All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi

The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun?

As it turns out, the party (as always) is happening in hip-hop, led by a formidable influence: Pharrell.. On this episode of Switched On Pop, producer Reanna and engineer Brandon join Charlie for a tour through rap music's latest sweaty offerings, including the new album by Tyler, the Creator, Clipse's return to music, and catchphrase worthy singles by Cardi B, PLUTO, and Drake.

Songs discussed:

• Tyler, The Creator, Pharrell Williams – Big Poe
• Nelly – Hot in Herre
• Noreaga – Superthug
• Kelis – Milkshake
• Tyler, The Creator, Cole Alexander – Deathcamp
• N.E.R.D. – Rockstar
• Tyler, The Creator – Ring Ring Ring
• Tyler, The Creator, Frank Ocean, Steve Lacy – 911 / Mr. Lonely
• Tyler, The Creator – I THINK
• Mr. Fingers – Mystery of Love
• Michael Jackson – Off the Wall
• N.E.R.D., Nelly Furtado – Hot-n-Fun
• N.E.R.D. – Things Are Getting Better
• Pharrell, Nelly – Baby
• Clipse – So Be It
• Clipse – Virginia
• Clipse – Intro
• Talal Madah – Maza Akoulou
• Beastie Boys – Paul Revere
• Clipse – Ace Trumpets
• Clipse, John Legend, Voices of Fire – The Birds Don't Sing
• Cardi B – Outside
• Cardi B – Bodak Yellow
• Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin – I Like It
• Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion – WAP
• Cardi B – Up
• PLUTO, YK Niece – WHIM WHAMIEE
• OJ Da Juiceman, Gucci Mane – Make tha Trap Say Aye
• Roxanne Shante – Roxanne's Revenge
• Drake, Central Cee – Which One?
• Drake, Rihanna – Too Good
• Rihanna, Drake – Work

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