Terrence Levens (Behind the Mic)The Violator: How Chris Lighty Revolutionized Music SuperstardomThis is the story of Chris Lighty, a powerhouse manager whose grit and determination took him from Bronx project housing to boardrooms.Oct 5, 20201Oct 5, 20201
Terrence Levens (Behind the Mic)Stretch and Bobbito: Hip-Hop’s Accidental GatekeepersAround 1AM on a Thursday morning in October, 1990, two young New Yorkers launched a radio show that would forever change hip-hop.Sep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2020
Terrence Levens (Behind the Mic)New York’s Texas Import: How DJ Premier Helped Shape the Sound of Hip-HopThere is perhaps no producer who has had a greater influence on hip-hop than DJ Premier. Over the course of more than three decades, the…Aug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2020
Terrence Levens (Behind the Mic)Behind the Mic: An IntroductionIn January 2018, a report by Nielsen revealed that hip-hop had surpassed rock for the first time as the most popular genre of music in the…Aug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2020