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A party in the Bronx on August 11th, 1973 is widely considered to be the birthplace of hip-hop. The art form has since touched every corner of our world and evolved into one of the most significant cultural forces today. 50 Years of Hip-Hop, hosted by KEXP’s Larry Mizell Jr, celebrates the anniversary by highlighting a different year of its history each week. Jumping around the timeline from 1973 to today, expect personal reflections, iconic tracks and albums, and conversations around the genesis of the culture. Episodes drop weekly starting February 1, 2023.
Episode | Date |
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1995: "Shook Ones, Pt. II" by Mobb Deep
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Sep 20, 2023 |
2008: We Need to Talk About Kanye West
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Sep 13, 2023 |
DAM on Breaking an Egg From the Inside
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Sep 08, 2023 |
2019: DAM, Palestine, and the Global Resonance of Hip-Hop
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Sep 06, 2023 |
1984: Whodini, Run-DMC, Fat Boys, and a Pivotal Year in Rap
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Aug 30, 2023 |
2009: Reese's Puffs and the Commercialization of Hip-Hop
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Aug 23, 2023 |
2004: "All Caps" by Madvillain
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Aug 16, 2023 |
1973: DJ Hollywood Starts the Party
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Aug 09, 2023 |
1989: "Cha Cha Cha" by MC Lyte
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Aug 02, 2023 |
1981: "Rapture" by Blondie
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Jul 26, 2023 |
2003: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by Outkast
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Jul 19, 2023 |
1985: "I Can't Live Without My Radio" by LL Cool J
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Jul 12, 2023 |
2013: "3005" by Childish Gambino
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Jul 05, 2023 |
1979: "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang
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Jun 28, 2023 |
2020: "Atrevido" by Trueno
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Jun 21, 2023 |
2017: DoNormaal on "THIRD DAUGHTER" and Hip-Hop's Accessibility
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Jun 14, 2023 |
1991: "Mind Playing Tricks on Me" by Geto Boys
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Jun 07, 2023 |
2015: "The Blacker the Berry" by Kendrick Lamar
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May 31, 2023 |
1997: PaRappa the Rapper
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May 26, 2023 |
1980: "The Breaks" by Kurtis Blow
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May 24, 2023 |
1983: The Wu-Tang Clan and Asian Influences in Hip-Hop
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May 10, 2023 |
2005: “luv(sic) pt 3” by Nujabes
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May 03, 2023 |
2021: "Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X
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Apr 26, 2023 |
2016: "Caroline" by Aminé
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Apr 19, 2023 |
2001: The Rivalry Between Jay-Z and Nas
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Apr 12, 2023 |
2012: "Oldie" by Odd Future
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Apr 05, 2023 |
1986: "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" by The Beastie Boys
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Mar 29, 2023 |
2000: The Soulquarians
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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Mar 15, 2023 |
2006: "Mr. Me Too" by The Clipse
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Mar 08, 2023 |
1993: "Hip Hop Hooray" by Naughty by Nature
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Mar 01, 2023 |
2010: "Zodiac Shit" by Flying Lotus
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Feb 22, 2023 |
Scratching and the Art of DJing
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Feb 17, 2023 |
1977: Grand Wizzard Theodore and the Invention of Scratching
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Feb 15, 2023 |
1975: "Let's Take It to the Stage" by Funkadelic
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Feb 08, 2023 |
1994: "Stress" by Organized Konfusion
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Feb 01, 2023 |
2018: "Vindaloo" by Armand Hammer
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Feb 01, 2023 |
1987: "Paid in Full" by Eric B. and Rakim
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Feb 01, 2023 |
2002: "Work It" by Missy Elliott
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Feb 01, 2023 |
Hip-Hop's Origins
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Feb 01, 2023 |
50 Years of Hip-Hop: Coming February 1
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Jan 24, 2023 |