Ep.15 - Some Make Millions, Others Make Memes

It's been a few months since Lil Nas X's explosion onto the mainstream. Since then, "Old Town Road" is now the longest-running No.1 Hip-Hop track on the Billboard Hot 100 and is quickly closing in on the All Genre record. Memes are the most fluid element of Social Media, which in itself is the most fluid form of communication. So what happens when that meme is based around an artist we've never heard of? Like a Lil Nas X or Blueface?Ben & Charlie explore Meme culture in Hip-Hop. How the viral nature of Memes may seem harmless on the face, but maybe they're influencing how we think? And stifles exploration, discovery & individual tastes... Yep, it's one of *those* episodes! TIMESTAMPS:Weekly round-up - (1:52) Topic Introduction - (11:00) Charlie's general thoughts - (14:33) Ben on "Old Town Road" & what people want - (18:25) Do Memes affect our decisions? - (23:46) What's the difference between "Viral" & "Memes"? - (31:37) Do Memes affect established artists? - (39:42) Tekashi69, The bright but brief flame - (44:43) "DJ" Akedemics & focusing on negatives (46:09) Lighter Note - (1:04:31) Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK5E Community DiscordChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence