EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 1H 9M
State Your Claim Episode 3: Who's the Best Rap Duo of All-Time? ft. BeenBlackin
from State Your Claim · host Jor-El Asberry & Marcus Edmonds
Dive into an energetic discussion with Royal Rel, Gatsby, and Beenblackin as they debate who's arguably the best duo ever. The fellas dissect what a duo is, what duo has had the best run, best catalog, and which artists have had the best solo careers aside from their duo.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro and guest introduction, BeenBlackin as a modern renaissance man02:00 - How Been, Gatsby, and Royal started their relationship in streetwear and culture07:56 - The debate: Who is the greatest hip-hop duo of all time?09:22 - Defining a duo: MCs vs. DJ contributions and group compositions12:09 - The definitive criteria: Albums, visuals, and group cohesion16:22 - Discussing the longest and most influential hip-hop groups, including Mobb Deep and Outkast24:28 - The significance of solo careers within hip-hop duos, highlighting Pusha T and Andre 300031:36 - How the evolution of music sharing and streaming has changed hip-hop dynamics40:02 - The discussion on the best solo careers: Pusha T, Andre 3000, and others44:15 - The fleeting lifespan of many duos and why some groups last longer than solo projects54:23 - Dream collaborations like Nas and AZ, and reflecting on missed opportunities58:33 - The importance of dreaming big and manifesting your goals despite obstacles64:23 - Get It Off Your Chest: Stay hungry, stay focused, and keep dreaming
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