For the Record

A journey of sound; a journey to discover Hip-Hop music’s most distinctive and influential voices that have emerged in the genre; the men and women whose unique vocal signatures stood out amongst the standouts. This series explores what makes some of the most iconic voices in the culture so special.

unscripted
MASHUP

Hip Hop Audio Session  meets Bill Nye Who Just Spoke to Nelson George

DETAILS
  • Seminal artists whose unique vocal chords make them inseparable from their iconic stature
  • Focuses on those whose vocal DNA can be heard and felt in today’s newest music
  • Featuring the outliers; those who created lasting trends that helped shape the Hip-Hop genre
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Lil Wayne

Rudy
Crew

I am
I'm a creative, who is a dad, trying to get better at both each day.
Inspiration
Empathy.
Milestone
Helping to create an almost completely virtual NBA All-Star Game experience.
Superpower
The ability to slow down when things speed up.
Dream Destination
Paris
Song Selection
Lovely Day  by Bill Withers
CONNECT

Jamal
Noisette

I am
A Black Man,
Creative mind,
Tough exterior,
Good heart,
Sun loving,
Cold hating
Mushy mid-section,
Taker of necessary space.
Inspiration
Watching those around me succeed.
Milestone
Traveling to Cuba with Wynton Marsalis for a music documentary.
Superpower
I possess black skin.
Beloved Book
The Fire Next Time  by James Baldwin
Song Selection
Hovi Baby  by Jay-Z
CONNECT
Eminem
missy elliot