In this episode of the We Sound Crazy podcast, our very own Music Aficionado, Tamone Bacon travels to Washington D.C. to speak with some of the foundational pillars of Hip-Hop. Today the genre has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry with a phenomenal cultural impact for many worldwide. Listen as those who broke the ground upon which it stands such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mix Master Mike, Rapsody, and media legend Big Tigger, dive into the intricacies of building Hip-Hop, their early inspirations, and speak on the mind blowing realization of all that the genre has come to be.

Stay tuned for part two featuring DJ Kool, MC Lyte, EVP, Universal Music Group, Jeff Harleston, and The Godfather himself, Grandmaster Flash.

We Sound Crazy is your official backstage pass to all things music and culture. Three music industry veterans and a music aficionado unlock the secrets of your favorite moments in entertainment and have one-on-one conversations with household names. 

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Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our sponsors, The National Museum of African American Music and Visit Music City.

Also a special thanks to the remote production team in D.C., Ashley Donald, Stage and Studio Manager of RIAA holding down sound, and Brendan Kownacki of Kownacki Media Holdings on video duties.