Before hip-hop had a name, it had a purpose.This opening episode explores the foundations of hip-hop culture — from block parties and breakbeats to the moment the microphone became a voice.This is where the story begins.

Before hip-hop had a name, it had a purpose. This opening episode explores the foundations of hip-hop culture — from block parties and breakbeats to the moment the microphone became a voice. This is where the story begins.

Episode 1 — Foundations & First Voices (1973–1985)

Hip-hop didn’t start as music — it started as survival.

Hip-Hop: An Audio Autobiography is a documentary podcast that traces the culture from its birth in the Bronx to its evolution through power, technology, and artificial intelligence.

Told through narration, music, and reflection, this series lets hip-hop speak for itself — one era at a time.

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Hip-hop didn’t start as music — it started as survival. Hip-Hop: An Audio Autobiography is a documentary podcast that traces the culture from its birth in the Bronx to its evolution through power, technology, and artificial intelligence. Told through narration, music, and reflection, this series lets hip-hop speak for itself — one era at a time.

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Episode 1 — Foundations & First Voices (1973–1985)

Episode 1 — Foundations & First Voices (1973–1985)