The Fif Element Podcast

Welcome to the Fif Element Podcast. This is the inaugural episode where hosts, Jay Sensei and Kay Savage being their journey into Music history by rediscovering the five pillars of Hip-hop, MCing, DJing, Breaking, Grafitti, and Knowledge. Don't miss this foundational discussion where they expound upon the roots of the urban sound that has captivated the world.

Hosts Jay Sensei and K Savage unpack the question "what makes a rapper," comparing rappers, emcees, lyricists, and artists while tracing hip‑hop from block parties and mixtapes to the TikTok era. They debate authenticity, the role of live performance and mentorship, mixtape culture, and how digital hype affects artistic development and longevity in rap.

Jay Sensei and Kay Savage debate old school vs new school hip-hop — covering production, enunciation, cadence, storytelling, punchlines, and the influence of collectives like Wu‑Tang. They trace how commercialism, streaming and regional scenes reshaped sound, artist branding and audience reach. The conversation contrasts live cyphers, skits and deep narratives with today’s vibe-driven, producer-led tracks and asks what modern artists can borrow from the past to build longevity and craft.

This episode traces the top moments in hip hop from the blog era (2008–2014) through the rise of Atlanta trap, exploring how mixtapes, blogs and social media reshaped music, fashion and the industry. Hosts discuss key artists (Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki, A$AP Rocky, Future, Playboi Carti, Young Thug, Migos and more), the mixtape and hipster-rap movements, and the cultural and sonic consequences—authenticity, digital mimicry and nostalgia—that still influence rap today. Join Jay Sensei and Kay Savage for an engaging discussion.

On this episode of The Fifth Element Podcast, hosts Jay Sensei and K Savage examine the five most impactful moments in hip‑hop, focusing on how Dr. Dre, Lil' Kim, and Rakim reshaped the culture. They argue Dr. Dre’s G‑Funk era and mainstreaming of gangsta imagery transformed hip‑hop’s economics and audience, narrowing stylistic diversity. They discuss Lil' Kim’s rise and how her explicit sexuality shifted representation and everyday behavior for women in and around the culture. Finally, they celebrate Rakim’s technical innovation—laid‑back delivery, internal rhymes, and poetic imagery—that elevated rap into a serious art form and influenced generations of MCs.

Hosts Jay Sensei and Kay Savage trace how R&B and hip‑hop fused from the 1970s funk and 80s new jack swing through 90s Uptown, 2000s crossover, and today’s trap‑soul. They show how sound, fashion, production, and changing social trends made contemporary R&B a core part of hip‑hop culture. The episode highlights key artists and eras—Planet Patrol, Teddy Riley, Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Timbaland, T‑Pain, Bryson Tiller, Drake and more—and discusses how online culture and shifting gender dynamics shaped lyrical content and aesthetics.