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50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1975: "Let's Take It to the Stage" by Funkadelic

50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1975: "Let's Take It to the Stage" by Funkadelic

FromThe Cobain 50


50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1975: "Let's Take It to the Stage" by Funkadelic

FromThe Cobain 50

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Larry Mizell Jr. revisits 1975 with the track “Let’s Take It to the Stage” by Funkadelic, which featured rap before “Rapper’s Delight.” He'll also give a lesson in etymology that you won’t soon forget.
Written by Larry Mizell Jr.
Audio production by Roddy Nikpour.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Feb 8, 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.