The "Rap Sh!t" Soundtrack Was Made For Hip-Hop Fans

A show titled "Rap Sh!t" has to have a top-tier soundtrack to match its musical inspiration. The new HBO Max comedy, which premiered on July 21, takes us down to the 305 for a come-up story centered around a fictional female rap duo, made up of estranged friends Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion). Though the show started as an idea for creator Issa Rae's "Insecure," the larger-than-life hip-hop tale - inspired by real-life rappers like Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B - required its own series to highlight women in hip-hop today. ". . . when it came to creating Shawna and Mia we pulled from so many stories. We pulled from our personal lives, and a lot of other women in rap as well - Tierra Whack, Noname, Rapsody, Azealia Banks," showrunner Syreeta Singleton said in a July Hollywood Reporter interview. "We were looking at everyone's story to try to infuse their journeys with some real authenticity." "Rap Sh!t"'s soundtrack features music from seasoned hip-hop vets like Trina and Moneybagg Yo, as well as rising artists like Enchanting and Flo Milli. Ahead, listen to every song featured in season one so far.

Jul 22, 2022 - 21:58

The "Rap Sh!t" Soundtrack Was Made For Hip-Hop Fans

A show titled "Rap Sh!t" has to have a top-tier soundtrack to match its musical inspiration. The new HBO Max comedy, which premiered on July 21, takes us down to the 305 for a come-up story centered around a fictional female rap duo, made up of estranged friends Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion).

Though the show started as an idea for creator Issa Rae's "Insecure," the larger-than-life hip-hop tale - inspired by real-life rappers like Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B - required its own series to highlight women in hip-hop today. ". . . when it came to creating Shawna and Mia we pulled from so many stories. We pulled from our personal lives, and a lot of other women in rap as well - Tierra Whack, Noname, Rapsody, Azealia Banks," showrunner Syreeta Singleton said in a July Hollywood Reporter interview. "We were looking at everyone's story to try to infuse their journeys with some real authenticity."

"Rap Sh!t"'s soundtrack features music from seasoned hip-hop vets like Trina and Moneybagg Yo, as well as rising artists like Enchanting and Flo Milli. Ahead, listen to every song featured in season one so far.