As part of our series celebrating hip-hop at 50, CBC broadcaster and emcee Nantali Indongo joins host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to explore hip-hop's musical history in La Belle Province, and the role language played in the rise of some of its most noteworthy rap acts.
Yesterday
Can a dating show bring new fans to the U.S. Open, and Mac DeMarco's new album
Author Jael Richardson and sports journalist Shireen Ahmed join guest host Radheyan Simonpillai to talk about the U.S. Open’s newest venture: a reality dating show set at the grand slam tennis tournament. Also, with Mac DeMarco releasing his first proper album in six years, ‘Guit ... Show More
25m 11s
Aug 22
KPop Demon Hunters sing-along takes over theatres, and Ne Zha 2 is here
Korean-culture writer Regina Kim, film critic Rachel Ho, and CBC entertainment reporter Jackson Weaver join the Group Chat to discuss the massive impact of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters as it transitions to the big screen; and whether the new English-dub version of the hugely succ ... Show More
27m 8s
Aug 21
Spike and Denzel reunite on Highest 2 Lowest, and Oasis cover bands
With the release of ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ the latest collab between Oscar-winners Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, Commotion guest host Rad Simonpillai is joined by culture critic Jay Smooth and film critic Sarah-Tai Black to discuss the reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s classic film ... Show More
24m 58s
Feb 2023
Special preview: Trymaine Lee on 50 years of hip-hop
This Black History Month, MSNBC’s “Into America” podcast celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a special mini-series, “Street Disciples: Politics, Power and the Rise of Hip-Hop.” Hosted by Trymaine Lee, the series explores how our country’s political and economic forces ... Show More
5m 34s
Aug 2023
Beats, rhymes and life: Hip-hop at 50
DJ and writer Lynnée Denise marks hip-hop’s 50th year by speaking to leading names about the music, the art and the creativity of this global cultural movement. Legendary hip-hop producer Pete Rock reminisces over the last five decades, celebrating the artform, exploring its soci ... Show More
26m 25s
Aug 2023
The Legends and Evolution of the Hip Hop Industry
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, and the genre has seen so many changes over time. Daily Show correspondent, Roy Wood Jr, dissects the history of old-school hip hop. Also, DJ D-Nice and Grammy-winning rapper, Nas, discuss their impact on hip hop and their feelings abou ... Show More
23m 55s