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The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 2

The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 2

Update: 2023-02-071
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We continue our story on the birth of hip-hop. In this episode we look at the graffiti and b-boy and b-girl culture We also explore the 1979 song “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugar Hill Gang, which was the first recorded hip-hop song. We dig into how the group formed, the song’s lasting impact, and the controversy behind some of its lyrics.   


Guests: 


Darryl McDaniels


Grand Wizzard Theodore


Master Gee


Rich Nice 


Credits: 


Jill Webb, Producer


Dempsey Pillot, Producer


Anddy Egan-Thorpe, Audio Engineer


Femi Redwood, Host and Executive Producer

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The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 2

The Birth of Hip-Hop: Part 2

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