Ep.45 - The Billie Eilish Debate

Some time has passed since Billie Eilish made her comments on Rap. Hip-Hop has constantly had to defend itself from comments like these decades before Eilish was even born. It's a dead conversation on the surface.But below the surface, there is a deeper conversation to be had. One of fighting for authenticity, why is it always Hip-Hop? One of confusion, why are artists like Eilish, Miley Cyrus & Post Malone getting chesty when previously it was washed Rockstars? The DITD duo looks into this and introduces a new angle to the overall dialogue.TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (2:28)Topic Intro - (23:15)Breakdown of Eilish's comments - (25:23)The conversations behind Hip-Hop - (27:21)Broadening the scope: Storytelling & Realism - (34:39)Miley Cyrus & Post Malone: Why are contemporary artists getting chesty? - (42:46)Age & Race, the two roadblocks for new genres/sounds - (54:21)Lighter Note - (1:08:59)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