Episode 112 | Elsie Talks Interviewing JID, Clipse, Freddie Gibbs, and Tyler's Return, Mount Rushmore of Songs We Wish We Saw Made + More
Description
This week, I sat down with Elsie for her third appearance on the pod—one of my favorite recurring guests and one of the most thoughtful voices in music journalism. We dive deep into the state of hip-hop right now, breaking down albums from JID, Freddie Gibbs, Clipse, and Tyler, the Creator. We talk about what makes a live performance unforgettable, how rollouts have evolved in the streaming era, and the difference between artists who rap and artists who build worlds. Toward the end, we share our Mount Rushmore of songs we wish we could’ve been in the studio for while they were being made. If you're a rap nerd like us, this one's for you.
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:20 – Planning Interviews: Editing, Deadlines & Team Dynamics
00:03:50 – AI in the Creative Process: Elsie & Adam’s Honest Take
00:05:20 – Why This Might Be a Legendary Year for Hip-Hop
00:06:50 – JID’s $1 Show & Elsie’s Behind-the-Scenes Experience
00:09:35 – What Makes JID One of the Best Live Performers
00:11:20 – The Strategy Behind Dreamville’s Fan-First Shows
00:13:00 – JID's Tracklist Roulette: Fans Pick the Setlist
00:14:25 – Alfredo 2 vs. Alfredo 1: Expectations vs. Reality
00:16:40 – Breaking Down Tyler’s Surprise Drop
00:19:20 – Is Tyler Singing Too Much? The Kanye Comparison
00:21:50 – The Case for Chromakopia: Elsie’s Favorite Tyler Moments
00:24:20 – Clipse Are Back! New Album Breakdown
00:26:40 – Minimalist Beats, Maximal Bars: Pharrell’s Production Choices
00:28:20 – Why Clipse Should Win Rap Album of the Year
00:30:20 – Rollouts That Work: Short and Loud vs. Long and Layered
00:34:05 – The Problem with Album Teases in 2025
00:35:50 – Where Are the New Stars? Why the New Guard Isn’t Breaking Through
00:37:20 – Building Stars: Performance, Worldbuilding, & Visuals
00:39:20 – Hooks Matter: The Secret to Mainstream Success
00:41:20 – The Power of Great Choruses in Hip-Hop
00:43:35 – Rising Artists to Watch: Q, Suave, Marco Plus & More
00:46:20 – Female Artists Leading the Charge: Sailorrr, Samara, Doechii
00:48:20 – Jordan Ward’s Breakout Potential
00:50:05 – Mount Rushmore of Studio Sessions We Wish We Saw
00:53:05 – Mac Miller, Kendrick, Anderson .Paak & Frank Ocean Moments
00:57:20 – Final Reflections: The Magic of Rap Nerds in the Studio
00:58:35 – Elsie’s Outro & What’s Next for Her
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