Believe Dat! Boston’s Overlooked Hip-Hip History

November is Hip-Hop History Month. Boston is not exactly famous for its contributions to Black music and culture. If anything, many people associate the city with rock — and racism. But music historian and writer Dart Adams says Boston has long had a flourishing Black music scene, producing icons like Donna Summer and game-changing groups like New Edition. This week on Say More, in honor of hip-hop’s 50th birthday, Dart shares the vibrant history of the Boston scene. Email us at saymore@globe.com.

Tracks on today’s episode: 

The Message by Grandmaster Flash,

Energy by Sampa the Great,

California Love by 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre,

Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z,

Vamos by The Pixies,

Believe Dat! by Gang Starr,

Last Dance by Donna Summer,

Candy Girl by New Edition,

Good Vibrations by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch,

Speak Upon It by Ed O.G. and Da Bulldogs,

I Got to Have It by Ed O.G. and Da Bulldogs,

Nayborhood Healer by Nay Speaks.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.