60 acast.com Behind The Drop https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ en Behind The Drop music history,storytelling,music industry Behind The Drop Behind The Drop is a music industry podcast hosted by producer and DJ Star.One's Adam & DJ Oh Annie Oh. They delve into the the biggest scandals, stories and hidden truths behind the worst record deals, biggest artist feuds, the rise & fall of your favourite artists and the craziest music industry secrets!


You’ll get to hear the inside stories on this weekly show with a balance of what’s happening in the music industry now and in the past. 

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]]> Behind The Drop is a music industry podcast hosted by producer and DJ Star.One's Adam & DJ Oh Annie Oh. They delve into the the biggest scandals, stories and hidden truths behind the worst record deals, biggest artist feuds, the rise & fall of your favourite artists and the craziest music industry secrets!


You’ll get to hear the inside stories on this weekly show with a balance of what’s happening in the music industry now and in the past. 

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]]> true Behind The Drop info+64070e1bb4fca8001123c560@mg-eu.acast.com 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 behind-the-drop episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1678182872361-89781dc5158c9db2e83ed3ae762a19f2.jpeg https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ Behind The Drop EP 14 - Fuck Tory EP 14 - Fuck Tory Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:00:43 GMT 40:11 64ad49d6d104220011d94790 true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 64ad49d6d104220011d94790 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 14 In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we get into what happened after Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion.


Did he really shout 'dance, bitch, dance' when he shot her? Why has this case been so divisive? How long will Tory get in prison and will he be deported back to Canada?


We get into it all...


Sources:

BBC

The Vulture

Hip Hop DX

NME

Vibe

Wikipedia

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]]> In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we get into what happened after Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion.


Did he really shout 'dance, bitch, dance' when he shot her? Why has this case been so divisive? How long will Tory get in prison and will he be deported back to Canada?


We get into it all...


Sources:

BBC

The Vulture

Hip Hop DX

NME

Vibe

Wikipedia

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]]> EP 13 - Which UK rappers have number 1 albums??? EP 13 - Which UK rappers have number 1 albums??? Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:31:45 GMT 45:12 64a6d052b6066e00118520cd true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 64a6d052b6066e00118520cd 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 13 Thanks for you patience, we've been recovering from Glastonbury!


In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we play a bit of a game...


There are 10 UK rappers who have number 1 albums in the UK. Can you guess who they are?


A few curveballs... we get into it all...


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UK Music Charts

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]]> Thanks for you patience, we've been recovering from Glastonbury!


In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we play a bit of a game...


There are 10 UK rappers who have number 1 albums in the UK. Can you guess who they are?


A few curveballs... we get into it all...


Sources:

UK Music Charts

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]]> EP 12 - 50 Cent Vs. Ja Rule, the longest running beef in Hip Hop history EP 12 - 50 Cent Vs. Ja Rule, the longest running beef in Hip Hop history Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:00:02 GMT 37:25 64805e01b47496001140ccc1 true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 64805e01b47496001140ccc1 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 12 In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we get into the longest running beef in Hip Hop history, 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule!


We get into the full 20+ year beef - from Ja Rule's chain getting stolen at gunpoint, the numerous diss tracks, the rise of both of their careers, Ja's ties with Supreme - a drug lord and gangster, how 50's 'In Da Club' had Murder Inc shook and who ultimately has won this beef. We get into it all...


Sources:

Wikipedia

Rizzle Youtube

The Independent

Capital Xtra

The Shade Room

Vlad TV

Hip Hop Hero

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]]> In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we get into the longest running beef in Hip Hop history, 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule!


We get into the full 20+ year beef - from Ja Rule's chain getting stolen at gunpoint, the numerous diss tracks, the rise of both of their careers, Ja's ties with Supreme - a drug lord and gangster, how 50's 'In Da Club' had Murder Inc shook and who ultimately has won this beef. We get into it all...


Sources:

Wikipedia

Rizzle Youtube

The Independent

Capital Xtra

The Shade Room

Vlad TV

Hip Hop Hero

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]]> EP 11 - Tekashi 6ix9ine, one of the most polarising figures in Hip Hop history EP 11 - Tekashi 6ix9ine, one of the most polarising figures in Hip Hop history Wed, 31 May 2023 23:00:33 GMT 41:27 64772b566744c000115c7d1d true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 64772b566744c000115c7d1d 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 11 In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we dissect the career of one of the most polarising figures in hip hop history - Tekashi 6ix9ine. From the gang ties, marketing genius, trolling and snitching - We break it down…


Sources:

The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story Podcast 

XXL

New York Times

Instagram

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]]> In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we dissect the career of one of the most polarising figures in hip hop history - Tekashi 6ix9ine. From the gang ties, marketing genius, trolling and snitching - We break it down…


Sources:

The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story Podcast 

XXL

New York Times

Instagram

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]]> EP 10 - How Pop Smoke revolutionised rap music in 12 months... EP 10 - How Pop Smoke revolutionised rap music in 12 months... Thu, 25 May 2023 14:55:12 GMT 37:01 646f767d76120a0011690587 true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 646f767d76120a0011690587 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 10 In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we cover the story of a Drill artist Pop Smoke, he built the bridge between the New York and London Drill scenes in less than a year.


He flew onto the scene, dropped two mixtapes, revolutionised the genre, planned an international tour all in less than 12 months at 20 years old. His life was cut short by a tragic murder which was the result from a social media post. We get into what happened and what could have been!


Sources:

The Independent

LA Times

Wikipedia

Music In Minnesota

Stereogum

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]]> In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we cover the story of a Drill artist Pop Smoke, he built the bridge between the New York and London Drill scenes in less than a year.


He flew onto the scene, dropped two mixtapes, revolutionised the genre, planned an international tour all in less than 12 months at 20 years old. His life was cut short by a tragic murder which was the result from a social media post. We get into what happened and what could have been!


Sources:

The Independent

LA Times

Wikipedia

Music In Minnesota

Stereogum

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]]> EP 9 - What REALLY happened between JoJo and her label? EP 9 - What REALLY happened between JoJo and her label? Wed, 17 May 2023 23:00:48 GMT 27:02 645a5f733699f60011f55ea4 true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 645a5f733699f60011f55ea4 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 9 In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss the story of what REALLY happened between JoJo and her 10 year legal battle with her former label, Blackground Records. From being signed at 12 years old, reaching number one and being recognised by Whitney Houston as a star on the rise… to filing two lawsuits to get out of iron clad 7-album deal, fighting her way to legally own her own voice again, JoJo’s story is a one of resilience and determination. 


Sources:

The Things

Mirror

Wikipedia

Vulture

NME

Impressive - Youtube

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]]> In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss the story of what REALLY happened between JoJo and her 10 year legal battle with her former label, Blackground Records. From being signed at 12 years old, reaching number one and being recognised by Whitney Houston as a star on the rise… to filing two lawsuits to get out of iron clad 7-album deal, fighting her way to legally own her own voice again, JoJo’s story is a one of resilience and determination. 


Sources:

The Things

Mirror

Wikipedia

Vulture

NME

Impressive - Youtube

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]]> <![CDATA[EP 8 - Wiley's best beefs PT. 1]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 23:00:26 GMT 37:25 645a5ee5a4d4a300110af994 true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 645a5ee5a4d4a300110af994 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 8 Apologies for the audio! It passes within the first 5min so stay with us...


Wiley is one of the most controversial characters in UK music. The incredibly talented MC and producer dubbed the 'Godfather of UK Grime' pioneered one of the most important scenes in UK music culture before his anti semitic tweets in 2020 stained his legacy and led him to being banned from social media platforms. 


He's also one of the funniest people on the internet. A certified troll who's been involved in more clashes than anyone in UK Grime. From Drake to Glastonbury festival we go through some of funniest moments of Wileys beefs.


Sources:

BBC 1XTRA

A.Dot Interview

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]]> Apologies for the audio! It passes within the first 5min so stay with us...


Wiley is one of the most controversial characters in UK music. The incredibly talented MC and producer dubbed the 'Godfather of UK Grime' pioneered one of the most important scenes in UK music culture before his anti semitic tweets in 2020 stained his legacy and led him to being banned from social media platforms. 


He's also one of the funniest people on the internet. A certified troll who's been involved in more clashes than anyone in UK Grime. From Drake to Glastonbury festival we go through some of funniest moments of Wileys beefs.


Sources:

BBC 1XTRA

A.Dot Interview

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]]> EP 7 - The man, the myth, the legend, the story of Jai Paul EP 7 - The man, the myth, the legend, the story of Jai Paul Wed, 03 May 2023 23:00:26 GMT 33:38 645125cd0095f9001147b92f true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 645125cd0095f9001147b92f 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 7 In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss the mythical & mysterious artist, Jai Paul. Why is he so revered despite so little output? We break down his journey from the early 2010s, from uploading BTSTU, a demo that was sampled by Drake & Beyonce, to the infamous leak of his debut album, to his first EVER live performance at Coachella exactly 10 years following this leak... Who the hell is Jai Paul? We got you covered.


Sources:

Dazed

Fact Mag

Resident Advisor

The Guardian

Wikipedia

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]]> In this week's episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss the mythical & mysterious artist, Jai Paul. Why is he so revered despite so little output? We break down his journey from the early 2010s, from uploading BTSTU, a demo that was sampled by Drake & Beyonce, to the infamous leak of his debut album, to his first EVER live performance at Coachella exactly 10 years following this leak... Who the hell is Jai Paul? We got you covered.


Sources:

Dazed

Fact Mag

Resident Advisor

The Guardian

Wikipedia

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]]> EP 6 - The Jay-Z and Dame Dash demise... the fall of a dynasty EP 6 - The Jay-Z and Dame Dash demise... the fall of a dynasty Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:00:30 GMT 40:03 64481ab2bda29700119d85cf true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 64481ab2bda29700119d85cf 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 6 In 2004, Roc-A-Fella Records was at the top of music industry totem pole with countless platinum albums and launched the career of Kanye West. They changed the game of how independent labels operated. But why did everything come to a sudden stop!? We chronicle the story of the downfall of a dynasty and the long running beef between former best friends Jay-Z and Dame Dash. 


Sources:

Wikipedia 

Traplore Ross

Complex 

Hip hop dx 

Elitedaily.con

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]]> In 2004, Roc-A-Fella Records was at the top of music industry totem pole with countless platinum albums and launched the career of Kanye West. They changed the game of how independent labels operated. But why did everything come to a sudden stop!? We chronicle the story of the downfall of a dynasty and the long running beef between former best friends Jay-Z and Dame Dash. 


Sources:

Wikipedia 

Traplore Ross

Complex 

Hip hop dx 

Elitedaily.con

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]]> EP 5 - What happened to S Club 7?? EP 5 - What happened to S Club 7?? Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:00:55 GMT 45:55 64368550ad0c130010cfa068 true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 64368550ad0c130010cfa068 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 5 In this week’s episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss what happened to S Club 7?? They are the squeaky clean teen pop sensation that reached immense heights in the charts and on TV screens worldwide in the early 00’s. But over the years they've been through hardships and controversy. Were there ANY bands in this era that survived the curse of the ‘bad contract’? We get into the highs and lows in the wake of Paul Cattermole’s untimely passing.


Sources:

Metro

The Guardian

The Gamer

Manchester Evening News

Wikipedia

Daily Mail

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]]> In this week’s episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss what happened to S Club 7?? They are the squeaky clean teen pop sensation that reached immense heights in the charts and on TV screens worldwide in the early 00’s. But over the years they've been through hardships and controversy. Were there ANY bands in this era that survived the curse of the ‘bad contract’? We get into the highs and lows in the wake of Paul Cattermole’s untimely passing.


Sources:

Metro

The Guardian

The Gamer

Manchester Evening News

Wikipedia

Daily Mail

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]]> EP 4 - The immense rise and dramatic fall of DaBaby EP 4 - The immense rise and dramatic fall of DaBaby Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:00:30 GMT 35:53 642c26031c2e260011bb39b5 true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 642c26031c2e260011bb39b5 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 4 We’re changing things up! We’ll now be covering one story a week so make sure you subscribe and follow us for weekly drops!


In this week’s episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss the immense rise and dramatic fall of DaBaby. There was an approximate two year period where DaBaby was everywhere, we get into the incredible records he broke with his first two albums and how it all came crashing down. His story opens up the discussion of cancel culture and if anyone should truly be cancelled forever…


Sources:

Wikipedia

Hot New Hip Hop

NME

SKY

Buzzfeed

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]]> We’re changing things up! We’ll now be covering one story a week so make sure you subscribe and follow us for weekly drops!


In this week’s episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss the immense rise and dramatic fall of DaBaby. There was an approximate two year period where DaBaby was everywhere, we get into the incredible records he broke with his first two albums and how it all came crashing down. His story opens up the discussion of cancel culture and if anyone should truly be cancelled forever…


Sources:

Wikipedia

Hot New Hip Hop

NME

SKY

Buzzfeed

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]]> EP 3 - The first superstars of UK Garage, So Solid Crew EP 3 - The first superstars of UK Garage, So Solid Crew Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:00:53 GMT 43:10 642c153e65d91700115aab46 true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 642c153e65d91700115aab46 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 3 We’re changing things up! We’ll now be covering one story a week so make sure you subscribe and follow us for weekly drops!


In this episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss the insane legacy and the rise of fall of So Solid Crew. The noughties chart topping, award winning UK garage crew who laid the path for the UK Grime and Rap scenes to thrive. We get into the deals, the genius marketing & unrivalled video budgets for their time.


Sources:

Vice

The Guardian

BBC news

LinkUpTV

Megaman

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]]> We’re changing things up! We’ll now be covering one story a week so make sure you subscribe and follow us for weekly drops!


In this episode of Behind The Drop, we discuss the insane legacy and the rise of fall of So Solid Crew. The noughties chart topping, award winning UK garage crew who laid the path for the UK Grime and Rap scenes to thrive. We get into the deals, the genius marketing & unrivalled video budgets for their time.


Sources:

Vice

The Guardian

BBC news

LinkUpTV

Megaman

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]]> <![CDATA[EP 2 - The meteoric rise of Fred Again & the best selling American girl group of all time, TLC]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:37 GMT 1:13:12 641722e8b789ea0011769d2e true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 641722e8b789ea0011769d2e 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 2 In this episode of Behind The Drop, @staroneuk & @ohannieoh discuss the meteoric rise of producer, artist & DJ, Fred Again. Everyone’s asking who the f*** is Fred Again!? The super producer has taken the world by storm, is he an industry plant... or one of the most talented artists of a generation? We break it down.


We also dive deep into TLC's career. The best selling American girl group of all time who as they were topping the charts were simultaneously having to file for bankruptcy. We tell the story of how they essentially held the president of Arista Records hostage to renegotiate their contract and how they paid $1 million per letter to gain the ownership of the TLC name.


Sources:

The Boom Box

BBC

LA Times

The Beat

Youtube

Mixmag 

The Guardian

Wikipedia

NME

Pitchfork

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]]> In this episode of Behind The Drop, @staroneuk & @ohannieoh discuss the meteoric rise of producer, artist & DJ, Fred Again. Everyone’s asking who the f*** is Fred Again!? The super producer has taken the world by storm, is he an industry plant... or one of the most talented artists of a generation? We break it down.


We also dive deep into TLC's career. The best selling American girl group of all time who as they were topping the charts were simultaneously having to file for bankruptcy. We tell the story of how they essentially held the president of Arista Records hostage to renegotiate their contract and how they paid $1 million per letter to gain the ownership of the TLC name.


Sources:

The Boom Box

BBC

LA Times

The Beat

Youtube

Mixmag 

The Guardian

Wikipedia

NME

Pitchfork

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]]> <![CDATA[EP 1 - The frustrating and inspiring story of Raye & the "6th member" of BSB & *NSYNC, Lou Pearlman]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:07:31 GMT 1:06:23 64071af30dd207001046cbb5 true https://www.instagram.com/behindthedropp/ 64071af30dd207001046cbb5 64070e1bb4fca8001123c560 full 1 On the first ever episode of Behind The Drop, @staroneuk & @ohannieoh discuss the frustrating and inspiring story of Raye. Her public breakdown and subsequent split from her record label led to huge success as an independent artist and raises many questions about the treatment of black female artists and songwriters in the UK music industry. 

We also delve into the story behind Lou Pearlman. The music mogul who made himself the 6th member of the Backstreet Boys & *NSYNC, defrauded hundreds of millions of dollars and had a strange fascination with blimps.


Sources:

The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story

Wikipedia

Rolling Stones

Metro

Guardian

ABC News

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]]> On the first ever episode of Behind The Drop, @staroneuk & @ohannieoh discuss the frustrating and inspiring story of Raye. Her public breakdown and subsequent split from her record label led to huge success as an independent artist and raises many questions about the treatment of black female artists and songwriters in the UK music industry. 

We also delve into the story behind Lou Pearlman. The music mogul who made himself the 6th member of the Backstreet Boys & *NSYNC, defrauded hundreds of millions of dollars and had a strange fascination with blimps.


Sources:

The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story

Wikipedia

Rolling Stones

Metro

Guardian

ABC News

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