Mass Appeal announces ‘DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1’ kicking off ‘Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack’ in celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th birthday.
Today, Mass Appeal announces that ‘DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1’–the 1st EP as part of ‘Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack’–will be released on July 15.
Produced by the legendary DJ Premier, the 5-track project will celebrate the sounds of one of Hip Hop’s most prolific producers and include all-new, original music from Nas, Lil Wayne, Run The Jewels, Joey Bada$$, Remy Ma, Rapsody, and Slick Rick.
“It’s an honor to kick off this iconic Hip Hop 50 music program. Hip Hop continues to inspire fans across the globe and it’s incredible to think of what the next 50-years will bring” DJ Premier affirmed.
Announced last year, ‘The Soundtrack’ will encompass a series of 10 EPs of all newly released music that will bring together the industry’s most highly regarded producers who are defining the culture in celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop.
Following DJ Premier’s EP release, fans can look forward to new music curated by Swizz Beatz, Mustard, The-Dream, Mike Will Made It, No I.D., Hit-Boy, Take A Daytrip, and Tainy.
The entire series will be distributed via Mass Appeal’s new deal with The Orchard.
Bringing together some of the biggest names in Hip Hop, this project will further solidify the #HipHop50 movement as it not only captures 50 years of culture but will also honor some of the latest and greatest to do it.
A portion of all #HipHop50 proceeds will be donated to various charitable organizations, including, the Universal Hip Hop Museum set to open its doors in 2024.
Mass Appeal’s massive #HipHop50 initiative includes strategic partnerships, immersive global activations, and innovative content/programming in celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th birthday.
Mass Appeal recently announced its partnership with Live Nation Urban to produce live event programming.
From Park Jams to Festival stages, this partnership will create moments that will bring together the voices that turned Hip Hop into a way of life.
Additionally, Mass Appeal has its #HipHop50 premium content partnership with Paramount+/Showtime, which has aired documentaries such as: “You’re Watching Video Music Box”, “Cypress Hill: Insane In The Brain“, and more.
Fans can look forward to “Supreme Team” which premiered last night (7.10.2022).
Last year, Mass Appeal also launched its Spotify Original podcast–“The Bridge: 50 Years Of Hip Hop“–hosted by Grammy-Award-winning artist Nas and radio personality Minya “Miss Info” Oh.
About #HipHop50
With 2023 marking Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, Mass Appeal developed #HipHop50 – a massive cross-platform initiative aimed at celebrating Hip Hop’s momentous anniversary in the most authentic and globally impactful way possible. #HipHop50 is a multi-year celebration that includes strategic partnerships and immersive global activations – all accompanied by charitable elements. As 2023 approaches, #HipHop50 will create once-in-a-lifetime moments featuring the iconic voices that have transcended culture.
About Mass Appeal
Mass Appeal is an entertainment company dedicated to telling stories from the perspective of those who shape and shift culture. Since 1996, we have documented the emerging movements that influence popular ideas. Today, Mass Appeal is the elevated voice of Hip Hop and its ever-expanding sphere of influence. Integrated offerings in content, music, and creative services stoke Mass Appeal’s ability to maximize the impact of our output. Our diverse school of thought separates us from friends and foes alike.
‘DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1‘ Tracklisting:
- Lettin’ Off Steam featuring Joey Bada$$
- Remy Rap featuring Remy Ma & Rapsody
- Beat Breaks featuring Nas
- Terrible 2’s featuring Run The Jewels
- The Root Of All featuring Lil Wayne & Slick Rick
***All tracks produced by DJ Premier***
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