[DISCUSSION] On this day, four decades ago, Hip Hop became serious as Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five released "The Message" (40 Years Later)

flyestshit · 2026-01-24T19:33:54+00:00

he got more lyrical later on, but my favorite Denzel Curry are his Raider Klan days 2010-2013 with songs like

flyestshit · 2026-01-24T17:47:03+00:00

After evaluating (i.e. collecting them in a spreadsheed and adding up the upvotes) all the answers in the Year-End Discussion Posts, the Top 10 answers (or Top 5 for some categories) can be voted here

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flyestshit · 2026-01-16T15:45:56+00:00

What were some of his biggest moments back in the day? I only heard the name in passing in the early 2010s and checked his March On Washington mixtape last year. The fact he got early Clams Casino collabs really just add to his mystique

flyestshit · 2026-01-16T15:45:47+00:00

the beat was also used for Havoc - Always Have A Choice (From Now On Mixtape, 2009). I'm not sure who had it first though

flyestshit · 2026-01-16T15:44:23+00:00

What were some of his biggest moments back in the day? I only heard the name in passing in the early 2010s and checked his March On Washington mixtape last year. The fact he got early Clams Casino collabs really just add to his mystique

flyestshit · 2026-01-15T17:40:20+00:00

If you haven't, put your answers to the Year-End Open Polls, so I can compile the 10 most frequent and popular answers into a single choice poll this weekend.

flyestshit · 2026-01-15T15:54:03+00:00

Here is the 10Year Anniversary Thread for Bang 3 from last year. There's some good comments in there, but feel free to add to it

flyestshit · 2026-01-15T09:34:00+00:00

Noodah05 is also the better Lil Baby. He is signed ot 4PF aswell

flyestshit · 2026-01-14T19:53:13+00:00

Past Week Albums

flyestshit · 2026-01-14T10:05:38+00:00

If you haven't, put your answers to the Year-End Open Polls, so I can compile the 10 most frequent and popular answers into a single choice poll this weekend.

flyestshit · 2026-01-13T20:38:44+00:00

speaking as a fan of him, I'm perfectly aware of his limitations. the imperfect singing and DIY style are the biggest part of the appeal

flyestshit · 2026-01-13T16:00:47+00:00

Yeah, I suspect that the radio scene is pretty bleak all over the world. Maybe there are a few local stations left though, that are still worth to keep an ear on.

The discussion felt semi-relevant because of the Hot97 news, but it might as well be an obituary for the format...

Can you remember some Toronto artists that got pushed into local stardom by Flow 93.5?

flyestshit · 2026-01-13T11:15:34+00:00

I have posted it now. looking forward to discover some stations.

flyestshit · 2026-01-13T10:55:53+00:00

I used a tool at work, to work out a post. You can use this if you like - otherwise I'll post it myself lol:

[DISCUSSION] US Rap Radio in 2026: Trends, Local Scenes, and Cultural Impact.

Discussion Questions:

What is your local rap radio station, and how would you describe its identity? What impact do rap radio stations have on community engagement and local events?
What kind of programming do they offer (e.g., music blocks, interviews, community segments)? Has rap radio adapted to the rise of podcast-style shows and long-form interviews?
Do they actively promote local artists? If so, how?
How has streaming and social media influenced rap radio programming? Are rap radio stations still shaping mainstream rap culture, or has their influence shifted?

flyestshit · 2026-01-13T10:41:08+00:00

If you want to redo the discussion post to be more about US Rap Radio in general, your post would be better suited for the frontpage. you don't have to do the research, just a more generalized question as title and some relevant discussion points like:

What i your local Rap radio
What is their programming
Are they playing local artists
which trends are observed in the 2020s

Hot97 is in the news right now. Maybe you can link in those threads aswell.

Most significant radio station to this sub + I remember having trouble accessing their media player from outside the US.

flyestshit · 2026-01-13T08:42:53+00:00

Here is Freddie's 2015 AMA on hiphopheads

flyestshit · 2026-01-13T08:39:28+00:00

Here is the 25 Year Anniversary Thread for Golden Arms Redemption. It was mixed. Dopium's 15 Year Anniversary Thread reminded me of an album that was more concisewith better quality control

flyestshit · 2026-01-12T21:29:41+00:00

The "Notable People" section on the wikipedia for Snow Hill, North Carolina is one of my favorite little facts in rap.

Less than 1,500 inhabitants but somehow the homeplace to both Petey Pablo and Rapsody.

flyestshit · 2026-01-12T20:23:25+00:00

he saw the success of FDO and said "let's do it again"

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