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In episode 75 of Rhythm and Rhymes, hosts AJ Hughes and Antonio Hughes discuss their recent experiences and challenges - from finals stress to Miami's Art Basel events. They delve into Antonio's Miami trip, highlighting visual arts and Afro fusion events, meeting celebrities, and the dynamics of club culture. The duo also explores the future of streaming platforms like Spotify and SiriusXM, the impact of late royalty payments on Boomplay, and how artists like Smino and Chance the Rapper are navigating the independent music scene. Additionally, they review new music releases including albums by Smino and Uncle Waffles, and a Bad Bunny single. The episode wraps up with thoughtful recommendations of tracks and albums to explore.
00:00 EP. 75 Full
01:58 AJ's Miami Art Basel Experience
02:39 Jerk x Jollof Event Highlights
08:09 Everyday People and Other Events
11:49 Chance the Rapper's Private Listening Experience
20:43 Sony Music Pulls Catalog from Boomplay
23:58 Rising Costs and Workarounds in Media Consumption
26:14 SiriusXM's Strategic Focus on Car Subscribers
28:35 The Importance of Curated Content in Media
29:36 New Music Releases and Reviews
32:01 Smino's Independent Journey and Creative Freedom
34:03 Exploring Amapiano and EDM Influences
36:33 Music Recommendations and Shoutouts