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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 1H 2M

Before Algorithms: How DJs Built Culture

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Before algorithms decided what we listened to, DJs built culture. In this episode of Building 341, we talk about the era when radio DJs introduced new music, built communities, and connected people from every background. From Ted Shred and Chico radio history to One Spoon of Chocolate, hip-hop culture, and discovering audiences you never expected—this conversation is about the people who shaped the music before streaming ever existed. Who was the DJ that put you onto the music you still love today? 🎙️ Subscribe to Building 341 for conversations on hip-hop history, West Coast culture, untold stories, and the people who helped build it. #Building341 #HipHopCulture #WestCoastHipHop #RadioHistory #TedShred

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