Music

6 Spotify Podcasts You Need to Listen to Today

Whether you’re discovering your first podcast or looking for some fresh new recommendations, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together six outstanding Spotify podcasts that you’ll want to add to your playlist immediately.

No Skips

Hosted by New York Times best-selling author, Shea Serrano and multi-hyphenate Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins in an original show from Spotify and The Ringer. Each episode focuses on a single album and discusses its cultural significance, best songs and hardest lyrics, unknown facts, and lasting legacy in hip-hop.

Mogul

Mogul is a show about hip-hop’s most iconic moments, told by the people who lived them. In Season 3, the show covers the story of DJ Screw, a reclusive genius who changed the sound of music forever.

Loud

The true story of the young people from Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico, and beyond who beat the odds, refused to be quiet and created an irresistible musical culture that has kept the world dancing. Hosted by Ivy Queen, one of the founders of Reggaeton.

The Ringer Music Show

The Ringer’s Charles Holmes and cohost Grace Spelman present The Ring Music Show. Every Tuesday, they bring the latest news, hottest takes, and the deepest reporting about the wild world of music and the chaotic industry that creates it.

The 33 ⅓ Podcast

On The 33 ⅓ Podcast, legendary producer Prince Paul explores some of the greatest albums ever made using the source material of the 33 ⅓ book series. In each episode, vignettes from the book are interwoven with the compelling conversations with brilliant guests who were themselves shaped by these iconic titles.

Black Girl Songbook

Join author and former Vibe editor-in-chief Danyel Smith as she celebrates and uplifts the talents of Black women in the music industry. Tune in for in-depth discussions with your favorite songwriters, producers, and artists, as well as anecdotes of Black women.

What are you listening to? Let us know in the comments below.

Kevin

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