxanne

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2022/03/08

The story of The Real Roxanne is forever attached to the subject of the last episode, but for someone that was brought into a beef of somebody's design, we got two very good albums out of it. And that alone deserves it's own dive.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:21) (Ben = Bold / Charlie = Italics)King Von - What it Means to be KingDaBaby & YoungBoy - BETTER THAN YOUBlaQ Chidori - White MelodiesXV & Mike Summers - WINTER WOLVES Jordan Rakei - BruisesRZA & DJ Scratch -

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