ip-hop, according to Public Enemy frontman Chuck D, “changed the world”. And this month marks a significant milestone for one of the most pivotal scenes in music history, as the genre celebrates its 50th anniversary.
To mark the moment, the BBC will air a special series about the history and importance of the genre, as well as its influence in the UK, hosted by DJ Trevor Nelson.
Filmed in the iconic surroundings of Maida Vale recording studios, which have hosted everyone from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin, 1Xtra’s Nelson invited a genre-spanning selection of UK rap talent to take up a throne at the roundtable. The show features Dizzee Rascal, Kenny Allstar, Avelino, Harry Pinero So Solid Crew’s Lisa Maffia, Ms Banks, Poet, Big Narstie and Kojey Radical, along with radio presenter Yinka Bokinni.
The Standard was given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the far-reaching…
