LexusBlackMusicMonth2024

Presented by Lexus, proud supporter of Black Music Month, this episode explores emerging trends in hip-hop and potential future directions for the genre. We will examine how new technologies, cultural shifts, and global influences are shaping the next generation of hip-hop artists including international hip-hop artists Bad Bunny, Central Cee and more. Yo-Yo: The future […]

This episode delves into the origins of hip-hop in the 1970s and 1980s, focusing on its cultural roots in the Bronx, New York. We examine the foundational elements of the genre, including DJing, MCing, breakdancing and graffiti, while highlighting the socio-political environment that gave rise to hip-hop and set the stage for its mainstream breakthrough. […]