Hip Hop powerhouse Chuck D lends his talents to a brand new podcast about the amazing story of punk music pioneers “The Clash.” Set to stream on Spotify, “Stay Free: The Story of The Clash” will unveil the journey and cultural significance of this iconic band. Interestingly enough, earlier this month, the music tech company also made headlines with the announcement of the purchase of podcasting powerhouse Gimlet Media; further evidence of the convergence of the music and media industries. It seems quite fitting that the Public Enemy frontman and music trailblazer is telling the incredible story of another groundbreaking musical legend. Stay tuned for incredible music history insight set for a release date of 2/28. -Israel “IZ-REAL” Vasquetelle
Also check out the article “When the Clash Mashed Up Hip Hop.”