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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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33:56

Release Recap ⏪ (May-June 2023)

The Grey Area ·

2023/06/25

We discuss what we've been listening to from the end of April up until mid-June. From the new J Hus tracks, to Lloyd Banks, and the latest Jords album, DIRT IN THE DIAMOND, as well as other exciting UK artists - check out what's been in rotation for The Grey Area!

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40:13

🗣 AI in Music: Spotify DJ X, AI Artists, and much more!

The Grey Area ·

2023/06/10

This episode we are exploring AI's Impact on the Music Industry. We discuss Grimes' endorsement of AI, and the emergence of AI artists and influencers. We also ponder the question of whether AI in production, songwriting, and even DJing, is just a gimmick. Lastly, we share our thoughts on the hype surrounding Spotify DJ X and whether we are on board. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of AI in music.

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58:05

Release Recap ⏪ (March-April 2023)

The Grey Area ·

2023/05/10

The year is starting to pick up. Tune in to hear our summary of the past couple of months in Rap & Hip-Hop including the likes of slowthai, Tyler, the Creator, Avelino, as well as JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown!This episode was recorded on 28/04/2023.

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26:14

🗣 Do Artists Owe Fans Anything? (Frank Ocean...

The Grey Area ·

2023/04/25

Following the recent controversy surrounding Frank Ocean’s appearance at Coachella, we address the situation and debate whether artists owe fans anything.This episode was recorded 24/04/2023.

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01:06:52

Greatest Year in Hip Hop History 🐐 GOAT Talk #7

The Grey Area ·

2023/04/10

There's been some stacked years in Hip-Hop history, but which is the greatest? Tune in to find out which years make our top 10, and why!This episode was recorded 06/04/2023.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! 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.

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51:50

RANKED 🥇 Tha Carter Series by Lil Wayne

The Grey Area ·

2023/03/25

With Tha Carter VI potentially on the horizon, we prepare by ranking the 5 albums that preceded it!This episode was recorded 13/03/2023.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! 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.

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54:02

Release Recap ⏪ (Jan-Feb 2023)

The Grey Area ·

2023/03/10

Our first Release Recap of the year! We review album’s such as Young Father’s Heavy Heavy and RAYE’s My 21st Century Blues, as well as discuss whether we think 2023 has gotten off to a slow start!This episode was recorded on 27/02/2023.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! 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.

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01:21:22

🗣 Awards Ceremonies – Who Cares?

The Grey Area ·

2023/02/25

It’s Awards Season, and in light of the Grammys and Brits just taking place, we discuss; who really cares about Awards Shows?This episode was recorded on 20/02/2023.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! 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.

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01:30:41

Nas 💿 Discog Discussions #7

The Grey Area ·

2023/02/10

After missing a few reviews, it’s about time we discussed this artist in length. In this extended edition of the series, we celebrate one of the greatest wordsmiths to ever touch the mic! Half man, half amazing – Nasty Nas.This episode was recorded on 06/02/2023.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinions are

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01:00:32

🗣 Most Anticipated Albums 👀 2023

The Grey Area ·

2023/01/25

We look ahead and share which projects and artists we are looking forward to and hoping to hear from in 2023! This episode was recorded on 23/01/2023.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! 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.

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02:08:14

The Grey Area Awards 2022 🏆

The Grey Area ·

2023/01/10

It's that time of year again - the second annual Grey Area Awards! Tune in to find out our top picks for best album of the year, best rapper of the year and many more. This episode was recorded on 02/01/2023.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! 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.

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01:15:43

Greatest Hip-Hop 🤝 R&B Collab (2010-2022) 🐐 GOAT Talk #6

The Grey Area ·

2022/12/10

In part 2 of our extended edition of GOAT Talk, we rank our greatest Hip-Hop and R&B collabs from 2010 until the present day. This episode was recorded on 28/11/2022.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! 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.

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01:24:01

🗣 Loyle Carner, M.I.A., and the State of UK Rap

The Grey Area ·

2022/11/25

In this special episode, we review not one but two albums - Loyle Carner's hugo, as well as M.I.A.'s MATA - and have a wider discussion on the current state of the UK Rap scene! This episode was recorded on 14/11/2022.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! 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.

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01:00:46

What Happened To ❓ Wale

The Grey Area ·

2022/11/10

In the second instalment of this series, we discuss the importance and influence of one of the leading and gifted artists of their generation, Wale! We explore why their career hasn't gone in the direction we perhaps would have expected back when they entered the game. This episode was recorded on 24/10/2022.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are

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01:00:52

Freddie Gibbs 🐇 $oul $old $eparetly (Review)

The Grey Area ·

2022/10/25

This episode we review the long-anticipated new album from Freddie Gibbs, one of the most consistent artists of the past few years. Does it live up to the hype? How does his catalogue compare to his peers? Tune in to hear our thoughts! This episode was recorded on 11/10/2022.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinions

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01:12:18

Greatest Hip-Hop 🤝 R&B Collab (1990-2009) 🐐 GOAT Talk #6

The Grey Area ·

2022/10/10

GOAT Talk is back, and in this episode we rank our 10 greatest Hip-Hop and R&B collaborations from 1990 to 2009. This one was especially tricky to narrow down to a top 10, so we will be dropping a second part covering records released from 2010 to the present day; stayed tuned for part 2 which will drop in the coming months! This episode was recorded on 03/10/2022.

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01:34:22

Eminem 💿 Discog Discussions #6

The Grey Area ·

2022/09/25

In this edition of DD, we share our honest and unfiltered opinions on one of the highest-selling, controversial, and influential artists in Hip-Hop history - Eminem. Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! 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.This episode was recorded on 05/09/2022.

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01:20:21

Release Recap ⏪ (June-August 2022)

The Grey Area ·

2022/09/10

For the first time since our Kendrick Lamar review, The Grey Area team is back in full! To make up for the lack of reviews, we discuss new projects from the likes of Black Thought & Danger Mouse, The Game, Joey Bada$$ and Lupe Fiasco. This episode was recorded on 30/08/2022Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our

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01:37:27

M.I.A. 💿 Discog Discussions #5

The Grey Area ·

2022/08/26

In the latest instalment of our Discog Discussions series, we celebrate the career of one of the most unique, thought-provoking and influential artists of the past 15 years - Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam (MBE), aka M.I.A.If you are a fan of M.I.A, or want to explore her catalogue further, check out Kiran’s career highlights here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AcfKu4TuNw94PRSMh4umP?dl_branch=1&si=OufzhrbPRI-KyvDYgOJnRAThis episode was recorded on 15/03/2022.Join us on discord -

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01:21:32

Greatest Feature Verse 🐐 GOAT Talk #5

The Grey Area ·

2022/08/10

Well this one got a bit heated... find out who is included in our top 10 Rap feature verses of all time! Do you agree with our list? Let us know on the Discord or in the YouTube comments!This episode was recorded on 08/03/2022.Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! 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.

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