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EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 5 MIN

Hip Hop Snapshots - The French Revolution

from Hip-Hop Snapshots · host MWC

In this episode of Hip-Hop Snapshots, we cross the Atlantic and spotlight the rise of French hip-hop — the first country outside the U.S. to fully embrace the culture. From the groundbreaking 1982 New York City Rap Tour to the pioneering moves of Sidney Duteil, MC Solaar, IAM, and more, we explore how France took hip-hop from the Bronx and made it their own. This isn’t just a history lesson — it’s a story of resistance, rhythm, and revolution. Grab a milk crate. Let’s talk global hip-hop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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