Before the coasts claimed the shine, the Midwest built the soul.
In this episode, we explore the hearts and hands behind hip-hop’s most textured production —
from Dilla’s spiritual drums to Kanye’s soul-stirring innovation.
This is about legacy. About craft. About truth.

Before the coasts claimed the shine, the Midwest built the soul. In this episode, we explore the hearts and hands behind hip-hop&rsquo;s most textured production &mdash; from Dilla&rsquo;s spiritual drums to Kanye&rsquo;s soul-stirring innovation. This is about legacy. About craft. About truth.

Hip-Hop Snapshots is your daily dose of hip-hop history—quick, insightful, and packed with culture. Hosted by Ross Martinez, this 2-minute podcast is a journey through the beats, rhymes, and legends that shaped the game. From crate-digging deep cuts to untold stories, we're preserving the essence of hip-hop one snapshot at a time.

If you want to understand a culture that’s rich, diverse, and ever-evolving—grab a crate, take a seat, and let’s talk Hip-Hop History.

Hip-Hop Snapshots is your daily dose of hip-hop history&mdash;quick, insightful, and packed with culture. Hosted by Ross Martinez, this 2-minute podcast is a journey through the beats, rhymes, and legends that shaped the game. From crate-digging deep cuts to untold stories, we're preserving the essence of hip-hop one snapshot at a time.
If you want to understand a culture that&rsquo;s rich, diverse, and ever-evolving&mdash;grab a crate, take a seat, and let&rsquo;s talk Hip-Hop History.