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24 alternatives to While You Were Away, Episode 2 - Feat. Semil Shah

Rap Genius for tech Twitter conversations

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. While You Were Away, Episode 2 - Feat. Semil Shah launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Twitter: While You Were Away▲62

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   2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

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   2016 · ruby.fm · its alternatives →

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   Never Ending Playlist▲96

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10. 10
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    Start texting some rappers.

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    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Console.fm - Artisan 023▲67

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    2016 · ruby.fm · its alternatives →

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    2014 · radiotopia.fm · its alternatives →

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    2014 · meltapp.com · its alternatives →

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    2015 · zenfounder.com · its alternatives →

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    Another great ep from the weekly music show on Beats 1 

    2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

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    Out Loud▲99

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    2015 · outloud.cc · its alternatives →

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    Soulection Radio Show - 230▲67

    Another great ep from the weekly music show on Beats 1 

    2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

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    Thru You Too▲84

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    2015 · dave.podcatch.com · its alternatives →

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