Rhymes Like Dimes Podcast

Following the release of Central Cee and J His’ recent collab ‘Slaughter,’ we talk about Hus in depth, discussing his recent creative direction, where he’s going next and the desire to hear a different side of the East London legend.Then, we take it in turns to name the rapper that’s appeared on the most classic hip-hop albums ever, before detouring to a chat about whether Drake has a classic. Later, we share our favourite subliminal in rap history, from the likes of Nas, Biggie and more. We close by paying tribute to the late, great Dot Rotten, the London MC and producer who sadly passed away in March 2026.0:00 Where does J Hus go next?24:00 Which rapper has been on the most classic albums?30:26 Does Drake have a classic album?46:15 Our favourite rap subliminals1:06:23 RIP Dot RottenMusic: Central Cee & J Hus - SlaughterFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod  Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

This week, we’re joined by ICXN aka Ibrahim Kamara, a rapper, singer, entrepreneur and businessman. He started making music as a pre-teen before shifting his focus to business and co-founding GUAP, one of the UK’s most prominent Black British magazines which has profiled Leon Thomas and Odeal among others, and has collaborated with everyone from Instagram to Adidas, and even got ICXN a slot in the Forbes ’30 Under 30’ list. He pivoted back to music in late 2024, releasing his solo project ‘Ibrahim’ in 2025.We dig into his life, career and position in the UK scene, growing up in Lewisham, making music with intention, how GUAP works, his favourite rappers ever and much more!Music: ICXN - So Different8:57 ICXN’s favourite rappers ever27:57 ICXN’s early journey with music42:17 ICXN’s shift to co-founding GUAP Mag51:16 the mechanics of running a magazine 1:02:02 the business of music1:07:14 ICXN’s return to music1:15:54 Creating ICXN’s debut project 'Ibrahim'1:28:30 ICXN’s goals1:36:59 ICXN’s creative proc

We have not one but TWO guests this week: Quincy OG and Paul Stephan. Representing Thamesmead, South London, and the SMF collective they co-founded, Quincy and Paul are two talented MCs and personalities who navigate the game with charm, personality and weighty bars. Their music and cultural takes has had the whole scene buzzing and millions of fans flocking and they’re only getting more praise and plaudits as the days go by. For the keen eye, Quincy was one of our very first guests!We dig into their history as friends, their relationship with Peter, how the SMF collective came about, Paul’s music with mellow grime producer Bexblu and Quincy’s pivot to hosting and comedy. In addition to HEATED debates about the UK rap scene, Baby Keem, whether there’s been a UK rap classic this decade, and much more!Music: Paul Stephan & Wilfried - Talk My What3:02 Icebreaker12:07 Quincy and Paul’s top 5 favourite rappers25:55 Paul and Quincy’s come up45:00 SMF and Quincy’s pivot to comedy59:02 Paul linking up with Bexblu

This week, we're joined by DeeRiginal, one of the most unique artists coming out of the UK today with an original blend of grime, R&B and spoken word helping him carve a lane that is all his own.He’s been active for over a decade and is only starting to hit his stride, having dropped two projects in 2025, 'London Borough of Bewm' and 'Bereavement Blues.' He’s also part of itsleftfield, a collective of artists pushing lyrical and sonic boundaries, alongside the likes of Namesbliss, SAMSON and more.We dig into DeeRiginal's journey with music, his fascination with his home city of London, his rapping style, dream collaborations, his favourite rappers ever and more!Music: DeeRiginal - Balance & Symmetry2:12 London geography8:03 Icebreaker16:19 DeeRiginal's favourite rappers ever25:52 DeeRiginal's music, style and come up55:34 DeeRiginal's approach to live shows and creative influences1:04:55 What part of London does DeeRiginal think has the best rappers?1:22:37 DeeRigin

A little bit of an emergency episode, but we had to do it. This week, we react to one of the most anticipated rap albums of the decade: J. Cole’s ‘The Fall Off.’ We recorded this reaction immediately after listening to the album - billed as the North Carolina MC’s final album - together in the studio. We share our initial thoughts, our expectations and whether the album succeeded or fell short.1:57 Intro7:09 Expectations for 'The Fall Off'20:39 Review of 'The Fall Off'58:49 HEATED debate about toxic internet culture with rap fans1:11:09 Final verdict on 'The Fall Off'Music: J. Cole - The Fall Off Is InevitableFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

This week, we ponder the responsibilities of artists to live up to the political positions they put out publicly, following Stormzy’s decision to revisit the backlash surrounding his deal with McDonald’s last year and the criticism he got for deleting pro-Palestine posts on his social media. We talk about the phenomenon of streamers like Adin Ross and Kai Cenat and how hip-hop has made problematic streamers comfortable. Later we go down memory lane and talk about our favourite vixens. There’s J. Cole anticipation, Peter and Moe lay down a CHALLENGE to each other, and more!2:16 What we’ve been listening to14:38 Stormzy and artists taking responsibility for their actions43:54 Has hip-hop made problematic streamers comfortable?1:04:20 Our favourite video vixensWhat we’ve been listening toPeterJames Brown - HellFrank Ocean - Channel OrangeSinners OSTJay Z - Vol 3: The Life & Times of S. CarterMoeJ. ColeYemiA$AP Rocky - Don’t Be DumbBXKS - Moment of EclipseNujabesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c

We’re joined by a returning guest, the one and only Kofi Stone! The Mayor of Brum has had a busy time since we last linked up with him in 2020, dropping two incredible albums after a four year wait, including ‘All The Flowers Have Bloomed,’ which was released in 2025.We talk to Kofi about the time spent putting his new album and the current creative run he’s in after some time away. He breaks down his latest album track by track, operating as an independent artist, the dynamics of the rap game outside of London, linking up with the likes of Children of Zeus and Chuck Strangers, his Tru Community record label, future plans and much more!3:16 Kofi's journey through the years24:25 Kofi breaks down 'All The Flowers Have Bloomed'55:13 Kofi's album artworks1:07:39 Kofi's 'Flow' song series1:11:46 Kofi's writing skill1:19:41 Kofi on being an independent artist1:37:10 Kofi talks new music1:39:29 Quickfire Q+AFollow Kofi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kofistone_/X: https://x.com/K

2025 is over and our end of year episode is here! We’re joined by Chris The Capo as we recap our favourite albums and rappers from the UK and USA, our most disappointing albums, our favourite non-rap albums and our predictions for 2026. We put together a Mount Rushmore for the year, discuss the biggest winners and losers of 2025 and whether we’ll look back on the year fondly.ChaptersReview of 2025 (5:21)Biggest winners and losers of 2025 (26:12)2025 Mount Rushmore (29:02)Favourite UK albums of 2025 (42:19)Favourite US albums of 2025 (52:50)Favourite US rappers of 2025 (1:10:39)Favourite UK rappers of 2025 (1:17:49)Most disappointing albums of 2025 (1:27:17)Favourite non-rap albums of 2025 (1:43:56)Predictions for 2026 (1:52:16)Follow Chris The Capo:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christhecapo/X: https://x.com/ChrisTheCapoFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespodFollow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespodFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

This week, we review friend of the pod Kofi Stone’s new album ‘All The Flowers Have Bloomed,’ assessing our favourite moments, tracks, verses and how we see Kofi now. Later, we discuss South London rapper ENNY’s controversial marketing ploy where she faked retiring from music in order to promote her new single. We share our thoughts and whether these extreme moves are what artists have to pull these days to drum up attention. We name side hustles for rappers, discuss a hip-hop logo and more!Chapters2:37 What we’ve been listening to7:33 Kofi Stone - All The Flowers Have Bloomed Album Review48:20 Was ENNY Wrong?1:06:17 What Side Hustles Would Your Favourite Rapper Have?1:08:36 Who Goes On A Hip-Hop Logo?1:15:42 OutroWhat we’ve been listening toPeterD’Angelo - VoodooJames BrownParliament FunkadelicAl GreenPrinceMoeThe Game & DJ Drama - Gangsta GrillzCigarettes After SexAscoYemiClipse - Hell Hath No FuryLord Apex - Smoke Sessions 4Chance The Rapper - STAR LINEFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/

This week, we review two UK rap albums: Knucks' 'A Fine African Man' and Ceebo's 'blair babies.' We share our thoughts, expectations and the music that moved the most the most on both projects.In between, Yemi shares a weird exchange with a Trap Lore Ross, we recap their times seeing Clipse and Ruff Sqwad and share what we've been listening to this week.Chapters0:39 Yemi vs Trap Lore Ross2:57 What we've been listening to6:31 Clipse and Ruff Sqwad concert reviews12:04 Knucks 'A Fine African Man' album review48:07 Ceebo 'blair babies' mixtape review1:23:22 OutroWhat we've been listening toPeterKnucks - A Fine African Manceebo - blair babiesKofi Stone - All The Flowers Have BloomedMoeceebo - blair babiesKofi Stone - All The Flowers Have BloomedThe Notorious B.I.G - Life After DeathYemiKnucks - A Fine African Manceebo - blair babiesKofi Stone - All The Flowers Have Bloomeddexter in the newsagent - time fliesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhyme

We're joined by our brother Abiade and spend this episode reviewing one of the most anticipated UK rap albums of the year: Dave's 'The Boy Who The Played The Harp.' The project is the South London rapper's third studio album and first since 2021's 'We're All Alone In This Together.'Taking a deep dive into our expectations, the musicality, our favourite verses and songs, we also examine Dave's state of mind, lyrical status and position in the game.Chapters0:00 Intro2:16 What we've been listening to10:23 Dave 'The Boy Who The Played The Harp' album review1:07:34 OutroWhat we've been listening to:AbiadeKnucks - A Fine African ManPeterD'AngeloYemiMobb Deep - InfiniteTame Impala - DeadbeatkeiyaA - hooke's lawLeon Thomas - PHOLKSMoeJuvenile - 400 Degreezafrosurrealist - BUYBRITISHLil Wayne - 500 DegreezFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.co

What was supposed to be a video of us booking the perfect dream festival turned into HEATED debate about who is the better artist and performer: Meek Mill or Childish Gambino.Follow Rhymes Like Dimes: https://linktr.ee/rhymesdimespodFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

We dig into the recent trend of underground UK artists repping the British flag, including Jim Legxacy, YT and Skaiwater, as a way of reclaiming and crafting their own idea of Britishness. We discuss whether they need to dig deeper in order to portray the realities of Black British life and our personal feelings about the history of the Union Jack.Later, we review Milton Keynes-born, South London-based producer afrosurrealist’s debut album ‘BUYBRITISH’ which features the likes of Ceebo, Zino Vinci, Tay Jordan and more.We wrap up by naming our favourite hip-hop related films.Music: afrosurrealist ft Ceebo & ehsi - wunbludWhat we've been listening toPeterVenna - MalikJay Electronicaafrosurrealist - BUYBRITISHRedman - Muddy WatersOdeal - The Summer That Saved MeYemiVenna - Malikafrosurrealist - BUYBRITISHDeftonesNirvanaTurnstileNatanya - Feline's ReturnBINA - Chaos Is Her NameMoeJoey Bada$$ - Lonely At The TopClipseYFN LucciRich Homie QuanFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimesp

We have a little fun and pick the best rappers in their prime and who we prefer.Follow Rhymes Like Dimes: https://linktr.ee/rhymesdimespodFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

This week we’re in our album review bag and take a look at three of the most anticipated hip-hop projects of the year. First, we review Clipse’s first album in over a decade, Let God Sort Em Out, following up with Little Simz’s new project Lotus and Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s collaborative tape, Alfredo 2.We dive into our likes and dislikes and where the albums leave these artists. Music: Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist - 1995 (Instrumental)Follow Rhymes Like Dimes: https://linktr.ee/rhymesdimespod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod  Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod  Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

We’re joined by Jords, a Croydon-born MC whose music style blends several genres, including grime, jazz, R&B, garage, gospel and drill. He went from just wanting to rap to becoming a multifaceted artist who made history in 2023 when he became the first rapper to be signed by the legendary Motown Records. His talents go beyond music and he's an active member of his community, having founded the ‘Pickni Uniforms’ foundation which aims to deliver free school uniform to disadvantaged young people, as well as running creative writing workshops within prisons. Jords reveals his journey from the streets of Croydon to becoming one of the most respected UK MCs in the game, his experience with Motown and Universal, his new project Mixtape J, his past catalogue, being a target in his own ends, his community activity, his favourite rappers ever and more.Music: Jords - Fuji (ft. Kojey Radical & Bashy)Stream Jords’ new project ‘Mixtape J’: https://link.tldrecords.com/mixtapej Follow Jords:Instagram: https://www

This week, we review two UK rap albums that recently dropped: 'HOME?' by Wretch 32 and 'Keep The Change' by Youngs Teflon. We dive into our likes and dislikes and where the albums leave both artists. Later, we do some fantasy rap booking and play a game of 'Guess Who Won A Grammy.'Chapters1:15 Wretch 32 'HOME?' album review36:11 Youngs Teflon 'Keep The Change' album review1:06:56 Fun topicFollow Rhymes Like Dimes: https://linktr.ee/rhymesdimespodFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhymesdimespod

We’re joined by Newham-based rapper Zino Vinci, one of the fastest rising artists in the UK rap scene, blending youthful exuberance, razor-sharp wordplay, piercing observation and a love of comic books and superheroes to create his own immersive musical world.He's a few projects deep and his latest, ‘The Late Bloomer,’ is out now. He's had everyone from Complex to Dazed saying his name and he's only getting started.Zino opens up about his journey, finding himself through comic books and superheroes, how experimental his music is, his new project and more.Chapters3:42 Zino’s favourite rappers ever15:37 Zino’s Mount Rushmore of Newham rappers28:33 Zino’s journey through music1:24:31 Zino ơn new project ‘The Late Bloomer’Follow Zino:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zinovinci/X: https://x.com/ZinoVinciFollow Rhymes Like Dimes: https://linktr.ee/rhymesdimespodFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on X: https://x.com/rhymesdimespod Follow us on TikTok: https://ww

We're joined by the amazing Darcus Beese. Darcus is one of the most distinguished and successful record label executives in the UK, signing and developing the likes of Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, Florence + The Machine and Sabrina Carpenter, having also played a role in introducing the likes of Drake, Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande to UK audiences.He is the son of the honourable British Black Panthers Darcus Howe and Barbara Beese and brought that revolutionary zeal with him to Island Records where he begin his career in the late 1980s, moving up the ranks to eventually become the president and CEO of the legendary label, the first black person to do this, and he now heads up his own label Darco Artist Partnerships (DAP) and his memoir 'Rebel With a Cause,' a detailed telling of his story is out now.Darcus breaks down his career in music and the machinations and major record labels, working with Amy Winehouse, his favourite rappers ever, his thoughts on the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef, his time in Ameri

We’re joined by the incredible Tiffany Calver. Tiffany is one of the most recognisable DJs, broadcasters and personalities in the UK with over 10 years in the game, having gone from music journalism to becoming the host of her very own radio show ‘The Tiffany Calver Show’ on BBC Radio 1Xtra, having made history when she became the first woman to host Radio 1's ‘Rap Show.’ She throws parties and releases records under the No Requests banner and has DJ'd for the likes of Jay-Z, Beyonce and Drake.Tiffany breaks down her career, from uploading her first mixes on Soundcloud and navigating the industry in the mid 2010s to landing at the BBC, via finding herself as a DJ and a commentator. She names her favourite rappers, has her say about the Drake-Kendrick Lamar beef, reminisces about growing up in Telford and pinpoints the biggest no-nos she’s seen from DJs. Later, we play another game of hip-hop trivia, with CONTROVERSIAL results.Chapters2:54 Tiffany’s favourite rappers and thoughts on Drake-Kendrick and