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

Season 3 Episode 4

8:26

Is Pop-Punk Coming Back?

Season 3 Episode 5

12:53

Why Is Brandy Called the “Vocal Bible”?

Season 3 Episode 6

11:13

Jazz Drummer Learns Japanese Taiko Drumming

Season 3 Episode 7

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How One Drum Beat Changed Hip Hop Forever

Season 4 Episode 1

14:04

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?

Season 4 Episode 3

12:07

Why Have So Many Countries Adopted Drill Rap?

Season 4 Episode 4

12:46

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

Season 4 Episode 5

13:01

How Beatboxers Turn Their Mouth into an Orchestra

Season 4 Episode 6

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

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How Did Pop Music Evolve into HYPERPOP?

Season 3 Episode 3

After coining the term in 2019, Spotify left many of us wondering, "What is hyperpop?" What started as a way to categorize "genre-less" music quickly evolved into a music phenomenon that has allowed artists to freely express themselves through sound. Our hosts Linda Diaz and Arthur Buckner talk to artists, Midwxst and Zhone to learn more about the genre’s influences and history.