https://simplecast.com We aim to bridge the generational gap in hip-hop. The dominance of those in the music industry holding onto the great artists of the past hinders the progression of the a newer wave of hip-hop talent. Paying respect to the greats is necessary so that we dont forget where this revolutionary genre originated and how it has evolved, but we all know Jay-Z is the GOAT, Grandmaster Flash pioneered the genre, and that Kendrick Lamar represents the culture like no other, but what’s next? More importantly, who’s next? Why is Playboi Carti so captivating and attracts a cult-like fanbase with overproduced music and little substance? What does Drake's continued dominance on the charts, despite his feud with Kendrick Lamar, say about the current rap audience? "Bitz & Bopz" will embrace the diverse sounds and perspectives of today's music and artists, and look towards the future of hip-hop. 2025 - Bitz & Bopz en Wed, 2 Apr 2025 21:40:46 +0000 Wed, 2 Apr 2025 21:57:09 +0000 https://bitz-bopz.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/17a90b5c-3825-44ab-942a-3ef0e191092b/cddfe39d-7192-488b-a97f-e03494a167a6/3000x3000/new-20bitz-20and-20bopz-20cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://bitz-bopz.simplecast.com episodic We aim to bridge the generational gap in hip-hop. The dominance of those in the music industry holding onto the great artists of the past hinders the progression of the a newer wave of hip-hop talent. Paying respect to the greats is necessary so that we dont forget where this revolutionary genre originated and how it has evolved, but we all know Jay-Z is the GOAT, Grandmaster Flash pioneered the genre, and that Kendrick Lamar represents the culture like no other, but what’s next? More importantly, who’s next? Why is Playboi Carti so captivating and attracts a cult-like fanbase with overproduced music and little substance? What does Drake's continued dominance on the charts, despite his feud with Kendrick Lamar, say about the current rap audience? "Bitz & Bopz" will embrace the diverse sounds and perspectives of today's music and artists, and look towards the future of hip-hop. Justin Kuczborski false https://feeds.simplecast.com/t5sYZlA3 albums, artists, hip-hop, modern music, music, rap WJPZ- Z89 jbk591@gmail.com b7105854-1511-42a9-b332-054d17d89c92 Wed, 2 Apr 2025 21:40:46 +0000 jbk591@gmail.com (WJPZ- Z89) https://bitz-bopz.simplecast.com/episodes/playboi-cartis-music-was-it-worth-the-wait-8rpxLYht Playboi Carti's "Music": Was it worth the wait? WJPZ- Z89 00:28:19 In the season two premiere of "Bitz & Bop", we dive deep into rap's most captivating and mysterious figures, Playboi Carti. After five years and much anticipation, we were blessed with Carti's long-awaited album, "Music". Was it worth the teases, twists, and turns or did Playboi waste everyone's time with an underwhelming project? Listen and find out what we think! In the season two premiere of "Bitz & Bop", we dive deep into rap's most captivating and mysterious figures, Playboi Carti. After five years and much anticipation, we were blessed with Carti's long-awaited album, "Music". Was it worth the teases, twists, and turns or did Playboi waste everyone's time with an underwhelming project? Listen and find out what we think! false full 7 4f8db6d5-0a3a-4fef-86db-c9a910350f36 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:38:33 +0000 jbk591@gmail.com (Justin Kuczborski, Nick Jepson) https://bitz-bopz.simplecast.com/episodes/bitz-bopz-episode-6-j-cole-response-wD9cqUfB Episode 6: J. Cole Response Justin Kuczborski, Nick Jepson 00:27:48 It finally happened... J. Cole has responded to Kendrick Lamar's diss on "Like That". Listen to what Justin and Nick have to say about Cole's response, as well as his album "Might Delete Later". It finally happened... J. Cole has responded to Kendrick Lamar's diss on "Like That". Listen to what Justin and Nick have to say about Cole's response, as well as his album "Might Delete Later". future, kendrick lamar, j cole, rap, hip-hop, metro boomin false full 6 948ed0d0-6fde-4239-806d-457b38d70101 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:34:02 +0000 jbk591@gmail.com (Justin Kuczborski, Nick Jepson) https://bitz-bopz.simplecast.com/episodes/bitz-bopz-episode-5-modern-rap-beefs-unintelligible-rap-playboi-carti-song-draft-IwRPIiGc Episode 5: Modern Rap Beefs, Unintelligible Rap, Playboi Carti Song Draft Justin Kuczborski, Nick Jepson 00:35:41 In the fifth episode of "Bitz & Bopz", Justin and Nick heat things up with a discussion of modern rap beefs. The two talk about one of their favorite genres of rap today: unintelligible rap (Opium, Cochise, Yeat, etc.) There's nothing like ending a Bitz & Bopz episode with a song draft, but this time, it's with the pillar of unintelligible rap– Playboi Carti. In the fifth episode of "Bitz & Bopz", Justin and Nick heat things up with a discussion of modern rap beefs. The two talk about one of their favorite genres of rap today: unintelligible rap (Opium, Cochise, Yeat, etc.) There's nothing like ending a Bitz & Bopz episode with a song draft, but this time, it's with the pillar of unintelligible rap– Playboi Carti. eminem, meek mill, mgk, playboi carti, future, chance the rapper, drake, migos, pusha t, rap, 6ix9ine, hip-hop, opium, xxxtentacion, cochise, metro boomin true full 5 c3cf6dee-5036-494d-8627-76239c201e11 Mon, 1 Apr 2024 23:19:25 +0000 jbk591@gmail.com (Justin Kuczborski, Nick Jepson) https://bitz-bopz.simplecast.com/episodes/bitz-bopz-episode-4-kendrick-lamar-disses-drake-and-j-cole-metro-boomin-x-future-album-DR7pREK7 Episode 4: Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake and J-Cole, Metro Boomin' x Future Album Justin Kuczborski, Nick Jepson 00:24:30 In the fourth episode of "Bitz & Bopz", Justin and Nick give their opinions about the Kendrick Lamar diss on Drake and J. Cole, as well as their review on Metro Boomin' and Futures album "WE DON'T TRUST YOU". The boys wrap up the episode with some news in the world of hip-hop! In the fourth episode of "Bitz & Bopz", Justin and Nick give their opinions about the Kendrick Lamar diss on Drake and J. Cole, as well as their review on Metro Boomin' and Futures album "WE DON'T TRUST YOU". The boys wrap up the episode with some news in the world of hip-hop! future, kendrick lamar, drake, j cole, boom bap, metro boomin false full 4 fe2cca01-e935-4f45-86f3-5a5b48dbfe8e Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:39:35 +0000 jbk591@gmail.com (Nick Jepson, Justin Kuczborski) https://bitz-bopz.simplecast.com/episodes/bitz-bopz-episode-3-2024-rap-predictions-boom-bap-0Ads7KpI Episode 3: 2024 Rap Predictions & Boom Bap Nick Jepson, Justin Kuczborski 00:32:58 In the third episode of "Bitz & Bopz", Justin Kuczborski and Nick Jepson give their bold 2024 rap predictions, as well as the current state of Boom Bap rap. Following that, the two wrap the episode up with notable music from the week prior and hip-hop news! In the third episode of "Bitz & Bopz", Justin Kuczborski and Nick Jepson give their bold 2024 rap predictions, as well as the current state of Boom Bap rap. Following that, the two wrap the episode up with notable music from the week prior and hip-hop news! kai cenat, beyonce, james blake, kendrick lamar, chance the rapper, j cole, kenny mason, baby keem, jay-z, frank ocean, logic, lil yachty, kanye west, boom bap true full 3 351994ba-657f-4d50-a83a-bae86f96c43e Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:57:07 +0000 jbk591@gmail.com (Justin Kuczborski, Nick Jepson) https://bitz-bopz.simplecast.com/episodes/bitz-bopz-episode-2-top-5-rappers-of-2023-soundcloud-rap-LH91FFbr Episode 2: Top 5 Rappers of 2023 & SoundCloud Rap Justin Kuczborski, Nick Jepson 00:39:48 In the second episode of "Bitz & Bopz", Justin Kuczborski and Nick Jepson dive into a controversial topic— their top five rappers from 2023. Following that, the two discuss the history of one of the most memorable eras of modern rap: the SoundCloud era. In the second episode of "Bitz & Bopz", Justin Kuczborski and Nick Jepson dive into a controversial topic— their top five rappers from 2023. Following that, the two discuss the history of one of the most memorable eras of modern rap: the SoundCloud era. soundcloud, playboi carti, the kid laroi, drake, key glock, 21 savage, rod wave, rap, yeat, hip-hop, dave, travis scott, lil yachty false full 2 2be33809-d2bf-4897-89c5-b1edae10daa8 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:00:00 +0000 jbk591@gmail.com (Justin Kuczborski, Nick Jepson) https://bitz-bopz.simplecast.com/episodes/bitz-bopz-episode-1-series-introduction-trap-music-q_6RDWiC Episode 1: Series Introduction & Trap Music Justin Kuczborski, Nick Jepson 00:30:33 In the first episode of "Bitz & Bopz", Justin Kuczborski and Nick Jepson introduce the premise of the podcast— discussing modern hip-hop, such as trap, and it's roots. Justin and Nick dive into their unique and earliest experiences with music and how that has changed over the years, as well as the history and trajectory of trap music. Also, the two wrap up the episode with a Travis Scott song draft! In the first episode of "Bitz & Bopz", Justin Kuczborski and Nick Jepson introduce the premise of the podcast— discussing modern hip-hop, such as trap, and it's roots. Justin and Nick dive into their unique and earliest experiences with music and how that has changed over the years, as well as the history and trajectory of trap music. Also, the two wrap up the episode with a Travis Scott song draft! rap, hip-hop, travis scott, trap, music false full 1