Ep.42 - The Death of the 3rd Verse

<p>The third verse. What used to be something that made Hip-Hop special is now on life support. In recent years, entire albums have been dropping that have no third verse to be seen. One could say that this is a concerted effort to make music shorter for the short attention masses. </p><p>So what is going on? Why are artists omitting third verses? And what are the implications for mainstream Hip-Hop catering to the masses and not to the true essence?</p><p>TIMESTAMPS:<br>Weekly Music Roundup - (1:55)<br>Topic Intro - (11:38)<br>Statistics on the 3rd Verse - (17:42)<br>Is it just "evolution" or is there more to it? - (20:22)<br>Is Pop &amp; Hip-Hop blending together? - (29:47)<br>What are the long-term ramifications? (40:05)<br>Does K-Pop show a glimpse of mainstream blending? - (53:39)<br>Lighter Note - (55:38)</p><p>Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!</p><p>Music - <a href="https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/album/warmer-winds">"Pizza And Video Games"</a> by Bonus Points (Thanks to <a href="https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/">Chillhop Records</a> for the right to use)</p><p>HHBTN (Twitter &amp; IG) - @HipHopNumbers<br>5E (Twitter &amp; IG) - @5thElement_UK<br><a href="https://discord.gg/QApwabP">5E Community Discord</a><br>ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom<br>Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92</p><p>Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:<br><a href="https://www.the5thelement.org.uk/whats-good-charlie-taylor">"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor</a><br><a href="https://www.the5thelement.org.uk/in-search-of-sauce-5epn">In Search of Sauce</a><br><a href="https://www.the5thelement.org.uk/black-women-watch-5epn">Black Women Watch...</a><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3F7bioVpWUAfcYG74vtZpX?si=5aaca94ba10240c6">5EPN Radio</a><br><a href="https://www.the5thelement.org.uk/the-beauty-of-independence-5epn">The Beauty Of Independence</a></p>