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Welcome back to the channel, music lovers! In today's video, we're diving into the hottest contenders for the Song of the Summer title. 🌟 From catchy beats to unforgettable lyrics, these tracks have been dominating our playlists and soundtracking our summer vibes.

Featuring:

🔥 Sexyy Red - Bringing the heat with her bold and unapologetic style, Sexyy Red is taking over the charts and our hearts!

✨ Sabrina Carpenter - With her angelic voice and addictive melodies, Sabrina Carpenter's summer anthem is one you can't miss.

🎤 Kendrick Lamar - The lyrical genius himself, Kendrick Lamar, drops a track that's both powerful and perfect for those summer nights.

Join me as I break down why these artists are in the running for the Song of the Summer and share my thoughts on which track will reign supreme! Don't forget to leave a comment with your favorite summer jam and let me know who you think deserves the title. 🌴🎧

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This past weekend we both partook in multiple concerts including Tinashe and Wireless. We bring you a rundown of our highlights and lowlights of each. #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

This week on The Rated Podcast we bring you another hot topics episode. What’s been going down? On today’s list: - The Queen of music has released break my soul. - #7 20th solo top 10 placement, 16.6 million streams - Battle of the house music - Drake Vs Beyoncé - The problem with saucy Santana - The people are mad that Normani featured in Chris Brown (who is an alleged colourist) music video. Why are they annoyed with Normani? - Chris brown says it makes sense to go up against usher in a verzuz - Omarion vs Mario was a mess - Tinashe HMU for a good time video - Summer Walker is pregnant again - BET Awards 2022 - Ratings surge by 34% in comparison to the last year. 3.2 total million viewers - Cardi B - Hot Sh*t - Cardi wants lil Kim on album - Wendy Williams podcast in motion - Wendy Williams YouTube page deleted - fans mad - Ella Mai DFMU #1 on R&B radio/Allegedly dating Jayson Tatum (basketball) - Ciara signs joint deal with Republic and Uptown. Officially announces Jump - R.Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison - Nicki minaj pregnant? - Ariana’s Positions reaches 1 bill streams on Spotify - first artist to have 7 songs at 1 bill - Macy Gray & Better Midler slammed for anti trans comments "just because you change your parts don’t make you a woman” - Lil Uzi throws phone at fans head at wireless - Burna boy had to give up 60% of royalties to Toni for last last - label 30, him 10 - Rihanna 21st and youngest on Forbes richest self made billionaire women in America #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

This weekend the BET awards graced our screens, and apart from whoever the sound guy was, it was pretty decent. Tune into The Rated Podcast as we discuss the performances of the night: Diddy Tribute Jodeci - Come and Talk to Me Mary J. Blige - I’m Going Down Diddy, Shyne, Lil Kim, Busta Rhymes - Victory/Bad Boyz/I Need A Girl Part 2 Gotta Move On with Bryson Tiller I’ll Be Missing You with Faith Evans Chloe Bailey Surprise/Treat Me Muni Long Time Machine/Hrs and Hrs Lizzo About Damn Time Latto & Mariah Carey It’s Givin Big Energy Remix Jack Harlow & Brandy Poison Ft. Lil Wayne First Class (not Jack with the choreo) Giveon (problem with earpiece) Heartbreak Anniversary/Lie Again Ella Mai & Roddy Rich/BabyFace DFMU Keeps on Fallin How Fireboy DML Playboy/Peru Doechii Persuasive/Crazy Billy Porter Ballroom Tribute Kirk Franklin & Maverick City Victoria Monet deserved better We also give you the lowdown of the award winners, so listen until the end! #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

It was the hottest day of the year so far, so how apt for us to bring you another hot topics episode. Join us as we give you the tea on what’s been going down in celebrity world while we sweat: - B7 Buzz, Is Beyoncé coming back soon?/Beyoncé Announces new album ‘Renaissance’ - Drakes surprise album ‘honestly nevermind’ - Sza released a deluxe version of ctrl. 5 years after it was released, with 7 new songs. - NDubz new song/video - Charmer - Baby face & Ella Mai new collab - ‘keeps on fallin’ - Britney Spears’ ex husband crashed her wedding she has an iron clad prenup which protects her 60mill. - The internet was mad at the list of 200 best hip hop albums that rolling stone magazine released - They found tweets of Saucey Santana insulting blue ivy - saying her hair is nappy 7 years ago and 4 years ago he said cardi b’s child is going to be funny looking - Chloe Bailey says “the music industry is overly saturated because artists try to make music for trends and people get bored without appreciating real artistry” - Jennifer Hudson - second black woman to win the EGOT - Azealia Banks goes off on one of her rants at Miami Pride festival - JLO says co-headlining Super Bowl with Shakira was "worst idea in the world” - Post Malone is engaged and just had a daughter - New Issa Rae show ‘Rap Shit’ - co executive produced by the city girls - Lizzo receives backlash for using the world ‘spazz’ in new song Grrls - Omarion vs Mario verzuz in the works apparently. - Remy Ma says ‘In order to qualify as a rapper, you have to write your own raps , you’re just a karaoke personality if you don’t’ - but she previously said it’s not important for female rappers to write their own lyrics - Jhene aiko allegedly pregnant with Big Sean’s baby? #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

We’ve decided it’s time to shine some light on some of the UK artists making waves right now. We speak about US artists a lot so it’s about damn time. Join us as we share our thoughts on some of our faves: Aitch Ardee Young Tee & Bugsey Shae Universe Ibebellah Flo Jvck James Sinead Harnett Mnelia NSG #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

While we were all getting sloshed this Jubilee weekend, the entertainment industry was buzzing. Join as for another hot topics episode, where we give you the rundown of what’s been going on. Remember you heard it here first and EVERYTHING IS ALLEGED. On this week's agenda: - Beyoncé is apparently retiring soon to work more behind the scenes in the industry (producing etc). We may have one more album from her? - Rihanna is the first female artist to sell £40 million singles in the UK / extends lead as best selling female artist of the digital era, 155 million digital sales in the US - Ciara has completed her 8th album and recorded the video for the first single ‘Jump’. Released a snippet and video of her twerking on a car - Stefflon Don diss track towards Burna Boy - Teyana Taylor retiring Forreal due to feeling unappreciated - Chris Brown/Jack Harlow collab - American retired NFL player RyanClark said that Chris brown is more talented than Michael Jackson. - Doja’s next album is gonna be predominantly rap - One of the FLO girls said “why is Nicki Minaj with a rapist” - Naturi & Adrienne reunite - "let the healing begin" - Megan Thee Stallion’s Plan B video - People were complaining about Jack harlow getting a BET award nomination over Normani or Lil Nas X - Doja’s new video for Vegas dropped - Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey reportedly split - Shakira & Husband split - They’re TRYING to sue queen Mariah over All I want for Christmas - Jesy’s album delayed as label send her back to the drawing board allegedly - Big Energy platinum in Australia - Cardi B is putting WAP and Up on her sophomore album - Jamal Edward’s SBTV founders mother Brenda announced he died of a recreational drug induced heart attack Listen to the episodes mentioned here: Debut Drama: Is Jesy Nelson Problematic? https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vGKMEBUzhB9ZDHRAwtkZT?si=rqSMBMd6RcOAEeYk_1BTcA Mariah Carey: That’s it. That’s The Title. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zI5aGz8gNUHv2sSRUt6WJ?si=pgTkQqMzQP2o_Xq9gpuglg #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

This week at The Rated Podcast, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our favourite producers that are behind the beat of our most loved tracks. Producers don’t often get recognised so let’s pay a little homage to them. Join us through our individual lists: Olly: DJ Mustard London On Da Track Darkchild Polow Da Don The Dream MNEK JAE5 Ester Dean Carl: Timbaland Jermaine Dupri Darkchild Missy Elliot Soundz Mike Will Made It Polow Da Don The Neptune’s Calvin Harris Tricky Stewart #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

Another rundown of what has the girls talking this week in pop culture. From presenter replacements to old rumours, join us as we discuss: - Nella Rose host for catfish UK - Wendy Williams eyeing 100million podcast deal - Lovers and friends festival lineup - Doja cancels festival run due to surgery on tonsils - Doja wins best r&b album and best R&B female artist at BB music awards / Kanye winning in gospel categories - Diddy teases new song with Bryson Tiller at BBM awards ‘gotta move on’ - N-Dubz reunite, and are going on an arena tour! - Chloe Bailey debuts new music on Instagram live - Migos apparently break up, quavo and take off are now a duo - unc & phew - Mass shooting in the US in a supermarket, where are the people who were traumatised about Will Smith’s slap now - Sean Paul / Beyoncé dating rumours / baby boy was filmed separately - Tank says that destiny’s child was set up in the business of Beyoncé to basically make her a star. (People overlooking Kelly rowland etc) - Teyana Taylor wins season 7 of Masked Singer - Cardi B says she has influenced female rappers - getting backlash for it. - Van Lethan from tmz says Brandy and Ray Jare this generations Michael and Janet Jackson #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

This week we’re discussing cancel culture, and the line between forgiveness and whether or not particular ‘cancelled’ celebs should remain so forever. Today’s list of controversial celebs include: Sabrina Claudio Camilla Cabello Danileigh DaBaby Nella Rose R.Kelly Billy Cosby Michael Jackson Keri Hilson Janet Jackson Justin Timberlake Chrissy Tiegen What are your thoughts on cancel culture? #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

It’s the time for hot topics again and as usual The Rated Podcast has you covered. This week it’s a little more juicy and full of controversy. Buckle up. On this week’s agenda: - Megan the stallion did an interview with Gayle King - Kevin Samuels dies of an alleged heart attack - Jazmine Sullivan’s Need U Bad/ Bust Your Windows are platinum and Fearless is now her first platinum album too - Little Mix ‘Between Us’ most streamed album by girl group in Spotify history - 4.7 billion streams ^Honourable mention to Kelly rowland - Saucy Santana signed to RCA - Diddy joint venture with Motown - Love Records, new R&B label - New releases: Future, Kehlani, Jack Harlow and Ella Mai - Cookout culture. The white girl rapping along to Lil Baby on Drake’s song ‘Wants and Needs’ causes stir on the internet. - Bree runway and SZA hit the studio together - Pete Davidson allegedly tattoos initials of Kim and her kids names on his neck.. - Kim K wore a dress of Marilyn Monroes and has a lock of her hair gifted to her - Queens cancelled after one season #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

🚀 Deep Dive into Kehlani's New Album 'Crash'! 🎶 🚀 Get ready for an immersive podcast review of Kehlani's latest masterpiece, 'Crash'. We break down every beat, lyric, and emotion packed into this sensational album. Don't miss out! #Kehlani #CrashAlbum #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #KehlaniCrash #NewMusic2024 #MusicReview #PodcastReview #RNB #SoulMusic #MusicLovers #TrendingNow #SubscribeNow #TheRatedPodcast

This is the remix, the jeeps pump this new remix. Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Rated Podcast. This week we bring you our individual lists of our fave remixes throughout the decades. Do you agree with our picks? Listen to the playlist with all of the remixes discussed here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67kd0qipXu4op7diRGjrGT?si=nSSmw19iR62idqFLu6dalw #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

Very late and last minute, we bring you another hot topic’s episode. It’s been a while. Don’t say we don’t spoil you. Join us as we discuss: - Asap apparently cheated on Rihanna - #fakenews / he’s been arrested in connection with a shooting back in November. - Britney Spears is pregnant - Cardi B cussed out her fans over not attending the Grammys - Diddy to host and produce the 2022 BB music awards - Ed sheeran won his court case - regarding stealing from another artist with shape of you - Monica is going to drop a country album - Fantasia vs Jazmine - Who would be good in a verzuz against Ciara? - Megan and Doja Cat debut new songs at Coachella - Latto Big Energy remix #1 pop radio - Mariah to be inducted into songwriters hall of fame - The girls are fighting over Nicki again, asian doll angry, Erica banks talking shit about Nicki showing her love BUT working with people who can’t really rap etc/Rubi rose threw a jab at Nicki - We go up by Nicki - Future covered GQ + named best rapper alive/ he would’ve loved to do an album with Whitney Houston - Netflix increasing their prices + cracking down on password sharing and they’re adding ads to the service #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

To celebrate the 17th anniversary of the iconic ‘The Emancipation of Mimi’ album, we decided to do a full deep dive into the queen’s catalogue. Chile, after 14 albums it was no easy feat but oh so worth it. We didn’t include her Christmas or compilations, but join us as we give a review of each of her studio albums from 1990-2018: Mariah Carey (1990) Emotions (1991) Music Box (1993) Daydream (1995) Butterfly (1997) Rainbow (1999) Glitter (2001) Charmbracelet (2002) The Emancipation of Mimi (2005) E=MC2 (2008) Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009) Me. I Am Mariah. The Elusive Chanteuse (2014) Caution (2018) Stay tuned to find out our top 5. #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

We both asked you all what some of your unpopular opinions in music are on insta a few weeks ago, and here are some of your UNPOPULAR opinions. Join us to see whether we agree or disagree. Some of y’all are WILD chile. At least you said it with chest. 1. Doja cat is not a rapper 2. Kelly is a better singer than Beyoncé Knowles - she just didn’t get big because she was dark skinned and that wasn’t in at the time. 3. Normani should make pop instead of r&b 4. Britney Spears can sing 5. Kanye is a better rapper than Jay-z 6. Nicki’s music is no longer interesting 7. Maroon 5 are underrated 8. Fifth Harmony empty without Camilla 9. Tinashe should be as big as the main pop girls 10. Lionheart by Demi lovato best song ever recorded 11. Beyoncé doesn’t have a timeless song yet 12. Ashanti cannot adapt 13. Lyrics are overrated 14. Summer walkers music ain’t all that 15. Absolutely no one can sample music like Kanye 16. Michael jackson didn’t do it 17. R.Kelly has bangers, we can’t throw away the whole catalogue/a lot of babies were made to him 18. Nicki Minaj is overhyped 20. R&b mumble singers need to exit stage left 21. Some of these new singers cannot hold a note outside of the studio 22. Afrobeats > bashment 23. Normani and Tinashe should both find another career 24. Beyoncé steals songwriting credits 25. Chris brown should not be compared to MJ 26. Rihanna can’t sing 27. Elton john still standing is the greatest song of all time 28. Artists need to let Autotune go 29. Beyoncé should end her career here, on a high #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

Back in December 2021 on our Grammy nominations episode, we took you through the nominees and each category to see who we thought would take the award. The Grammy’s finally happened on Sunday, so we are here to give you the lowdown on who took home what, and see if we were right in our predictions. We also give our thoughts and ratings on some of the performances of the night. Don’t forget to go back and listen to our nominations episode to refresh your memory and we’ll see you back here :) #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

We’re giving you a bite of the sweetest pie this week, and let us tell ya - it’s juicy. That’s right we’re back with another hot topics and it really is March Madness as March has really been Marching. Join us as we discuss: Megan & Dua announce new single/ Sweetie Pie is a bit of a bop ooh the ride of your life*/ label drama Summer Walker - No Love Extended with SZA & Cardi B Normani’s new music Latto and Mariah big energy remix Yung baby tate & Erica banks commented on Nicki and features - Erica is now blocked *story developing* Coi Leray and Nicki Minaj - new song - Jack Harlow new album Aitch first UK #1 with Baby ft Ashanti Doja Cat’s mental health meltdown - Paraguay fans dragging cause she didn’t come out of her hotel in a storm to say hi Denzel Dion drama RIP Traci Braxton Missy Elliot asked what the greatest era of music was on Twitter Lawsuits left right and centre: Ed sheeran is next *does dance* - Sami Chokri - Oh why Chris brown accused of rape but now vindicated with Audio recordings exposing his accuser Jasmine Sullivan cancels tour date In Nashville as she is still sick with the vid Kelly clarkson spousal support 1.3 million until 2024 Eminem most certified artist in RIAA history with new diamond certy’s H.E.R. damage - 5th multi platinum hit 2x platinum Hrs and Hrs- certified gold / Muni signs deal with def jam and supergiant (own imprint) Jade Thirwell signs with RCA Donda 2 not eligible to chart Mary J doesn’t want kids - love that for her Ari Lennox parts ways with management of 10 years The real cancelled after 8 seasons *allegedly* Real Housewives of Lagos preview Joseline Caberet is in hot water #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

Mother’s Day is approaching so we thought we would do an ode to all the artists who have dedicated songs to their mamas. Feel free to check out the special ‘A Mother’s Prayer’ playlist below on Spotify where you can find all the songs discussed in todays episode. #powertowomen https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34nUt4FMuoqiDgE3SEDVze?si=XVD7UYVDTeqfs1SebMzpjA #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

This week we’re in our reality bag, and we’re discussing the girls from reality tv who have dipped their toes into the music world. From Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta, Miami, New York and Hollywood, to The Real Housewives of Atlanta & even Ex on the Beach UK; join us as we delve into the following reality stars turned singers/rappers: Joseline Hernandez K. Michelle Lyrica Anderson Cardi B Porscha Williams Kandi Buress Candiace Dillard Meghan McKenna #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

This week we bring you the lowdown of current happenings in the music world. We know you love these ones! On the roundtable this week: - Jamal Edwards SBTV founder dead at 31, alleged heart attack - Whitney albums are in the works - Saweetie: Closer with HER - An ode to saweetie - game changer award - Saweetie wants to collab with Rihanna - Megan still eyes Rihanna and Adele collabs/Sues label again over definition of an album - Nicki ties Rihanna for most top 20 Hot 100 hits - Summer Walker said she doesn’t wanna perform certain songs from still not over it because the wounds are still “fresh” - Kanye west documentary/Kim and Kanye are officially divorced - Usher wants to the superbowl (headline) - Ciara’s Like a boy was written with Kelly in mind - Wireless festivals in 3 separate locations - elite marketing +Nicki Minaj sold out vs Cardi B - Davido empty seats - Lil Nas X Old Town Road highest certified song in history - 16x platinum/Montero album platinum - Jazmine Sullivan postpones Heaux Tales your due to Covid-19 - Mary J. Blige first hot 100 entry in 10 years (Mr. Wrong 2012) with Good Morning Gorgeous - #83 - TikTok now let’s you record up your 10 minute videos - Levitating lawsuit - 20th anniversary of Full Moon #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

Social media is a powerful tool and is credited in launching a plethora of stars. You’re probably so used to seeing a new challenge or Tik Tok dance trend every week or so, but how does this creative content benefit the music industry? Join us as we discuss the impact social media has in music, some of our favourite Tik Tok challenges and the stars that have blown up as a result. It’s interesting y’all! #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

🔥 Get ready for a light dive into Megan Thee Stallion's new album 'Megan'! In this video, we break down the hottest tracks, the vibes, and what makes this album a must-listen. 🎶 But that's not all! We also cover all the details about her Hot Girl Summer Tour date in London. 🇬🇧 Don't miss out on what you need to know to catch her live and experience the energy firsthand (included some clips at the end)💥 Whether you're a die-hard Hottie or just discovering Megan's music, this video has something for everyone. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on your favourite artists! *Disclaimer: I do not own the copyright to the clips included in this video. All video clips are used under fair use for commentary and review purposes only. All rights belong to their respective owners.* #MeganTheeStallion #MeganAlbum #HotGirlSummer #Hottie #NewMusic #RapQueen #FemaleRappers #MusicReview #Concerts #LondonEvents #LiveMusic #HipHop #Trending #AlbumReview #TourDates #HotGirlSummerTour #MusicLovers #Mamushi #WhereThemGirlsAt #OtakuHotGirl

This week we bring you another hot topic’s episode. The streets are abuzz chile! On the hotlist: - Nick Cannon expecting 8th child - Rihanna is pregnant - drake/Chris brown - Kanye is cracking/Divorce drama - Nicki Minaj is back with Do We Have a Problem/Nicki speaks to the city girls - no more drama - India Arie pulls music from Spotify - Joe Rogan/Streaming - Wale drops out of Broccoli City Festival - Doja’s Planet Her spends half a year on the billboard 200s top 10 - 1.4mil/cancels BRIT performance - brits merged the pop/r&b award - Dua won this award - Dua Lipa has 10 platinum songs/Levitating surpasses Adele - 66 Weeks - Bree Runway Pressure - Normani - 200+ days since Wild Side - Megan wants a collab with Adele & Rihanna after conquering Beyoncé collab - Leigh-Anne has signed with Warner - Rita Ora signs new deal with BMG - Fantasia, Halle Bailey - The Colour Purple Movie - Halle Bailey’s solo music - - Shensea + London On the track #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

Fresh off the back of the SuperBowl on Sunday, we bring you some of our highlights and disappointments of this year's legendary halftime show. Where was the leg kick Mary? We also discuss the much talked about Janet Jackson documentary. #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

Feelings! So deep in my feelings! Whether you’re boo’d up or not this Valentine’s Day, join us as we go through some of the love songs we would play on this romantic day. Listen to The Rated Valentine’s Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ozMdD3YyUtDhPK4uXmrj4?si=-64lpeT1S5WtNbQ_VcP6dA #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

We back, back, back again with another hot topic’s episode. Behind on all the goss this week? Join us as we discuss: - Grammys moving to April 2022 and in Las Vegas. - Adele postpones Las Vegas residency - Jasmine Sullivan’s first platinum single ‘Pick Up Your Feelings’/Jasmine Sullivan - Heaux Tales Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe - Shensea and Megan - Lick - Chloe Have Mercy is certified Gold/Insta covers - Stefflon don’s new R&B flavoured single Juice - Regina King’s son suicide - Ari Lennox doesn’t wanna do any more interviews/ and relative media Twitter drama - Ella Mai’s Boo’d Up 7x platinum/New single DFMU sophomore era - Doja Cat Powerhouse award (Billboards Women in music awards) - Janet Jackson Documentary #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

This week we bring you our picks for the most iconic male/female duets mainly from the 00s: - Usher and Alicia keys - My Boo - Rihanna and Neyo - Hate That I Love You - Jordon sparks and Chris brown - No Air - Chris Brown and Keri Hilson - Superhuman - Nelly & Kelly - Dilemma - Ashanti and anything with Ja Rule - Mariah Carey & BoyZ II Men - One Sweet Day - Beyoncé & Jay Z - Bonnie & Clyde ‘03 - Jay Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind - Ed Sheeran & Beyonce - Perfect Are your faves on the list? #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

We’re back again with this week’s hot topics. Join us as we discuss: - Muni Long - Top 40 single - The Weeknd & Gunna - Battle for #1 - Gunna wins - Britney vs Jamie Spears - Chris Brown’s Iffy - Is it a bop?- are you a bop? - Brandy working on new album/Brandy Mariah Carey 2022 collab - Normani - Ne-Yo wants to go back to R&B that makes you feel / critiques of r&b - who is qualified to speak about it - Drake hot sauce in the condom #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

This week we discuss the hot topics (or hullabaloo if you will) that are on everyone’s lips in the music sphere this month: - Grammys Being postponed because of Omarion (Omnicron) - Chloe Bailey inspired by Beyoncé.. but the people are big mad - The Aaliyah Album.. coming this month featuring… - The weeknd ‘dawn fmm’ featuring nobody (no features) (out Friday 7th) 9/10 songs on Spotify top 10 - Chris brown new single - iffy - Muni Long and Ari Lennox charting on the billboard 100. @ #83 and #94 - Ari Lennox Ghana tweets - Savage x Fenty stores - Ciara’s upcoming music #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=3Oi-PGaxQua49r8VCm6ElA

This week we discuss some of the drama’s artists have faced with their record labels and how it affects their growth. We discuss if it’s better to be independent, and some of the things we think labels could do to build a better relationship with their artists. Also, do artists read their contracts? #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn Insta: @theratedpodcast @carlcnn @ollyvade theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1187985666/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=IbbjuqeqQCCp7J72vpsYlw

It’s the last episode of the year! This week we go through some of the things we would love to see in 2022: - A Rihanna Album - Saweetie performing like a pro - A new Beyoncé project - Something revolutionary by Drake - A new girl group to emerge - An r&b boy group that actually does well somewhere? Diversity is welcome pls - More Verzuz! - More concerts for us, COVID go away! We wish all our listeners a prosperous New Year. #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcnn Insta: @theratedpodcast @carlcnn @ollyvade theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1187985666/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=IbbjuqeqQCCp7J72vpsYlw

We’re at the end of 2021! So, getting ready to head into 2022, join us as we take a look back at some of the major events that happened in the music world in 2021: - Astroworld - Little Mix Hiatus & Jesy Nelson - Adele’s 30 Sales - Verzuz (Mariah & Beyoncé) - Rihanna becoming Barbados’ National Hero - Concerts Return - Ari Lennox’s Amsterdam Fiasco - Celebrity Deaths #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends. Insta: @theratedpodcast @carlcnn @ollyvade theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1187985666/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=IbbjuqeqQCCp7J72vpsYlw

🎉 The 2024 BET Awards: Highlighted Performances 🎉 Join us as we recap the 2024 BET Awards show-stopping performances. 📸 Don't miss out on the fun, let us know your favourite performances/thoughts in the comments below. #BETAwards2024 #BET2024 #BETAwards #BlackExcellence #MusicAwards #Entertainment #CelebrityNews #AwardShow#Ushertribute #Rapgirls #megantheestallion #glorilla #sexyyred

And the winner is …. THE RATED PODCAST! Maybe one day… This week we go through the nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards. We give our two pence on who we think will take the award from each of our fave categories, and we delve into some of the snubs that have dominated headlines throughout the years. Do you agree with our predictions? #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music podcast between two old friends. Insta @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3M4ukFO1NrrOSE37nFrmTB?si=6nCj4-z0QFSnKRk6ErwNBQ

It’s Christmasssss! Well, almost. This week we are dishing on some of the Christmas classics that we have on repeat every year. Do you agree with our picks? Feel free to add the ones you haven’t heard of to your Xmas Hitlist and thank us later. #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music podcast between two old friends. @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn

Shook is an understatement as we each give our rankings of Beyoncé’s 6 solo efforts. There are bound to be some controversial entries, but everything we say we say with CHEST. Where do your fave albums place? #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music podcast between two old friends. @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn

We’re throwing it back to all the male R&B artists we used to jam to back in the day. Take a trip with us through the nostalgia. #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music podcast between two old friends. @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn

Yes, our current reigning Queen of R&B Summer Walker is STILL OVER IT. Join us this week as we discuss her sophomore album, from it’s early impact to our standout tracks. #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music podcast between two old friends. @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn

We’ve already discussed the girls, so in this week’s episode we bring you some of the guys we listen to that are making moves in the new wave of male R&B. #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music podcast between two old friends. @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn

This week’s episode brings you the legendary Aaliyah, as we discuss her recently released to streaming discography, her impact on the music industry and why she lives on in our hearts 20 years later. #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music podcast between two old friends. @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn

In this weeks episode we discuss our current fave R&B girls who are bringing a fresh new take on the once declining genre. Who are some of your faves & do they live up to the OG R&B legends? #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music podcast between two old friends. @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn

In this week’s episode we discuss the recent drama surrounding Jesy Nelson’s debut solo single Boyz Ft. Nicki Minaj. What are some of your thoughts on "blackfishing" in the entertainment industry? #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music podcast between two old friends. @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn

In this episode we gave an honest review of Normani’s long-awaited debut album #dopamine. Let us know what you think of the album and your fave songs in the comments below :) Email: theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Instagram: @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn https://linktr.ee/theratedpodcast?

In this episode we gave a short review of Tems’ debut studio album #borninthewild and discussed the term #coloured as used by breakout artist #tyla. Let us know what you think about the album in the comments below?/What are your thoughts on the term Tyla referenced? Email: theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Instagram: @theratedpodcast @ollyvade @carlcnn https://linktr.ee/theratedpodcast? #tyla #theratedpodcast #tems #borninthewild #rnb #popularculture #music #newmusic #debutalbum #kehlani #afterhours #ninasky #albumreview

Hey guys, another day another rated rundown. In this episode we discussed:

• The 20th Anniversary of Ciara’s Goodies 
• Beyonce vs Rihanna - Battle of the hair products 
• Megan’s new album ‘Megan’ and more 

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Hey guys, long time no podcast? We’ve been seeing conversations on the socials asking about your fave artist deepcuts. 

Join us as we unravel our fave deep cuts by #ciara.

Let us know some of your favourite Ciara deepcuts and whose list you agree with more in the comments :)

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Better late than never right? In this rundown episode we discussed:

• Mariah Carey Made For Me Remix
• Normani’s Dopamine Trailer 
• Diddy vs Chaka Khan
• Kelly Rowland In The Cannes + More

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#popularculture #podcast #blackpodcast #podcasting #youtubetrending #trending #DestinysChild #aaliyah #ciara #rihanna #tylawaterchallenge 

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