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Friday, July 11 2014

• Summer '94: Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Ready To Die'; MK Asante's Hip Hop Memoir; Broken Bells Play Live July 11, 2014

  In this episode: This summer marks the 20th anniversary of Brooklyn rapper Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album, Ready To Die. Soundcheck talks about the album and Big’s short-lived career ... (episode)

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  • MK Asante's Hip Hop Memoir, 'Buck' July 11, 2014

    The writer and filmmaker MK Asante has charted the history and politics of hip hop, told the story of Kwanza, and explored the power of poetry – all topics that are close to his heart...

  • Summer '94: Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Ready To Die,' 20 Years Later July 11, 2014

    This summer marks the 20th anniversary of Brooklyn rapper Notorious B.I.G.’s landmark debut, Ready To Die. Soundcheck talks about the album and Big’s short-lived career with cultural ...

  • WNYC At 90: Miles Davis And Stan Getz Play Birdland In 1950 July 11, 2014

    Soundcheck&nbsp;listens back to Miles Davis and Stan Getz's performance at Birdland as part of the&nbsp;American Music Festival&nbsp;in 1950, as part of WNYC's 90th anniversary.&nbsp;