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Podcast: Here's The Thing
Episode: Listen Now: Class of 88 Featuring Will Smith
Description: In the US, hip hop reigns as the genre that influences every aspect of our culture. Fromfashion to film, the dominance of this prolific sound can be traced back to one year -1988.From Public Enemy to The Fresh Prince, these twelve months gave rise to thesuperstars and styles that still resonate in songs released today. Through the uniqueperspective and personal experiences of Will Smith, Class of ’88 reveals the milestonemoments, albums and artists that inspired a sonic evolution and secured 1988 as hiphop’s most important year. Rich with...