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From the turntable to production, mixtapes, and radio, for the past 50 years the DJ has remained the cornerstone of hip-hop; uncovering their journey, from shaping music and culture to adapting in an evolving landscape.

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Under the wings of Atlanta's premier hip-hop label, Disturbing tha Peace, Chingy's single "Right Thurr" catapulted his career; in 2010, a rumor put it on ice for more than a decade.

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Stetsasonic rose to stardom as "Hip-Hop's First Band"; the seven-member band chronicle their musical journey.

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In the late 1990s, Blaque rocked the music industry with a wave of hits, led by their platinum-certified single, "808"; their journey includes setbacks, including the losses of mentor Left Eye and fellow group member Natina Reed.

Blaque

Donald Lawrence's legacy as an important figure in contemporary gospel music; his success came with its share of struggles, from criticism for infusing secular music into faith-based music to his battle with cancer.

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Candi Staton is known as "The Queen of Southern Soul" thanks to a string of hits, most notably the disco groove "Young Hearts Run Free"; behind all this the success, Candi was fighting for her life, though.

Candi Staton

A journey through Chuckii Booker's rise to fame in the late 80s as one of R&B's top crooners and how after just a few years, the pressures of stardom led Chuckii to abandon his solo career.

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As a home-grown, do-it-yourself record label in the early 1980s, Cold Chillin' set a new tone in music and culture for New York; On this episode, those who were there tell the story of the rise, fall and legacy of the label.

Cold Chillin'

In the late 70s, Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do For Love" captivated audiences; but In 2016, his life was turned upside down after a prescription antibiotic caused devastating side effects.

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