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Old Skool is in Session – 4.5.08

Posted on April 5th, 2008 by Milos Balac

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 [...]

Old Skool is in Session – 2.23.08

Posted on February 23rd, 2008 by teresa.peltier

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 [...]

Old Skool is in Session – 2.9.08

Posted on February 9th, 2008 by Sam Aleinikoff

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 [...]