Snoop Dogg, Lil’ Kim, and Yasiin Bey are some of the hip-hop artists Audible tapped to create its own series to celebrate the culture’s 50th anniversary.
Starting this summer, several hip-hop icons will host shows on the audio storytelling platform. In addition to the names above, Public Enemy’s Chuck D and DJ Drama will also be featured.
Kicking off the series on June 15th is a show by West Coast hip-hop pioneer Snoop Dogg. words + musicOn , the rapper discusses his journey from Long Beach to the world and his decision to pursue love and life over death and destruction.
Then Kim Offers Herself words + musicexplains how she became an integral part of hip-hop’s evolution and an inspiration for female rappers. A dynamic career in communicationsexplores the Black Star rapper’s Brooklyn roots, faith, spirituality, and his creative inspirations.
DJ Drama Presents: Gangsta Grillzexplores the super-producer’s dynamic reign as the star of the mixtape industry, and features his occasional collaborators Lil Wayne and Tyler, The Creator.
Last but not least, on August 10th, one day before hip-hop’s birthday, Chuck D’s can you dig it? It takes listeners back to the 1970s in South Bronx, New York, when the genre was in its infancy.
Additionally, as part of Audible Originals, the previous XXL Editor-in-Chief Sheena Lester narrates her novel. best day, Writer and music journalist Clover Hope will narrate her book. The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Created Hip-Hop.
“Hip-hop has left an indelible imprint on music and culture since its birth. From the emergence of DJs to innovation and creative artistry in sampling, dance styles, fashion, audio technology, and more, everything has gone on. ,” said Rachel Ghiazza, EVP and Head of US Content at Audible, in a recent statement.
“Audible is proud to celebrate such an incredible cultural impact with a new line-up of originals that enhances and commemorates 50 years of this iconic genre.”
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