Dissect

Dissecting 15 of the most brilliantly layered bars in hip hop history, uncovering the extraordinary wordplay of Jay-Z, Eminem, Lupe Fiasco, MF DOOM, Pusha T, and more. The Most GENIUS Number Bars In Rap History Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Video Editor: Kevin Pooler Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our focus on hip hop features concludes with Kendrick Lamar. We track his entire feature catalog, from the K Dot days to his internet-breaking verse on "Like That," breaking down the best bars along the way. ⁠Full breakdown of "NOSETALGIA"⁠ ⁠PLAYLIST of all songs in this episode⁠ Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Theme: Birocratic Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Without a solo rap album, the second half of André 3000’s career has been largely defined by his remarkable catalog of guest features. Today, we trace that catalog from 2007 to the present, dissecting some of his most brilliant verses along the way. ⁠Listen to a playlist of Andre features heard in this episode⁠. Rhyme scheme graphic & stats by⁠ Thomas "Skhills" Hills for DJBooth Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Video Editor: Kevin Pooler Additional Production: Justin Sayles Theme: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our three-part series dedicated to hip-hop features begins with J. Cole. We trace the history of Cole’s feature catalog, explore his two legendary feature runs, and dissect his best bars along the way. Plus a line-by-line breakdown of his legendary “Johnny P’s Caddy" verse. ⁠PLAYLIST⁠ of J. Cole features in this episode. Rhyme scheme graphic & stats by⁠ Thomas "Skhills" Hills for DJBooth Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Additional Production: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rapsody breaks down her fantastic new album 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops.' Learn about how her trip to Africa inspired its themes and sound, the reverence she has for hip hop, and why she views herself as a guardian of the culture she loves so dearly. Listen to ⁠'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops'⁠ on Spotify. Host: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Jon Jones Producer: Justin Sayles Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices