Diggin' In The Digits

On Ep.87 of DITD: We finally get into the artist retrospective that Ben has been training his entire adult life for... Jay-Z.

TIMESTAMPS & FULL SHOW NOTES - https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c8f56cf

Show Notes

It is finally here. Noted Jay-Z scholar, Ben. And Charlie, just along for the ride, finally get into the (just music) retrospective of Jay-Z.

In the first of three parts, we tackle his late 90s output, from "Reasonable Doubt" to "Vol. 3", discussing how a weak commercial result for his debut set a tone for what came after it.

TIMESTAMPS:
Weekly Music Roundup - (2:36)
Topic Intro/Ben's Research House - (22:58)
Reasonable Doubt - (36:12)
In My Lifetime Vol. 1 - (47:50)
Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life - (1:00:15)
Volume. 3... Life & Times of S. Carter - (1:11:01)
Lighter Note - (1:33:47)

Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!

Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)

HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers
5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord
ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom
Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92

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"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
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5EPN Radio
The Beauty Of Independence

Creators & Guests

Host
Ben Carter
Hip Hop Stats.
Host
Charlie Taylor
Director of The 5th Element

What is Diggin' In The Digits?

Welcome to "Diggin' In The Digits", where Creator of 'Hip-Hop By The Numbers' Ben Carter and Director of 'The 5th Element' Charlie Taylor deliver entirely unique retrospectives behind Hip-Hop's biggest artists, stories & its roots, discussing them in detail.

From Australia to the UK and beyond.

A 5EPN Original.