A visible podcast sequence spotlighting iconic albums in popular culture is being launched this month by WMX, the next-generation artist companies, media and inventive content material division of Warner Music Group. Along with the celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, the debut season of Iconic Data will discover The Infamous B.I.G.’s legendary ultimate album – 1997’s Life After Dying — with host and Radio Corridor of Famer Angie Martinez.
In “25 interviews over 5 nights” because the sequence’ trailer notes, Martinez delves into the making of the 11x platinum double-album, its enduring cultural impression and Biggie’s pioneering legacy with a bunch of hip-hop notables. Amongst these sitting down with Martinez to reminisce and share never-heard tales are Lil Stop, Fats Joe, Pusha T, Rick Ross and Too $hort along with shock friends.
The eight-episode Iconic Data: Life After Dying will premiere on the brand new WMX Hip-Hop channel on The Roku Channel (Ch. 1137) on April 29 (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). Viewers also can watch the visible podcast on The Infamous B.I.G’s YouTube Channel, whereas listeners can stream throughout all main audio podcast platforms beginning Could 1.
Calling it an “honor” to host the primary season of Iconic Data,” Martinez additionally famous within the sequence’ announcement launch that “Biggie was, and nonetheless is, probably the most necessary artists of our lifetime and Life After Dying is a masterpiece! To collaborate with WMX on this sequence has been an unimaginable expertise. It’s particularly significant as we additionally pay homage to 50 years of hip- hop and the way it’s modified the course of historical past.”
“The Infamous B.I.G. is a once-in-a-lifetime expertise,” stated Wayne Barrow, supervisor of The Infamous B.I.G. “His work has been examined and reviewed earlier than, however this sequence gives new tales and firsthand accounts by the people who have been there. It’s one thing particular.”
Added WMX’s Ben Clean, president, media & artistic content material, “We’re excited to have the ability to share tales in regards to the albums which have formed complete generations so profoundly – starting with Biggie’s Life After Dying,” “The launch of Iconic Data embraces the massive urge for food and wish for distinctive content material tailor-made for genre-specific audiences. WMX lives at a crossroads the place artists, content material and experiences converge to achieve music followers the place they’re, and this thrilling sequence is the primary of many boards wherein we are going to proceed to inform the tales in regards to the artwork that shapes and evokes our tradition.”
Iconic Data: Life After Dying is government produced by Martinez and Kevin Hofman (WMX) and directed by Bonsu Thompson in collaboration with the Property of Christopher Wallace. For extra details about Iconic Data click on right here.
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