S4E1 DJ by Drew Curry

S4E1 DJ by Drew Curry

Author: Drew Curry April 9, 2023 Duration: 15:40

Welcome to season four of Hip Hop History by Drew Curry. This season we are going to start with the four pillars of Hip Hop. This first episode we are going to do a deep dive into DJ-ing. How it started, major developments in early dj-ing, the originators of hip hop dj-ing, and the skills it takes to be a good DJ. Throughout the first three season we have talked about specific DJ's. This episode will talk about a few of those dj's but overall about the history of and the maturation of DJing and the role that the godfathers of hip hop had in creating a genre of music. The most popular genre of music in the world now. With this being the 50th anniversary of the art form being created, I thought it would be best to start at the basics, the pillars that were formed together to make the most beautiful, soulful, and intelligent music that has ever been created. Thank you for those that came before us who crafted this into the phenomenon that it has become. Thank you. And thank you for listening to this episode. Please tell a friend to tell a friend and we will see you next week for pillar number two, graffiti. Thank you and have a great day.


Drew Curry hosts Hip Hop History, a podcast that treats the culture's journey like a rich, complex story waiting to be unpacked. This isn't just a list of facts or a dry lecture. Instead, each episode focuses on the pivotal moments and personalities that shaped the sound, from foundational block party beats to the boardroom battles that changed the industry. You'll hear about the legendary albums and the artists behind them, but also the influential radio voices, iconic film appearances, and the legendary rivalries that fueled creativity and headlines. The show digs into the ecosystem of labels and producers, understanding how the business behind the music is inseparable from the art itself. For anyone curious about how hip hop evolved from a local phenomenon to a global force, this podcast provides the context and narrative depth that true appreciation requires. Drew Curry guides you through it all with a fan's enthusiasm and a historian's eye for detail, making each chapter of this ongoing story feel immediate and vital. Tune in for a comprehensive and engaging exploration where every episode connects another dot in hip hop's vast and influential legacy.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Hip Hop History by Drew Curry
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S4E52 Big Sean by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:08
This week we take it to Detriot. This week we are talking about the one and only Big Sean. Sean has been at the top of the game and the top of his "class" just like everyone else. He belongs in the conversations with Dra…
S4E51 Culture By Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:54
Welcome back to this episode of hip hop history, this week we are talking about the first in the trilogy of Migos albums the Culture series. Culture is a great album with hits that elevated the already iconic group into…
S4E50 Migos by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:29
Welcome back to this episode of Hip Hop History, this week we are talking about the one and only, influential group Migos. Consisting of Quavo, Offset and Take Off, the group started in Atlanta with a Mixtape entitled Ju…
S4E49 Kuruption! by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:04
This week we are talking about the debut solo album from the west coast legend, Kurupt with his album Kuruption! Kurupt is a legend who does not get enough credit for his illustrious and classic career. Check out this ep…
S4E48 Kurupt by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:05
Welcome back to Hip Hop History, This week we are going back to the west coast with this legend Kurupt. Kurupt has been in the game since the early 90's with his feature on the S.O.S band's album One of Many Nights. Sinc…
S4E47 Best Of Timbaland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:41
Here we go, back again to the music. This week we are going through some of Timbalands' best music. Timbaland is known for using sounds you do not hear in music. Timbaland has always went against the grain and has master…
S4E46 Timbaland by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:18
This week another producer, this one changed the game, and sound of both R&B and Hip Hop. This week we are talking about the one and only Timbaland. Timbo, Missy, Aaliyah, Genuwine all exploded onto the scene with Tim pr…
S4E45 Best Of... DJ Premier by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:12
This week we almost didn't get it out, but I made some changes and weird edits in hopes this one got out. The best of DJ Premier. That's it, jus the music, me talking over every song and some weird edits.
S4E44 DJ Premier by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:58
Welcome back to this episode of hip hop history. This week we are going to talk about arguably the greatest hip hop producer of all time, The one and only DJ Premier. Born in Texas, raised in Texas and New York, Premier…
S4E43 The Best Of Alchemist by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:08
This week it's just the music again. This week its the catalogue of The Alchemist. The Alchemist has been in the business and creating classic tracks since the early 90's. Check out this episode where we go through the c…