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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot interview rapper Billy Woods and review new albums from Robyn and Courtney Barnett.

The prolific and singular rapper Billy Woods has spent decades carving out his own lane in hip-hop. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with Billy Woods about his career, discography, and the process driving his music. The hosts also review new albums from Robyn and Courtney Barnett. Join our Facebook Group:  https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon:  https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter:  https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal:  https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop:  bit.ly/2RyD5Ah   Mobile:  sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Billy Woods, "Misery (feat. Kenny Segal)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Robyn, "Sexistential," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026 Robyn, "Sucker For Love," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026 Robyn, "Really Real," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026 Robyn, "Blow My Mind," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026 Courtney Barnett, "Mantis," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026 Courtney Barnett, "Another Beautiful Day," Creature…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim DeRogatis, Greg Kot

Guest: Billy Woods

Topics covered

• hip-hop
• music review
• artist interview
• album discussion
• music process

Keywords

• Billy Woods
• Robyn
• Courtney Barnett
• hip-hop
• music review
• album discussion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Backwoodz Studioz, Konichiwa and Young, Mom + Pop

Products: Golliwog, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Sexistential, Creature of Habit

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