One of the most popular rappers in America isn’t American. But this podcast isn’t really about him. Drake’s success is a culmination of many unheard moments, songs, and artists that made hip-hop and Black music the dominant cultural force it is today. This podcast digs into those stories.
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Jul 2020
Ep 2: How the mixtape went digital
Even as its popularity grew, hip-hop was ignored by most commercial radio. DJs and artists intervened and underground mixtapes became *the* medium for distributing new music and gaining clout — But then, a raid by the FBI in Atlanta changed hip-hop distribution forever.
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37m 1s
Oct 2023
The Best Storytelling Songs in Rap
<p>In today’s episode, we’re discussing some of the best storytelling songs in hip-hop history. We brought in songs like Prom/King by Saba, As The World Turns by Eminem, Tony Story by Meek Mill & more.</p>
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48m 17s