#11 - Hip Hop & History: How NWA and Public Enemy carry on the spirit of Chaucer and Dickens

Is hip-hop the most socially aware form of modern music? Will Public Enemy or Ice-T in 100 years’ time be thought of a black America’s Chaucer or Dickens? Jem reminisces about being a white middle class boy growing up in suburban London listening to some of the most “dangerous” music coming out of America, and loving it. This NEON episode is a love letter to the best from a maligned genre and also makes an important point, that at its best hip-hop tells stories as dark and as honest as any of great literature from the past.Written & Presented by Cool J-DeeProduced by The DZAMusic: The Next Episode - Dr. DreBe awesome, support us on PatreonSubscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.