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“Hard Knock Life”—JAY-Z

60 Songs That Explain the '90s

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The Cultural Significance of Hot 97 and Funkmaster Flex

This chapter explores the cultural importance of Hot 97 and Funkmaster Flex in New York City, discussing their role in shaping the local hip hop scene and the speaker's personal memories of listening to the radio station. It also highlights the influence of DJ Clue and other DJs in breaking new artists and the impact of Jay-Z's music on the speaker and their community.

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