50 Years of Hip-Hop - Women in Modern Hip-Hop
This bonus episode takes you on a journey through the vibrant world of Latin American and diasporic female hip-hop artists. Albina Cabrera, host of KEXP's El Sonido podcast, delves into the rich tapes...
15 Des 202319min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2011: "Thuggin'" by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib
Martin Douglas revisits 2011 with the track “Thuggin’” by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib. The story behind this track involves a comeback from the streets, the power of collaboration, and on top of it all: ...
13 Des 202313min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1999: The Alchemist Masterclass
Martin Douglas revisits 1999 with an overview of The Alchemist's career, alongside a parallel story of Martin's reignited passion for making beats of his own. Written by Martin Douglas. Audio produc...
6 Des 202319min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1988: Nasty Nes on Seattle's Halcyon Days of Hip-Hop
Larry Mizell, Jr. revisits 1988 with Nasty Nes Rodriguez, a DJ formerly based in Seattle. Together, they explore the proliferation of hip-hop in the Pacific Northwest through the power of radio and th...
22 Nov 202317min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1996: 3 'n the Mornin' (Part Two) by DJ Screw
Dusty Henry revisits 1996 with the album 3 'n the Mornin' (Part Two) by DJ Screw. The record was a culmination of a movement Screw started from his bedroom: his trademark “chopped and screwed” sound a...
15 Nov 202317min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1990: Sample Culture
Roddy Nikpour talks with Chris Read, head of content at WhoSampled, about four iconic tracks from 1990: "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer, "Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest, "Fight the Power" b...
8 Nov 202321min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2007: "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" by Soulja Boy
Dusty Henry revisits 2007 with the track "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" by Soulja Boy. This iconic hit and its accompanying dance ushered in a new era for hip-hop and defined “ringtone rap” and the concept...
1 Nov 202312min
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1998: "Ha" by Juvenile
Martin Douglas revisits 1998 with the track “Ha” by Juvenile. Where we come from is an inevitable part of the stories we tell and the art we make. Juvenile’s career is packed with the rich culture of ...
25 Okt 202310min
