{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Did Corporate America Steal the Soul of Hip-Hop? DJ Groovematic Tells All","description":"Did Corporate America Steal the Soul of Hip-Hop? DJ Groovematic Tells All Go deep into hip-hop history as we sit down with DJ Groovematic, aka Tony Evans\u2014a true hip-hop pioneer and cultural historian. Discover the raw energy of New York\u2019s original tape era, the transformation of battle rap and freestyle, and how hip-hop evolved from an underground movement into a global culture. Learn what mainstream never understood about authenticity and creativity, and how corporate influence changed everything. If you care about music culture, hip-hop community, and true artistry, this episode is a must-watch! \ud83c\udfa7\ud83c\udf0d  Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: \u26a1\ufe0fInsiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/book.mubutv.com MUBUTV Free Music Guides: \u26a1FREE A&R Guide:  \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/ARFreeGuide \u26a1FREE Music Supervisor Guide: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/MSFreeGuide \u26a1FREE Music Manager Guide:  \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/MGRFreeGuide Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career. \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Music Business Insider Podcast: https:\/\/www.mubutv.com\/podcast The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today\u2019s leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching \u201cMusic Business Insider Podcast\u201d on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].   \ud83d\udcd2 Show Notes and Resources \ud83d\udcd2 https:\/\/www.mubutv.com\/dj-groovematic-hip-hop-pioneer   \u26a1\ufe0fWhat you'll learn in this episode\u26a1\ufe0f \ud83d\udc49 The untold stories from hip-hop\u2019s foundation years \ud83d\udc49 How turntablism took hip-hop international \ud83d\udc49 What was lost and gained as hip-hop became mainstream \ud83d\udc49 Tony\u2019s advice on preserving the true spirit of the culture \ud83d\udc49 and so much more... SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS: \ud83d\udcd2 The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy - https:\/\/amzn.to\/4azLVmh \ud83d\udcd2 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sdgrja Get Audible Free - Your favorite titles anywhere you go. Enjoy a free trial on us! https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RB2nu4 Recommended Audio Software \u26a1Castmagic - 10x Audio Content & Supercharge Your Media With AI https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/castmagic   Podcast Credits Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight Editor: Eric Knight Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with hip-hop pioneer and historian Tony Evans, also known as DJ Groovematic. He shares how he was part of hip-hop's first generation, that iconic wave from 1975 to 1979, exploring the raw energy and creativity that defined the genre's early years and providing a deep dive into "hip hop history." This episode offers essential "music history" insights, from the "golden age" of "old school hip hop" to the transformation of freestyle and battle rap, offering a unique perspective on "70s music" and the evolution of hip-hop. \ud83d\ude80\ud83c\udfb6 DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Copyright \u00a9 2026 MUBUTV\u2122 Media. All Rights Reserved ","author_name":"Music Business Insider Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mubutv.com","html":"