Will Smith is about to host Wondery and Audible’s new restricted collection podcast, Class of ’88.
The podcast collaboration takes a glance again on the yr that helped launch the worldwide cultural phenomenon of hip-hop. Throughout every episode, Smith will sit down with a few of the period’s most influential artists, together with Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, Rakim, Fab 5 Freddy, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Chuck D, J.J. Fad and DJ Purple Alert, to have fun the landmark yr for music.
Although hip-hop had its place in music earlier than 1988, that yr was a defining 12 months for the style. From music, trend and movie, that yr gave rise to artists and creatives that left their mark on the music business and are nonetheless remembered immediately. It additionally noticed a minimum of a dozen albums launched that grew to become influential classics.
Smith, who has a private perspective on the business from being a member of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Recent Prince in addition to starring within the ’90s hit present The Recent Prince of Bel-Air, shares with listeners the milestone moments, albums and artists that impressed the style. Episodes will even characteristic archival materials, untold tales and private recollections from Smith himself.
“Hip-hop has been a central a part of my life for over 4 many years,” Smith mentioned. “I’m hyped to share my first-hand experiences and people of a few of hip-hop’s biggest legends as we delve into the origins of some of the influential genres of music in historical past.”
Class of ‘88 is produced by Wondery, Audible, Westbrook and Awfully Good.
All eight episodes of the restricted collection podcast are set to be launched Oct. 26, solely on Amazon Music and Audible.
