A breakdown of hip hop excellence, with an emphasis on lyricism. This podcast discusses topics ranging from the old school to the new, from the perspective of a lifelong fan and writer based out of New York. What makes something dope? Let's take a closer look, on the Rap Examiner Podcast, with Sean Powers.
Latest episodes
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29 min
Gang Starr- One of the Best Yet
A look at the final release from the legendary group, and some thoughts about their legacy in hip hop. Why did they break up? How did DJ Premier get these vocals? Which features wo…
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34 min
REPep2- the Misunderstanding of Nas
Two frequent criticisms of Nas throughout his legendary career center around his beat selection and a supposed inability to top his debut masterpiece, "illmatic". In this episode,…
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23 min
REPep1- Rap Examining? How's That Work?
Just a brief introduction to the show. A little background information to start off, a couple of awkward teenage rap stories in the middle, and what you can expect from the Rap Exa…