Hip-Hop Hype Hour
by Nikhil Kumar & Lucas Kabela
Hip-Hop enthusiasts Nikhil Kumar and Lucas Kabela discuss and debate the latest and greatest in the world of Hip-Hop and R&B. From album and artist reviews to groundbreaking news, tune in for weekly episodes of Hip-Hop Hype Hour: An original podcast on all things Hip-Hop and R&B. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikhil-kumar963/support
Episodes
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Expectations For Utopia
Nikhil and Lucas give some predictions and discuss expectations for the immense release of Travis Scott's long awaited and overdue album Utopia
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In The Midst Of An Incredible Summer
Nikhil and Lucas share their thoughts on the latest new projects from Gunna, Young Thug, and Lil Uzi Vert, talk about upcoming tour dates from the likes of Lil Baby, Playboi Carti, and Drake, and react to the recent breaking news regarding the imminent release of Travis Scott's new album Utopia.
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Artificial Intelligence
Nikhil and Lucas share their general thoughts on all the recent AI generated music that's been blowing up and also provide a more in-depth technical perspective coming from their experience as tech-workers.
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Coachella 2023 Recap
Nikhil and Lucas break down the good and the bad from this year's edition of the iconic music festival.
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Upcoming Releases We're Excited About
Nikhil and Lucas share their thoughts on some recent developments as well as talk about some of the new music they're looking forward to in the near future.
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The Year Begins To Heat Up
Nikhil and Lucas discuss everything from upcoming releases to Drake's recently announced tour as the year seemingly kicks into high gear.
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We're Back!
Nikhil and Lucas return after a long hiatus to catch up on things and talk about changes to the platform going forward.
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Lil Baby Album Preview
Nikhil and Lucas share their predictions for Lil Baby's upcoming album, It's Only Me.
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Catching Up
After a month-long hiatus, Nikhil and Lucas finally return to the mics and take time to catch up on all the missed news and drops.
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The Big Steppers Tour Review
Nikhil and Lucas share their experience from Kendrick Lamar's Big Steppers Tour show in Seattle.
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After Hours Til Dawn Tour Review
Nikhil and Lucas share their experience from The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn Tour show in Seattle.
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What Makes A Good Live Performance?
With this year showcasing a lot of incredible festivals and tours by different artists, Nikhil and Lucas decided to share their perspectives on what makes a good live performance.
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The Ghostwriting Controversy
With the recent release of Beyonce's new album Renaissance and the observation that one of the tracks on the album was originally a demo performed by Drake, Nikhil and Lucas decided to debate whether or not it's acceptable for artists to have songs written and demoed for them and why some artists...
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Holding Artists Accountable
Nikhil and Lucas discuss whether or not artists should be held accountable for making false promises to fans regarding release dates and album announcements.
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Mid-Year Recap
Nikhil and Lucas reflect on all the great music that has dropped already only halfway into 2022.
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Cancel Culture In Hip-Hop
Nikhil and Lucas catch up on all the Hip-Hop industry news in recent weeks and have a brief discussion about cancel culture in Hip-Hop.
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Underrated Albums
Nikhil and Lucas share lists of albums they think didn't get the credit or recognition they deserved based on their quality.
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Honestly, Nevermind Album Review
Nikhil and Lucas review the latest highly unexpected and highly polarizing album from Drake
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Day N Vegas 2022 Preview
Nikhil and Lucas share their thoughts on the recently announced lineup for one of the biggest Hip-Hop events of the year.
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Kendrick Lamar Album Review
To kick off season 4, Nikhil and Lucas peel back the layers of Kendrick Lamar's long-awaited 5th studio album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.
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The Problem With Jack Harlow
Nikhil and Lucas break down the latest studio album from Jack Harlow and explain the problem with his music.
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Artist Spotlight: Future
Nikhil and Lucas celebrate the career of one of the greatest trap artists of all time and review his latest studio album.
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Kendrick Lamar Album Preview
Nikhil and Lucas discuss all the new music drops including Pusha T's long-awaited album and break down the bombshell of an announcement from Kendrick Lamar himself about his new album releasing on May 13th, 2022.
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Artist Spotlight: Fivio Foreign
Nikhil and Lucas break down the debut studio album B.I.B.L.E. from drill phenom Fivio Foreign.
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Are Sub-Labels Good For Artists?
Nikhil and Lucas talk about some of the most popular artist sub-labels including QC, TDE, YSL, OVO, Cactus Jack, and more, and discuss whether or not these labels help or hinder the smaller artists signed to them.
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Artist Spotlight: Denzel Curry
Artist Spotlights return as Nikhil and Lucas break down the latest studio album from the one and only Denzel Curry.
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The State of Trap Music
Nikhil and Lucas discuss the state of modern trap music and the greater implications it has on Hip-Hop as a whole.
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Ranking The Weeknd's Discography
Nikhil and Lucas rank all of The Weeknd's projects against one another
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Super Bowl Halftime Review
Nikhil and Lucas review and critique this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar
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Super Bowl Halftime Preview
Nikhil and Lucas discuss some of the news and music that's dropped recently as well as give their predictions for the highly anticipated Super Bowl Halftime show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar.
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Understanding Album Sales
With the recent headlines about Gunna's DS4EVER outselling The Weeknd's Dawn FM, Nikhil and Lucas delve deeper into the topic and break down the science behind why it happened.
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Best Rappers Under 23
Due to the popularity of the "Best Rappers Under 30" episode, Nikhil and Lucas decided to run it back, but this time discussing rappers under the age of 23
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Dawn FM & DS4EVER Album Review
Nikhil and Lucas share their thoughts on the new albums from The Weeknd and Gunna
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The Dawn Is Upon Us
Nikhil and Lucas kick off season 3 by sharing their thoughts and predictions for Dawn FM and Drip Season 4, as well as discussing other artists and albums expected to drop in 2022.
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2021 Recap
Nikhil and Lucas share their final thoughts on all the incredible Hip-Hop albums that dropped in 2021.
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What If...
Nikhil and Lucas are joined by guest Jeremiah as they talk about some albums that were rumored in the past but never actually saw the light of day.
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Artist Spotlight: Roddy Ricch
Nikhil and Lucas break down viral rapper Roddy Ricch's latest album, Live Life Fast.
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Best Rappers Under 30
Nikhil and Lucas share their top 5 rappers under the age of 30 and debate their disagreements.
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Artists Who Fell Off
Nikhil and Lucas talk about artists who seemed poised for superstardom but instead became less and less popular over time.
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2022 Grammy Nominations
Special guest Ahmad fills in for Lucas as we discuss the recently announced Grammy nominations for 2022 and predict the winners for the Hip-Hop and R&B related categories.
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Day N Vegas Recap
Nikhil and Lucas share details about their incredible experience at the 2021 Day N Vegas music festival.
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Tragedy at Astroworld
Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives at Astroworld Festival on November 5th, 2021. Listen in as we try to make sense of what happened and how.
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Artist Spotlight: 21 Savage
To stay in line with the theme of Halloween, Nikhil and Lucas take a closer look at the career and discography of 21 Savage.
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Latest Music News
Nikhil and Lucas break down everything that's happened this past week in the world of Hip-Hop and R&B with the release of Majid Jordan's new album, The Weeknd's major changes to his highly anticipated After Hours tour, and the rumblings about Kendrick Lamar's new album being closer than we think.
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Artist Spotlight: Young Thug
With the release of his new studio album Punk, Nikhil and Lucas take some time to discuss the music and career of one of the most unique rappers of the past several years, Young Thug.
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Artist Spotlight: Don Toliver
Nikhil and Lucas talk about Don Toliver's meteoric rise to fame and do a detailed review of his new album: Life of a Don
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Ranking R&B Artists
Following up on the episodes Ranking Producers and Ranking Rappers, Nikhil and Lucas compile a list of their favorite R&B artists and organize them into a tier list.
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The Commercialization of Hip-Hop
Nikhil and Lucas are joined by guest Marlo to talk about the commercial aspect of Hip-Hop and R&B.
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Artist Spotlight: Jay-Z
Going along with his recent resurgence through features on Kanye West's Jail and Drake's Love All, Nikhil and Lucas take a closer look at the life and career of one of Hip-Hop's most iconic legends: Jay-Z
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Is Social Media Ruining Music?
To kick off season 2, Nikhil and Lucas are joined by their friends Archer and Pamela as they debate how social media platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, and YouTube have impacted the perception, quality, and longevity of new music for better or worse.
About this show
Hip-Hop enthusiasts Nikhil Kumar and Lucas Kabela discuss and debate the latest and greatest in the world of Hip-Hop and R&B. From album and artist reviews to groundbreaking news, tune in for weekly episodes of Hip-Hop Hype Hour: An original podcast on all things Hip-Hop and R&B. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikhil-kumar963/support
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