THE YADDA YADDA PODCAST EP. 137
The Yadda Yadda Podcast, episode 137, features hosts Joe Cornejo, Black Hyphy, Nelso, Sebastian, and guest River McKenzie, along with a special appearance by Kansas City artist No Limit TC (0:23).
The main topic of the episode revolves around a freestyle rap battle (1:06) that erupted after Joe shared his top five Kansas City rappers (1:29). No Limit TC, feeling snubbed for not being on the list, released a freestyle track aimed at Joe (1:45).
Key discussion points include:
No Limit TC's Freestyle: The podcast plays TC's initial freestyle (2:02), where he expresses his disappointment about not being in Joe's top five and challenges Joe's opinion (2:49).
TC's Second Freestyle and its Message: TC released another freestyle (4:26) with a more profound message, focusing on the importance of health and the need for rappers to address real-life issues beyond drugs, guns, and "hoes" (5:12, 12:08). He emphasizes longevity in life and music (12:05).
TC's Perspective on Rap and Art: TC clarifies that he sees himself as an artist rather than just a rapper, highlighting his ability to sing and play instruments (7:17). He explains that his art is subjective (8:39) and acknowledges that a "hit record" would likely put him in Joe's top five (9:07).
Joe's Top Five Rationale: Joe defends his top five list, stating that the artists he chose (Ty Faison, Babe Gay, Paris Williams, Aan, and Ze France) have been consistently active in the past year (10:14).
Critique of Joe's Top Five: TC challenges Joe's list, questioning if Babe Gay is truly a hip-hop artist (10:57) and if Paris Williams, who is not from Kansas City, should be on a list of KC artists (15:47).
The Catalyst for the Freestyles: TC reveals that Aan's freestyle was not the direct cause of his response, but rather Joe's opinion and the fact that he was not in Joe's top five (14:04).
Media Coverage and Industry Insights: The conversation touches on how other media outlets only covered the "drama" once it started (18:20) and TC's views on the industry's focus on certain types of rappers (12:43).
Future Collaborations and Music: TC announces that he will be featured on the second half of Aan's original song that sparked the whole situation (30:26). He also discusses his recently released EP, "Fuck Your Hood" (23:19), which features nine songs, mostly new material.
Inspiration for Music: TC states that he is moved by everything in life and constantly gets ideas for songs from daily interactions and observations (27:32).
TC's Favorite Kansas City Artists: When asked for his favorite artists from the city, TC lists Sean, Beans, Scorpio, A’sean, Kye, Dom, Zeff, Ty, and Zbo (33:04).