Follow the Evolution of Hip Hop
Learn about how Hip-Hop spread from a grassroots movement in the Bronx to a global phenomenon. Each phase focuses on a city or region and includes:
A story about Hip-Hop’s importance to the city
A data viz used to give insight into the role Hip-Hop played in the city
A playlist featuring the standout tracks that solidified the city’s rep in the Hip-Hop community
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Phase 1: Foundational Flows
We look at how 3 founders of Hip Hop shaped modern music by studying how their tracks have been sampled over time
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Phase 2: Bi-Coastal Battles
We break down the numbers to answer the age-old question and see which was better: East Coast or West Coast Hip Hop
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Phase 3: City of Syrup
We dive into whether Houston Hip Hop produced a drug abuse culture or became an outlet for those struggling with abuse