Apple Music’s New Hip-Hop DNA Podcast Celebrates The Genre’s 50th Birthday

The first five episodes of the Hip-Hop DNA podcast are now available

As Apple Music launches their Hip-Hop DNA podcast, Hip-Hop artists and the music industry are commemorating the genre’s 50th anniversary this year. The brand-new podcast has debuted in recognition of this significant occasion. The Ebro Darden-curated audio series gives us a look into the genre’s industry and examines its inspirations and evolution.

The first five episodes of Hip-Hop DNA podcast includes some of the biggest Hip-Hop artists in history. The show covers their discographies, influences, and how they were inspired by the multiple Hip-Hop movements throughout multiple generations.

The first portion of the series is titled “Origins” and will consist of nine episodes. It is then divided into four chapters with episodes focusing on various artists who helped define Hip-Hop music across the nation, including the East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, and South.

Hip-Hop DNA Podcast
Apple Music

After that, it is broken down into four chapters with episodes focusing on various artists who helped define hip-hop in various geographic areas, including the East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, and South.

“Hip-Hop DNA is designed to educate and inform listeners of every era, exposing them to connections within music that many fans never take the time to consider,” states Apple Music.

Any fan of Hip-Hop music should take time to listen to the Hip-Hop DNA podcast because it provides a thorough and in-depth examination of the development and history of the music. The first five episodes are available now with the remaining 15 episodes scheduled to air weekly, making it a 20-episode series. Check out the podcast here on Apple Music.

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