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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.359 - J. Cole (Pt. 2)

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/04/18

We finally get to Part 2 of our J. Cole retrospective. (Listen to Part 1 here) Whilst the first half of his discography speak for themselves, Cole finishes his stretch of solo albums with a litany of appearances outside of the albums that unfortunately colour his works, culminating in a discography that - whilst unmistakably Cole - is riddled with artistic potholes. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:58)Charlie:Xzibit, B-Real & Demrick - This Thing Of OursArima Ederra - A Rush To

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75:12

Ep.358 - DITD 7th Anniversary Special

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/04/11

On April 10th, we celebrated our 7th anniversary! To celebrate - emphasising the education we've given ourselves over the years - we picked seven albums that we probably would've never spun if it weren't for the Podcast.Happy birthday to us! And whether you've been here for this episode, the first or any in between, we appreciate you.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59)Ben:underscores - uCal Scruby - The Devil You KnowCal Scruby - The Devil You Don'tRobyn - SexistentialRAYE - THIS MUSIC

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66:01

Ep.357 - Women's History Month '26 - BWP (Bytches...

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/04/04

Continuing our Women's History Month celebrations (We know it's April, let it ride) with a duo in BWP - Bytches With Problems - that only had one album but with the content so brash, in your face and to the point, it's sad that this isn't a work that is celebrated more.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59)Ben:Yeat - ADLFetty Wap - ZavierChief Keef - SkeletorMaster Peace - Stupid KidsThe Dandy Warhols - Pin UpsKim Gordon - PLAY MECharlie:Lava La Rue - Do You Know Everything?Bnnyhunna -

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61:04

Ep.356 - Women's History Month '26 - Oaktown 3.5.7

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/03/28

Continuing with our Women's History Month, an eventual casualty of a mans brief but beautiful light. Tied on the rocket that was MC Hammer, Oaktown 3.5.7 - comprised of backup singers Sweet L.D. Terrible T & Lil P - was purposefully similar sonically to Salt N Pepa. Whilst they had a couple of hits, one of them departing after their debut led to Oaktown 3.5.7 ending just as quickly as they began.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup: (00:50)Ben:Mike Will Made It - R3SETYour Boy Posca x Boldy

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58:51

Ep.355 - Women's History Month '26 - Apani B. Fly

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/03/21

Continuing our WHM celebrations, we take a look at 00s Underground talent Apani B. Fly. Where the mainstream was going one way, Apani & her cohorts in the Polyrhythm Addicts shunned the commodification of Hip-Hop, staying sonically in the 90s whilst producing riveting lyrics.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59)Ben: Bruiser Wolf - Push & PaintELUCID - I Guest U Had to Be ThereJack Harlow - MonicaMs Banks - SOUTH LDN LOVER GIRLCities Aviv - Even Colder SpringCharlie:Zion I Kings -

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65:29

Ep.354 - Women's History Month '26 - Nikki D

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/03/14

The 1st woman to put out an album under Def Jam, Nikki D seemingly had one of the biggest labels of her time behind her; with an absurd 10 album deal on deck. So why was only one album released?TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (0:58)Ben:DJ Paul - Goat of all GoatsGnarls Barkley - AtlantaDaniel Avery - Tremorsosocamo - big countryDaBoii - DBoii AliSleazyWorld Go - I Want BloodYebba - JeanNettspend - early life crisis Flying Lotus - BIG MAMAMitski - Nothing's About to Happen To

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73:46

Ep.353 - J.Cole (Pt. 1)

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/03/07

With the one and only Jermaine Cole now "retired" (We don't believe in artists retiring) after the release of The Fall Off, we thought we'd contextualise Cole's career as a whole. From the mixtapes to the albums, we take it all in.(We are aware it's March and we should be doing Women's History Month retrospectives. We'll start next week and go through to the 1st week of April!)TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:13)Ben:Thuli P - AvanaRobb Bank$ - Rich BadnessBruno Mars - The Romantic Boldy

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58:14

Ep.352 - Capone

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/02/28

We wrap up the C-N-N coverage we begun all the way back in 2020 to take a look at Capone's solo work: A smattering of authentic storytelling & run-of-the-mill gun talk wrapped in very, very 00s production.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:18)Ben:Mumford & Sons - PrizefighterU2 - Days of AshCharlie:WILLOW - petal rock black Baby Keem - Ca$inoMIGHTYHEALTHY and Sankofa - MHK-ULTRAMoonchild - WavesTopic intro/Ben's Research House - (11:43) Pain, Time & Glory - (19:35) Menace 2

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77:45

Ep.351 - N.O.R.E.

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/02/21

Whilst the music of C-N-N was pretty straight forward, N.O.R.E's solo work skews a little different. From mainstream 00s Hip-Hop to Reggaeton, N.O.R.E took his solo work as an opportunity to be more personal.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:15)Ben:Jill Scott - To Whom This May ConcernCharli XCX - wuthering heightsRobbie Williams - BRITPOPTiana Major9 - November ScorpioElla Mai - do you still love me?Colin Stetson - NetheringBaby Keem - Ca$inoLarry June x Currensy & Alchemist -

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83:53

Ep.350 - Onyx

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/02/14

Onyx were trailblazers in various ways. From their grimey style to the bald heads, Onyx had an iconic aesthetic from the outset, a classic album out the gate and bangers everywhere you look.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:10)Ben:J. Cole - The Fall OffRZA - Bobby Digital Presents: Juice CrewKenny Mason - Pup Pack 3rd ShiftJoji - Piss in the WindHunxho - Not One Of Them Beck - Everybodys gotta learn sometimeCharlie:RZA - Bobby Digital Presents: Juice CrewCharlotte Day Wilson -

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74:06

An Interview W/ Producer Kiyan Foroughi

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/02/12

Hey DITD listeners! Charlie here with another WG interview that I thought you'd enjoy. I talk to producer Kiyan Foroughi as he embarks on the release of his debut concept album "inner light. OUTER SPACE" which drops 27th February. In the meantime, here is my WG interview with him.Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Intro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Break The Beat" By BasstiChillHop MusicHHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E

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85:29

Ep.349 - BROCKHAMPTON

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/02/07

In just five years, BROCKHAMPTON became a Hip-Hop comet, shooting by with seven albums and it could've been more! With those works, they went from free-wheeling Mixtape-sounding albums to more mature works lyrically and sonically. Its obvious that they couldn't have existed in previous eras but could it be done ever again?TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:06)Ben:Don Toliver - OctaneLord Jah Monte Ogbon - As of NowLooking at Birds - Living RoomBy Storm x Injury Reserve - My Ghosts go

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75:14

Ep.348 - EPMD

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/01/31

The duo of Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith make up EPMD, one of the quintessential Hip-Hop acts in history. Iconic production to rival the greats and a discography that doesn't get talked about nearly enough.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:06)Ben:IDK - e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idkCharlie:Curren$y - Everywhere You Look (EP)Ragz Originale - keepsakePHABO - Ratchet & BluesIDK - e.t.d.s. A Mixtape by .idkAri Lennox - VacancyTopic Intro/Ben's Research House - (11:06)Strictly Business -

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66:47

Ep.347 - Cam'ron

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/01/24

KILLA. Whilst he's now in his talking head era - like most rappers it seems - Cam'ron was an ever-present voice in the 00s Hip-Hop scene. One could say his music is the perfect charting of where the 00s sound was at any given year, with his lyrical content staying steady in the good ol' "Money, hoes & drugs" bag.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:14)Ben:A$AP ROCKY - Don't Be DumbCharlie:Jada Freeman - THE WAY LOVE GOESBXKS - FEAR OF ECLIPSESamm Henshaw - Could Be WorseA$AP ROCKY -

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41:25

Ep.346 - Craig Mack

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/01/13

The man who helped start Bad Boy Records, only to take himself out of it and eventually take himself out of music entirely, the life of Craig Mack is a sad one overall. His music left behind after his death in 2018 was serviceable, topped off with an iconic track of the 90s.TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:01)SAULT - Chapter 1Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (4:27)Project: Funk Da World - (9:00)Operation: Get Down - (18:50)The Mack World Sessions - (29:23)Lighter Note - (37:51)Thanks

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65:52

Ep.345 - Contemporary Cool, Vol. 18

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2026/01/06

Happy New Year, DITD listeners! Ben returns from his holiday hiatus and we kick off 2026 by taking one more look back at 2025, talking about our two favourite albums of last year. For once, it's an all Hip-Hop affair! TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:00)Ben:Nas & DJ Premier - Light YearsBen's No.2 - (5:32)Charlie's No.2 - (20:11)Ben's No.1 - (33:25)Charlie's No.1 - (44:38)Lighter Note - (57:52)Ben's Album listCharlie's Top 10 AlbumsThanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts

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8:48

Charlie's Weekly Music Roundup (30th Dec)

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2025/12/30

Welcome to Charlie's Weekly Music Roundup to hold you down where I talk about my spins in the past week with a little more detail than I do typically! As per usual, all works talked about are below. Enjoy!D-Ace & K.A.A.N. - KaanceptsVic Spencer & August Fanon - Psychological Cheat Sheet 6Ben's Album list#5EUK Top EPs Of The Half-Decade (Pt. 1)#5EUK Top EPs Of The Half-Decade (Pt. 2)#5EUK 10 Songs Added To The Regular Rotation (2025)#5EUK Top 25 EPs of 2025Thanks for listening. Below

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13:17

Charlie's Weekly Music Roundup (23rd Dec)

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2025/12/23

Welcome to Charlie's Weekly Music Roundup to hold you down where I talk about my spins in the past week with a little more detail than I do typically! As per usual, all works talked about are below. Enjoy!Big L - Harlem's Finest: Return Of The KingNovelist - AUDACITYPaul Stephan, BexBlu, Awaiting Kvng - STILL REMINISCINGPaul Stephan, BexBlu, Awaiting Kvng - Protect The SilencePozzy - it's all up in the airSaiming - what's the alternative?Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts

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12:19

Charlie's Weekly Music Roundup (16th Dec)

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2025/12/16

Welcome to Charlie's Weekly Music Roundup to hold you down where I talk about my spins in the past week with a little more detail than I do typically! As per usual, all works talked about are below. Enjoy!J Hus - Half ClipA-F-R-O - No More PatienceIman Europe & Kaelin Ellis - Chrysalisthreetwenty - separate from the noiseNas & DJ Premier - Light YearsThanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks

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14:44

Charlie's Weekly Music Roundup (Dec 9th)

Diggin" In The Digits ·

2025/12/09

Welcome to Charlie's Weekly Music Roundup to hold you down where I talk about my spins in the past week with a little more detail than I do typically! As per usual, all works talked about are below. Enjoy!Adi Oasis - Silver Lining Big K.R.I.T. - Dedicated to Cadalee BiarritzSkyzoo - Views Of A Lifetime redveil - sankofaBreis - Stranger On EarthThanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved.Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop

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