S4E4 Emcee by Drew Curry

S4E4 Emcee by Drew Curry

Author: Drew Curry April 30, 2023 Duration: 41:39

Welcome back to Hip Hop History this week we are getting into the fourth pillar of hip hop. This week it is all about the emcee. From DJ Kool Herc being his own emcee, to who is widely considered the first emcee, Coke La Rock. to game changers like Sugar Hill Gang, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Crime Mob and Migos. Rap has changed so much in the 50 years since its inception, but also has held on to some of the things that made rap, rap. Listen to this episode and find out the songs that were rap before rap, from the ground work laid in gospel music and rock n' roll, to pop acts who made it to billboard before a real rap track could. We have added snippets of tracks from way before 1974 to current day tracks and show the evolution of what an emcee is. Thank you to all of the emcees, M.C.'s, MC's and all the rappers for keeping the art form alive and well. Thank you to everyone who laid the ground work to make rap music the number one music genre in the world. And thank you for listening to this episode of Hip Hop History, 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: 50

Hip Hop History by Drew Curry
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S4E32 DJ Clark Kent by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:05
This week we are looking at the career of the Superman on DJing, DJ Clark Kent. Clark Kent has been integral part in some of the biggest careers in music. Clark has also produced some of the biggest artist and songs in m…
S4E31 Kurtis Blow: The Album by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:43
This week we get into the debut studio album by the one and only Kurtis Blow. On this album would be one of the most sampled hip hop songs of all time, The Breaks. The Breaks alone is a classic record and will forever be…
S4E30 Kurtis Blow by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:27
This week we go back to the first. This time the first artist signed to a major label. One of the first hits in hip hop. Some one who STILL represents hip hop to the fullest and STILL performs regularly. The icon, the le…
S4E29 About Nothing... by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
Wale has made many sequel projects in his illistrious career. The one that sticks out to me the most is the About Nothing series, The Mixtape About Nothing, More About Nothing, and The Album About Nothing. Wale in the fi…
S4E28 Wale by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:35
Wale. Think back 2009 XXL Freshman cover, Wale, B.o.B., Asher Roth, Charles Hamilton, Ace Hood, Curren$y, KiD CuDi, Blu, Cory Gunz, and Mickey Factz. Wale carved his own lane and demanded his respect the entire time. Wal…
S4E27 Kiss Of Death by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:57
Kiss Of Death is the second album by the legendary artist Jadakiss. Released on June 22, 2004. The album is a classic to me, the album is damn good from top to bottom. Check out this episode on the album and listen to so…
S4E26 Jadakiss by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:35
This week we are headed back to New York. We are diving into the career of the one and only Jadakiss. Jada is known for being one of the best emcees hip hop has to offer. Jada is also known for being one third of one of…
S4E25 Young Guru by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:04
Young Guru is the multi-hyphenate audio wizard who works closely to the GOAT emcee Jay-Z. For many years now Guru has been recording, mixing and mastering all of Hovs' verses. This one is not as in depth as an episode ab…
S4E24 Best Of Andre 3000 by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:26
This week, it is all about the music. So check out this episode to check out some of the best Andre 3000 verses. Thank you Three Stacks for everything you've done for the world and for hip hop in particular. Thank you fo…
S4E23 Andre 3000 by Drew Curry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:07
Andre 3000 is truly a one of one, an emcees emcee, and one of the most respected humans in hip hop. Now and days you can catch Andre in Japan or the streets of New York or in a field in Georgia with his flute just living…