Ep.9 - Revolution Means Change, Don't Look At Me Strange
Episode 9 of "Diggin' In The Digits" is all about Hip-Hop as protest, how & why artists make statements about Politics or injustice in their music.
In the times we live in right now, it could be said that we're in a golden age of protest. All around the world, there are protests of large numbers being held. They're so prevalent now, you could probably name a few of them.
When it comes to Hip-Hop, it too is on the frontline. From Kendrick's Grammy performances to Stormzy's BRIT Awards performance. Music has always been a place to protest and Hip-Hop is definitely no different.
Ben & Charlie (The main subject starts @ 5:23) take a look into protest in Hip-Hop. How the 80s birthed groups such as Public Enemy & NWA to a rousing commercial as well as conscious success and looking at the constant stream of protesting that Hip-Hop has done.
They also look at now and wondering whether the political messaging in Hip-Hop is more subtle than the explicit political messaging of the 80s,(19:26) why Hip-Hop statistically is less political once 45 got into office (26:57) and how MC Hammer, MARKY MARK & THE FUNKY BUNCH and Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back" were the pioneers of political bars in commercial Hip-Hop. (48:59)
And for "A Lighter Note" (59:25) Charlie talks about the "death" of iTunes and a quick salute to people that buy vinyl.
Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!
Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)
HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers
5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord
ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom
Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
In Search of Sauce
Black Women Watch...
5EPN Radio
The Beauty Of Independence
When it comes to Hip-Hop, it too is on the frontline. From Kendrick's Grammy performances to Stormzy's BRIT Awards performance. Music has always been a place to protest and Hip-Hop is definitely no different.
Ben & Charlie (The main subject starts @ 5:23) take a look into protest in Hip-Hop. How the 80s birthed groups such as Public Enemy & NWA to a rousing commercial as well as conscious success and looking at the constant stream of protesting that Hip-Hop has done.
They also look at now and wondering whether the political messaging in Hip-Hop is more subtle than the explicit political messaging of the 80s,(19:26) why Hip-Hop statistically is less political once 45 got into office (26:57) and how MC Hammer, MARKY MARK & THE FUNKY BUNCH and Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back" were the pioneers of political bars in commercial Hip-Hop. (48:59)
And for "A Lighter Note" (59:25) Charlie talks about the "death" of iTunes and a quick salute to people that buy vinyl.
Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!
Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)
HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers
5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord
ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom
Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
In Search of Sauce
Black Women Watch...
5EPN Radio
The Beauty Of Independence
