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Breakdown on why Kendrick Lamar’s FEAR, off his 2017 album DAMN, is his highest musical achievement. We break it down by examining the song’s structure and how each verse connects back to Kendrick’s 4 studio albums: Section.80, Good Kid MAAD City, To Pimp A Butterfly, and DAMN. Find the Video Version on our YouTube page This Slaps Podcast Feed: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub 10 Track Fridays, a weekly curated playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1y1yT7nvAFmblGp32IQ2MK?si=-WcVYC0_QXuuHR5TMnvhtg Genius Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xgVPvUFz50 Dissect Podcast (Part 1): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lDt87ON5A4VQibnhJTFnM?si=FI-MzQTyR3Ct5obMs5RvTw Dissect Podcast (Part 2): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4J7Kvc4rvP2QMVwmhlNiyx?si=3xFTYiRnT2eNxPOli_6x7w --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

Solo Dolo is back! Ben (@beantube24) talks through the Taylor Swift Fearless news, the J.Cole fakeout saga, his thoughts on the 2021 nominees for the Rock and Roll HOF, and his journey into beginning to collect vinyl records. Guitar Hero III Soundtrack can be found here Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor and YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter! Also, check out 10 Track Fridays, a playlist updated every week on Spotify to help you find new tracks and deep cuts from your favorite artists! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

In the first episode of our Sampling 101 series, Ben (@beantube24) walks through a few tracks where Sam Cooke inspired artists are sampled in modern hip hop. Artists featured include Otis Redding, the Ponderosa Twins Plus One, Smokey Robinson, Kanye West, Tyler, the Creator, Jay Z, Travis Scott, Quavo, and more! Companion Playlist can be found here Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor and YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter! Also, check out 10 Track Fridays, a playlist updated every week on Spotify to help you find new tracks and deep cuts from your favorite artists! Please leave a 5 star review! Every review helps listeners and advertisers find the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

Ben (@beantube24) welcomes on Chase Johnson to talk about Amine's midpoint mixtape ONEPOINTFIVE. They get into why Dr. Whoever is the perfect introduction track, how Spotify playlists reflect time periods in their lives, and the benchmarks albums should be evaluated on. Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor and YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter! Also, check out 10 Track Fridays, a playlist updated every week on Spotify to help you find new tracks and deep cuts from your favorite artists! Please leave a 5 star review! Every review helps listeners and advertisers find the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

Host Ben Taub (@beantube24) welcomes back Adam Gilman for a deep dive into Lil Nas X's debut EP "7". Gilman pitches his case why the project is underrated, talk industry plants, debate if the EP has a concept, and much more! Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor and YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter! Find Gilman's last appearance, talking Eminem's Music to be Murdered By here Also, introducing 10 Track Fridays, a playlist updated every week on Spotify to help you find new tracks and deep cuts from your favorite artists! Please leave a 5 star review! Every review helps listeners and advertisers find the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

Host Ben Taub (@beantube24) invites on Ben Roesch to give out some awards for artists, albums, and entities who won (or lost) the year in music. Categories include best/worst albums of 2020, comeback kid, most snubbed by the Grammys, and more! The guys also give their predictions for 2021 and what projects they are looking forward to most! Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor, YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter! Also, introducing 10 Track Fridays, a playlist updated every week on Spotify to help you find new tracks and deep cuts from your favorite artists! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

Ben (@beantube24) welcomes on Post Show Recaps and The Hollywood Reporter's Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) to talk about how score is utilized in some of television's greatest hits. They talk all things Lost, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Community, The Genius, and Survivor and the overall impact a score has on the success of a program. SPOILER WARNING for all the shows mentioned above!! Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor, YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

Ben welcomes on Mike Leo (last appearance on the Blonde Episode) to talk about the career of writer, producer, and musician Jack Antonoff. They talk all things Melodrama, Fun, Taylor Swift and music industry questions like the impact of streaming on art, what happened to the aux cord, and of course, DatPiff. Up Next: Next Week: Intersection of Television and Music Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor, YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

New Music Friday this week slapped! Ben welcomes on emergency podcast guest Dan Strauss to break down Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon 3 plus bonus talk on Taylor Swift and Jack Harlow's new albums. Up Next: This Week: Jack Antonoff Deep Dive Next Week: Intersection of Television and Music Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor, YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

November This Slaps YouTube Roundup: Taking the opportunity to add the work we've been doing on our YouTube page into the feed. Back next week with regular podcast content! Kanye West Video Link Saint JHN Video Link Up Next: Jack Antonoff Deep Dive Intersection of Television and Music Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor, YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

Saint JHN "While the World Was Burning" (2020) Album Reactions and Review Ben gives his reactions to the Grammy Nominations and welcomes on OG guest Dan Strauss to give his reactions on the new Saint JHN. THIS WEEK ON THE PODCAST: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Turns 10!: YouTube Link, Medium Link Interview with Camden Ostrander (Dissect Season 7 Co-Writer): Anchor Link NEXT WEEK ON THE PODCAST: How Saint JHN's "Ghetto Lenny's Love Songs" Reinvents Love Songs (YouTube) How Music Elevates Television Storytelling with Surprise Guest (Podcast Feed) Subscribe to the Podcast on Anchor, YouTube, and follow the podcast and Ben on Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-taub/support

Host Ben Taub (@beantube24) welcomes on Camden Ostrander (@metamoderncam), Co-Writer of Dissect Podcast Season 7 focused on Childish Gambino's Because the Internet. They break down key moments in Donald Glover's career that have defined his art, Cam's Donald Glover origin story, why Because the Internet was the perfect Childish Gambino album to cover on Dissect, and how each of the components of trans-media world of BTI create an underappreciated work of art. Connect with the podcast on Twitter @SlapsPodcast, check out Dissect Podcast on Spotify, and find This Slaps! Network on YouTube to watch our deep dives into topics at the intersection of music.

Took a moment to highlight the work that's being done on the YouTube page, including the audio versions of our music video deep dives into Young Thug's Wyclef Jean and A$AP Mob's RAF.Key LinksWyclef Jean VideoRAF VideoLeave a review and 5 star rating on iTunes and Spotify!

We're going solo! Today's banter episode includes albums to help unplug from election talk, ethics of posthumous releases by artist's estates and labels, and the Rob Kardashian hologram. We also cover whats coming up on the podcast and YouTube page! So It Goes Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ezeBhxiPE67JdCQyMgJms?si=CGCpnLrHTKql5sQJcnXx3ASend Feedback: thisslapspodcast@gmail.comFollow on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastSubscribe on YouTube: This Slaps! Network Leave a 5 star review! It helps massively with SEO and discover charts so be sure to leave one to help a guy out!

This Slaps! Episode 12: Acid Rap by Chance the Rapper (2013)Host Ben Taub welcomes on newcomer Scott Slutsky to talk all things Chance the Rapper, switching to Apple Music, the comparisons of Chance's career to his mentor Kanye West's early trajectory, experiencing the album performed live, and much more!Stream the Mixtape: https://open.spotify.com/album/2VBcztE58pBKjIDS5oEgFh?si=g2HET28uQ_Sq3K2cWOd3ig Dock Ellis Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vUhSYLRw14 Social Media Follow the Host on Twitter: @beantube24 Follow the Podcast on Twitter: @SlapsPodcast

Deep dive into how Lil Dicky moved beyond music videos into Dave on FX and put music at the forefront to elevate the quality of the sitcom. We talk through Lil Dicky's journey from So Hard and Professional Rapper to Earth, Freaky Friday, and now Dave. We evaluate the music's success through focusing on the original and featured music, Jail Music Video, and Premiere and Finale Freestyles.Key LinksPremiere Freestyle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seVlRiUw-UIFinale Freestyle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sKWBJt5t3E&t=38sJail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcepQ6QTmgc Sway Freestyle (2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzgjglZqS3Y&t=209s This Slaps! Social MediaTwitter: @SlapsPodcastInstagram: @thisslapspodcastWebsite: www.thisslapspodcast.com 

Ben is joined by Nav Pandian to discuss all things Mac Miller and his 2018 album Swimming. They discuss the depth of Mac Miller's discography, talk 2020 XXL Freshman List, the role of growth in artistic development, why they got into hip hop in the first place, and much more!Be sure to subscribe and give an honest rating!Key Links:Mac Miller's Tiny Desk ConcertJohn Mayer Cover of Small WorldsFollow the Podcast on TwitterFollow the Podcast on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube for video essay deep dives 

Episode #9: Kanye West - 808's and Heartbreaks (2008)Ben is joined by Slater Ward-Diorio to talk all things Kanye, the benefit of artists taking creative risks, comparing the album to Tyler, the Creator's Igor, the context of 808's and Heartbreaks's inception, and the hardships Kanye had to endure for the album to be created.Kanye West's Best Bonus Tracks from GraduationFollow the Podcast on TwitterFollow the Podcast on InstagramSend Feedback: thisslapspodcast@gmail.comVisit our website: www.thisslapspodcast.com

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966) presented by This Slaps! Podcast Ben welcomes on newcomer Asher Berkson-Gold to dive deep into one of the most influential albums in music history. They talk through Brian Wilson's influence on Pet Sounds, how their rivalry with The Beatles fueled the creative energy of the album, and how it has impacted more modern artists like Tame Impala. Follow This Slaps! on TwitterFollow This Slaps! on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube Oldie Deep Dive90210 Deep Dive Be sure to check out The Gold Standard, coming to podcasts feeds soon!

Why Odd Future's Oldie is their best song and their magnum opus. OFWGKTA is one of Hip Hop's most infamous groups and Oldie is their mission statement. Written, Performed, and Edited by Ben Taub, Host of This Slaps Podcast Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and comment if you liked the video! Earl Sweatshirt Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFBZbFGHSa8&t=44s Travis Scott 90210 Deep Dive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9WkqrGyJVY Apple Podcast Feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-slaps-podcast/id1513756223 Oldie Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzi24Nssiow  Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SlapsPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisslapspodcast Send Feedback/Album Requests/Inquiries: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com

The Head and the Heart (2011) album deep dive on This Slaps!Ben welcomes on Dan Epstein to talk all things Head and the Heart, the rise of indie folk music and why the idea of indie and folk are contrary to each other.Travis Scott 90210 Deep DiveFollow the podcast on TwitterFollow the podcast on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeSend Feedback/Questions/Inquiries: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com

A deep dive on Travis Scott's hit track 90210 from his 2015 album Rodeo.Video version available on YouTube herePlease like and subscribe for more exclusive content!Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramSend Questions/Feedback/Inquiries: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com

Episode #5: Blonde by Frank OceanThis week, Ben is joined by Mike Leo to talk about one of the most beloved albums of the 2010's. They delve into all of the madness surrounding the album's release, Frank's evolution as an artist, and why he is so obsessed with cars. Link to this week's Medium articleFollow the Podcast on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @thisslapspodcastSend in Feedback/Questions/Album Requests: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com

Episode #4: Ctrl (2017)Ben is joined by Ari Seckler to talk about SZA's hit debut studio album CTRL. They delve into the album's themes of anxiety and SZA's personal experiences, the progression of RnB, and the importance of interludes on albums. Follow the Podcast on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @thisslapspodcastSubscribe on Youtube: This Slaps! PodcastSend Feedback/Questions/Album Suggestions: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com

Episode #3 - Music To Be Murdered By (2020)Link to Donate to Campaign Zero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=wgT3OyfhCetGFtq5hWwjKtcSFnw_BVOHliQclN7fjpL5r5t2a0AMg9HFL2bHqQ2d9KlPRm&country.x=US&locale.x=USBen is joined by resident Slim Shady stan Adam Gilman to defend Eminem's newest studio album. They talk about the importance of lyricism, why Eminem's popularity has dipped in recent years, and confirm why Genius is the best website in history.Follow the Podcast on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @thisslapspodcastSend us Questions/Feedback: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com

Episode #2: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)Host Ben Taub is joined by Ben Roesch to break down The Beatles' 8th studio album. They discuss The Beatles cultural impact, the genesis of the concept album, and what a Last Dance style documentary would look like for The Beatles. Find us on Twitter @SlapsPodcastSend us Feedback/Questions/Reach out to be a Guest: thislapspodcast@gmail.com

Episode #1: The 1975 Self Titled Album (2013)Host Ben Taub is joined by Dan Strauss to talk all things 1975. They discuss the album's creation, creative choices, overall impact, and Dan's personal feelings about the music.Find us on Twitter: @SlapsPodcastSend us Feedback/Questions/Reach out to be a Guest: thisslapspodcast@gmail.com

This Slaps! Podcast hosted by Ben Taub. Preview podcast launching the project. If there's an album you want to talk about, find us on Twitter or send us an email.Email to submit ideas/feedback: thisslapspodcast@gmail.comFollow the podcast on Twitter @slapspodcastFollow the host on Twitter @beantube24