18min chapter

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Episode 412 w/ Common & Pete Rock

Drink Champs

CHAPTER

The Evolution of 'Backpack' in Music

Exploring how the term 'backpack' evolved in the music industry, the chapter discusses its origins as a style rather than a sound and how artists like Mos Def and Kanye West reshaped its definition. It also looks at the transition of underground hip-hop to mainstream culture and the association of backpack rap with a nerdy image.

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