catalyst (noun): something that causes or speeds up change without being changed itself

In this episode we look at how the essence of hip hop evolved. From artists in the nineties who were ahead of their time to the innovators who shaped the sound in the years that followed, we explore how the culture expanded, shifted and transformed. The energy stayed the same, but new forms and ideas emerged, leading to fresh expressions, new rhythms and unexpected directions. A journey through the catalysts that pushed the sound forward.