The second playlist celebrating 50 years of hip hop’s creation features a new selection of 50 classic clips that have defined and continue to shape this sonic universe. The list includes iconic names such as Run DMC, Public Enemy, Ice-T, Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, who have not only dominated the charts, but have also defied social and political conventions through their hard-hitting lyrics and innovative production. .
The selection spans different eras and styles within hip hop, from rap’s proclamation as the new rock in Run DMC’s “King of Rock” to the genre’s dominance of pop music marked by Dr. Dre’s “Still DRE.”
The list includes artists who merged rock and hip hop in innovative ways, as seen in “Bring Tha Noize”, a collaboration between Anthrax and Public Enemy, and also highlights the female impact of MC Lyte, Queen Latifah and Eve , gangsta rap and alternative rap classics, plus Southern touches with Outkast and Geto Boys.
The clips from the selection have not only amassed millions of views over the years, but have also become landmarks in music cinematography. For example, the Beastie Boys’ “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” and Eric B. & Rakim’s “Don’t Sweat The Technique” are as well known for their catchy beats as they are for their memorable imagery.
In addition, many of the selected stars have designed themselves for other entertainment platforms, such as Fresh Prince, better known as actor Will Smith, as well as Ludacris, star of the series “Fast and Furious”, and Ice-T and LL Cool J, stars of long-running American television series, demonstrating that hip hop has become a cultural force impacting many aspects of society.
From its roots in the streets of the Bronx to its global influence, this selection serves not only as a reminder of hip hop’s richness and diversity, but also as a tribute to the artists who made it all possible, many of them now deceased, such as as Jam Master Jay (Run DMC), Adam “MCA” Yauch (Beastie Boys), DMX, The Notorious BIG, Bushwick Bill (Geto Boys) and Prodigy (Mobb Deep).
Source: Terra
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