Ep.21 - Storytelling

Storytelling is a foundation in how we communicate. It gives us the ability to inform others of the past. But past that very basic understanding, we can use Storytelling to however we see fit. We can tell the outright truth, we can give a completely fabricated recount. We can make it funny, make it sad. It's all up to the storyteller. So imagine that ability to mould a story and then throw some beats on it. Maybe stretch the story over an album? Maybe over several? The possibilities are endless. Ben & Charlie explore storytelling in Hip-Hop and more specifically, how it's changed over the decades. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (2:25) Topic Intro - (12:21) Hip-Hop's ability to tell stories better - (17:02) Rap names as defacto author pseudonyms (20:19) Storytelling as a pillar of Hip-Hop music - (22:42) How has Hip-Hop Storytelling evolved? - (25:44) A slight tangent into the "Golden Era" conversations - (29:25) We relied on stories more back in the day - (39:35) The similarities & differences between Storytelling & "Concept" - (44:57) Storytelling in the 00s - (46:18) Storytelling in the 10s - (48:22) Is "Vibe" enough to tell a story? - (50:40) Lighter Note - (1:05:55) 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) - @HipHopNumbers 5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK 5E Community Discord ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92 Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: "What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor In Search of Sauce Black Women Watch... 5EPN Radio The Beauty Of Independence