The Big Hip Hop Conversation

This week on The Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel brings together special guests Keith, Kosta, D-Town, and RJ for a wide-ranging conversation about hip-hop culture, music, and its evolution. The crew breaks down Complex’s 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Beats of All Time, discusses legendary producer Rick Rubin, debates albums from Eminem and Kanye West, and asks a bigger question: Has social media helped or hurt hip-hop? Plus, much more from the world of hip-hop.Complex’s ranking of the 100 greatest hip-hop beats of all time and debate the production that helped shape the sound of the culture. From boom-bap and G-funk to Southern hip-hop, trap and drill, we look at iconic work from producers such as Dr. Dre, DJ Premier, RZA, Timbaland, The Neptunes, Kanye West, Metro Boomin and more. ( Via Source: Complex’s “The 100 Best Hip-Hop Beats of All Time, Ranked” )Hip-hop is more than just a style of music—it is a cultural and artistic movement that has evolved dramatically since its beginnings in the Bronx during the 1970s. Built around elements such as MCing/rapping, DJing, breakdancing and graffiti, hip-hop gave young Black and Latino communities a powerful form of creative expression. Over the decades, the music expanded into numerous styles and subgenres, including boom bap, gangsta rap, conscious hip-hop, trap, alternative hip-hop and more.Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: Mikel MilesUploaded By: Mikel MilesWelcome to the Next Take Podcast—your go-to spot for real conversations about music, art, social issues, pop culture, politics, the economy, and so much more! Hosted by Two Canadians Mikel,Tanyka and Friends, each episode brings fresh takes, bold discussions, and a whole lot of heart. New episodes Monday to Friday -- don’t miss out!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.