logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2024
26m 14s

Hip-Hop History: How teenagers invented ...

American Public Media
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Mar 25
How diamonds became the symbol of love
Today, it’s almost cliche to give someone a diamond ring to prove your love. But 100 years ago, that wasn’t the case. Back then, diamonds were seen as luxury items for the rich and famous. But thanks to some creative advertisers (and a whole lot of extra diamonds), these sparkly ... Show More
22m 57s
Mar 18
Why are they called Teddy Bears?
Do you have a favorite stuffed animal? Maybe it’s a unicorn, or an axolotl, or a classic stuffed bear. Whatever it is, you can thank a former U.S. President for helping make stuffies a thing. Join Joy and co-host Luke as they learn about the origins of the Teddy Bear and find out ... Show More
21m 58s
Mar 11
First Things First Spectacular
We’re so thrilled to be back that we’re celebrating with a very special episode. It’s a First Things First Spectacular! We’ll be playing three different rounds of the game where we put things in the order they came in history. We’ve brought in three history experts and three kid ... Show More
34m 57s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2023
Hip Hop, the Lahme Song & Making Beats From Old Syrian Vinyls | Thanks Joey
<p>In this episode of Quartertones, Thanks Joey takes us on a journey through hip hop, Brooklyn music, and his Syrian grandfather’s old records. We talk about working with Omar Offendum and Narcy, his music making process, and what inspired his Lahme song.</p><p>He gives us a sne ... Show More
1h 17m
Dec 2024
Best Bars of 2024. Plus: Drake vs. Kendrick Retrospective
Dissect's Cole Cuchna is joined by Touré, King Green, and James Francis to reflect on the historic year in hip hop. They begin by revisiting the Drake and Kendrick battle, nominating their favorite song, lyrics, and quotable that came from the beef. Then they award and dissect th ... Show More
1h 51m
Jan 2022
There's a Riot Goin On: Sly and the Family Stone Kicked Off a Funk Riot in 1971
tail spinning
18m 47s
Jun 2025
First Love Mixtape: Side B (Encore)
<p>In last week’s <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/podcasts/love-soundtrack-music.html" target="_blank">episode</a>, the Modern Love team shared the songs that taught<i> </i>us about love when we were young. But in this week’s episode, we hear from you, our listeners, ... Show More
22m 1s
Mar 2024
Amy Coddington, "How Hip Hop Became Hit Pop: Radio, Rap, and Race" (U California Press, 2023)
How Hip Hop Became Hit Pop: Radio, Rap, and Race (U California Press, 2023) examines the programming practices at commercial radio stations in the 1980s and early 1990s to uncover how the radio industry facilitated hip hop's introduction into the musical mainstream. Constructed p ... Show More
51m 43s
Jun 2024
Generational Gap in Hip-Hop
Can commercial success ever truly reflect artistic quality? We tackle this burning question as The Culture's Jeff, along with Lindsey from ReeVolt Records, analyze Apple Music's Top 100 Best Albums of All Time. We passionately scrutinize the ranking of "The Miseducation of Lauryn ... Show More
42m 31s
May 2024
Introducing: Once Upon a Beat
<p>Carly Q introduces you to your family's next favorite podcast... Wondery and Tinkercast's Once Upon a Beat! Host DJ Fyütch and his sidekick Baby Scratch drop the needle on classic stories remixed with beats and hooks you can't find in books! Where hip hop and fables meet, It's ... Show More
7m 22s
Aug 2024
Dr. Dre's "Nuthin' but A 'G' Thang"
One, two, three, and to the fo' -- Diallo & LUXXURY is at yo' do'...ready for another One Song episode! And on this episode, they break down Dr. Dre's hit that introduced the world to g-funk, tell the story of how Dre recruited Snoop to be a featured artist, and discuss why "'G' ... Show More
1h 15m
May 2018
Growing Up Hip Hop S:4 | Yo Gotti Got the Next Date? E:1 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Growing Up Hip Hop edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of Growing Up Hip Hop. In this episode hosts Felicia Michelle and Howard III discuss this episode 1. Growing Up Hip Hop follows the next generation of hip hop royalty as they attempt to step outside the ... Show More
45m 56s
Oct 2024
LL COOL J “Murdergram Deux (feat. Eminem)”
In this episode, Joe and Toby are joined by special guest Brandon Terry to explore the lasting legacy of LL Cool J, discussing his recent album drop and his impact on hip hop. They dive into the evolution of LL's music, his role in coining the term "GOAT," and the cultural signif ... Show More
1h 1m
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami