The Grey Area

Mar 09 2025 103 ep. 70 mins 43
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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. New episodes are available on the 10th and 25th of each month!

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Release Recap (Feb 2025)

Mar 09 2025 90 mins  
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0CxBi1XEOmtKI4MJNoSL4M?si=792af6664575477aFebruary has been a crazy month for hip hop in the UK, and we discuss the biggest moments shaping the culture. From Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performances and the ongoing beef with Drake.We talk about the relevance of award shows like the Brits, Mobos, and Grammys.Larry June and 2 Chainz’s collab albu

We've made it to 100 episodes!

Feb 24 2025 127 mins  
In this special 100th episode, we reflect on our four-year journey, exploring the UK hip-hop scene’s evolution, underground artists, and changing music consumption. We discuss mainstream hip hop’s stagnation, rising female artists, and the influence of Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Drake. We share personal experiences, first rap albums, and the impact of mixtapes, music vid

Release Recap (Jan 2025)

Feb 09 2025 75 mins  
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qDeyHGTS0th4unQk4H7L2?si=e71c57fe1b8d40b72025 has started off with a crazy amount of music coming out! We dive into the UK music scene, breaking down major releases, underground artists, and the Central Cee vs. Aitch beef. We discuss Central Cee’s marketing genius, the hype around Forbidden Frequencies, and Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy wins. T

Missy Elliott Discog Discussions #9

Jan 24 2025 74 mins  
We explore Missy Elliott's extraordinary legacy, highlighting her rise in the '90s, her groundbreaking style, and her lasting impact on hip hop, dance culture, and female empowerment. Her collaborations with Timbaland and Hype Williams, her influence in making Virginia a hip hop hub, and her iconic music videos are discussed alongside the challenges she faced, including health stru

Most Anticipated Albums 2025

Jan 09 2025 83 mins  
We discuss our most anticipated music projects for 2025, reflecting on the impact of 2024's releases including J. Cole's 'The Fall Off', Yasin Bey, The Alchemist, Baby Keem, Jay Rock, and Joey Badass as well as UK artists like Skepta, Jeshi, Central Cee, Krept and Konan.We also talk about the potential shifts in music trends for 2025.

Yacht Rock 3 (Grey Area Posse Cut) Ft. Cloud 9, SJ, Alexander T, 0ero & Bravehart

Dec 25 2024 4 mins  
What kind of music reviewers would we be if we didn't make music ourselves?!Here's an end of year present from the grey area family, we have recorded our own track produced by Sam and recorded and written each member of the show. It's just a bit of fun and peak behind what we get up to outside of the podcastIn order of appearance - Cloud 9 (Neil), SJ (Sam), Alexander T (Theo), 0ero

Grey Awards 2024

Dec 24 2024 141 mins  
In this episode, we celebrate the 4th annual Grey Area Awards, sharing our picks for the year’s best tracks, albums, and artists. We highlight nominees like J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Tyler, the Creator, while reflecting on emerging talent and shifting music trends. We talk about standout producers, including the Alchemist and JPEG Mafia, and explore the evolving influence of f

Kendrick Lamar - GNX Review (and November Release Recap)

Dec 09 2024 114 mins  
What a month November was Kendrick Lamar's latest album GNX caught us by surprise and this episode we are diving into its themes, energy, and production while reflecting on his artistic evolution and the album’s impact on hip-hop.Nov Release Recap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2koJ8BOTfbEFgr0N3SaNGJ?si=015dd17f36cf44a7Other releases:Freddie Gibbs - You Only Die 1nce

MF DOOM - Mm..Food: A Timeless Classic

Nov 24 2024 34 mins  
MF Doom's album ‘MM Food' is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The themes and concepts explored in the album include life lessons, commentary on the rap game, street lessons, and loyalty. MF DOOM's album 'Mm.. Food' is a classic that has stood the test of time and continues to influence the hip-hop genre. The album's concept, centred around food, is executed brilliantly

Chromakopia Review (sorta) / October Release Recap

Nov 09 2024 129 mins  
This episode, we share our initial thoughts on Tyler, the Creator's 8th studio album, Chromakopia, and recap the month of October.Check out our favourite tracks of the month here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UZWtdCzmP4Czp2WY1SMJB?si=e5ecb567c9874509