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Conscious Rap vs. Club Bangers

Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson from The Daily Show

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Exploring Music Preferences and Cultural Impact

The chapter delves into the lasting impact of music preferences developed during high school and early college years, focusing on genres like rock and rap and comparing socially conscious rap with mainstream artists like Lil Wayne. The conversation discusses the differences in voice and performance style between Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar, as well as the importance of conscious rap in representing marginalized groups. The hosts also touch on controversial songs like 'Nuck If You Buck' and humorously imagine a new Negro spiritual.

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