Rhythm + Flow

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Rhythm + Flow
GenreReality-TV
Created by
Presented byT.I.
Chance the Rapper
Cardi B
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producersJeff Gaspin
Jesse Collins
John Legend
Production companies
  • Gaspin Media
  • Get Lifted Film Company
  • Jesse Collins Entertainment
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseOctober 9, 2019 (2019-10-09)

Rhythm + Flow is an 2019 documentarian non-scripted music reality television series on Netflix which premiered on October 9, 2019.[2][3] It is Netflix's first original music competition program.

In the series, hip hop artists Cardi B, Chance The Rapper, and Tip "T.I." Harris critique and judge unsigned rappers, who are competing to win a US$250,000 prize. In each episode, the judges are joined by guest judges, who give the competitors additional feedback.

Development

Rhythm + Flow the first music competition show developed for Netflix. It is also the first major music competition program to focus on hip hop music.[4] Rather than a recording contract, a typical prize in other music competitions, the winner is awarded a US$250,000 cash prize.[1]

Judges

  • Cardi B, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress and television personality
  • Chance the Rapper, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and activist
  • T.I., an American rapper and actor

Release

The first four episodes of Rhythm + Flow were released on October 9, 2019 on Netflix. Three more episodes were released on October 16, with the final three scheduled for release 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

No.TitleGuest judgesOriginal release date [5]
1"Los Angeles Auditions"Snoop DoggOctober 9, 2019 (2019-10-09)
2"New York Auditions"Fat Joe, JadakissOctober 9, 2019 (2019-10-09)
3"Atlanta Auditions"Quavo, Big BoiOctober 9, 2019 (2019-10-09)
4"Chicago Auditions"Twista, Royce da 5'9"October 9, 2019 (2019-10-09)
5"Cyphers"TBAOctober 16, 2019 (2019-10-16)
6"Rap Battles"TBAOctober 16, 2019 (2019-10-16)
7"Music Videos"TBAOctober 16, 2019 (2019-10-16)
8"Samples"TBAOctober 23, 2019 (2019-10-23)
9"Collaborations"TBAOctober 23, 2019 (2019-10-23)
10"Finale"TBAOctober 23, 2019 (2019-10-23)

References

  1. ^ a b c Wagmeister, Elizabeth (October 9, 2019). "Netflix Experiments in Music Competition Genre With Cardi B's 'Rhythm + Flow'". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Berman, Judy (October 7, 2019). "Forget The Masked Singer. Netflix's Rhythm + Flow Is the Best Music Competition Show in Years". Time. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  3. ^ 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. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
  4. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth; Aswad, Jem (October 10, 2019). "Unlike Many Music Competitions, 'Rhythm + Flow' Contestants Aren't Required to Sign Contracts". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  5. ^ "Rhythm + Flow – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 9, 2019.