Amy Coddington

Author of 'How Hip Hop Became Hit Pop,' a study of how hip-hop made its way into the musical mainstream through pop radio in the 80s and 90s.

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Nov 21, 2023 • 45min

022 Amy Coddington on Rap and Radio

Author Amy Coddington discusses how hip-hop entered the mainstream through pop radio in the 80s and 90s. She explores issues of race, economics, and authenticity, emphasizing how the business model of the radio industry affected rap's relationship to the mainstream. This history reveals the story of money, prejudice, and rap's mainstream potential.