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.
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Hip Hop History by Drew Curry
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S3E30 Public Enemy by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:10
Public Enemy is the most impactful group of all time. Public Enemy. I shouldn’t have to say much else. What Public Enemy has done is unique, legendary and special never to be recreated again. The force that this group is…
S3E29 Illmatic by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:41
Illmatic is one of the best albums of all time. This is from a 18 year old kid from Queens, New York with his first album. To come out with a classic with your first album is improbable, unlikely and amazing. To go on to…
S3E28 Nas by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:57
Nasir Jones, is undoubtley one of the greatest emcees to ever live. If you disagree argue with your mother. Nas is truly not from this planet, his written songs from the perspective of a gun with "I Gave You Power", rapp…
S3E27 Only Built 4 Cuban Linx by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:23
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx or The Purple Tape is the first album by the icon Raekwon the Chef. This album was the first solo album by Raekwon, it came after the first Wu-Tang group album and after two other members of the W…
S3E26 Raekwon by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:46
Raekwon is a two time hall of famer, from both his work with Wu-Tang and his solo work. This week we touch on the life and come up of Corey Woods. Corey or Raekwon the Chef would grow up with a few of the future members…
S3E25 Book of Ryan by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:24
Book of Ryan is the seventh album by Royce Da 5'9". This may be Royces' best album with tracks like 'Cocaine', 'Boblo Boat' and 'Strong Friend' these tracks and more Royce puts his life and experience on the track. This…
S3E24 Royce Da 5'9" by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:24
Ryan "Royce Da 5'9"" Montgomery is one of the most fierce emcees of all time. Royce has had a long career that has no signs of slowing down. Royce started in Detroit, Michigan and he would make a name for himself and the…
S3E23 Muddy Waters by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:46
Welcome to this episode of hip hop history, this week we are getting into the third album by Redman. This is perhaps Redmans most well known album. The album that definitely propelled him to another level. This is a cert…
S3E22 Redman by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:42
Redman is one of the greatest emcees of all time. If we purely go off of Eminems' song Lose Yourself, "It goes REGGIE, JayZ, Tupac and Biggie. Andre from Outkast, Kurupt, Nas and then me." then Reggie or Redman is number…
S2E21 Ridin' Dirty by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:25
Ridin Dirty is the third studio album by the dynamic duo UGK. It was released July 30, 1996 through Jive Records. The album sold 70,000 copies in its first week and 850,00 copies to date. This is the album most people, w…