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Words + Music Vol. 36 | From the Streets, to the Suites

Written by: Snoop DoggPerformed by: Snoop Dogg

From his early days in Long Beach to his status as a music icon with global reach, hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg reflects on his historic journey and evolution as an artist and man. Hear original performances of classics including “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and “Gin and Juice.”

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The Greatest Day

Written by: Sheena Lester, Ben Osborne and Jonathan RheingoldPerformed by: Sheena Lester

In 1998, 177 of the day's greatest hip-hop artists assembled in Harlem to remake Esquire's legendary 1958 shoot featuring jazz luminaries. Now, 25 years later, hear from those involved in creating the iconic XXL magazine cover as they recount one of hip-hop's greatest moments.

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