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The Cobain 50

The Cobain 50

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Kurt Cobain’s influence went beyond just the music he created with Nirvana. He also put the masses on to some of his own favorite artists. One particular document from his journals has been instructive to many fans – his top 50 albums. Each week, The Cobain 50 podcast digs into albums from this famous list and how they may have influenced Cobain and Nirvana. While learning the individual histories of the different albums on the list, we gain new insights into artists on the fringes as well as some of the biggest groups of all time. The podcast takes us through the legacies of acts like Sonic Youth, Pixies, The Breeders, Public Enemy, PJ Harvey, Black Flag, Mazzy Star, The Shaggs, Shonen Knife, and more. Episodes drop weekly starting January 10, 2024.

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  • 50 Years of Hip-Hop: Coming February 1

    50 Years of Hip-Hop: Coming February 1
    Jan 24 2023

    DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy threw a party in the Bronx on August 11, 1973. That party is widely considered to be the birthplace of hip-hop — 50 years ago.

    The worldwide influence of hip-hop is unmistakable, and we’re giving it a proper tribute. Every week starting February 1, KEXP’s editorial team and DJs are bringing you personal reflections, iconic tracks and albums, and conversations about how it all began.

    Introducing: 50 Years of Hip-Hop from listener-powered KEXP.

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    2 mins
  • 50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1994: "Stress" by Organized Konfusion

    50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1994: "Stress" by Organized Konfusion
    Feb 1 2023

    Larry Mizell Jr. kicks off the series in 1994 with "Stress" by Organized Konfusion. The lyrics convey an epigenetic phenomenon, which many Black people experience to this day.

    Written by Larry Mizell Jr.

    Audio production by Roddy Nikpour.

    Read the full transcript on KEXP.org

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    16 mins
  • 50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2018: "Vindaloo" by Armand Hammer

    50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2018: "Vindaloo" by Armand Hammer
    Feb 1 2023

    Martin Douglas revisits 2018 with “Vindaloo” by Armand Hammer. ELUCID and billy woods approach rap from two very different creative workflows—and that actually works in their favor to create their own unique flavor.

    Written by Martin Douglas.

    Audio production by Roddy Nikpour.

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    8 mins
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