Ep.42 - The Death of the 3rd Verse
On Ep.42 of DITD: The third verse used to be synonymous with Hip-Hop tracks. But now that Hip-Hop is "Pop", the third verse is on life support.
The third verse. What used to be something that made Hip-Hop special is now on life support. In recent years, entire albums have been dropping that have no third verse to be seen. One could say that this is a concerted effort to make music shorter for the short attention masses.
So what is going on? Why are artists omitting third verses? And what are the implications for mainstream Hip-Hop catering to the masses and not to the true essence?
TIMESTAMPS:
Weekly Music Roundup - (1:55)
Topic Intro - (11:38)
Statistics on the 3rd Verse - (17:42)
Is it just "evolution" or is there more to it? - (20:22)
Is Pop & Hip-Hop blending together? - (29:47)
What are the long-term ramifications? (40:05)
Does K-Pop show a glimpse of mainstream blending? - (53:39)
Lighter Note - (55:38)
Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!
Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)
HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers
5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord
ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom
Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
In Search of Sauce
Black Women Watch...
5EPN Radio
The Beauty Of Independence
So what is going on? Why are artists omitting third verses? And what are the implications for mainstream Hip-Hop catering to the masses and not to the true essence?
TIMESTAMPS:
Weekly Music Roundup - (1:55)
Topic Intro - (11:38)
Statistics on the 3rd Verse - (17:42)
Is it just "evolution" or is there more to it? - (20:22)
Is Pop & Hip-Hop blending together? - (29:47)
What are the long-term ramifications? (40:05)
Does K-Pop show a glimpse of mainstream blending? - (53:39)
Lighter Note - (55:38)
Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!
Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)
HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers
5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord
ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom
Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
In Search of Sauce
Black Women Watch...
5EPN Radio
The Beauty Of Independence
