S2E7 - 1996 (The Year Rap Changed Forever...Yet Again)

Welcome to 1996!We're already getting toward the end of the decade! With the last several years of pushing and testing genres across the musical landscape, some fresh ideas are firming into place. Indie Rock and Pop are continuing to grow their influence while what came before begins to leave the stage. The early 90s are a distant memory now as we look toward what comes next.Rap, Electronica, and Punk all had milestone releases this year, shoving the genres into their next iterations, while R&B and Rock keep mining the depths of fruitful new ideas; and Metal even rediscovers its voice! While we expectedly slide past a ton of 1996 radio music, let's dive into tons of quality you might or might not have known at the moment.It's another jam-packed year as the 1990s deliver up yet another bounty of unbridled creativity and inspiration. Join us for the great heights, undeniable heartbreaks, and potential disappointments!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the Essential List here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the Big List here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠