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Podcast: That's Hip-Hop
Episode: #158 SOULJABOYTELLEM.COM ALBUM REVIEW - SOULJA BOY
Description: Send us Fan MailThis episode launches into the story of Soulja Boy (born DeAndre Cortez Way) as the hosts dive into his 2007 breakthrough album Souljaboytellem.com and its seismic impact on hip-hop. They note how the young artist exploded onto the scene by producing beats himself, uploading his music through MySpace and YouTube, and crafting a viral sensation with “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks. The hosts reflect on how Soulja Boy sidestepped traditional gatekeepers and, by building his fanbase online, changed the game for independent artists everywhere. They highlight the...