The Grey Area

In the latest instalment of our Discog Discussions series, we celebrate the career of one of the most unique, thought-provoking and influential artists of the past 15 years - Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam (MBE), aka M.I.A. If you are a fan of M.I.A, or want to explore her catalogue further, check out Kiran’s career highlights here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AcfKu4TuNw94PRSMh4umP?dl_branch...

Well this one got a bit heated... find out who is included in our top 10 Rap feature verses of all time! Do you agree with our list? Let us know on the Discord or in the YouTube comments! This episode was recorded on 08/03/2022. Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to...

We've reached the half-way point of 2022, and already there have been some great releases! This episode, we share our top 5 projects of the year so far and look ahead to some of our anticipated drops! This episode was recorded during a heat wave. Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Ho...

What's Beef is back, and in this episode we discuss and dissect one of the most iconic clashes of all time between all-time greats, Jay-Z and Nas. We cover everything from the origins of their tension, to the aftermath and their reconciliation, and of course the eternal debate - Takeover v. Ether. This episode was recorded on 18/01/2022. Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New e...

Amazing brother. This episode was recorded on 15/06/2022. Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinions are somewhere in the middle.

Check out our new series, 'What Happened To...' We kick things off by discussing the incredible and elusive Noname. We talk about her career beginnings and discography to date, as well as explore the direction she has more recently gone in and what we think is next for the Chicago artist. This episode was recorded on 01/03/2022.

In our second edition of this series, we listen to and reminisce over some of our favourite posse cuts of all time. Sit back and enjoy! This episode was recorded on 11/01/2022. Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but...

GOAT Talk is back, and in this episode we rank the greatest Fire in the Booth of all time! We know you’re gonna dig this... This episode was recorded on 08/12/2021. Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinions...

Denzel Curry has dropped his 5th studio album Melt My Eyez See Your Future; is it ULTimate? Tune in to find out!

In this special edition, we review not 1 but 2 albums – Conway the Machine’s God Don’t Make Mistakes , and Benny the Butcher’s Tana Talk 4 . As well as this, we celebrate the legacy of one of the great modern crews, Griselda, and discuss the importance of Westside Gunn and others to their success. This episode was recorded on 22/03/2022. Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New e...

In the latest instalment of our Discog Discussions series, we revisit the career of one of the most ground-breaking and innovative groups in Hip-Hop history, A Tribe Called Quest. RIP to the Five Foot Assassin, Phife Dawg. This episode was recorded on 15/04/2021.

After a mighty long time, K.R.I.T. has followed up 2019’s K.R.I.T. IZ HERE with the romantic Digital Roses Don’t Die. Did we enjoy this change in direction from K.R.I.T.? Tune in to find out! This episode was recorded on 08/03/2022.

Following Dr. Dre and special guests’ performance at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, we review the set as well as discuss the careers he has helped launch over the years. This episode was recorded on 22/02/2022.

Earl is back! Join us to hear our thoughts on his new album, Sick! and break down bars from one of the best lyricists to ever do it! This episode was recorded on 27/01/2022.

We kick things off in 2022 by looking forward to our most anticipated albums and revealing our favourite projects from 2021! Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinions are somewhere in the middle. This episo...

In honour of his 30th birthday, we recorded an extended and special edition of Discog Discussions, celebrating the life and career of one of The Grey Area’s favourite artists and people, Malcolm James McCormick aka Mac Miller. Rest easy, Mac. We miss you. Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap &am...

This episode, we discuss what it takes to make a great album. From skits and artwork, to concepts and sequencing - we cover it all! Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinions are somewhere in the middle. Thi...

The time has finally arrived; the first annual Grey Area Awards! Tune in to find out our top picks for best album of the year, best rapper of the year and many more… Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinion...

In honour of Drizzy and Ye's reconciliation, we drop the first edition of our news series, What's Beef? In this episode, we discuss the long-standing tension between Kanye West and Drake up until the release of their latest projects DONDA and Certified Lover Boy, respectively. Were our predictions about the future of their relationship correct? Join us to find out! This episode was recorded on 23/...

Something new from us! We take it in turns to pick 1 posse cut each. This can be anything from a classic, to a modern classic (2010 onwards), to a track we consider a sleeper. Once we have listened to the track, the person who selected it explains why they picked that song and then we debate who had the best verse, sharing our own personal feelings and experiences with the track! Join us on discor...

How much fun did we have with this new Thug album? Tune in to hear our review and thoughts on Thug's influence on the game. Listen to Kiran's edit of the album here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Apv3HKDtECuVoXYPu0iHT?si=358f7e696048460c Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop,...

What is the greatest debut album of all time? This episode, we bring the ruckus and make our top 10 list! Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinions are somewhere in the middle. This episode was recorded on...

This week, we dive into the 4th album from one of the best hip-hop artists around - Little Simz' Sometimes I Might Be Introvert . Do we have a new frontrunner for album of the year? Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white,...

What is the criteria that makes a great rapper? Listen and find out as we break down what it takes to be the best of the best, as well as who is the best of the best! Let us know your thoughts on Discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and whi...

Was it worth the wait? This episode we review Isaiah Rashad's return to the rap game. Join us on discord - https://discord.gg/EXGswm39  New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month! Talking all things Rap & Hip-Hop, from the UK to across the pond. The facts are black and white, but our opinions are somewhere in the middle. This episode was recorded on 19/08/2021.