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BUSTA RHYMES
VIDEO: BUSTA RHYMES
Busta Rhymes signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records (distributed by Interscope) a few years back. Last year, he left the label… but got to take his unreleased album with him. On his recent episode of Artist Confidential, he tells how it went down.

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upcoming highlights

Queen Latifah Artist Confidential: Queen Latifah
Wed 11/25 6:00 pm ET
She’s ruled over music, television, stage, and the big screen for twenty years! From rockin’ hip-hop crowds, to wowing Academy Award audiences, Queen Latifah’s multi-faceted career has taken her around the world. So, it was only a matter of time before she found her way into our Artist Confidential studio. The Heat’s Dion holds court with The Queen during SIRIUS|XM’s renowned interview/performance series - as she talks about her new CD, Persona, her rise to fame, and more.  (1 hr, 30 min)

Rebroadcast: Mon 11/30 6:00 pm ET

regular shows

Zulubeats with Afrika Bambaataa Zulubeats with Afrika Bambaataa
Friday 10 pm - midnight ET
Rebroadcast Monday 10 pm - midnight ET

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa joins the Backspin with Zulubeatz. The South Bronx native and founder of socially-conscious rap movement Universal Zulu Nation will host the show along with The Cutman LG and Mick Benzo. The show will include classic hip-hop records that reflect the genre's evolution. Zulu Beatz is true school for the people!

Monie Love Ladies First With Monie Love
Saturday 6 - 7 pm ET
Rebroadcast Tuesday 10 - 11 pm ET

Join hip-hop legend, Monie Love, as she brings intelligence, creativity and sass to Backspin, on her weekly radio show! Catch Monie, along with her celebrity guests, backed by the biggest and best of hip-hop from the ‘90s and today.

Grandmaster Flash The Block Party with DJ Grandmaster Flash
Saturday 11 pm – midnight ET
Rebroadcast Wednesday 11 pm – midnight ET

Catch Flash cuttin' it up for the old school crowd: Flash gets the Party started, mixing the best in ‘80s and ‘90s hip-hop from back in the day.

Subsoniq
Tuesdays 7 – 10 pm ET
Subsoniq is a three hour showcase featuring classic and new progressive hip hop. K-Murdock, KB, and the rest of the crew host as they bring you through a sound session that includes in-depth interviews, guest DJ mixes, and exclusive specials.


Put on your Adidas and your Kangol hat and join the party—you'll hear nothing but the early days of Hip-Hop.


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