Rhythm + Flow is a music reality television series on Netflix which premiered on October 9, 2019.[2][3] It is Netflix's first original music competition program.
| Rhythm + Flow | |
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| Genre | Reality-TV |
| Created by |
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| Directed by | Sam Wrench |
| Judges | Season 1 T.I. Chance the Rapper Cardi B Season 2 Ludacris DJ Khaled Latto |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 14 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Jeff Gaspin Jesse Collins John Legend Mike Jackson Ty Stiklorius Jeff Pollack Nikki Boella |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | October 9, 2019 |
In the series, prominent hip-hop artists critique, mentor, and judge unsigned rappers, who are competing to win a US$250,000 prize. In several episodes, the judges are joined by guest judges, who give the competitors additional feedback.
Season 1 featured artists Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and T.I. as the main judges. After multiple delays in production, Season 2 began airing on November 20, 2024, with a new panel of judges featuring DJ Khaled, Ludacris, and Latto.
Development
editRhythm + Flow is the first music competition show developed for Netflix.[4] Because Netflix is not subject to the same censorship regulations as normal broadcast television, competitors were not asked to censor profanity in their lyrics.[1]
Rather than a recording contract, a typical prize in other music competitions, the winner is awarded a US$250,000 cash prize.[1]
Season 1 Judges
edit- Cardi B, an American rapper, songwriter, actress and television personality
- Chance the Rapper, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and activist
- T.I., an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, actor, record executive and entrepreneur
Season 2 Judges
editSeason 1 Competitors
edit| Name | Result |
|---|---|
| D Smoke | Winner |
| Flawless Real Talk | Runner-Up |
| Londynn B | Third Place |
| Troyman | Fourth Place |
| Caleb Colossus | 5th |
| Sam Be Yourself | 6th |
| Ali Tomineek | 7th |
| Big Mouf'bo | 8th |
| Old Man Saxon | 9th |
Release
editThe first four episodes of Rhythm + Flow were released on October 9, 2019, on Netflix. Three more episodes were released on October 16. The final three were released on October 23.[3] In most Netflix series, all episodes of a season are released at once. Rhythm + Flow uses a more staggered release schedule to approximate the format of a traditional music competition show and build anticipation before the winner is announced.[1]
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Guest judges | Original release date [5] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Los Angeles Auditions" | Snoop Dogg, Anderson .Paak, Nipsey Hussle | October 9, 2019 |
| 2 | 2 | "New York Auditions" | Fat Joe, Jadakiss | October 9, 2019 |
| 3 | 3 | "Atlanta Auditions" | Killer Mike, Quavo, Big Boi | October 9, 2019 |
| 4 | 4 | "Chicago Auditions" | Twista, Royce da 5'9", Lupe Fiasco | October 9, 2019 |
| 5 | 5 | "Cyphers" | None | October 16, 2019 |
| 6 | 6 | "Rap Battles" | Smack | October 16, 2019 |
| 7 | 7 | "Music Videos" | None | October 16, 2019 |
| 8 | 8 | "Samples" | DJ Khaled | October 23, 2019 |
| 9 | 9 | "Collaborations" | Miguel, Ty Dolla $ign, Jhené Aiko, Tory Lanez, Teyana Taylor | October 23, 2019 |
| 10 | 10 | "Finale" | Hit-Boy, Tay Keith, London on da Track, Sounwave | October 23, 2019 |
| 11 | 1 | "Opportunity Meets Preparation" | Big Sean | November 20, 2024 |
| 12 | 2 | "Borderline Disrespectful" | Busta Rhymes | November 20, 2024 |
| 13 | 3 | "Secure Your Slot" | Remy Ma | November 20, 2024 |
Accolades
edit| Award | Year[a] | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HipHopDX Awards | 2019 | Best TV Show of the Year | Won | [6] |
| 51st NAACP Image Awards | 2020 | Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition Series or Game Show | Won | [7][circular reference] |
Adaptations
editNetflix released a French version of the show in June 2022, named "Nouvelle École" (which translates to New School) in France and was branded "Rhythm + Flow France" in Europe, which consisted of a first season of eight episodes. Judges for this spin-off were Marseille based SCH, Paris based Niska and Bruxelles based Shay. The winner of the first season is Fresh LaPeufra, who won by his strong and efficient rap. The single of Fresh from the final “Chop” had a real success in France, reaching 43 million views on YouTube. The show was renewed for a second season in July 2022.[8] The second season, which features the same three judges, also consists of eight episodes that started airing in May 2023.[9]
An Italian adaptation was announced on June 7, 2023.[10] It was released in February 2024, with judges consisted of Fabri Fibra, Geolier, and Rose Villain.
Notes
edit- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
References
edit- ^ a b c d Wagmeister, Elizabeth (October 9, 2019). "Netflix Experiments in Music Competition Genre With Cardi B's 'Rhythm + Flow'". Variety. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ Berman, Judy (October 7, 2019). "Forget The Masked Singer. Netflix's Rhythm + Flow Is the Best Music Competition Show in Years". Time. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ a b Robinson, Joshua (October 8, 2019). "Netflix's New Hip-Hop Series 'Rhythm + Flow' Wants to Find the Best New Rappers in America". Thrillist. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth; Aswad, Jem (October 10, 2019). "Unlike Many Music Competitions, 'Rhythm + Flow' Contestants Aren't Required to Sign Contracts". Variety. Archived from the original on October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "Rhythm + Flow – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ "HipHopDX's 2019 Hip Hop Awards - The Best Of Rap, Hip Hop and R&B". HipHopDX. 19 December 2019. Archived from the original on 17 December 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "51st NAACP Image Awards". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on September 13, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ @NetflixFR (Jul 4, 2022). "Fuck off" (Tweet). Retrieved May 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Rhythm + Flow France (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb". IMDb. Archived from the original on 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (June 7, 2023). "Netflix Announces 'Rhythm + Flow Italy' After Launching Hip Hop Competition in U.S. and France". Variety. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
External links
edit- Rhythm + Flow on Netflix
- Rhythm + Flow at IMDb
- Rhythm + Flow at IMDb