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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S3E52 Nipsey Hussle by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:56
Nipsey The Great, Neighborhood Nip, Nipsey Hussle. Man. What can I say. I could go on a long explanation about what Nipsey meant to me. I did that in the episode. I could tell you what he meant to his community. I tried…
S3E50 The Documentary by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:27
The Documentary is the debut album from The Game. Game worked himself into a position to have Dr. Dre producing, 50 Cent writing hooks and himself writing bars. If you've never heard the Game, well you're missing out, he…
S3E49 The Game by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:45
The Game is the bridge between the Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Pac era and the Kendrick, Nipsey and YG era. The Game is responsible for bringing the West Coast back to the hip hop communities consciousness. Game was put with t…
S3E48 King by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:28
King is the fourth album from the legend T.I. released through his own label in concert with Atlantic Records on March 28th, 2006. The album contained the singles, What You Know and Why You Wanna. But, honestly you know…
S3E47 Uncle Luke by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:19
Uncle Luke is one of the most important figures in hip hop. The reason you can say whatever you want on a record and sell it to the masses is because of Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell. This cultural mavin took his records…
S3E46 Donuts by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:15
Donuts is said to be Dillas' magnum opus. Created almost entirely in a hospital room. Dillas' mother would massage his fingers because they would get sore and hurt while he was battling against TTP a rare blood disease a…
S3E45 J. Dilla by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:43
J. Dilla is one of the most influential, respected, revered, lauded, and talked about producers ever. Before Dilla most beats were either straight or swung, Dilla disabled the quantize function and played the beat himsel…
S4E44 E. 1999 Eternal by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:09
E. 1999 Eternal is the second studio album by Bone Thugs released in 1995 with the smash record The Crossroads and 1st Of The Month. The album went number one on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Al…
S3E43 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:30
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is one of the most influential and well respected groups of all time. When they came onto the scene they were unique and where providing a sound and feeling we hadn't't gotten before. This group from…
S3E42 The Diary by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:20
The Diary is the third studio album from the iconic Scarface. It is one of the few albums in history to receive a perfect rating from both The Source Magazine and XXL. Scarface's ability to take you with him into his rea…