Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time.
Category: Public Enemy
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10 Songs of Rebellion and Defiance for the Fourth
Tracy Chapman, Björk, Public Enemy and more songs for rabble-rousing and celebrating revolution.
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A Tax Day Jam Session
File your 1040 to tunes by Destiny’s Child, Dr. John, Big Tymers and more.
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How Questlove Pulled Off the Grammys’ Crowd-Pleasing Hip-Hop Tribute
The New York Times – Music:The Roots drummer and D.J. was tapped by the Recording Academy to fit 50 years of rap history into 15 minutes. For once, the awards show gave the genre a fitting spotlight.