Did Corporate America Steal the Soul of Hip-Hop? DJ Groovematic Tells All

Did Corporate America Steal the Soul of Hip-Hop? DJ Groovematic Tells All

Go deep into hip-hop history as we sit down with DJ Groovematic, aka Tony Evans—a true hip-hop pioneer and cultural historian. Discover the raw energy of New York's original tape era, the transformation of battle rap and freestyle, and how hip-hop evolved from an underground movement into a global culture. Learn what mainstream never understood about authenticity and creativity, and how corporate influence changed everything. If you care about music culture, hip-hop community, and true artistry, this episode is a must-watch! 🎧🌍

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⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 The untold stories from hip-hop's foundation years
👉 How turntablism took hip-hop international
👉 What was lost and gained as hip-hop became mainstream
👉 Tony's advice on preserving the true spirit of the culture
👉 and so much more...

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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd

On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with hip-hop pioneer and historian Tony Evans, also known as DJ Groovematic. He shares how he was part of hip-hop's first generation, that iconic wave from 1975 to 1979, exploring the raw energy and creativity that defined the genre's early years and providing a deep dive into "hip hop history." This episode offers essential "music history" insights, from the "golden age" of "old school hip hop" to the transformation of freestyle and battle rap, offering a unique perspective on "70s music" and the evolution of hip-hop. 🚀🎶

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