# weekly music roundup (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover weekly music roundup. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ep.377 - Black Sheep](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/377) _2026-08-22 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ The duo of Dres & Mr. Lawnge nailed a balance of ATCQ's production language with De La Soul's lyrical humour with their debut album. But after creative differences, the name was carried by Dres into the 21st Century, to mixed results. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:03) Ben: Hit-Boy - HITStory Charlie: DC - All Things Can Be True Treasure Bloom - Bloomin' Tavaras Jordan - 72 Hours In Houston… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/3d76f4af/c60f4b69.mp3) ## [Ep.376 - Chi-Ali](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/376) _2026-08-15 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ The story of Chi-Ali is one containing a few but ultimately pivotal highlights: Brought up as a talented teenage rapper - within the most notable collectives in Hip-Hop history - dropping one album before his career was derailed by label BS. One can wonder, what if he was better treated after his one & only release, would he still end up on the America's Most Wanted List? (Twice!) TIMESTAMPS:… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/602089e6/b47530c3.mp3) ## [Ep.375 - Nice & Smooth](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/375) _2026-08-08 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ There's certain names in music that bridge the gap between one era and the next. Greg Nice & Smooth Bee were one of those. Taking fun-natured Hip-Hop of the old and mixing it with new production practices: heavy on sampling and occasionally fusing R&B into their work. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:15) Charlie: DAMEDAME\* - DREAMS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT Kota The Friend - JUST HAPPY TO BE… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/4220a55b/dfd18452.mp3) ## [Ep.374 - Jaz-O](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/374) _2026-08-01 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ Before Jaz-O's legacy was watered down to "the guy who put Jay-Z on", Jaz-O had a career of his own and highlights of his own that deserved be looked at with a fresh lens. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:21) Charlie: Chenayder - Outdated Yard Act - You're Gonna Need A Little Music Captains of the Imagination - You Owe Me Tears Namesbliss - where's bliss? Mad Skillz - A Hero And A Villain… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/8fb4b1cb/1ef7083f.mp3) ## [Ep.373 - Hip-Hop Neighbours, Vol. 15](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/373) _2026-07-25 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ It's our 15th edition of Neighbours where we talk about records that aren't technically Hip-Hop but either share elements or are influential in Hip-Hop circles. This edition, we go full British, getting into a Trip-Hop essential and a Downbeat classic. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59) Ben: Rome Streetz - Sock it 2 My Pocket Rick Ross - Set in Stone Syd - Beard Steve Lacy - Oh yeah?… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/be02f84e/594f5e2f.mp3) ## [Ep.372 - Channel Live](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/372) _2026-07-18 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ Initially under the wing of KRS-ONE, the duo Channel Live made minor waves in the mid-90s but due to lack of sonic identity, their three albums all feel drastically different, even if their lyrical content contained a healthy amount of substance & social commentary. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:42) Charlie: Olympia Vitalis - Lady Luck Jaz Karis - Twenty Something GUINEVERE - Kiss The Sun… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/2872036c/e572ae0a.mp3) ## [Ep.371 - Mid-Year Report 2026](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/371) _2026-07-11 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ We're officially halfway through 2026, so it's time for our Mid-Year report where we take stock of the year so far - from the music dropped to some of the stories that transpired - and look forward to the rest of the year! TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:02) Ben: Future - The Real Me Lance Skiiiwalker - #invite,sessions,only!! Charlie: The Deli - Kaleidoscope Alewya - Zero Naomi Sharon - No… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/03c42840/2a59428c.mp3) ## [Ep.370 - Scarface](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/370) _2026-07-04 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ In our Geto Boys double bill, we now get into the most notable artist in the group: Scarface. One of the least talked about legends in Hip-Hop history where Scarface acolytes can make a case for him being the GOAT. So, does the discography warrant such praise? TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:59) Ben: NappyHigh - REDaze Charlie: Gwen Bunn - The Interim, Vol. 1 Ryder - RYDERHOOD 3 Nia Smith -… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/bbb86915/9e11adb7.mp3) ## [Ep.369 - Geto Boys](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/369) _2026-07-03 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ Hailing from 5th Ward, Geto Boys went through a few line-ups before settling on the three we consider the full cast: Willie D, Bushwick Bill and Scarface. But a whole lot of music happened in the nearly 20 year run and a whole lot of movement between them and a supporting cast happened as well. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup -(0:50) Ben: Benny the Butcher- The Plugs I Met 2.5 Hard-Fi - Sweating… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/e4a29f47/c1dfa98c.mp3) ## [Ep.368 - Arrested Development](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/368) _2026-06-20 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ What began as a Grammy Award-winning group out of the gate, Arrested Development - led by rapper/producer Speech - are still the same in their ethos even though many members have come & gone and the mainstream binned them after their sophomore album. Nearly 40 years later, they're still creating accessible Hip-Hop with positive and incisive commentary. TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (1:33)… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/3e654285/4194f149.mp3) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3S6gOlUJwU2z) _2026-06-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Ep.367 - Goodie Mob](https://diggin-in-the-digits-5epn.transistor.fm/367) _2026-06-13 · The 5th Element Podcast Network · Diggin' In The Digits_ Goodie Mob is one of those interesting entities that make you ask yourself: Do I like \[artist\] evolving their sound & style? When it comes to Goodie Mob, for Ben it's yes, for Charlie, it's no. Who's right?\* TIMESTAMPS: Weekly Music Roundup - (0:57) Ben: Vince Staples - Cry Baby Genesis Owusu - RESDTAR WU Broken Social Scene - Remember the Humans Modest Mouse - An Eraser and a Maze Skrillex - SOMA… [Listen](https://op3.dev/e/media.transistor.fm/7187f294/6885e9d7.mp3)