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Can You Dig It?

De: Pete Chelala, Bryan Master, Julian Voloj
Narrado por: Chuck D
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    Aug 10 2023
    How did hip hop happen? To understand that, we have to go back to before the ‘birth’ of the culture. It wasn’t a given that the Bronx of the late 1960s and early 1970s would be the birthplace of an American art form. Urban renewal had left the borough neglected and in crisis. Gangs policed the streets, and winding up in the wrong territory could have serious consequences. But things were about to change. Can You Dig It? is an in-depth history of how positive community influences helped inspire the troubled youth to end the cycle of gang violence, as told by people who were there at the time. It’s the inspiring true story of how local gang the Ghetto Brothers rejected calls for war in the aftermath of the murder of Black Benjie – a member who was trying to find common ground – and how gang leaders Yellow Benjy and Karate Charlie worked to broker a peace with rivals. The end result? A place where urban artistry could flourish into a global culture fifty years strong: hip hop. Narrated by Public Enemy’s Chuck D and told through a blend of immersive reenactments, oral history and expert discussion, Can You Dig It? is as illuminating for hip hop fans as it is for history buffs, as one of the great American stories. It’s a tribute not just to community action but to the unsung heroes who paved the way for greatness.
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  • Episode 1: The Bronx is Burning

    Episode 1: The Bronx is Burning
    Aug 10 2023

    “The Bronx was the poster-child of ‘Urban Decay’.” - Hip Hop Photographer, Joe Conzo. It’s 1971: The nation is in the midst of its own wars: abroad and at home; New York City has been forsaken by the government; and the Bronx is burning. While the disenfranchised youth of New York City was consumed in gang life, one gang from the South Bronx - The Ghetto Brothers - dared to think differently. Shaped by three key influences from within their community, and by the brutal murder of Ghetto Brother member “Black Benjie”, the stage is set for their evolution from street-gang-to-peacemakers - and from peacemakers to enablers of Hip Hop culture.
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  • Episode 2: Old Enough to Die

    Episode 2: Old Enough to Die
    Aug 10 2023
    “There was a feeling of brotherhood and joining something where you belong” – Urban Historian, Clayton Patterson. For the youth of New York City - and specifically the South Bronx - hope was just another four-letter-word. Gang life was the survival game….and it was the only game in town. This is a deep-dive into the fabric of gang life unpacking that critical question: “Why join a gang?”.
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Pete Chelala
Bryan Master
Julian Voloj
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About the Creator

Pete Chelala is a 25-year veteran in the entertainment industry, and currently the co-creator, writer, and director of Audible Original, Can You Dig It. Starting his career with the WWE in Connecticut, working in production and getting body slammed for promos he then ventured off to LA to join set-life; on commercials, music videos and feature films. From driving camera trucks, location scouting and even casting.
In an effort to marry his college sweetheart, he left Hollywood behind in the mid aughts, to make his way to the big apple. There he found his passion for show business collide with the rise of digital media. With a mature understanding of the attention economy and the love of creating content, he was able to canvas Madison Ave at the dawn of mobile marketing and continues to do so today during the streaming revolution.
Pete brings both sides of his brain to the table, as a creator and passionate storyteller as well as a veteran of monetizing the attention earned from the power and distribution of compelling content. He is a co-founder and partner in New York content studio PB&J Productions.

About the Creator

Bryan Master is a seasoned composer and audio producer who has carved a unique niche in the audio-first space, having executive produced and composed nearly a dozen Audible Originals, including The Coldest Case, 64th Man, Motivated!, Daniel X: Genesis and The Method. In addition to being a founder and partner in New York content studio PB&J Productions, he is also founder of Philadelphia-based SOUND+FISSION Music and Audio-Production house— an official Audible-approved/preferred partner. Can You Dig It? afforded him the opportunity to wear new hats like showrunner, editor, and writer, in addition to EP/creator and score composer. He is represented by CAA and Granderson-Des Rochers LLP.

About the Creator

Julian Voloj is a New York-based storyteller whose work has been featured in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Washington Post, and many other publications. Born in Germany to Colombian parents, he moved to the U.S. In 2004. Drawing upon his Jewish, Latinx, and indigenous roots, Julian has passionately documented the diversity of his adopted hometown New York City, both as a photographer and writer. His fascination for forgotten heroes and hidden historical figures has been a leitmotif in his award-winning fiction graphic novels. He is a co-founder and partner in New York content studio PB&J Productions.

About the Performer

Chuck D is a primary architect of the movement that revolutionized rap as a means of serving truth to power. He is co-founder of Public Enemy, writing the lyrics behind anthems such as "Fight the Power," "By the Time I Get to Arizona," "Bring the Noise," and "State of the Union (STFU)" while establishing a new voice of Black-centered activism.
Critically lauded, Chuck D is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, one of XXL’s top 20 MCs of all time, a bestselling author (This Day in Rap and Hip-Hop History), and a preserved member of The Library of Congress (Fear of a Black Planet). He continues to make work that moves us forward. From his long-running RAPstation.com website to founding music groups like Prophets of Rage, Chuck D embodies the ideal of hip-hop as activism.

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YES, I DIG IT!!!

This is one of the most fascinating and creative ways to tell how Hip-Hop was born. I loved the way the story all came together in the end! Pete, this was so well done. I am really hoping you will be creating more series like these. It’s important that people know Hip-Hop is not all about gang banging and killing people. It’s about culture, family, love, and creating something so special that it actually still exists 50 years later.

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I dig it!

This is so worth binging. The the storytelling, music, narration, interviews, all amazing. But the beauty in this piece is the light it shines on the fact that Hip Hop was born from a movement of peace. I expect this piece to win awards. Well done.

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masterful

Chuck D could read the phone book and keep me enthralled. this story is a great dive into the early years of the hip hop scene.

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Time Capsule Treasure Trove 4 Any Hip Hop Lover

Driving in the desert by myself from Utah to Oakland, California for my first time—‘Can You Dig It?’ was exactly what I needed to get through. The music, scenes, knowledge, and voices all telling the story together allowed the drive 2 be thrilling and comforting at the same time.
Now I find myself going back.
And just when I think I know, there’s more. Thank you 4 giving this gift of culture education Hip Hop to us.
Check it out-if you love Hip Hop.
Peace.

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Great story. Even better production!

This is a great story and I’m super glad it was made into this audiobook. The overall storytelling is fantastic and I enjoyed hearing from different voices / perspectives. Very well done!

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Phenomenal work

Absolutely loved this series. Learned a ton and was brought to tears multiple times. Chuck D is amazing as the narrator, but the way they weave in interviews with re-enactments by voice actors was brilliant. Any fan of hip-hop or history should listen. Bravo!!!

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Give peace a chance.

The biggest ideas and revolutions are often based on the smallest decisions. One gang's choice to make peace and forgive created a culture of creativity and art instead of death and despair. As a kid, I loved early hip hop and rap, but had no idea where it truly came from. This podcast's deep research with help from the actual participants recreates the overall feeling of the place where it all started. From broad cultural and economic issues to small things like strong moms, the story of hip hop''s birth is worth your time. Please give it a listen!

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This is an amazing historical document!!!

The history of the Bronx, New York and how it lead to the creation of the Culture of Hip Hop. I have never watched The Warriors movie, but this history is the obvious inspiration.

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Expansion

i would love to see an animated version of this. Definitely a great storyline put together.

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Yes. I dug it!

Amazing listening experience. Really got to know the characters in a novel way that was truly unique and sets this podcast apart from the rest. Such a great story that needs to be heard. No peace. No Hip Hop.

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