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50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2002: "Work It" by Missy Elliott

50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2002: "Work It" by Missy Elliott

FromThe Cobain 50


50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2002: "Work It" by Missy Elliott

FromThe Cobain 50

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Feb 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dusty Henry revisits 2002 with the track “Work It” by Missy Elliott. That song helped define the turn of the millennium, and Missy’s career paved the way for a new generation of artists, including KEXP's very own Stas THEE Boss. 
Written by Dusty Henry.
Audio production by Roddy Nikpour.
Special thanks to Stas THEE Boss.
Read the full transcript on KEXP.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Feb 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A party in the Bronx on August 11th, 1973 is widely considered to be the birthplace of hip-hop. The art form has since touched every corner of our world and evolved into one of the most significant cultural forces today. 50 Years of Hip-Hop, hosted by KEXP’s Larry Mizell Jr, celebrates the anniversary by highlighting a different year of its history each week. Jumping around the timeline from 1973 to today, expect personal reflections, iconic tracks and albums, and conversations around the genesis of the culture. Episodes drop weekly starting February 1, 2023.