About this episode

Rapsody discusses her album 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops' and its cultural significance.

Rapsody breaks down her fantastic new album 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops.' Learn about how her trip to Africa inspired its themes and sound, the reverence she has for hip hop, and why she views herself as a guardian of the culture she loves so dearly. Listen to ⁠'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops'⁠ on Spotify. Host: Cole Cuchna Editor: Kevin Pooler Engineer: Jon Jones Producer: Justin Sayles Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Cole Cuchna

Guest: Rapsody

Topics covered

• album breakdown
• hip hop culture
• African influence
• music analysis
• artist perspective

Keywords

• Rapsody
• God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops
• hip hop
• album analysis
• African themes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ringer

Books & works: God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops

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