50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2007: "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" by Soulja Boy

Dusty Henry revisits 2007 with the track "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" by Soulja Boy. This iconic hit and its accompanying dance ushered in a new era for hip-hop and defined “ringtone rap” and the concept of "going viral."  Written by Dusty Henry.  Audio production by Roddy Nikpour.  Podcast managed by Isabel Khalili.  Support the podcast: kexp.org/50hiphop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.