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How Did Pop Music Evolve into HYPERPOP?

How Did Pop Music Evolve into HYPERPOP?

Season 3 Episode 3
10:49
How Do R&B Singers Create Background Vocals? ft. Linda Diaz

How Do R&B Singers Create Background Vocals? ft. Linda Diaz

Season 3 Episode 4
8:26
Is Pop-Punk Coming Back?

Is Pop-Punk Coming Back?

Season 3 Episode 5
12:53
Why Is Brandy Called the “Vocal Bible”?

Why Is Brandy Called the “Vocal Bible”?

Season 3 Episode 6
11:13
Sound Field Season 3

Jazz Drummer Learns Japanese Taiko Drumming

Season 3 Episode 7
9:28
How One Drum Beat Changed Hip Hop Forever

How One Drum Beat Changed Hip Hop Forever

Season 4 Episode 1
14:04
The Art of Diss: The History of Battle Rap

The Art of Diss: The History of Battle Rap

Season 4 Episode 2
13:53
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
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How Black Culture Influenced Drumline

Season 3 Episode 2

Historically Black Colleges and Universities have heavily influenced some of today’s biggest hits. Songs like “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X and “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West wouldn’t sound the same without the catchy, marching band inspired beats. Arthur Buckner talks to percussionist Dasmyn Grigsby about the evolution of HBCU marching bands and how they continue to influence pop culture today.
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