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What Do They Mean When They Call Hip Hop “Alternative”?
Season 4
Episode 5
Hosts Arthur and Linda dive into the world of alternative Hip Hop and explore how it relates to rap and R&B, covering the journey of artists like The Pharcyde, Odd Future, and Missy Elliott. Featuring Robeson "Taj" Frazier, PhD, host of Hip Hop and the Metaverse, and rising R&B star Jean Deaux.
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