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The Grammy Awards in 2023 were a who鈥檚 who of hip-hop, with some of the greatest rappers of all time coming together celebrating 50 years of one of the world鈥檚 most influential genres. Onstage is Jay-Z one of the greatest of the greats and born and raised in New York City - the birthplace of hip-hop. During his verse he shouts out a street in west London鈥� Harrow Road. Why?

Ashley Walters explores why Jay-Z鈥檚 trip to London in the 80s had such a profound effect on him that he is still rapping about it over 30 years later.

Over the years Jay-Z has returned to the UK again and again, making history as the first rapper to headline Glastonbury. Why was the show so controversial and how has it changed hip-hop?

In this episode we hear from Jay-Z, hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson (Rap Radar), Nick Raphael and Mimi The Music Blogger.

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Jay-Z at Glastonbury: 大象传媒

Soundtrack
DJ Khaled - "God Did" (featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, and Fridayy)
Jaz-O - 鈥淗awaiian Sophie鈥� (feat. Jay Z)
Jay-Z - 鈥淐an't Knock The Hustle鈥� (feat. Mary J Blige)
Jay-Z - Dead Presidents II
Estelle - 鈥淎merican Boy鈥� (feat. Kanye West)
Oasis - Wonderwall (Taken from Jay Z鈥檚 Glastonbury Performance)
Stormzy - Vossi Bop (Taken from Stormzy鈥檚 Glastonbury Performance)
Public Enemy - Countdown to Armageddon

Presenter: Ashley Walters
Producer: Emily Dicks
Written by Emily Dicks
Technical production: Ant Danbury
Additional production: Dari Samuels, Tommy Dixon and Zayna Shaikh
Editor for 大象传媒 Audio: Andy Worrell
Commissioning producer: Jonathan O鈥橲ullivan
Commissioner for 大象传媒 Music: Will Wilkin
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