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The Verse
by Dare Amyson
Welcome to The Verse! On this podcast, we celebrate hip hop culture (and occasionally sprinkle in other genres of good music from time to time) via carefully curated playlists. Come with us as we take a journey through the music and culture that shapes our generation.
Episodes
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Represent Represent: Bronx, Queens & Westchester
On this episode of The Verse, we take it back to where it all began - New York! In part one of the New York edition of Represent Represent, Lesley and Daré discuss the history of hip hop and some of our favorite artists from The Bronx, Queens, and Westchester.
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You Know Who It Is
Shazam isn’t necessary when it comes to these artists. In this episode of The Verse, Lesley and Daré discuss MCs with instantly recognizable voices and/or flows that have withstood the test of time. Feel free to join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @Versecast!
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The Art of Storytellin’
At its core, hip hop is a vessel for narration. During this episode, we highlight some of our favorite hip hop tales and the MCs who brought us into the room with them through their descriptive lyrics and infectious melodies. Playlist: Children’s Story - Slick Rick I Gave You Power - Nas (1996)...
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SummaTime!
Forget what the calendar says, with the weather breaking and BBQs popping, summertime is in full swing as well as music that reminds us of summer. This episode is dedicated to the freshly waxed cars, family reunions and day parties associated with summer; a summer soundtrack if you will. Enjoy!
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Mixtape Memories
Join Lesley and Dare as they discuss the art of the mixtape and recount some of their favorite of the past decade. Feel free to hit us at @VerseCast with some of your favorites as well!
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Season 1 Finale: The Missy Elliott Effect
Missy Elliott Appreciation Day! Today we close out season one of The Verse by paying homage to the hip hop icon who is Missy Elliott. From her solo debut in the 1990s, Missy Elliot made and continues to hold a special place in the hearts of hip hop lovers everywhere. Thank you for listening…
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The Ladies Who Rock the Mic "Riigghht"
Happy Women’s History Month! Listen in as Lesley and Daré kick off the festivities by paying homage to some of the most talented woman MCs in the game. Playlist: UKnowHowWeDu - Bahamadia That’s What I’m Lookin’ For - Da Brat Come Correct - Blimes Brixton & Gifted Gab (B.A.G.) Ghetto Symphony…
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The Hip Hop Diaspora
Hip hop has become a global art form, and shows no signs of slowing down at all. This week, we highlight some dope hip hop artists from throughout the diaspora of hip hop music and culture.
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Hip Hop Show Tunes
In this installment of The Verse, we dive into movie soundtracks that doubled as hit hip hop compilation albums. Show Corrections: 1. The Fat Boys were NOT cast in Who's The Man, but over 20 major hip hop artists were cast in the film. 2. “Ghetto Superstar” was on the Bullworth soundtrack, not…
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The Search for Pure Party Tracks
In this episode of The Verse: Hosts Daré (@dareamyson), Lesley (@hiphopheadmistress) and our FIRST featured guest: Moonrock Mont (@moonrockmont), who was recently ''hacked'' and forced to release a new playlist of 6 songs. So we invited him in to the studio to hang and chat about his music as…
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Salute to hiphop CREW 90s edition
Listen up! As @hiphopheadmistress and @DareAmyson discuss the dopest hiphop crews/labels/collectives of the 90s. They take a trip down memory lane and remind everyone of the greatness we heard back in the day that inspired the greatness we hear today. Track listing: CREW 1 - NATIVE TONGUES Ladies...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Verse! On this podcast, we celebrate hip hop culture (and occasionally sprinkle in other genres of good music from time to time) via carefully curated playlists. Come with us as we take a journey through the music and culture that shapes our generation.
HOSTED BY
Dare Amyson
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How many episodes does The Verse have?
The Verse currently has 20 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Verse about?
Welcome to The Verse! On this podcast, we celebrate hip hop culture (and occasionally sprinkle in other genres of good music from time to time) via carefully curated playlists. Come with us as we take a journey through the music and culture that shapes our generation.
How often does The Verse release new episodes?
The Verse has 20 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Verse?
The Verse is created and hosted by Dare Amyson.
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