The Rap and Relax Podcast is an online platform creating an environment for Hip-Hop music and mental health to be discussed interchangeably. It's no secret music is therapeutic. This podcast just serves as a way to unpack the scary topics and details of mental health through the rap songs we love and enjoy.
I Gotta Stay Strong Through it All, And Act Like I Ain't Going Through it All
Welcome Back! After a very long hiatus I'm back to discuss resiliency of course through the lens of Hip-Hop. This episode we'll unpack what does it mean to be resilient? How does resilience show up in Hip-Hop? How does resilience show up in our everyday life? These questions and many more will be discussed with the context of these songs:
Bounce Back- Big Sean
No Matter What- T.I
Juicy- Biggie
Lonely Child- Youngboy NBA
666- YG
How to Pimp a Nigga- City Girls
Sober Thoughts- Young MA
Anxiety- Megan the Stallion
Late Night Calls- Tee Grizzly
17 Mar 2021
Look How I'm Living Now, Police Be Trippin Now
This week I have the honors of having my longtime friend Esquire Kyle! During this episode we unpack the topic of police brutality and everything that comes with it. Such as our reality, feelings that's developed throughout the growing climate, and thoughts on the strategies taught to us when interacting with police... all with the help of the sentiments and testimonies from our favorite hip-hop songs of course.
Songs Referenced:
Don't Shoot-Dave East
99 Problems- Jay Z
Can't Cry- J. Cole
Last Man Standing- Polo G
Jermaine's Interlude- J. Cole
10 Mar 2021
The Trial Leads to Triumph... To Prosperity
Audience, please give a warm welcome to our first artist J'uno aka Jaylen! Listen in as we do a deep dive into his album, Innervision, which miraculously paints a picture of the obstacles in his life, bouts with mental health, and his journey of healing.
Songs referenced all by J'uno:
Back on Top
Fly
Sandlot
Follow him on Instagram @one.juno and Twitter @jaylemagne !
Album out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3vee8DRpcWIieXgQ5UQ6fI?si=oC27O4FFT5yys-72Ux2EKA
Album out on Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/innervision/1559548842 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/innervision/1559548842)
3 Mar 2021
I'm So Post-Traumatic, Yes I'm 'Posed to Have it
The topic for this week is the ever so relevant, yet very swept under the rug subject of trauma. Me along with Andre, Evan, and Morgan (my fellow peers/colleagues/bruthas) define what trauma means to us, its origins, and how we personally navigate through it daily. Special shout out to all the Chicago rappers that inspired this episode!
Songs Referenced:
Painless- J.I The Prince Feat Lil Durk
Ain't Missing You- Chief Keef
Dark Clouds-Rod Wave
PTSD- G Herbo
24 Feb 2021
Anxiety, I Cried My Thoughts All in My Brain
Sooooooo Anxious!!! This week me and my guest Brutha Joe explore what it means to be anxious, what causes anxiety, and the ways in which we may internalize and/or externalize anxiety.
Songs Referenced:
Minds Playing Tricks on me- Geto Boys
Bricks and Mansions- G Herbo
Everyday Struggle- Notorious B.I.G
Can I Live- Jay-Z
Hit up Joe on twitter @OwusuSloppyJoe if you want to speak to him more about his experiences with anxiety.
17 Feb 2021
I'm Just What You Made God, Fuck Yes I'm So Odd
Premiering both the first guest and official episode, me and an aspiring A&R, Osé, tackle the intricate concept of identity. Listen in as we discuss what identity means to us, how we've navigated into finding our identity, and the role Hip-Hop plays in identity formation. (Please forgive the bugs at the 3:30 mark... still learning!!)
Songs referenced:
Malcolm- G Herbo
Blacker the Berry- Kendrick Lamar
Follow Osé's playlist on Instagram: @radiosdead_
10 Feb 2021
I Treat the Mic Like Therapy 'Cause I Talk to It
Hello ladies, gentlemen, friends, strangers, Hip-Hop heads, mental health advocates, podcast lovers, and people that just stumbled upon this message. Welcome to Rap & Relax and this is just the intro.
Intro Song by @Zakeel https://music.apple.com/us/album/thanks-for-pretending-deluxe/1543962031 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/thanks-for-pretending-deluxe/1543962031)
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