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Today’s Episode is called “Thank you, Next” and we’re going to discuss Wu-Tang Clan, new
albums/singles/EPs that have dropped, G-Unit vs. Dipset, our female spotlight of the day, and
more.

**POWERFUL WOMAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT**

Missy Elliot becomes first female rapper nominated for songwriters Hall of Fame for 2019
- If she wins she will be the 3rd rapper to receive the award following Jay Z (2017)
Jermaine Dupri(2018)
- Other nominees include but is not limited to Mariah Carey, Vince Gill and Mike Love
- Eligibility: after writing hit songs for 20 years
- Our thoughts on Missy?
- Taylor: inventive, innovative, incredible. Remember first time seeing The Rain
video. Iconic outfits, dynamic videos etc.
- Anaya: Iconic, many kids in the generation after us don’t know how legendary
she is. She brought a unique style to female rap.

Segment 1: WHO DROPPED WHAT

1. Jay Critch- Hood Favorite
a. 12 songs total
b. Anaya’s favorites: “Smutty,” “Ego,” “Try It,” and “Hustle Music”
c. Taylor’s favorites: Smutty, Wait It Is, Ego, Try It,
d. Thoughts ?
2. Smino- NOIR
a. 18 songs total
b. Anaya’s favs: ehhhhhh
c. Taylor’s favs:
d. Thoughts?
3. Ariana Grande- Thank u, next
a. Thoughts?
b. Relationships and what they’ve taught us
c. Future said: Would you rather cry in a phantom or a Nissan?
4. Metro Boomin- Not All Heroes Wear Capes
a. 13 songs total
b. Anaya’s favs: Space Cadet, No Complaints, Don’t Come Out the House
c. Taylor’s favs: whole album, love the transitions
d. Thoughts?
i. Compare to past Metro Boomin albums with artists featured on them
 ii. Thoughts on producers having their on albums ?
1. Double or Nothing (Metro Boomin & Big Sean) 2018
2. Without Warning (MB & 21 Savage & Offset) 2018
3. Perfect Timing (MB & NAV) 2017
a. Personal favs off these albums

Segment 2: No Hard Feelings But…

1. G Unit vs. Dipset

a. History (G Unit)
i. Members - 50 cent, Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks
ii. Made their first major debut on 50’s single “P.I.M.P” (not including Tony
Yayo because he was incarcerated, but Young Buck)
iii. Debut album “Beg For Mercy” (sold 2.9 units in the U.S. & 5.8 worldwide)
b. History (Dipset aka The Diplomats) https://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/10-
ways-dipset-changed-hip-hop/they-became-stars-through-street-dvds

i. Members- Cam’ron, Juelz Santana, Freeky Zekey, and Jim Jones

ii. Group first appeared on Cam’ron’s album S.D.E in 2000
1. With singles “Oh Boy” and “Hey Ma”
iii. Debut album “Diplomatic Immunity” released 2003
1. Single “Dipset Anthem” peaked #64 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop
Songs Chart
2. Album was certified gold in less than two months
c. Favorite albums/songs?
i. Fav songs (Anaya)
1. Poppin them thangs
2. Wanna get to know you ft. Joe
3. Hey Ma (remix)
ii. Fav Songs (Taylor)
d. Who had the greatest impact on our generation ?
i. Create polls to get followers opinion
ii. Our opinion
1. How does G-Unit and Dipset compare to rappers (their flow & how
they rap) today?
2. Will rap groups ever be a thing again?

Segment 3: Ask A Woman Who Knows Debate Section

1. Wu-Tang Clan
a. set to have a new documentary that'll commemorate 25 years since their debut
album "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)."
 i. "For The Children: 25 Years of Enter The Wu-Tang," dropped today on
Youtube
b. The documentary highlights Wu-Tang's legendary debut album, arguably one of
the greatest hip-hop albums of all time
i. will feature appearances from rappers A$AP Rocky, Joey Bada$$,
A$AP Ferg, Both A$AP Rocky and Ferg weigh in on how the iconic rap
group helped inspire the A$AP Mob movement in Harlem in the
documentary
1. Along with appearances from other artists the documentary will
take a look into the group's music and its cultural impact on the
next generation of MCs.
c. "I think that the wick is lit and I think we're going to continue to burn for
generations," RZA, member of the Clan, exclaimed during the trailer.
2. Wu-Tang’s impact on the rap game
a. ASAP Rocky and Ferg’s come up and mark in the music industry
b. Wu-Tang brought a different type of style to the rap game different from the West
Coast (which dominated at the time)
c. Set the path for rappers like Notorious B.I.G, Nas, etc
d. Paved the way for rappers to bring more to the table than just music
i. They had a fashion line in major department stores along with a limited-
edition shoe released at Nike this created the space for rappers like Jay-Z
and 50 cent to expand their empires
ii. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/11/30/5-ways-wu-tang-
clan-changed-hip-hop-a-better-tomorrow-raekwon-rza/19625287/
iii. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/11/30/5-ways-wu-tang-
clan-changed-hip-hop-a-better-tomorrow-raekwon-rza/19625287/
iv.
3. KASH DOLL
a. Is “Ice Me Out” her breakout song into the music industry?
i. Was “So Good” by Big Sean your first time hearing her?
ii. How she compares to other female rappers (on her level) trying to
breakout as well
1. Saweetie
2. Dream doll
3. Stefflon Don
4. Megan Thee Stallion

*Possible artist(s) in The Hot Seat*

Big Sean is on the clock
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*Possible quick hits*
New Meek Mill album this Month
- Announced at Georgetown U
- Are we excited?

Young Thug back In Jail

- Failed a drug test connected to 2017 arrest
- Is his convictions hindering his music career?

Tyga’s Contributions to Hip Hop

- Despite his public relationships and reality tv drama Tyga keeps a hit up his sleeve
- String Club anthems
- Taste, dip, SWISH
- His 2018 comeback

Tekashi69 Project
- Do we care?
- How do we feel about his rebrand
- Shooting at music video shoot with Kanye & Nicki

Offset Solo Album

- Releases in December
- Are we excited?
- Made Cardi B cry