“Grindin’”—Clipse

This week, Rob explores the biblical complexities of brotherhood throughout popular song and uses those musical examples to highlight this eternal dichotomy: Some days, when you aren’t Abel, there is always Cain. This sentiment rings glaringly true as he dissects the career of Virginia brothers Clipse and their massive 2002 hit “Grindin’,” arguably the Neptunes’ finest production moment. Later, Rob is joined by Ringer alum Shea Serrano to explain why Malice and Pusha T’s elegant street poetry transcends the simple “coke rap” designation critics have hastily assigned to their legacy.

Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Shea Serrano
Producers: Chris Sutton, Olivia Crerie, and Justin Sayles