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Jacknife Lee has produced U2, REM, The Killers, Snow Patrol, and more. Still, his hunger for innovation means he never rests on his laurels.
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Stones Throw Records challenges perceptions, demonstrating how a scrappy indie can create a deep cultural impact. Explore these essentials.
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The past decade saw hip-hop go stratospheric. This playlist highlights tracks that helped the genre dominate the international stage.
Sound Behind the Song: “Heart of Glass” by Blondie
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Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for “Heart of Glass.”
CR-78: The Whole Story
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Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here’s the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine.
Listening Guide: Aughts Hip-Hop
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In hip-hop history, the early 2000s represent the point when the genre began to have fun. Explore these standout tracks of the era.
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IZ and Bobby Avila and Aaron Spears take us behind the scenes of what it takes to put together the mammoth Usher Las Vegas residency.
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