The Rated Podcast

After a very busy Christmas and New Year your favourite hosts have had to take a little hiatus, but don’t worry! We’ll be back to regular scheduling soon. Life happens. In the meantime - now that she’s gone back into hibernation until Xmas 2023 - let’s take a step back into the past to episode 28 and our most listened to episode of 2022 - Mariah Carey. That’s It. That’s The Title. theratedpodcast1...

It’s our last ever episode of 2022 and we’re bringing you our top 5 albums and top 10 songs of the year. Do you have any similarities? theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvade?utm_medium=copy_link Playlist: https://open.spotify.co...

It’s Christmasss! This week we come to you without a plan - just vibes. We discuss some of your fave Xmas and NYE tracks, alongside some hidden festive gems. Also, RIHANNA HAS A CHRISTMAS SONG?? What do we think 2023 will bring? theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @...

After five LONG years, SZA has finally dropped her sophomore album - the follow-up to the iconic CTRL. Is it giving? Stupid question. But join us as we give SOS a much deserved rated review. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https://instagram.com/ollyvad...

As Christmas is imminent and 2023 is but a stone’s throw away, join us as we recap some of the highlights of the year in popular culture. They’re all taken from topics discussed throughout the year so make sure to go back and listen to any you might have missed! theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram....

Here at The Rated Podcast we like to keep you dosed, so we’re bringing you a batch of freshly brewed TEA - or whatever you prefer. From Saweetie’s abysmal album sales, to THAT cancelled Chris Brown performance, we got you covered with another hot topics. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carl...

Oh award season how you are so melodramatic. The nominations for the Grammys 2023 have been released, and boy is there drama. If that wasn’t enough, the AMAs happened and it was giving controversy. Join us as we discuss this years Grammy snubs and the events that at unfolded at the AMAs -is it time to boycott award shows? theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/the...

Off the back of Taylor Swift being the only person to sell over a million records in the first week since Adele’s 25 in 2015 with her new album Midnights; we bring you a discussion on this rarity and let you know whether we think high first week sales matter. Who else has achieved this milestone throughout the decades? Stay locked to find out. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast htt...

Higgledy-piggledy is what this episode of The Rated Podcast was. Alas, here we are bringing you another hot topic round. Join us in our madness as we discuss the news cycle this week - from celeb Halloween 2022 to Rihanna and her non-new musical ventures, we’ve got you covered. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn ht...

This week on your fave music and pop culture podcast, we delve into some songs from artists that we believe should have been singles. These are strong album tracks that we didn’t think got the justice they deserved. We also discuss certain artists *cough*, who just aren’t good at choosing the correct singles. Buckle up. Listen to all the tracks discussed on our special playlist below: https://open...

The celeb world - it’s a different world. This week we’re back to normal scheduling as we bring you another round of hot goss from the music and entertainment pool. On the agenda: - Tia Mowry files for divorce from Cory Hardrict after 14 years of marriage - Savage Fenty show vol 4 announced for November//wakanda forever soundtrack - Over It turns 3 - New music: Dvsn - what’s up featuring jagged ed...

Still reeling from our episode with Michelle Williams, we’ve decided to keep the momentum flowing and tie in this week with an overview and rating of each of Destiny’s Child’s four studio albums - minus the Christmas one. What’s your fave? Destiny’s Child The Writing’s on the Wall Survivor Destiny Fulfiilled #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old frien...

Happy 1st Anniversary to us! We can’t believe we’re typing this but we had the amazing pleasure of interviewing THE Michelle Williams from Destiny’s Child for BlackTechFest. Join us as we discuss social media trolls, mental health and what it means to be a strong woman in the industry. Oh and of course, music!! What does Michelle have in store for us? #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and p...

Another hot topic’s episode for ya this week, and the girls are fighting. Also, what new music should you be bumping? As usual, we got you covered here at The Rated Podcast: - Rihanna to headline the 2023 Super Bowl. - Future sells his publishing for his music from 2002-2020 for 8 figures Influence Media Partners - Jhene Aiko earns second platinum album work Trip (RIAA 1mil units) - Super freaky g...

We’ve given you a Beyoncé album ranking, and even a deep dive into Mariah’s albums. Now it’s time for us to bring you our ranking of Rihanna’s 8 Studio albums: Music of the Sun A Girl Like Me Good Girl Gone Bad Rated R Loud Talk That Talk Unapologetic Anti Do you agree with our picks? #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyvade and @carlcn...

It’s our 50th episode!! And for that we bring you a lowdown of what the Autumn News cycle brings us. Also make sure to listen until the end for a *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* … we’re uber excited. For now, join us as we breeze (get it? Autumn..) through this months hot topics: - New Music: Ari Lennox - ASL, Glorilla FNF feat JT & Latto, Megan The Stallion Plan B Feat Lil Kim, John Legend ‘Legend’, Bleu...

“The Beyoncé of the group” - what does that mean? This week we delve into girl groups (and some boy groups), and what it means to be the ‘Beyoncé’ of the group. Is this something that labels push? Or is it down to particular artists taking the spotlight? As always, The Rated Podcast has you covered. #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast between two old friends @ollyv...

Something different for you this week on The Rated Podcast. We bring you a music edition of the popular questions game ‘Would You Rather?’. Join us as we choose between: 1. Have a #1 record or a platinum selling single? 2. Be in a group or be a solo act 3. Listen to music with words or music without words 4. Perform in front of friends or family? 5. Watch music videos or listen to the radio? 6. Be...

Another weekly topics episode for you from your fave popular culture podcast. On the agenda this time: - Chris brown asked earlier in month if he’s done enough to get a star on the Hollywood walk of fame - Timbaland & Swizz Beats are suing triller for 28 million over verzuz - Billboard changed the chart rules. Pure sales now have 33% less impact on the hot 100, 1k sales = 1.33 points instead of 2....

A discussion on whether we think female rappers are the new pop stars. How has female rap changed throughout the years? Join us for this week’s hot topic at #theratedpodcast #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...

Another run down of everything that’s been going on in the last few weeks. We haven’t brought you one in a while so a lot has occurred - basically, it’s Beyoncé’s world and we’re living in it. On this week's agenda: - Murad Mureli - Only fans scandal - Beyoncé Renaissance: Someone started selling Beyoncé’s album leaked 2 days earlier than anticipated release in France - Beyoncé is #1 with break my...

Beyoncé has come to save summer with the release of her 7th Studio album RENAISSANCE. Join us as we review this absolute masterpiece of an album. #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://instagram.c...

We’re in the Thique of Beyoncé’s summer, so we have decided to bless you with a summer playlist. Do you agree with our picks? What do you think will be the song of the summer? Listen to all of the songs discussed on our summer playlist below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4rVzjwNg5d3gIk48p2mPNx?si=uF_f5ezhS0yFoaVgrhz2rA #TheRatedPodcast is a weekly urban music and popular culture podcast betwe...

At this point, I’m sure everyone knows somewhat of the ‘RCA Curse’ - constant drama with RCA and their artists, creative differences and album push-backs. We dive into some of our fave artists who have been knocked continuously by this label, ultimately relating in severed ties and struggling careers. What are some of our thoughts as to why we think they fail as a record company? Is it always them...

This week life came at us so sorry for the lateness. We’re back with another hot topics episode, so join us as we discuss: - Ciara’s Jump Video!!! - Keri hilson got honoured at the black honours award show - Beyoncé Renaissance’ due to sell 500-600k in one week - Omarion said that Mario sabotaged his verzuz - Megan headlining a show in august in the uk - Cardi B - Hot Shit falls from #13 to #34 on...