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The Grey Area

Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinions are somewhere in the middle. New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month!

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01:39:32

Drake v. Kendrick Lamar (Release Recap, April 2024)

The Grey Area ·

2024/05/09

The month of April was engulfed by the ever-escalating beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Joined by our first ever special guest, we breakdown the timeline of events that followed Kendrick’s verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s ‘Like That’.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Jz6DOwDMRQT7GnCVjPeN4?si=848809a1dfa14d69

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25:54

Posse Cuts #3

The Grey Area ·

2024/04/24

We are back with more of our favourite posse cuts! Some modern classics, some new? well we think they're new and not AI artists?

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01:03:48

Release Recap (March 2024)

The Grey Area ·

2024/04/09

What a month March has been Kendrick’s feature on ‘Like That’Why now, and why Cole?ScHoolboy Q - Blue LipsDid Hip-Hop need this album?Tierra Whack - World Wide WhackWas this worth the wait?Future & Metro Boomin - We Don’t Trust YouFeuds aside, how we feeling about this one?Don't be a bum listen to our playlist of what we were listening to in March!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4eCUJaUAnJJReyGVnJ1cVo?si=5f334aa7c7f04ad7

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43:17

Do Industry Plants Exist?

The Grey Area ·

2024/03/25

Do industry plants exist? We explore the fine line between industry-backed success stories and genuine grassroots growth, looking at artists who might be made by the labels as opposed to found by them. This episode sheds light on the implications for authenticity, opportunity, and how the concept shapes our view of the music landscape.

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28:18

Release Recap (Feb 2024)

The Grey Area ·

2024/03/10

It's release recap time! There's so much music that we didn't get to discuss that we've included a list of all the music we've listened to that came out in Feb Ghetts – On Purpose, With Purpose (23 Feb)¥$ - Vultures 1 (10 Feb):Little Simz – Drop 7 EP (9 Feb):Standout SinglesScHoolboy Q’s Blue Lips rolloutJ. Cole – Might Delete Later, Vol. 1Stove God Cooks – Melo Chip and a BrickSkrapz – Rocking Chair, and IntroMIKE – R&B (feat. Tony Seltzer)Tierra Whack – 27 CLUBConway the Machine – Vertino

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56:58

Nicki Minaj - Discog Discussions #8

The Grey Area ·

2024/02/25

The Barbs in us are out in this episode as we discuss Nicki Minaj's discography!One of the greatest rappers of our time and still able to drop fire verses after well over a decade in the game.

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01:10:04

Release Recap (January 2024)

The Grey Area ·

2024/02/10

We are back with another release recap covering all the latest hip hop releases from Jan 2024!From 21 Savage's new vibes to Tierra Whack's experimental sounds. We are also asking whether Dave could be the first to break out globally - his lyrical lemonade track with Jack Harlow could be the start of it. We talk about on the latest beef between Nicki Minaj and Meg the Stallion and music from other genres we've been enjoying too.Other topics include:New AlbumsBenny the butcher Kid cudiSongsIce

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57:13

Greatest Funk Flex Freestyles - GOAT Talk #8

The Grey Area ·

2024/01/25

GOAT Talk is back, this time spotlighting the ultimate Funk Flex freestyles. Brace yourself for a deep dive into the most iconic and explosive performances ever to hit the legendary show that is Funk Flex.

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47:11

🗣 Most Anticipated Albums 👀 2024

The Grey Area ·

2024/01/10

We look ahead and share which projects and artists we are looking forward to and hoping to hear from in 2024!

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02:02:09

The Grey Area Awards 2023

The Grey Area ·

2023/12/10

The third annual grey awards is upon us. We share some of our favourite albums, artists and beats of the year. This years awards were full of the usual chaos this year the sound board didn't work and award winners were changed live on air due to a user input error!If you're listening on spotify join in on the discussion and tell us your favourites from this year.

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50:27

Sampha - Lahai (Review)

The Grey Area ·

2023/11/25

The spirit got us and we "reviewing" Sampha's latest release, Lahai!This is less of a review and more of a celebration of the great artist that Sampha is as well as a dive in to the themes of the album.This episode was recorded on 13/11/2023.

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01:35:45

Release Recap (September-October 2023)

The Grey Area ·

2023/11/10

We are back with another release recap covering all the latest hip hop releases from Sept - Oct 2023, the year is closing strong! Nas is back with more magic, Drake has given us a something ... and we talk about the latest Armand Hammer releases and so much more. Below is a list of what came out and we cover at least half of that list (at least we tried to). Albums:Nas & Hit-Boy - Magic 3 (14 Sept):Armand Hammer – We Buy Diabetic Test Strips (29 Sept):Drake - For All The Dogs (6 Oct)CASISDEAD -

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01:03:41

What Happened to… TDE?

The Grey Area ·

2023/10/25

Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, and Jay Rock are just a. few of the artists signed to the great record label that is TDE. GET TOP ON THE PHONE!In this episode, we take a closer look at the vibrant history and exciting prospects of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). From their peak in the 2010s to addressing any 'downfall' rumours, we discuss it all. Envisioning artists who could have thrived under the TDE label, pondering the missing Black Hippy album, we're feeling hopeful about TDE's future

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59:47

Earl Sweatshirt – VOIR DIRE Review & The Alchemist’s...

The Grey Area ·

2023/10/10

In this episode, we explore Earl Sweatshirt's "VOIR DIRE" album, comparing it to his earlier work and discussing its exclusive streaming release on GALA Music. We also dive into The Alchemist's production, highlighting favourite beats on the projects, suggesting dream collaborations, and evaluating his industry impact since 2021.

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01:47:10

Kendrick’s Control Verse 10 Years On…

The Grey Area ·

2023/09/25

We're revisiting Kendrick Lamar's epic 'Control' verse from 2013. Do you remember what was on your playlist that summer? Kanye's - Yeezus, J Coles - Born Sinner, some Drake maybe? Comment below on Spotify and let us know!We'll break down how the artists mentioned in Kendrick's verse have been holding up 10 years later and discuss the controversy his verse started at the time.

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01:26:31

Noname, Mick Jenkins and the Current State of Chicago...

The Grey Area ·

2023/09/10

It’s been a busy month for Chicago! We dig deep into the long-awaited return of Noname and address the controversy swirling around her album rollout. Meanwhile, Mick Jenkins dropped "The Patience" with a fiery frustration that left us all feeling the heat! Finally, we share our thoughts on the current state of rap music coming out of the Windy City.Let us know your thoughts in the comments on Spotify!This episode was recorded on 28/08/2023.

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47:40

50 Years of Hip Hop

The Grey Area ·

2023/08/30

Five decades of Hip Hop's musical evolution! From its gritty beginnings in NYC's streets, the genre has surged to global prominence, shaping the music landscape with its unique beats, powerful lyrics, and cultural resonance. We discuss what we think of the scene over the decades, it's evolution and it's influence on popular culture.Go to Spotify and comment your thoughts; WE DO/WILL REPLY!

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54:11

BABY, Magic 2, Utopia, Beyoncé's Husband & X-Rated...

The Grey Area ·

2023/08/10

Here is our roundup of July. We "review" the new J Hus, Nas, and Travis Scott albums, and talk about far too many wild things because we didn't have Sean to reign us in - ENJOY!

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34:26

Lil Uzi Vert - Pink Tape (Review)

The Grey Area ·

2023/07/25

This episode, we review the latest offering from Lil Uzi Vert, the Pink Tape. Tune in to hear how we feel about this project, and our thoughts on Uzi's status among his generation. There's no denying his numbers, but what do we think about the quality of his music?

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43:09

Mid-Years 🏆 Best Albums of 2023 So Far...

The Grey Area ·

2023/07/10

This episode, we discuss our favourite releases of 2023 so far! Has it been a slow year up until this point?

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