The Rated Podcast

Monday brought us the Hip-Hop themed BET awards ‘23 and there was an array to discuss - including the already infamous Aunty Patti Labelle forgetting the lyrics to her Tina Turner tribute - so as always The Rated Podcast bring our rundown of the iconic night. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com...

Another round of Hot Topics this week, and there’s been new releases - including Doja’s new song ‘Attention’ - and teasers aplenty. Get your entertainment news fix here as always. 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_mediu...

We, along with the rest of Europe, are still riding high on the Beyoncé wave and her Renaissance tour. There’s been a stir that she may release a remix album soon, featuring Ariana AND possibly the LONG awaited visuals. For that reason, this week we decided to go through the tracklist and name a few names of who we would like to see on some remixes. As always let us know your thoughts. theratedpod...

After a very brief hiatus and a very busy few weekends full of summer events, we’re back in full swing to bring you a rundown of said activities including Mighty Hoopla 2023 and Supa Dupa Fly. Oh, and we throw in a Hot Topics for ya since it’s been a while. You miss us? theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://in...

It’s Beyoncé’s summer again and the plans are planning so take a listen back to our hottie playlist from last summer before we give you an updated version for this year. The playlist will still hype you, we’re sure of that. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4rVzjwNg5d3gIk48p2mPNx?si=XZRqUVCjSjW5KtrV1lVohg theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_...

Eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it! This weekend The Rated Podcast found themselves in Edinburgh to watch the one and only queen Bey on her RENAISSANCE world tour. We here to give you the highlights. Hint: one of us cried. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ol...

The album rollout. The make or break of a release. We give you a deep dive into what a traditional rollout was in the early 2010s and now it differs from today. Is it a lost art? Did Beyoncé’s digital drop really change the game? Join us as we discuss what makes a good album rollout in today's Tik Tok age. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm...

Mid songs, a Verzuz we DIDN’T ask for and the King’s Coronation. What a mid week. Anyway as ever we’re here to keep you up-to-date with all the hot topics. Also check the new quality. Yup. 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?...

Jack Harlow dropped his third studio album Jackman. this week and it’s only right The Rated Podcast brings you a review. After a lot of criticism of his last album Come Home The Kids Miss You, has he redeemed himself? He’s caused a lot of discourse online comparing himself to Eminem as well. Join us in our track-by-track review and let us know your thoughts. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @ther...

Kill Bill by SZA is finally #1!!! … oh and there’s other news, I guess. Join us as we bring you what’s been hot this week. Also sorry for the sheg the internet was trying to give. 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_mediu...

This week we bring you a rundown of our thoughts and opinions on sampling. Is it lazy? What makes a good sample and what makes a bad one? Join The Rated Podcast in the discussion of sampling throughout the decades. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium=copy_link @ollyvade https...

From Chloe’s low album sales to Doja threatening to quit music, a common denominator is the access fans, or trolls, have to artists via social media. Is it time for a change? Join us as we bring you the 411 of what’s been going down this week. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_med...

After a slew of singles, Miss Chloe Bailey has finally dropped her debut album ‘In Pieces’, so it’s only right we give you a Rated Review. Is it giving what was supposed to be gave? 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_med...

We asked you on insta what some remixes, both current and old, that you thought were better than the original song; and here they are. Do we agree? Only one place to find out! You can find the playlist here: https://spotify.link/OzhVNIWYxyb theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://instagram.com/carlcnn?utm_medium...

Can you believe it’s been a DECADE?! Here’s a list of some of the songs that have turned 10 this year. 2013 - a year of us being young and dumb up in the clubs, student loan freshly in our pockets. What a time. You can find the playlist here: https://spotify.link/g0vHp5g2myb theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https...

We’ve mentioned them a few times recently and with Normani’s unofficial ‘teasing’ of her non-existent debut album and Jade Thirwell from Little Mix signing to RCA records; let’s take a look back at the infamous record label responsible for diminishing careers and album struggles. Will they ever change? Is it still wise to sign with them? theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://i...

We’re back in our regular news bag this week as we bring you another round of hot topics. What have the girls been talking about this week? Tune in to find out. 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 Playlis...

This week on The Rated Podcast, we give you a list of iconic collaborations throughout the decades - kicking off with the absolute classic The Boy Is Mine. What comes to mind when you think of your favourite collabs? Find all the mentioned songs on our special playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dTUYaG72XOolYhQfITStP?si=NxkPf3nXQZedBWTACalXOw theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @therat...

It’s been a minute since we’ve brought you a Hot Topics episode, so here you are. The internet has really been internetting this past month with everyone divided over different issues. Join us as we discuss what they are and as always give you our thoughts. Don’t say we don’t keep you in the loop. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=c...

The one and only Rihanna (@badgalriri) took the stage at the SuperBowl LVII this past Sunday and we have special guest Victor Adande - AKA SAINTxCARTER joining us to discuss all about it. What are your thoughts? Find our guest here: https://instagram.com/saintxcarter?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @c...

This past Sunday brought us the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, and while the winners weren’t as questionable as previous years, there were still some choices … join us as we go through the winner’s list and share our thoughts. I think you know what we’ll be upset about … theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_medium=copy_link @carlcnn https://insta...

On this week’s episode we bring you a list of artists we would love to see collab in 2023. It’s wild that they’ve never worked together before tbh. Can The Rated Podcast manifest it? 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_me...

Sunday 5th February will bring us the 65th Grammy Awards, so as a preempt to the covered award show, The Rated Podcast brings you our predictions for who will take away the award in each category - and who we would like to win. Beyoncé may be the most awarded female artist in history, but she’s never won Album Of The Year. If there’s any time, it’s now because RENAISSANCE dominated the last 7 mont...

Following the abysmal sales of Saweetie’s ‘THE SINGLE LIFE - all 2000 of them - there has been a lot of discourse online on whether or not an artist’s social media presence and number of followers should equate to their album sales. Join us as we discuss our thoughts, and make sure to let us know yours. theratedpodcast1@gmail.com Insta: @theratedpodcast https://instagram.com/theratedpodcast?utm_me...

It’s officially 2023 - and what a way to bring in the New Year then a brand new hot topics episode. You know we have you covered. From THAT Rolling Stones Greatest Singers List to the fact Rihanna is on the streets when her Super Bowl performance is around the corner … if you haven’t already, make your New Year’s resolution to listen to The Rated Podcast. You know you want to. theratedpodcast1@gma...