Regionalism in Hip Hop

This podcast episode explores the concept of regionalism in hip hop, highlighting how the genre sounds different depending on the location it originates from. The speaker shares their personal experience of discovering regionalism while attending Howard University, observing how fashion styles varied among students from different regions. The episode focuses on the hyphy movement that emerged in the Bay Area in the mid-2000s and its influence on the hip hop mainstream. It delves into the unique characteristics of hyphy music, such as heavy bass lines designed for car sound systems, and how it reflected the challenges faced by young Californians at the time.