Cam'ron, Mase, Jim Jones, Dave East, Big L and Harlem

Ready to unravel the rich tapestry of music history and its evolution? We're your hosts, Ron Brown and Clip, and we've put together an enlightening journey for you. With us, our guest, Clip, a sound engineer who's worked with performers like Felicia Keys, Jadakiss, Troy Ave, and many more, shares his fascinating journey in the world of music production. From the influence of Teddy Riley on New Jack Swing to the unique and gritty sounds he's crafted for the hip hop records of your favorite artists, Clip takes us behind the scenes of the music industry.

Harlem, the heart of the music revolution, has left an indelible mark on the industry. The musical geniuses of the Harlem Renaissance, such as Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday, continue to reverberate through the corridors of modern music. And it's not just the past we're unraveling; we're also looking at how the influence of Harlem has shaped artists like Teddy Riley, Rob Base, Big L, and A$AP Rocky. And of course, we're not leaving out the fashion – a significant component of the music culture, tracing its roots from Big L, Mace, and Her McGrath to the hip hop styles of today.

And what's an exploration of music without touching on the evolution of rap and the emergence of new genres? We ponder the possibility of an East Coast supergroup, weigh-in on Cam'ron's mixtape impact, and explore the rise of drill music in the 2020s. We also discuss the shifting landscape of music preferences and the impact of the internet on music production and consumption. So buckle up for this riveting ride through the annals of music history and its ever-evolving future.