Charlie Taylor
Director of The 5th Element
Appears in 301 Episodes
Ep.31 - You Don't Want To Test The Duo
On Ep.31 of DITD: Duos. The creative logistics that come with duos, what constitutes a duo and why are "homegrown" duos hard to come by?
Ep.30 - Ayo Peep This New DITD Mixtape
On Episode 30 of DITD: Mixtapes. A brief history of Mixtapes, did the pioneers fumble the bag & why are they pretty much albums now?
Ep.29 - What is Hip Hop?
On Ep.29 of DITD: What is Hip-Hop? Broad question, we know, but what is it from a genre of music standpoint? Do we need more or fewer labels?
Ep.28 - Ice Cube vs. NWA & Pusha T vs. Drake
On Ep.28 of DITD: A look at two of the greatest instances of beef in Hip-Hop history. Ice Cube vs NWA (& Eazy vs Dre) & Pusha T vs Drake.
Ep.27 - The Drugs Keep On Callin'
On Ep.27 of DITD. Drugs. Hip-Hop as a collective has gone from selling them to buying them. From highlighting the negatives to sitting on the fence. How & why did this...
Ep.26 - Dual Artists, Part 2
In Part 2 of the DITD Mini-Series on "Dual-Disciplined Artists", a look at some notable D-DA's and whether they're "True Dual" or not.
Ep.25 - Dual Artists, Part 1
In Part 1 of a 2-Part DITD mini-series: The history of the "Dual-Disciplined Artist". How it was a necessity for some, then non-existent and now have a permanent home ...
Ep.24 - 50 Cent vs. Kanye West
On Ep.24 of DITD - 2007 delivered a flashpoint in Hip-Hop history that subsequently changed the landscape. In the middle of it all. 50 Cent & Kanye West.
Ep.23 - Come Talking That Trash, We'll Pull Your Card
On Ep.23 of DITD: The word "Trash" is used very liberally in the Hip-Hop community. So we dive into the word and find context to what we really consider "trash". FU...
Ep.22 - Common
On Ep.22 of DITD: The duo talks Common, one of the most consistent Hip-Hop artists in history with classic works and in high regard by many who listen to him. But how ...
Ep.21 - Storytelling
On Ep.21 of DITD - Storytelling in Hip-Hop. How it's woven into the fabric of the music since the beginning and how it has changed over the decades. FULL SHOW NOTES...
Ep.20 - Snoop Dogg
On Ep.20 of DITD: Snoop is a Hip-Hop legend, respected by everybody in music, but how did he manage to become one of the most recognisable figures in the culture? F...
Ep.19 - Dr. Dre
On Ep.19 of DITD, the duo takes a look at the career of Dr Dre, quantifying just how much of a force he has been in the past few decades.
Ep.18 - Chance's "The Big Day"
On Ep.18 of DITD: A dive into Chance The Rapper's "The Big Day". Why doesn't it work? What is the main problem with it?
Ep.17 - I Was At XXL Just Trying To Excel
On Ep.17 of DITD - An epic weekly music recap & a discussion on the concept of the XXL Freshman List.
Ep.16 - Nas' Raps Should Be Locked In A Cell
On Ep.16 of DITD: In honour of Nas dropping "The Lost Tapes 2", Ben & Charlie talk about Nas' music, artistic choices and common perceptions of him. FULL SHOW NOTES...
Ep.15 - Some Make Millions, Others Make Memes
On Episode 15 of DITD. Ben & Charlie tackle meme culture in Hip-Hop and how it's influenced us, even when we didn't want it to.
Ep.14 - Label Albums
Episode 14 of DITD is all about the new "Label Album" by Dreamville. "Revenge Of The Dreamers 3" is a cohesive work in a notoriously awkward concept. We talk the album...
Ep.13 - Nelly vs. Drake? Ride Wit Me, Through The 2010s & The Noughties
Episode 13 of DITD is all about Nelly, Drake, how they're more similar than you think, who had the better decade of dominance and why Drake is nowhere near Jay-Z in an...
Ep.12 - Independence
Ep.12 of DITD is Part 2 of our "Major vs Independent" mini-series and it is time to highlight the daunting but rewarding nature that is being Independent. FULL SHOW...
Ep.11 - The Wyoming Sessions
On Episode 11 of DITD, in the expansive Year anniversary of the "Wyoming Sessions", Ben & Charlie discuss the five projects headed by "New" Kanye West.
Ep.10 - Major Labels
In a 2-Part series, Episode 10 of DITD is all about Major Labels. Do we realise how powerful they are & how much has Hip-Hop changed because of them?
Ep.9 - Revolution Means Change, Don't Look At Me Strange
Episode 9 of "Diggin' In The Digits" is all about Hip-Hop as protest, how & why artists make statements about Politics or injustice in their music.
Ep.8 - The Women Got Something To Say
On Ep.8 of DITD, Ben & Charlie talk about women in Hip-Hop. Why their mainstream presence has dropped since the '90s and wonders if the scales can ever balance out.
Ep.7 - Mental Health - One Time 4 Your Mind
On Ep.7 of DITD: Mental health has become more prevalent in Hip-Hop. The duo discusses this rise and its importance of it.
Ep.6 - Andre 3000 & Lauryn Hill - And Here You Are, A Rap Unicorn
On Ep.6 of DITD: The relationship between fans & artists have always been mixed. But what about the artists that decide not to put out work consistently?
Ep.5 - It's Hard Out Here For A Producer
On Ep.5 of DITD: In the age of Streaming, money is harder to gain for artists, but what about Producers in a time where Producers are pound-for-pound better than artists?
Ep.4 - Love Thy Religious Bars
On Ep.4 of DITD: Religion in Hip-Hop has always been a staple, the duo discuss how Hip-Hop has implemented Religion into their stories.
Ep.3 - Youth Is A Gift, Age Is A Work Of Art
On Ep.3 of DITD: As Hip-Hop ages, so does its legends, why is it that we stop listening to rappers at the same age sportsmen/women retire?
Ep.2 - Everyone's A Critic
On Ep.2 of DITD: Reviews are a fun part of our music experience, adding to the conversation of our favourite albums. But can objectivity be achieved? Is it even a requ...