Episode 74: The Birth of Hip Hop

N.W.A. took the emerging genre of Hip Hop and created a new, aggressive sound that quickly became called Gangster Rap. Mika and Nick take a look at this super-important group and this pivotal moment in rap history   Follow us on Social media!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ 

As a part of Run DMC, Jam Master Jay helped define the early years of hip hop. When his life was tragically cut short, no one could understand why. Nick and Jacob break down the story and answer the question: who killed Jam Master Jay?  Follow us on Social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ 

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five helped to usher in a world of Hip Hop. They were legendary pioneers of a new genre. But parts of their story turned pretty dark.      #HipHop #MusicHistory 

Hip Hop culture burst on to the scene in the 80s and completely changed American culture and music. Nick and Mika take a look at where it came from and the Golden Age of Hip Hop FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ 

For this bonus episode, we take a look at the life and work of one of the most iconic and influential pop stars of all time: Prince.  Follow us on Social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ 

Madonna is a cultural, musical, and business icon. This is the story of how Madonna became one of the biggest forces in the history of American pop culture.    Follow us on Social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ 

One of the most popular conspiracy theories in music history revolves around Avril Lavigne dying and being secretly replaced by her best friend. Nick and Jacob take a deep dive into this theory and see if it's got any legs (it doesn't) Follow us on Social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ 

Pop music in the 80's was a wild world full of so many different things. The industry exploded during this decade. Mika and Nick take a look at some of the biggest artists and genres that dominated this time frame.  Follow us on Social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ 

R.E.M. redefined what it meant to be an underground/indie band. They forever changed the landscape of music and ushered in a new scene. This is the story of R.E.M. Follow us on Social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ 

Punk and other genres of the late 70s created the perfect soil to grow a completely new way to become musicians: alternative rock. Mika and Nick take a look at this ambiguous but important genre Follow us on Social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofHistory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundofhistory_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CnOxRJioNIFRC2Sn347uQ