The RARE Podcast

RARE Madness is a tournament where we take some of our favourite entertainment properties and put them against each other in a tournament to see what comes out the victor. In this edition of RARE Madness we decide what is the Greatest Kaytranada song between his studio albums: BUBBA and Timeless What song have you got winning this tournament? Comment Down Below.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? On this episode of TRP, we’re joined by Jesi Loves to explore her journey into content creation and her deep love for entertainment culture—from anime and manga to film and comics. We trace it back to watching Dragon Ball Z with her dad as a kid, through to breaking down anime power systems in detail for her growing online audience. We also get into her current...

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? On this episode of TRP, we’re joined by Daniel — also known as db Cxptures — to unpack his journey into photography, from early inspiration watching his mum capture family moments to documenting Black British joy at the events that define our culture.

On this episode of TRP, we’re joined by Akachi Priscilla, music commentator, writer for The Floor Magazine, and classically trained saxophonist, to explore the way we discover music today. We dive into whether listeners have become over-reliant on algorithms, if streaming services are shaping our tastes, and what that means for the thrill of stumbling across something new. We chat about the balanc...

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? On this episode of TRP, we are joined by Challenge Player 1 to dive deep into the world of video games—from sound to story and everything in between. We break down the best video game soundtracks of all time, our favourite covers and remixes, and the most iconic characters to ever grace a loading screen. We also chop it up about the rise of gaming as a dominant...

In this episode of TRP we are joined by Afo_B. In this episode we discuss Afo’s passion for politics and outline how and why young people should become more involved in their local politics. In addition we highlight the evolution of party culture and debate whether things have gotten worse due to recourses like social media.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In this episode of TRP NK discusses his thoughts on Netflix's latest anime series Devil May Cry. In addition we take a trip down memory lane and relive some of our earliest anime moments. From Yugioh to Beyblade to Digimon all nostalgic memories will be unlocked in this weeks episode of The RARE Podcast

On today’s episode of TRP, we’re talking about the real-life struggles of being a creative—juggling responsibilities, staying consistent with content, and trying to keep the passion alive through it all. We also recap our recent appearance at Sync The Beat Podcast’s LIVE show, sharing highlights from the night and what the experience meant to us. To wrap things up, we dive into the always-heated G...

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? On this episode of TRP, we are joined by Funlola from HerMusicRoom to talk about the evolution of R&B in the UK—where it started, where it’s at, and where it needs to go. We also get into our frustrations with UK record labels and the way they handle their artists. Are they really supporting the talent, or just doing the bare minimum? A real conversation abo...

On today’s episode of TRP, we are joined by Flashy Sillah from The Block Report to talk about the evolution of the UK music scene, from hip-hop to R&B and how the industry has changed over the years. We also get into Drake’s upcoming Wireless Festival appearance and the conversation around him referring to unannounced UK acts as "the mandem." Was it homage or something else?

S WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In this episode of TRP have an in depth discussion about Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime performance. In this episode we break down some of the themes presented in the performance and discuss the impact the performance had on the general public

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In this episode of TRP , we are joined by K.I.N.E.T.I.K from Breaking Atoms . In this episode, we discuss the evolution of hip hop across the decades, diving deep into how different generations have received the genre, from the golden age of the 80s and 90s to the modern-day soundscapes that dominate the charts. We explore how cultural shifts, technological adva...

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In episode of TRP we are joined by our special guest Grey Hoodie Stef as we discuss the major Hip Hop events that took place 2024 including the historic beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. In addition we discuss Kendrick Lamar's latest album GNX and debate where it ranks in his discography.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In episode of TRP we are joined by our special guest Tee as we discuss her recent journey into anime, more specifically Naruto. In this episode we breakdown some our favourite moments of the series and discuss what inspired Tee's interest in Naruto and later anime as whole.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In episode of TRP we are joined by our special guests Outchea Podcast as we reminisce about our favourite UK TV shows from our childhood. In addition we discuss the evolution Black British Youtube and document the evolution of skit/ comedy content in the UK.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In episode of TRP we are joined by our special guest Chris The Capo as we reminisce about our favourite artists from the blog era. In addition we debate which XXL Freshman Class produced the most sucessful artists. Finally we speak on the evolution of female rap and spotlight artists who we feel deserve their flowers.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? It's time for RARE Madness RARE Madness is a tournament where we take some of our favourite entertainment properties and put them against each other in a tournament to see what comes out the victor. In this edition of RARE Madness we decide what is the Greatest song from Kendrick Lamar song from his 5 studio albums: Section 80, good kid, m. A.A.d city, To Pimp a...

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In episode of TRP we are joined by our special guest The Storyteller as we discuss his journey as a video essayist on Youtube and breakdown some of the pitfalls and successes he's faced as a content creator. In addition we delve into an in depth discussion about The Boondocks and debate whether audiences are fully grasping the wider messaging in The Boondocks.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In episode of TRP we are joined by our special guest Nkulule as we discuss the evolution of RnB as a genre and spotlight some of our favourite R&B artists. In addition we highlight the changes that have occurred within the genre over the years and debate whether these changes have been progressive for the genre as a whole.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In episode of TRP we are joined by our special guest Ndouri as we discuss the growth of the black events scene in UK. In addition we also point out some of our pet peeves when it comes to the events scene in the UK and offer suggestions for improvements in certain sectors.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In episode of TRP we are joined by our special guest Shekinah as we discuss the latest season of HBO's "House Of The Dragon" and breakdown the highs and lows of season 2.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In episode of TRP we discuss the latest season of Amazon's hit series "The Boys" and breakdown the highs and lows of season 4. In addition we debate who has the greater discography between Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher. And lastly an episode with ATLAS wouldn't be complete without a Godfather discussion.

IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? It's time for RARE Madness RARE Madness is a tournament where we take some of our favourite entertainment properties and put them against each other in a tournament to see what comes out the victor. In this edition of RARE Madness we decide what is the greatest Female RnB Song from the 2010’s onwards, with a few wild cards from the 2020’s to spice it up. Who hav...

S WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? In this episode of TRP we are joined by Hamzah from Mic Cheque as we discuss the events that transpired in the highly anticipated Rap Battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. We have an in depth discussion about the origins of this feud to the cultural significance this clash has within the medium of Hip Hop. And of course we break down and dissect the multiple d...

S WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? IS WE LIVE? It's time for RARE Madness RARE Madness is a tournament where we take some of our favourite entertainment properties and put them against each other in a tournament to see what comes out the victor. In this edition of RARE Madness we decide what is the greatest Male RnB Song from the 2010’s onwards, with a few wild cards from the 2020’s to spice it up. Who have y...