Show Notes
We look at The Blueprint’s creation, the marketing strategy ahead of its release, Jay-Z declaring war with Nas and Prodigy on the big stage and revisit an urban legend regarding Michael Jackson that refuses to rest.
Guest appearances by Andrew Barber, Just Blaze, Young Guru, Pain In Da Ass, Yemi Abiade, Akaash Sharma, Bianca Gracie, Nicolas Tyrell-Scott, Lily Mercer, Miki Hellerbach, Carl Lamarre, Lily Mercer, Shawn Setaro, Carl Lamarre, Bink, Shawn Setaro, Thandie Sibanda and J’na Jefferson. Executive Producers: Sumit Sharma and Chris Mitchell for Breaking Atoms
Mixing and Mastering: David John Walker for Homework Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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