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Grown Man Bars: Remember the Rhyme, Respect the Era

with Chad and Big Absoloot - Gen X Talking Hip Hop

15 episodes

2 days ago

Grown Man Bars is where two Gen X MCs turned opinionated Uncs break down rap culture with no filter. Chad, your resident rap nerd, with Big Absoloot, your OG's OG dive into Golden Era storytelling, lyricism, GOAT debates, classic producers, and the moments that shaped hip hop. From Slick Rick to Scarface, Nas to J. Cole, DJ Premier to RZA. Old rap and new hip hop. If you came up on mixtapes, Tims, and bars that mattered, this is your spot for real hip hop talk. We'll bring you up-to-date on the new hip hop trends, the ones our gen cares about, and hit you with hip hop from the best era ever.

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Grown Man Bars is where two Gen X MCs turned opinionated Uncs break down rap culture with no filter. Chad, your resident rap nerd, with Big Absoloot, your OG's OG dive into Golden Era storytelling, lyricism, GOAT debates, classic producers, and the moments that shaped hip hop. From Slick Rick to Scarface, Nas to J. Cole, DJ Premier to RZA. Old rap and new hip hop. If you came up on mixtapes, Tims, and bars that mattered, this is your spot for real hip hop talk. We'll bring you up-to-date on the new hip hop trends, the ones our gen cares about, and hit you with hip hop from the best era ever.

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What Makes a Legendary Rapper Legendary?

Grown Man Bars: Remember the Rhyme, Respect the Era

33 minutes 46 seconds

8 months ago

What Makes a Legendary Rapper Legendary?

What Does It Take to Become a Rap Legend? | Grown Man Bars Elite CriteriaIn this episode of Grown Man Bars, the premier hip hop show for adults, hosts Can't Get Right and Big Absolute delve into the key criteria that define a rap legend. They break down eight essential elements: lyrical skill, cultural impact, song making, presence, performance, longevity, peer respect, and catalog. Using examples from iconic rappers like Tupac, Scarface, KRS-One, E-40, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Queen Latifah, and many more, they debate who among them meets all eight criteria. Join them as they explore what it truly takes to achieve god-tier status in the rap game. Tune in and don't forget to like, subscribe, and check out the audio podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon.00:00 Introduction to Legendary Rappers01:38 Criteria for Rap Legends01:58 Lyrical Skill: The Foundation05:01 Cultural Impact: Beyond the Music06:56 Song Making: Crafting Hits09:59 Presence: Commanding the Room13:21 Performance: The Art of the Show16:52 Longevity: Sustaining Greatness18:24 The Decline of Artists' Careers19:21 Debating Nas' Longevity21:36 LL Cool J's Consistent Career22:05 Rakim's Peer Respect23:15 Ice Cube: Respect or Fear?23:58 The Controversial Topic of Lyrical Skill26:07 The Importance of a Strong Catalog30:03 LL Cool J's Impact on Hip Hop33:11 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement