April 17, 2026

Rapper Billy Woods, Opinions on Robyn & Courtney Barnett

The prolific and singular rapper Billy Woods has spent decades carving out his own lane in hip-hop. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot chat with Billy Woods about his career, discography, and the process driving his music. The hosts also review new albums from Robyn and Courtney Barnett.

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Sexistential Robyn

Jim and Greg review the first new album from Swedish pop star, Robyn, in eight years. The album is called “Sexistential” and the hosts celebrate the honest and frank lyrics about aging and still wanting to dance.

Creature of Habit Courtney Barnett

Jim and Greg review the fourth album from Australian literate guitar hero, Courtney Barnett. For her “Creature of Habit” album, Barnett has moved to Los Angeles and takes some inspiration from the Laurel Canyon sound.

Billy Woods

Jim and Greg talk with enigmatic rapper Billy Woods. Despite a string of artistic triumphs, Woods explains to the hosts that he still doesn't make enough money to support his family on his rap career.

Featured Songs:

Billy Woods, "Misery (feat. Kenny Segal)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
Robyn, "Sexistential," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026
Robyn, "Sucker For Love," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026
Robyn, "Really Real," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026
Robyn, "Blow My Mind," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026
Courtney Barnett, "Mantis," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026
Courtney Barnett, "Another Beautiful Day," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026
Courtney Barnett, "Great Advice," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026
Courtney Barnett, "One Thing At A Time," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026
Armand Hammer & The Alchemist, "Glue Traps (Feat. Quelle Chris)," Mercy, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025
Billy Woods, "Corinthians Corinthians (feat. Despot & EL-P)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025
Billy Woods, "The Things They Carried," Camouflage, Backwoodz Studioz, 2003
Billy Woods & Messiah Musik, "Pollo Rico," Church, Backwoodz Studioz, 2022
Billy Woods, "Make No Mistake (feat. Messiah Musik)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025
Billy Woods & Messiah Musik, "Paraquat," Church, Backwoodz Studioz, 2022
Billy Woods, "No Hard Feelings," Aethiopes, Backwoodz Studioz, 2022
Billy Woods, "Asylum," Aethiopes, Backwoodz Studioz, 2022
Billy Woods & Kenny Segal, "Spongebob," Hiding Places, Backwoodz Studioz, 2020
Ratboys, "What's Right?," Singin' To An Empty Chair, New West Records, 2026

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