The Summer of '88 Was the FOUNDATION of Rap

Описание: The Summer of 1988 wasn’t just another hot season in New York — it was the turning point where rap and hip hop stopped being “street music” and became a global cultural force. From Eric B. & Rakim’s “Follow the Leader” to Public Enemy’s “It Takes a Nation of Millions”, from Slick Rick’s storytelling blueprint to the birth of Yo!MTV Raps — this 90-day stretch shaped everything hip hop would become.

In this episode of Grown Man Bars, Chad (your resident rap nerd) and Big Absoloot break down:
Why 1988 is called “the Golden Year of Rap”
The albums and singles that changed the rap sound forever
KRS-One’s Grammy protest and Will Smith’s historic win
How Rakim rewrote the rules of lyricism
The connection between ’88 and the rap dominance of the 90s, 2000s, and beyond
This is the origin story of modern hip hop — told barbershop style, no fluff, just bars and truth. Join ‪@grownmanbarslive‬ for more rap talk with the Unks.

👉 Drop your favorite album or moment from ’88 in the comments — and don’t come with weak takes unless you can back it up.

00:00 Introduction to Summer of 88
00:01 The Significance of Summer 1988 in Rap
01:26 Generational Differences in Rap Culture
04:26 Influential Albums of Summer 1988
11:28 Impact of Rakim and Other Pioneers
13:37 The Role of Media and Awards in Rap
19:54 Barbershop Breakdown: Rakim's 'Follow the Leader'
21:53 Rakim's Technical Mastery
32:03 Top 5 Albums of 1988
36:44 Current Rap Headlines
44:07 Conclusion and Next Week's Teaser

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