In a 2-Part Mini-series of DITD. The duo explores the concept of the "Dual-Disciplined Artist". (D-DA) An artist that produces as well as raps.

We all know that these days there are a plethora of artists that like to have a hand in the two most prominent stages of creating music. But what you might not know is that the late 80s/early 90s was stacked with D-DAs!

Ben & Charlie take a little trip back to see how being a D-DA was a necessity for some, a huge success for a few then started to die out & now has made a resurgence. As Part 1 explores the overall history, Part 2 will explore specific case studies. Be sure to check-in for the next episode.

TIMESTAMPS:
Weekly Music Roundup - (1:17)
Topic Intro - (15:03)
History of D-DAs - (15:59)
The first successes - (22:13)
Why isn't early D-DA success common knowledge? - (25:51)
The mass audience maybe aren't as invested into specifics? - (32:33)
Did Major Labels have a hand in the near extinction of D-DAs? - (40:10)
The resurgence of D-DAs - (49:33)
Lighter Note - (56:02)

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