50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1980: "The Breaks" by Kurtis Blow
Dusty Henry takes us back to 1980 to pay homage to rap’s first superstar, Kurtis Blow, and his legendary hit “The Breaks.” Audio production by Roddy Nikpour. Support the podcast: kexp.org/50hiphop S...
24 Touko 20239min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1983: The Wu-Tang Clan and Asian Influences in Hip-Hop
We’re going back to 1983 with the release of the kung-fu film "Shaolin and Wu Tang" and its influence on the iconic New York hip-hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. KEXP’s Janice Headley leads a roundtable...
10 Touko 202325min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2005: “luv(sic) pt 3” by Nujabes
Dusty Henry takes us back to 2005 with the track “luv(sic) pt 3” by the late, legendary Japanese producer Nujabes. We’ll also hear from the rapper Shing02, a frequent collaborator with Nujabes. He ref...
3 Touko 202317min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2021: "Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X
Rachel Stevens takes us back to 2021 with the track “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X. His debut sparked controversy, which led to a loud and proud declaration of his Blackness and queer identity within th...
26 Huhti 20237min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2016: "Caroline" by Aminé
Jasmine Albertson revisits 2016 with the track “Caroline” by Aminé. This rapper from Portland helped provide the soundtrack for a somber transition in U.S. politics. Written by Jasmine Albertson. Au...
19 Huhti 20237min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2001: The Rivalry Between Jay-Z and Nas
Martin Douglas revisits 2001 to unpack the legendary rivalry between Jay-Z and Nas, a story that starts with an empty throne for the king of New York hip-hop. Written by Martin Douglas. Audio product...
12 Huhti 202315min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2012: "Oldie" by Odd Future
Dusty Henry revisits 2012 with the track “Oldie” by Odd Future. The posse cut led to the rise of one of the most influential groups of the last decade. Written by Dusty Henry. Audio production by Rod...
5 Huhti 202310min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1986: "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" by The Beastie Boys
Roddy Nikpour revisits 1986 with the track “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” from the Beastie Boys’ debut album, Licensed to Ill. A couple of young white guys from New York entered the growing hip-hop scene wi...
29 Maalis 20239min
