Hip Hop At 50

HIP HOP AT 50 (320kbs-m4a/521mb/3hrs47mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 17th to 20th July 2023

A celebration of Hip Hop at 50 across four episodes.

HIP HOP AT 50 - 1. THE ROOTS OF HIP HOP (320kbs-m4a/130mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 17th July 2023

This episode focuses on the early years and development of the genre. From block parties in New York, to national and international anthems. Standby for music from Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Flash, Sugar Hill Gang, Beastie Boys & KRS 1 amongst others.

HIP HOP AT 50 - 2. HIP HOP FINDS ITS VOICE (320kbs-m4a/130mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 18th July 2023

Episode two focuses on Hip Hop finding it's voice, with music from Public Enemy and NWA - plus we look at how Hip Hop diversified its sound and audience, demonstrated by the likes of Mos Def & The Roots.

HIP HOP AT 50 - 3. HIP HOP HITS THE TOP (320kbs-m4a/130mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 19th July 2023

Episode three salutes the innovators who helped to make Hip Hop the biggest genre in the world - including Jay Z, Eminem, 2Pac and Biggie.

HIP HOP AT 50 - 4. FIFTY YEARS ON (320kbs-m4a/130mb/57mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 20th July 2023

In our final instalment we take a look at some of the pioneers of the genre including Outkast and Kendrick Lemar, as well as a focus on the Uk's contribution to the genre, with music from Little Sims and Loyle Carner.