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JayQuan Presents:The Foundation

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Music History
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A comprehensive journey into the history of Rap music and Hip Hop culture, hosted and narrated by Hip Hop Historian Jay Quan.
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Episodes

THE BLUEPRINT: GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS 5

JayQuan delivers a chronological and thorough breakdown of the career of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5. The Blueprint for all groups that came after... Support the show

Feb 06, 2020•1 hr

BUSY BEE : THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES

JayQuan provides a detailed history of Busy Bee Starski the original party starter and Master Of Ceremonies. Support the show

Jan 01, 2020•13 min

THE FEARLESS 4: DISCOGRAPHY & HISTORY

JayQuan examines the history and discography of one of the greatest and most underappreciated crews in rap music. Support the show

Jan 01, 2020•10 min

PUMPKIN : THE ORIGINAL KING OF THE BEATS

JayQuan provides a brief history of the legendary musician and producer Pumpkin - one of rap music's original super producers. Support the show

Jan 01, 2020•11 min

THE GENIUS OF SUPER PRODUCER LARRY SMITH

Larry Smith should be a household name. The super producer is the one behind the sounds of Kurtis Blow, Orange Krush, Run DMC, Whodini and many more. JayQuan gives the goods on the Queens legend: the late great Larry Smith. Support the show

Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 22 min

WHY GRANDMASTER MELLE MEL IS THE G.O.A.T.

It's an almost impossible feat to be the first and best in any field. Historically regarded as the first M.C. to write and say full rhymes about himself on beat,Grandmaster Melle Mel still holds the title of your favorite MC's favorite M.C. JayQuan breaks down the discography. Support the show

Dec 01, 2019•48 min

NOBODIES EQUAL: THE GREATNESS OF THE BIG DADDY KANE

Big Daddy Kane is one of the early M.C.'s who was able to master the balance of commercial success and lyrical credibility. He is often compared to the best (KRS ONE, Rakim & Kool G. Rap) wordsmiths of the Golden Era of rap music. JayQuan breaks down why. Support the show

Dec 01, 2019•34 min

L.L. COOL J : THE M.C.

With the stardom and accolades within popular culture that L.L. Cool J has received over the decades, it is easy to forget that L.L. is one of the best M.C.'s to ever enter the game. JayQuan reminds those who forgot, and shows those who never knew. Support the show

Dec 01, 2019•42 min

THE LYRICAL COMPLEXITIES OF KOOL G. RAP

JayQuan breaks down the lyrical genius of the great Kool G. Rap, and why his style is still present and relevant today. Support the show

Dec 01, 2019•23 min

RAKIM: THE FLOW THAT CHANGED THE GAME

JayQuan methodically breaks down both the roots and elements of Rakim's lyrical technique, and how it changed the entire rap game forever. With detailed examples JayQuan reveals why Rakim is still highly revered more than 3 decades after his debut. Support the show

Dec 01, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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