S01 Episode 1
The Foundation
In the 1970s, DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash and the first rhythmic rappers lay the foundations of hip-hop.
48 mins · Sun, 4 Sep 2016
S01 Episode 2
From The Underground to the Mainstream
Bootleg tapes capture the energy of live battles; the Sugarhill Gang releases a Top 40 hit; hip-hop meets art punk.
46 mins · Sun, 11 Sep 2016
S01 Episode 3
The New Guard
Run-D.M.C. and Def Jam bridge the rock-rap divide; Marley Marl and Rakim usher in a new sound; Public Enemy raises consciousness.
48 mins · Sun, 18 Sep 2016
S01 Episode 4
The Birth of Gangsta Rap
Ice-T and N.W.A. put West Coast rap on the map; Dr Dre tops the charts with "The Chronic."
46 mins · Sun, 25 Sep 2016
