50 Years of Hip Hop

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<p>From Queen Latifah’s unity to Cardi B’s WAP, women emcees continue to rule their Queendoms in Hip Hop History. We explore the evolution of the women of Hip Hop throughout a variety of topics from the founding mothers to the evolution of women in rap. Lastly, through all the successes, failures, triumphs, and turbulence, we discuss if hip hop can out live most of us and make it to the century mark. Episode guests include Monie Love. Rah Digga. Shanti Das. Dr Joy Harden Bradford. Bun B. Paul Wa

<p>New York is no longer known as the leader of hip hop. As other parts of the country began to usher in sounds from all over including new sounds from the West Coast, Southwest and Southeast with many artists rising from Atlanta! We’ll also look at the global influence of hip hop culture and how it defined a fashion style. Episode guests include Bun B. Don Cannon. Paul Wall. Ice-T. Rico Wade. The D.O.C. Kid Capri. Shanti Das. Karl Kani. DJ Scream. Ralph McDaniels. Kwamé.</p><p>See <a href="http

<p>It wasn’t until MTV network’s first show dedicated entirely to rap music, was created several years after the first hip-hop music video. This episode reminisces over the journey of Yo! MTV raps, a show that launched as an experiment, only to become a hit. But before Yo! Brooklyn native Ralph McDaniels created Video Music Box, a Hip-Hop culture series that was first to predominately feature hip hop videos. Episode guests include Ralph McDaniels. Ed Lover. Doctor Dre.</p><p>See <a href="https:/

<p>The most cutting-edge rap label Def jam Recordings has grown into global brand. Founded in 1984 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, Def Jam Records roster of artists include LL Cool J, Run DMC, Slick Rick, The Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West and many more. For more than three decades Def Jam has established its dominance in music and Hip-Hop culture. Episode guests include Fat Joe. Ed Lover. Ashanunna Ayers. LL Cool J. Shaheem Reid. Russell Simmons. Grand Wizard Theodore. Kurtis Blow.

<p>Illustrated by its cultural influence and originality the 1980s to the early 90’s is known as the "Golden Era" of hip-hop that ushered many new sounds! Episode guests include Fat Joe. DJ Envy. Ed Lover. Charlamagne Tha God. Ice T. Kwame. Masta Ace. LL Cool J. Dan Charnas. Sir Mix-A-Lot. Hakim Green. Shaheem Reid. Dan Charnas. Ralph McDaniels. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>The emcee has always been noted for their ability on stage and musical substance. In the late 1970s the MC became an alternative title for rappers, and role within hip-hop music and culture. This episode firsts defines the term “emcee”, followed by dissecting the skill needed to have been ordained with the title and identifies some of Hip Hop’s most notable Masters of Ceremonies over the past 50 years! Episode guests include Ice T. Fat Joe. Daddy-O. Peter Gunz. Masta Ace. Kid Capri. Russell S

<p>In this episode of 50 Years of Hip Hop Podcast series, we go back to a time when rap was not played on radio and New York City radio stations like WBLS and WHBI would play rap on the air during the weekends. This episode will dive into the uprise of rap hitting the airways, causing a shift in radio. Episode guests include Kurtis Blow. DJ Envy. Monie Love. Ed Lover. Charlamagne Tha God. Russell Simmons. Doc Wynter. Shaheem Reid.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.co