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How Did Ms. Lauryn Hill Redefine Hip Hop and R&B?

How Did Ms. Lauryn Hill Redefine Hip Hop and R&B?

Season 4 Episode 3
12:07
Why Have So Many Countries Adopted Drill Rap?

Why Have So Many Countries Adopted Drill Rap?

Season 4 Episode 4
12:46
What Do They Mean When They Call Hip Hop “Alternative”?

What Do They Mean When They Call Hip Hop “Alternative”?

Season 4 Episode 5
13:01
How Beatboxers Turn Their Mouth into an Orchestra

How Beatboxers Turn Their Mouth into an Orchestra

Season 4 Episode 6
12:56
Why This Mexican Genre Is Growing As Fast As K-Pop

Why This Mexican Genre Is Growing As Fast As K-Pop

Season 5 Episode 1
13:28
How Do You Preserve a Thousands Year Old Musical Style?

How Do You Preserve a Thousands Year Old Musical Style?

Season 5 Episode 2
9:11
Has Streaming Made It Harder to Find New Music You Love?

Has Streaming Made It Harder to Find New Music You Love?

Season 5 Episode 3
10:11
How This Drum Beat Changed Dance Music Forever

How This Drum Beat Changed Dance Music Forever

Season 5 Episode 4
10:46
What Makes Heavy Metal Sound Devilish?

What Makes Heavy Metal Sound Devilish?

Season 5 Episode 5
12:20
Sylvester: The Disco Diva You Didn't Know You Knew

Sylvester: The Disco Diva You Didn't Know You Knew

Season 5 Episode 6
11:52
How Did the Theremin Influence Electronic Music?

How Did the Theremin Influence Electronic Music?

Season 5 Episode 7
10:04
How Black Artists Have Influenced Country Music

How Black Artists Have Influenced Country Music

Season 5 Episode 8
11:28
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The Art of Diss: The History of Battle Rap

Season 4 Episode 2

Explore the rich history of battle rap and the birth of the Ultimate Rap League (URL). Smack White, the founder of URL, shares his journey and vision for the league, while DNA and Arsonal, two of the most respected and talented battle rappers in the game, give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in this highly competitive art form.
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How to Make a Sad Song
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Season 1 Episode 2
How to Make a Sad Song
Someone grab the tissues. What is it about a sad song that makes it sound sad?
How James Brown Invented Funk
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Season 1 Episode 1
How James Brown Invented Funk
Get on up! What is it about James Brown's music that makes it sound so funky?
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