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In August 2023, Hip Hop officially turns 50 years old. A genre that broke out of the streets of the Bronx has become the most popular genre in music and now dominates global culture. To celebrate this Golden Anniversary, iHeart Podcast Networks presents: 50 Years of Hip Hop Podcast, a series that follows the evolution of Rap and Hip Hop from the days of DJ Kool Herc to Travis Scott. Featuring leading forces of Hip Hop along with long-form stories on how the genre has impacted global culture and a generation, produced and hosted by Fab 5 Freddy.


50 Years of Hip Hop Podcast Series

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Introducing: 50 Years of Hip Hop

Fab 5 Freddy leads us on a journey back to where it all started for the founding fathers of hip hop music. Beginning with the popular rhythmical stylings of the 1960’s and 70’s soul, funk and disco, we’ll learn how the impact of that music and those times in New York City inspired hip hop's early DJ architects, like Grand Master Flash, Grand Master Caz, Grand Wizard Theodore, Grand Mixer DXT and Kool Herc spark a musical revolution still raging globally today.
 
 

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The Founding Fathers

Clive Campbell emigrated from Jamaica, at the age of 12 years old, to the Bronx New York. The New York City Boro would later become known as the birthplace of Hip hop. This episode takes a journey back in time to the musical stylings of DJ Kool Herc, the man credited as the originator of Hip Hop and tells the story of how a culture consumed worldwide fifty years later, was birthed from a place filled with grit and grime. Episode guests include Fat Joe. Peter Gunz. DJ Kid Capri. Russell Simmons. Grandmaster Caz. Grandmaster Theodore. Grand Mixer DXT. Grand Master Flash.

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If It Wasn’t for The Bronx

This episode dives into the four key elements that we identify as the pillars that Hip Hop stands on and investigate who really coined the term ‘Hip Hop’. But first, we look at the DJ’s role and influence in setting the tone for Hip Hop before the Emcee. Episode guests include Kurtis Blow. DJ Envy. Kid Capri. Grandmaster Caz. Grandmaster Theodore. Grand Mixer DXT. Russell Simmons.
 
 

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The Elements That Make Up Hip Hop

Hip Hop has officially arrived with songs like ‘The Message’, from Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, ‘Rapper’s Delight’ by the Sugar Hill Gang, and artists like Kurtis Blow. This episode explores how Hip Hop made its way to be heard outside of the Bronx and New York City. Episode guests include Fat Joe. Kurtis Blow. Ed Lover. Peter Gunz. Kwame. Karl Kani. Russell Simmons. Grandmaster Caz. Grandmaster Flash. Grand Wizzard Theodore.

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The Message

In this episode of 50 Years of Hip Hop Podcast series, we go back in time when rap was not played on radio and New York City radio stations like WBLS and WHBI would play rap on the air during the weekends. This episode will dive into the uprise of rap hitting the airways, causing a shift in radio. Episode guests include Kurtis Blow. DJ Envy. Daddy-O. Monie Love. Ed Lover. Charlamagne Tha God. Russell Simmons. Doc Wynter. 

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All the Hits and No Rap, Part 1

In this episode of 50 Years of Hip Hop Podcast series, we go back to a time when rap was not played on radio and New York City radio stations like WBLS and WHBI would play rap on the air during the weekends. This episode will dive into the uprise of rap hitting the airways, causing a shift in radio. Episode guests include Kurtis Blow. DJ Envy. Monie Love. Ed Lover. Charlamagne Tha God. Russell Simmons. Doc Wynter. Shaheem Reid.

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All the Hits and No Rap, Part 2

The emcee has always been noted for their ability on stage and musical substance. In the late 1970s the MC became an alternative title for rappers, and role within hip-hop music and culture. This episode firsts defines the term “emcee”, followed by dissecting the skill needed to have been ordained with the title and identifies some of Hip Hop’s most notable Masters of Ceremonies over the past 50 years! Episode guests include Ice T. Fat Joe. Daddy-O. Peter Gunz. Masta Ace. Kid Capri. Russell Simmons. Shaheem Reid. Kwame. Sir Mix-A-Lot. Dougie Fresh. LL Cool J.

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The Master of Ceremonies

Illustrated by its cultural influence and originality the 1980s to the early 90’s is known as the "Golden Era" of hip-hop that ushered many new sounds! Episode guests include Fat Joe. DJ Envy. Ed Lover. Charlamagne Tha God. Ice T. Kwame. Masta Ace. LL Cool J. Dan Charnas. Sir Mix-A-Lot. Hakim Green. Shaheem Reid. Dan Charnas. Ralph McDaniels. 

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The Golden Era

The most cutting-edge rap label Def jam Recordings has grown into global brand. Founded in 1984 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, Def Jam Records roster of artists include LL Cool J, Run DMC, Slick Rick, The Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West and many more. For more than three decades Def Jam has established its dominance in music and Hip-Hop culture. Episode guests include Fat Joe. Ed Lover. Ashanunna Ayers. LL Cool J. Shaheem Reid. Russell Simmons. Grand Wizard Theodore. Kurtis Blow. Shanti Das.

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The Elements That Make Up Hip Hop

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