A belated Women’s History Month show; Ben and guest hosts Ayana Richardson and Angela Herrera explore and discuss the history of female Hip-Hop artists. PLAYLIST for “Old Skool is in Session” – 4/5/08: 1. “Tramp” (ca. 1986) — Salt N’ Pepa 2. “Supersonic” (ca. 1988) — J.J. Fad 3. “I Wanna Be Down (Human Rhythm [...]
As Black History Month comes to a close, Ben and Ira showcase and discuss old school Hip Hop songs which deal overtly with issues pertaining to the black experience in America. PLAYLIST for “Old Skool is in Session” – 2/23/08: 1. “The Message” (ca. 1982) — Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five 2. “Black is [...]
With Eldred and Ira out of town, Ben gets busy with some of his favorite joints, mostly posse cuts. PLAYLIST FOR “Old Skool is in Session” – 2/9/08: 1. “Don’t Curse” (ca. 1991) — Heavy D feat. Kool G Rap, Grand Poobah, CL Smooth, Big Daddy Kane, Pete Rock, & Q-Tip 2. “The Symphony Part [...]