![]() ![]() But she’s also Rhythm + Flow’s voice of reason, verging on cynicism as she tells contestant after contestant to focus on marketability. Her flamboyant outfits and voices-she’s lately loved affecting a Mafia-don mumble-liven up the first two episodes. “Because these kids nowaday, they really like simple stuff.”Ī new superstar herself, Cardi is the show’s most reliable entertainment. “You definitely can rap, but I’m trying to see you on the outside,” Cardi B tells one. In place of the Mariah Carey melisma that many young vocalists try to use to prove their chops, a lot of the newbie emcees attempt the high-speed, rat-a-tat delivery of rappers such as Twista and Eminem. Subject matter counts so does songwriting so does novelty so does audience engagement. But the formula isn’t so straightforward for rap. Singing competitions tend to portray stars as needing a combo of vocal ability and, per the title of one Idol knockoff, the charismatic X factor. If the attempt at creating “event” viewing ends up paying off, it’ll be for the same dizzying confluence-of culture, craft, politics, and performance-that makes hip-hop America’s most thriving art form right now. Though the show forgoes Idol’s public-voting component, the release schedule is still engineered to amp suspense: In a rare move for Netflix, the 10 episodes will be parceled out in three chunks over three weeks. (The main panelists, Cardi, T.I., and Chance, work together in the L.A.-set premiere, and they then canvass their respective hometowns of New York City, Atlanta, and Chicago with guest judges.) Gauzy segments spotlight the backstories of the competitors, who are chasing a $250,000 grand prize. Early episodes feature celeb judges separating amateur wannabes from could-bes in frankly judged auditions. In questions like these lie the tensions that make Rhythm + Flow irresistible, even as the rap competition recycles American Idol’s clichés. Which is it? Should the next great rap star cry in public, or not? Does the answer depend on whether they’re a man or a woman? Or does the answer depend on who’s doing the judging? Royce da 5’9” tells her, “It’s okay to cry. Chance the Rapper takes issue with her enunciation. Twista compliments her for saying her name during her performance, something too many rappers supposedly forget to do. T.I.’s advice comes to mind three episodes later, when the aspiring Milwaukee rapper Kaylee Crossfire delivers a furious verse about destroying her competition. “Boy, you gonna hate yourself for cryin’ on TV.” Chance the Rapper complains that his song is too “dark” and “abrasive.” Cardi B chides that it’ll be too scary for white people. Even the barbershops if necessary to find the next unreleased, underground hip-hop superstar."Ĭhance the Rapper Chance The Rapper performs onstage during "Mac Miller: A Celebration Of Life" Concert Benefiting The Launch Of The Mac Miller Circles Fund at The Greek Theatre on October 31, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.In the first episode of Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow, the aspiring rapper Inglewood IV delivers a furious verse about police brutality to a packed nightclub and a panel of superstar judges. He also shared that the show will explore "all of the hoods, all the studios, all the nightclubs. The rapper promoted the shown on his Instagram page with a video that showed him calling out all the talented artistes. is very well known in the hip-hop community and has his own record label called Grand Hustle Records. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest / EA SPORTS BOWL)Ĭlifford Joseph Harris Jr. performs onstage during Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest / EA SPORTS BOWL at State Farm Arena on January 31, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. The final third week airing on Wednesday, October 23, will feature samples, collaborations, and finale. ![]() ![]() It is slated for release on Wednesday, October 16. The second week will see the release of rap battles and videos. The first four episodes, which will feature auditions will be premiering on Wednesday, October 9 - the first week. The show will be released in a span of three weeks. But, they have changed their release format for this show. Netflix usually drops all the episodes on a series at the same time. and Chance the Rapper appearing on the show as judges, and EGOT winner John Legend producing it! Here is all you need to know about the upcoming reality talent show: Release date The upcoming show has already garnered a lot of attention with popular rappers like Cardi B, T.I. With 'Rhythm + Flow', Netflix will be making its foray into the popular television genre. The network has now decided to dip its feet in new uncharted territory - reality talent shows. Netflix is very popular for its highly-rated original shows, and stand-up sets. ![]()
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