This panel discussion features legendary voices and turntable masters inclduing
• MC Serch (3rd Bass) – Hip Hop pioneer and cultural icon
• Dizzee Rascal – Mercury Prize-winning UK rap trailblazer
• Tajai (Souls of Mischief / Hieroglyphics) – Oakland’s lyrical architect
• DJ Bonds – West Coast Hip Hop tastemaker
• DJ Yoda – Award-winning UK turntablist and party rocker
They touched on a variety of topics including Hip Hop’s impact on youth, its global influence, and the future of the culture.
The Oxford Union is the world’s most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. Since 1823, the Union has been promoting debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe. It’s nice to see them embracing Hip Hop.
For the radio show, this week, we look at the first hour of this discussion. If you want to watch the whole thing, it’s close to three hours, please head over here – https://youtu.be/_Ij2vsTfMsM
After the discussion segment on the radio, I played a mixset from the latest edition of DOPEfm wtih Daddy J in the mix.
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