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50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1995: "Shook Ones, Pt. II" by Mobb Deep

50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1995: "Shook Ones, Pt. II" by Mobb Deep

FromThe Cobain 50


50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1995: "Shook Ones, Pt. II" by Mobb Deep

FromThe Cobain 50

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas revisit 1995 with the track “Shook Ones, Pt. II” by Mobb Deep, who we’ll hear from in this episode. After shaking off the commercial flop of their first album, their DIY mentality set them up for success with their sophomore album, which features one of the most recognizable rap songs in history. 
Written by Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas. 
Audio production by Roddy Nikpour. 
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Released:
Sep 20, 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.