Will Smith has determined to hop again into his Hip Hop bag with the forthcoming launch of his new podcast Class Of ’88.
According to Billboard, the multi-hyphenate will discover the 12 months 1988 which noticed the rise of iconic Hip-Hop figures reminiscent of Public Enemy, Salt-N-Pepa, and Fab Five Freddy, to call just a few.
He can be sitting down with different rap luminaries reminiscent of Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, and Rakim.
“Hip Hop has been a central part of my life for over four decades,” he instructed Billboard. “I’m hyped to share my first-hand experiences and those of some of Hip Hop’s greatest legends as we delve into the origins of one of the most influential genres of music in history.”
In addition, Smith may also make a journey down reminiscence lane by exploring his personal success as a part of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.
The pair launched 5 full-length albums and had been the primary act to win a Grammy Award in a rap class in 1989.
“Summertime,” “A Nightmare on My Street,” and “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” are only a few of the songs they put out that exhibited Smith’s brilliance as a lyricist with vivid storytelling abilities.
Class Of 88 is produced by Wondery, Audible, Westbrook and Awfully Nice, and can premiere on each Amazon and Audible on October 26.
Meanwhile, Queen Latifah was given the chance to sing the National Anthem earlier this month when the New York Giants confronted off in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys on the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
The efficiency, too, served a double responsibility, because it was additionally a tribute to the fallen of 9/11.
Queen Latifah has confirmed to be a consummate visionary all through her profession. In June, she grew to become the primary feminine rapper to obtain the distinguished Kennedy Center nomination.
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CNN revealed that the “U.N.I.T.Y.” rapper can be honored on the Kennedy Center Awards on December 3 alongside Billy Crystal, opera singer Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees, and singer Dionne Warwick.
“This year we pay special tribute to the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, a uniquely American culture whose constant evolution is one of enduring relevance and impact, reflecting our society as it has grown into an international phenomenon,” Deborah F. Rutter, president of the Kennedy Center, stated in a press release to the outlet.
“Hip Hop has been an important, thriving art form here at the Center for a number of years; what a privilege it is to bestow an Honor to the First Lady of Hip-Hop [Queen Latifah] who has inspired us along the way.”
“I’m humbled to be included in this incredible list of artists honored by the Kennedy Center,” Queen Latifah stated in a press release concerning the nomination. “To now be recognized amongst so many multi-hyphenates feels unbelievable.”
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