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What Had Happened Was

What Had Happened Was

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Frequency: 1 episode/28d. Total Eps: 55

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Season 4 of What Had Happened Was features host Open Mike Eagle in conversation with legendary drummer, band leader and Oscar winner Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson. Throughout the course of the season, Questlove shares the stories behind the first four albums of the Legendary Roots Crew. Along the way, we hear Questlove’s personal rise alongside legends like Black Thought, Dilla, D’angelo, Jill Scott and many more.
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What Had Happened Once: Dr. Todd Boyd on 'Rapper's Deluxe'

jeudi 22 août 2024 • Duration 01:02:12

Between WHHW seasons we're introducing What Had Happened Once, one-off interviews showcasing the history and legacy of rap music. This is a live conversation with Dr. Todd Boyd aka The Notorious PHD from the Chicago Humanities Festival 2024 on his new book Rapper's Deluxe, a full flavored re-contextualization of hip hop history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season Finale: What is a Soulquarian?

Season 4 ¡ Episode 13

mercredi 3 janvier 2024 • Duration 49:46

In our season 4 finale we conclude the story of The Roots' 4th studio album Things Fall Apart. In discussing the release and reception of that album we hear the story of the infamous Soulquarian photo shoot for Vibe magazine featuring Questlove, Mos Def, Q-Tip, Dilla, Erykah Badu and more. Where it may have looked like the start of a movement to fans of these artists, according to Questlove himself it was really the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do You Want More?!!!??!

Season 4 ¡ Episode 4

mercredi 1 novembre 2023 • Duration 43:19

In this episode of his season long sitdown with Open Mike Eagle, Questlove begins the story of The Roots' major label debut Do You Want More?!!!??!. The story begins with the group's signing party where they meet future rivals and Questlove receives some difficult family news. This leads into the album sessions where we here how classic songs like Proceed, Swept Away and Silent Treatment were conceived. And what does David Letterman have to do with it? hear it all here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Organix Part 2

Season 4 ¡ Episode 3

mercredi 25 octobre 2023 • Duration 47:19

In this episode of our season long interview with Questlove, we hear the next step in the journey of The Roots through the process of recording their first LP, 1993's Organix. They entered the studio as a busking group and had to learn how to become recording artists on the fly. Hear how this process formalized the group's membership and how these sessions began the tug-of-war between live instrumentation and sampling that will be a part of every Roots album to follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Organix

Season 4 ¡ Episode 2

mercredi 18 octobre 2023 • Duration 47:47

In episode 2 of this season long interview with Questlove, we continue the story of the formation of The Roots as Questlove and Black Thought cycle through names, start performing live and eventualy end up in the studio for the first time where they begin work on what will become their first album Organix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questlove on the Origin of The Roots

Season 4 ¡ Episode 1

mercredi 11 octobre 2023 • Duration 50:48

In the season 4 premiere of What Had Happened Was, host Open Mike Eagle sits down with legendary band-leader, drummer and Oscar winner Questlove for the first session of their season-long interview series. In this initial conversation Questlove unpacks his childhood musical beginnings, his introduction to hip-hop and the lie that led to the formation of The Roots in high school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trailer - Season 4

Season 4

jeudi 5 octobre 2023 • Duration 02:15

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Introducing: Drink Champs

mercredi 22 février 2023 • Duration 09:49

Legendary Queens rapper-turned show host N.O.R.E. teams up with Miami hip-hop pioneer DJ EFN for a night of boozy conversation and boisterous storytelling. The hosts and guests engage together in fun, light-hearted conversation - looking back at their paths to success, highlighting their lives, friendships, and iconic moments within their career. In this unfiltered series, drinks are flowing and jokes are rolling - take a seat at the table with N.O.R.E & EFN. You Gotta Relax! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode: Dante Ross on Carlos Santana, the Grammys and more

Season 3 ¡ Episode 13

mercredi 21 septembre 2022 • Duration 56:31

in this bonus episode from the What Had Happened Was vault, Dante Ross tells the story of working on Everlast's second album, and their collaboration with Carlos Santana "Put Your Lights On' which led to the trio winning a Grammy. Dante goes in-depth on the recording of the song and what it meant for him and his family to be working with the legendary guitarist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing: Rap Radar

jeudi 18 août 2022 • Duration 02:37

Rap Radar is the home of hip-hop’s most revealing interviews. Each week, famed journalists Elliott Wilson and Brian ‘B.Dot’ Miller invite A-listers from across the hip-hop industry to sit down for the definitive conversation around life experiences, music and culture. Listen to new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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