The Rated Podcast

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://instag...

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...

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 E...

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...

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 @olly...

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 alb...

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...

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...

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? #TheRa...

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...

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...

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 award...

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...

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...

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 b...

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...

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 musi...

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 William...

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 aga...

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...

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 Fest...

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: @theratedpodc...

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 @ollyv...

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...

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 - J...