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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Best rap interview you have ever seen. Go. We will wait.

The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Mystic Styles turned horror-movie dread into a whole regional sound. Three 6 Mafia, 30 years out, Gangsta Boo and Lord Infamous still stealing every track. www.therecordreport.com/the-legacy-o...

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The legacy of Mystic Styles

The Record Report on Three 6 Mafia's Mystic Styles.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Record Report before it had a name. Our 2012 Lupe Fiasco interview, filmed back in the Hip Hop Strictly days at Morgan State, is up now. www.therecordreport.com/from-the-arc...

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From the archives | Lupe Fiasco on Food & Liquor II | Rare 2012 Interview

From the archives: Lupe Fiasco on Food & Liquor II.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

From the vault: our 2012 Lupe Fiasco interview on Food & Liquor II is out now. The Record Report before it had a name. Listen on the pod. www.therecordreport.com/from-the-arc...

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From the archives | Lupe Fiasco on Food & Liquor II | Rare 2012 Interview

From the archives: Lupe Fiasco on Food & Liquor II (2012).

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Mystic Styles turned horror-movie dread into a whole regional sound. Three 6 Mafia, 30 years out, Gangsta Boo and Lord Infamous still stealing every track. www.therecordreport.com/the-legacy-o...

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The legacy of Mystic Styles

The Record Report on Three 6 Mafia's Mystic Styles.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Black on Both Sides at 25. "Hip-hop goes where people go" still does more work than most think pieces. www.therecordreport.com/why-black-on...

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Why Black on Both Sides still resonates

The Record Report on Mos Def's Black on Both Sides.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Underrated 2000s rap albums that deserve a full re-review. Give us the one you would defend to the death.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Style is not an accident, and neither is a classic. Our full re-review of Styles P's "Gangsta and a Gentleman" is live. www.therecordreport.com/styles-ps-ga...

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Styles P, Gangsta and a Gentleman

The Record Report re-reviews Styles P's Gangsta and a Gentleman.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Some advice only lands after you have lived it. "Never leave Atlanta on a Saturday." We get into it on the new Styles P re-review. www.therecordreport.com/styles-ps-ga...

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Styles P, Gangsta and a Gentleman

The Record Report re-reviews Styles P's Gangsta and a Gentleman.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We re-reviewed Styles P's "Gangsta and a Gentleman." The gangster, the gentleman, and the case for vulnerability under it all. New episode is live. www.therecordreport.com/styles-ps-ga...

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Styles P, Gangsta and a Gentleman: street rap's case for vulnerability

The Record Report re-reviews Styles P's Gangsta and a Gentleman.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Three 6 Mafia's influence on hip hop doesn't get talked about like it should. Juicy J and Project Pat took Hypnotize Minds street rap somewhere nobody expected. Who's the most underrated group of that era?

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Funk never left, it just changed clothes. Maggot Brain, Riot, Cymande, the 70s catalog still sounds like the future. Which 70s funk record holds up the least like a period piece and the most like it dropped last week?

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Patrice Rushen on Straight From the Heart (1982): jazz roots, a bassline that never left the culture, and the story behind Forget Me Nots. #PatriceRushen #Funk #Soul www.therecordreport.com/forget-me-no...

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

New B-Sides just dropped. The crew and Dave Mack on the hip-hop stories that still need to be told. What's the one you'd write? Listen: www.therecordreport.com/b-sides-hip-...

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Mystic Styles (1995) turned horror-movie dread into a whole regional sound. Three 6 Mafia at 30 years out, Gangsta Boo and Lord Infamous still stealing every track. #Three6Mafia #MemphisRap www.therecordreport.com/the-legacy-o...

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Kamaiyah and Drake on the same YG record feels like a flex. New episode: how Why You Always Hatin' bridges the Bay, Toronto, and Compton, and where Still Brazy sits in YG's catalog 10 years on. #StillBrazy10 www.therecordreport.com/ygs-still-br...

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Black On Both Sides (1999): Mos Def says hip-hop goes where people go. Twenty-five years on, that line still does more work than most think pieces. #MosDef #HipHop www.therecordreport.com/why-black-on...

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

ANTI is the album where Rihanna stopped chasing radio and started making art. We revisit why it still defines her legacy. www.therecordreport.com/anti-the-alb...

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

2026 favorites (so far) is up. The guys run through the year's best albums, which new artists are built to last, and what AI and physical media are doing to how we listen. www.therecordreport.com/bsides-2026-...

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

NEW EPISODE OUT The Record Report dives DEEP into the eerie, innovative legacy of Three 6 Mafia’s Mystic Stylez From basement beats and lo-fi horrorcore to birthing the Memphis sound that still echoes today, 📲 Listen here: therecordreport.com/the-legacy-of-mystic-styles-a-three-6-mafia-deep-dive

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The Legacy of Mystic Styles: A Three 6 Mafia Deep Dive

In this episode, Vance and Ahmad dive deep into the 30th anniversary of Three 6 Mafia's debut album, Mystic Styles. They reflect on the album's significance, its in…

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

WE’RE LIVE — Tune In Now! The Record Report is diving into the eerie genius of Three 6 Mafia’s Mystic Stylez 🔥 youtube.com/live/_1UGcDe... #TheRecordReport #MysticStylez #Three6Mafia #MemphisRap #HipHopPodcast #LiveNow #JuicyJ #DJPaul #Crunk #TrapOrigins #SouthernHipHop #Horrorcore #NowStreaming

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

20 years later, Fly or Die by N.E.R.D. still feels ahead of its time. 🎸🔥 Pharrell, Chad Hugo & Shay Haley blurred the lines between hip-hop, rock & funk, leaving an impact that still echoes today. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5Hf3... #NERD #FlyOrDie #HipHopHistory #TheNeptunes

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

At a time when neo-soul was rising, Jill brought something unique: a mix of storytelling and vocal mastery that felt both old-school and fresh. She wasn’t just singing—she was painting pictures with her words.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

From A Long Walk to He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat), Jill Scott’s voice drips with emotion. This album was sensual, powerful, and deeply personal—a love letter to life’s highs and lows wrapped in buttery vocals.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

✨ Jill Scott’s debut album was a cultural reset. Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 blended poetry, soul, and jazz to create a timeless classic. Let’s break down why this album still resonates over 20 years later. 🧵👇 #JillScott

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

We break it all down on The Record Report Podcast! Tap in & let us know your favorite Grey Area track. 🎧👇 🔗 Apple: [tinyurl.com/jydzz9fk] 🔗 Spotify: [tinyurl.com/c3u77hcf] 🔗 More: [therecordreport.com] #LittleSimz #WomenInRap #UKHipHop #MusicReview #HipHopCulture #RapPodcast #TheRecordReport

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Music Commentary Podcast · 6 Seasons · Updated Semimonthly

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The Grey Area positioned Simz as one of the best MCs in the game, blurring the lines between rap, soul, and spoken word. As we anticipate her next album, where does this project rank in her discography? Let’s discuss.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Simz effortlessly moves between confidence & vulnerability, tackling love, identity & ambition. Venom became an underground anthem, while tracks like Therapy made it personal. This was more than just an album—it was a statement.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The Grey Area is where Little Simz fully stepped into her power. Sharp bars, fearless storytelling, and anthems like Offence & Selfish made this a defining album. And with a new project on the way, it’s time for a deep dive. 🧵👇 #LittleSimz #TheGreyArea

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

5/ What’s your favorite track? How has this album influenced you? Let’s talk. 🎤🔥 🔊 Listen to our deep dive on this iconic album: buff.ly/Z7R8p4X #RageAgainstTheMachine #RockHistory #ProtestMusic #RapRock #RecordReportPodcast

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Decades later, Rage Against the Machine remains the soundtrack for resistance. Whether you first heard it in the ‘90s or just discovered it, its impact is undeniable.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

The album’s fusion of heavy riffs, hip-hop energy, and politically charged lyrics made it a defining moment in rock history. They didn’t just entertain—they educated and ignited movements.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

From Killing in the Name to Wake Up, Rage took aim at police brutality, government corruption, and corporate greed. Zack de la Rocha’s fiery lyrics and Tom Morello’s revolutionary guitar work created a sound that still fuels protests today

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

In 1992, Rage Against the Machine dropped their self-titled debut album, blending rap, rock, and raw rebellion like never before. This wasn’t just music—it was a full-scale assault on oppression and injustice. Let’s break it down. 🧵👇

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Tap in as we break down Edgewood and Trouble’s impact on The Record Report Podcast! Listen now: 🔗 Apple: [tinyurl.com/jydzz9fk] 🔗 Spotify: [tinyurl.com/c3u77hcf] 🔗 More: [therecordreport.com] #Trouble #AtlantaRap #MikeWiLLMadeIt #HipHop #SouthernRap #RecordReportPodcast #RapTalk

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Music Commentary Podcast · 6 Seasons · Updated Semimonthly

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Trouble’s legacy extends beyond Edgewood. His influence on the Southern rap game, his collaborations, and his unfiltered approach to music cement him as one of ATL’s most underrated voices. What’s your favorite track from Edgewood? Let’s talk

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

From the haunting introspection of Real Is Rare to the club-ready Bring It Back ft. Drake, Edgewood proved Trouble’s ability to move between street anthems and mainstream appeal. His authenticity & storytelling made him stand out in ATL’s packed rap scene.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Atlanta rap has a long list of legends, and Trouble’s Edgewood (2018) stands as a defining moment in his career. Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, this album blends raw street tales with high-level production and major features. Let’s dive into Edgewood’s impact. 🎤🔥 #Trouble #Edgewood

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Cymande’s self-titled debut album (1972) is a hidden gem that shaped hip-hop, funk, and beyond. From its deep grooves to its infectious rhythms, this UK-based band’s sound was years ahead of its time. Let’s dive into the legacy of Cymande. 🎶🔥

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Decades later, Rage Against the Machine remains the soundtrack for resistance. Whether you first heard it in the ‘90s or just discovered it, its impact is undeniable.

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The Record Report @therecordreport.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

The album’s fusion of heavy riffs, hip-hop energy, and politically charged lyrics made it a defining moment in rock history. They didn’t just entertain—they educated and ignited movements.

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