{"podcast":{"title":"Rhythm and Rhymes","slug":"rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755","podcast_index_feed_id":6393755,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e1138224/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realrandr","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37661521/37661521-1767063918566-e60ca74e5e834.jpg","author":"Rhythm and Rhymes","episode_count":149,"summary":"Rhythm & Rhymes is your global hub for all black music. From discussing new releases and trends to exploring the business side of music, we provide dynamic & enlightening perspectives. Join us as we explore the connections between the past and present, unearthing the stories that have profoundly shaped our diverse musical landscape. Get ready to embark on a rhythmic journey that celebrates black music's powerful legacy and evolving influence worldwide.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T02:18:21.666040+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755"},"episode":{"title":"Why Erykah Badu & D'Angelo Reject Neo Soul Entirely","slug":"why-erykah-badu-d-angelo-reject-neo-soul-entirely","published_at":"2026-03-27T23:00:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755/why-erykah-badu-d-angelo-reject-neo-soul-entirely","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realrandr/episodes/Why-Erykah-Badu--DAngelo-Reject-Neo-Soul-Entirely-e3h2s0j","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e1138224/podcast/play/117583315/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-27%2F98d32f56-062b-578a-df42-be5c85449e19.mp3","summary":"Subscribe to Rhythm FM: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dr43zvte AJ and Antonio Hughes discuss how Motown executive Kedar Massenburg coined “neo-soul” as a marketing term to distinguish artists like Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, and Lauryn Hill from 1990s R&B, and why artists such as D’Angelo and Raphael Saadiq rejected the label; they also talk about genre boxing and how categorization affects awards and bookings. They recap developments in the Live Nation trial, noting multiple states pushing back against a DOJ settlement and debating likely outcomes. They cover the case of Michael Smith, accused of using AI-generated songs and bots to fraudulently generate royalties, and mention Chance the Rapper winning a suit with minimal payment. They review Mike WiLL Made-It’s album "Reset," highlight DJ Spinall’s instrumental EP, recommend Alex Isley’s "When the City Sleeps," and share song picks.00:00 Podcast Intro and Catch Up00:34 Neo Soul Origins Explained02:25 Genre Labels and Boxing Artists05:47 Live Nation Trial Update08:29 AI Music Streaming Scam13:05 Chance Manager Lawsuit Win13:56 Mike Will Made It Reset Review16:21 DJ Spinall Instrumental Vibes16:55 Alex Isley Album Spotlight17:51 Weekly Song Picks and Wrap Up","meta_description":"Subscribe to Rhythm FM: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/dr43zvte AJ and Antonio Hughes discuss how Motown executive Kedar Massenburg coined “neo-soul” as a marketin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1271,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755/episodes/why-erykah-badu-d-angelo-reject-neo-soul-entirely/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755/why-erykah-badu-d-angelo-reject-neo-soul-entirely.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}