Beats, rhymes and life: Hip-hop at 50
DJ and writer Lynnée Denise marks hip-hop’s 50th year by speaking to leading names about the music, the art and the creativity of this global cultural movement.
DJ and writer Lynnée Denise marks hip-hop’s 50th year by speaking to leading names about the music, the art and the creativity of this global cultural movement.
Legendary hip-hop producer Pete Rock reminisces over the last five decades, celebrating the artform, exploring its social impact and ask what lies ahead in hip-hop’s story.
Artist and rapper Chali 2na from Jurassic 5 tells us how the social realism of Grand Master Flash and the Furious 5 inspired him to write rhymes.
The slam poet and acclaimed lyricist Saul Williams talks hip-hop innovation and shares his experiences of hip-hop’s enduring global appeal.
One of hip-hop’s most influential writers and cultural voices, the film-maker dream Hampton reflects on her personal archives, the experiences of women in hip-hop, and the loss of her friend, Biggie Smalls.
Grammy award-winning producer and executive Dante Ross traces hip-hop’s path from youth movement to commercial juggernaut and talks about the role of race in the music industry.
Plus, South African star Moonchild Sanelly discusses the continuing evolution of hip-hop’s sound and tells us why she uses her microphone to speak up for gender-based violence and sex workers.
Presenter: Lynnée Denise
Producer: Tej Adeleye
(Photo: Moonchild Sanelly. Credit: Denholm Hewlett)
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