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 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.