The show is stuck in an endless loop addressing the minutia of the culture. It is not just any ordinary podcast it is meant to be a creditable connoisseur of hip hop’s culture. Even more importantly, the show has to veer away from hot topics. “State of the Culture,” has yet to find its signature, hook. There are a gaggle of podcasts discussing the same topics. Four hosts all responding to topics for an hour is not engaging or enticing for the viewer. This group, is not comprised of typical media personalities. A host/s with a big personality could sit on a stool all alone and deliver.
The show’s format is too static, flat for a group of hosts who lack chemistry. Can Budden work his magic on “State of the Culture”? This is the looming question. “The State of The Culture” has some highs, but far too many lows. From YouTube to a Spotify partnership, the podcast has remained irreverent and relevant. Mal, Rory, the often heard off-camera Parks, Erickson and Savon can roll from industry talk to hot topics and land on politics or relationship issues. The synergy among Budden’s cast of friends is raw, humorous and at times even profound. The “Joe Budden Podcast,” is the closest thing to barber shop or beauty shop conversation it far supersedes Lebron’s, “The Shop”.
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Surprisingly, Budden’s eponymous podcast is far more authentic and hip hop than this Revolt TV show. Both mission statements proudly and loudly take an unapologetic stance on the culture. The show is positioned much like Cassius. Like boxers testing an opponent, the hosts are gingerly, throwing jabs and combinations not yet ready or comfortable enough to throw a combination or a knock-out punch. Seemingly afraid to vehemently disagree with each other or truly call-out rappers and others in the industry, the show has not delivered on its promise. Generally outspoken and unapologetic individually, on this show they appear more timid and ironically, filtered. Budden works hard to push the envelope and direct the conversation. However, the hosts lack the chemistry and rapport that would yield free-flowing discussion and banter. The topics are timely and offer a good mix of hard and soft news items as well as light-hearted fare.
The stylists bring their A game each host is beautifully dressed and on brand. Hip hop content producer Lyric Perez is also on board. The hosts each bring a distinct skill set and perspective. The ingredients have been wisely selected. Nine episodes in, the show has yet to coalesce. Budden leads a notable group of hip hop experts including Remy Ma, Scottie Beam and Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins. Filmed in Jersey City at Parlay Studios, it airs on Monday through Revolt’s online digital platforms and then broadcasts on Tuesday. Created and executive produced by Joe Budden and Sean Combs, the show was highly anticipated. Revolt TV’s, “State Of The Culture” is marketed as unfiltered commentary through the lens of hip hop.
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