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Why grief sometimes looks like a hyphy party
Dec 26, 2023
Pendarvis Harshaw, KQED reporter and expert on the Bay Area hip-hop scene, joins Brittany to discuss the hyphy music scene in the Bay Area and how it helped the community grieve. They explore the energy and impact of hyphy, the connection between grief and celebration, and the influence of local grief-inspired music worldwide.
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- Regional hip hop scenes reflect different aspects of local culture and experiences, shaping the genre's sound.
- The hyphy movement in the Bay Area showcased unconventional methods of expressing grief and navigating difficult emotions through turf dancing.
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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.
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