The 54-year-old artist announced that he will host a new podcast series, Class of ’88what will celebrate 1988 hip-hop and feature iconic artists such as Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim and Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, among others.
«Hip-hop has been a central part of my life for over four decades“Will said. “I’m excited to share my first-hand experiences and those of some of hip-hop’s biggest legends as we delve into the origins of one of the most influential music genres in history.”
The former rapper will share his own perspective on the industry at the time, as he was a member of the well-known hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. The duo, who released five studio albums, began making music in 1985. Will then began his solo career in 1997 with Men in Black, the theme song to the film of the same name. The track topped the charts in several regions around the world.
The episodes They will include interviews, untold stories, archival material and personal stories from the actor and musician himself. The podcast series, which will consist of eight episodes, will be produced by Wondery, Audible, Westbrook and Awfully Nice. Class of ’88 will be released on October 26 on Amazon Music and Audible.
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2023-09-22 03:17:41
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