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In Part 1 of a 2-Part DITD mini-series: The history of the "Dual-Disciplined Artist". How it was a necessity for some, then non-existent and now have a permanent home in the Hip-Hop landscape.
Show Notes
In a 2-Part Mini-series of DITD. The duo explores the concept of the "Dual-Disciplined Artist". (D-DA) An artist that produces as well as raps.
We all know that these days there are a plethora of artists that like to have a hand in the two most prominent stages of creating music. But what you might not know is that the late 80s/early 90s was stacked with D-DAs!
Ben & Charlie take a little trip back to see how being a D-DA was a necessity for some, a huge success for a few then started to die out & now has made a resurgence. As Part 1 explores the overall history, Part 2 will explore specific case studies. Be sure to check-in for the next episode.
TIMESTAMPS:
Weekly Music Roundup - (1:17)
Topic Intro - (15:03)
History of D-DAs - (15:59)
The first successes - (22:13)
Why isn't early D-DA success common knowledge? - (25:51)
The mass audience maybe aren't as invested into specifics? - (32:33)
Did Major Labels have a hand in the near extinction of D-DAs? - (40:10)
The resurgence of D-DAs - (49:33)
Lighter Note - (56:02)
Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!
Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)
HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers
5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord
ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom
Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
In Search of Sauce
Black Women Watch...
5EPN Radio
The Beauty Of Independence
We all know that these days there are a plethora of artists that like to have a hand in the two most prominent stages of creating music. But what you might not know is that the late 80s/early 90s was stacked with D-DAs!
Ben & Charlie take a little trip back to see how being a D-DA was a necessity for some, a huge success for a few then started to die out & now has made a resurgence. As Part 1 explores the overall history, Part 2 will explore specific case studies. Be sure to check-in for the next episode.
TIMESTAMPS:
Weekly Music Roundup - (1:17)
Topic Intro - (15:03)
History of D-DAs - (15:59)
The first successes - (22:13)
Why isn't early D-DA success common knowledge? - (25:51)
The mass audience maybe aren't as invested into specifics? - (32:33)
Did Major Labels have a hand in the near extinction of D-DAs? - (40:10)
The resurgence of D-DAs - (49:33)
Lighter Note - (56:02)
Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!
Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)
HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers
5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord
ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom
Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
In Search of Sauce
Black Women Watch...
5EPN Radio
The Beauty Of Independence
Creators & Guests
What is Diggin' In The Digits?
Welcome to "Diggin' In The Digits", where Creator of 'Hip-Hop By The Numbers' Ben Carter and Director of 'The 5th Element' Charlie Taylor deliver entirely unique retrospectives behind Hip-Hop's biggest artists, stories & its roots, discussing them in detail.
From Australia to the UK and beyond.
A 5EPN Original.