Fresh Era

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A guided audio journey into the lives and careers of hip hop's pioneers, documenting what it was like on their way to the top. The podcast is a detailed chronicle that cements the legacies of the legends while answering questions fans have had for decades. 

  1. INTRODUCING 'SMOOTH ERA' - DROPPING APRIL 8, 2024

    18/03/2024

    INTRODUCING 'SMOOTH ERA' - DROPPING APRIL 8, 2024

    From the "Old Heads" who brought you Fresh Era, comes the new series about the legends of 90's R&B. Season One features audio documentaries from the likes of Montell Jordan, Next, Color Me Badd, Shai, Jon B, and Jodeci. Hosted by LA Radio Pioneer, PJ Butta. Make sure to follow us @stupidflymedia or @smootherapodcast, and be on the look out for more episodes of Fresh Era coming this Spring! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 min
  2. Del The Funky Homosapien: From Latch-Key to Mushroom Tea

    22/03/2023

    Del The Funky Homosapien: From Latch-Key to Mushroom Tea

    Teren "Del The Funky Homosapien" Jones was a latch-key kid of Oakland, CA in the 1970's, a lover of Hanna Barbera cartoons, and had advanced knowledge of computer technology from an early age. Often dismissed as "slow" in grade-school, Del took his passions and found an outlet for them all in the art of Hip-Hop. Come on a journey through his life and hear how he leveraged his family connection with Ice Cube and his love for technology, cartoons, and art, and turned it into becoming one of the most iconic, legendary MC's out of Oakland, and one of the few that has transcended multiple generations and genres. Follow us on social @stupidflymedia and make sure to leave us a review and comment wherever you're reading this right now. Come sleep on our couch at www.stupid-fly.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    34 min
  3. Butterfly (of Digable Planets): NBA Bound to An Interplanetary Sound

    01/03/2023

    Butterfly (of Digable Planets): NBA Bound to An Interplanetary Sound

    Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler was born in Seattle, WA, but had a portal into the east coast thanks to his father. From there, he learned the coolest in Jazz music, fashion, and Hip-Hop - all in which he studied from a young age. He took the determination he formed through his love for basketball, and turned that into his pursuit of becoming a full-time musician. Come on a journey through his life and hear how he plotted out Digable Planets years before they became the platinum selling, Grammy Award winning trio and fully realized his vision after discovering Doodlebug and Ladybug Mecca through a chance encounter in the early 90's. Wanna be Cool Like Dat? Come join us at www.stupid-fly.com Make sure to leave us a review and click the subscribe button wherever you are listening to this episode, and make sure to follow us @stupidflymedia @fresherapodcast and @iamcraigsmith on Instagram. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min
  4. INTRODUCING: GOLD RUSH: How The Sprite "Obey Your Thirst" Campaign Changed Advertising

    15/02/2023 ·  Bonus

    INTRODUCING: GOLD RUSH: How The Sprite "Obey Your Thirst" Campaign Changed Advertising

    If you're loving Fresh Era, please check out the newest Stupid Fly podcast "Gold Rush" where we dig deep into the understated moments of Hip-Hop history. In our premier episode, we examine the Sprite campaign that changed it all. Before the "Obey Your Thirst" campaign, Hip-Hop in advertisements was perceived as "corny". In this episode of Gold Rush, Sean Kantrowitz talks to the people involved in the making of this legendary, game-changing campaign, as well as the artists featured in the spots, to discuss what made this such an important part of Hip-Hop history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min
  5. Peter Gunz: From Packing Steel to Shaquille O'Neal

    08/02/2023

    Peter Gunz: From Packing Steel to Shaquille O'Neal

    Peter "Gunz" Pankey didn't just come up with his MC moniker out of nowhere. As an aspiring artist in 1980's New York, Peter used gun-running as a means to survive. Come on a journey through his life and find out what it was like seeing the crack-epidemic ravage his world, how he and Lord Tariq first met, what Steely Dan wanted for the use of his samples, and how Shaq Diesel became the godfather of his son and future superstar, Corey Gunz. Follow us on social media @stupidflymedia and @fresherapodcast Don't forget to pick up some merch to show your support at www.stupid-fly.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    34 min
  6. BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL: Grand Puba (2021)

    01/02/2023 ·  Bonus

    BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL: Grand Puba (2021)

    Grand Puba, born Maxwell Dixon, is an iconic figure in Hip-Hop who has lived a life filled with "balance". As a youth he "balanced" street life with an enriched education of black history. As an artist he created a lyrical style "balancing" uplifting, positive, black messages with suave, pimpalicious wordplay. And as a human he "balances" spreading love to his compatriots in Rap while trying to climb the ladder of success for himself. Come on a journey into Grand Puba's life to celebrate Black History Month with us! Don't forget to dive deeper down the Stupid Fly rabbit hole - www.stupid-fly.com Follow us on our socials - @stupidflymedia and @fresherapodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min
  7. Kool Kim (of The U.M.C.'s): Statue of Liberty to Universal M.C.

    18/01/2023

    Kool Kim (of The U.M.C.'s): Statue of Liberty to Universal M.C.

    Kim "Kool Kim" Sharpton was born, not only with an amazing gift in poetry, but with an uplifting, positive attitude that made it easy for him to make friends in his neighborhood of Staten Island in the 70's and 80's. Unfortunately, in the early 90's, Hip-Hop culture didn't make it easy on the people or groups that tried to uplift and have fun. Come on a journey through the life of Kool Kim to hear how he navigated through the tough waters of the music business in the early 90's to create one of the most amazing albums, Fruits of Nature, how he went from changing the game to getting changed by the game, and all the shenanigans that came along with it. Jump in the Stupid Fly dance circle at - www.stupid-fly.com Follow us on social @stupidflymedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min
  8. Pete Rock: From Growing Up With Heavy D to Becoming King of The S.P.

    11/01/2023

    Pete Rock: From Growing Up With Heavy D to Becoming King of The S.P.

    Peter "Pete Rock" Phillips continues to be one of the most legendary Hip-Hop producers ever. He developed his own sound early on and never waivered from who he is and what he's about. One of the most important influences that contributed to his identity was his older cousin, Heavy D. Come take the aduio journey through his life and career and find out what it was like growing up with a Hip-Hop icon int he family, how he and CL met, and what it was like being a part of the creative process of Nas' "Illmatic" album. Come join our real life Posse Cut at www.stupid-fly.com Don't forget to check out our new podcast launching February 7th, entitled Gold Rush (@hiphopgoldrush on social)! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min
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A guided audio journey into the lives and careers of hip hop's pioneers, documenting what it was like on their way to the top. The podcast is a detailed chronicle that cements the legacies of the legends while answering questions fans have had for decades. 

Informations

  • Chaîne
    Stupid Fly
  • Création
    Stupid Fly
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    36
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Site web de l’émission
    Fresh Era

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