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Get ready to dive into the heart of hip-hop history with "Joe Clair: The Legend Behind BET's Hip-Hop Revolution." Join us on "Sway In The Morning" as we sit down with the iconic Joe Clair, the pioneering voice of BET's "Rap City," who transformed the landscape of hip-hop on television. In this exclusive interview, Joe Clair takes us back to 1994, sharing behind-the-scenes stories of his time at BET, the birth of the legendary BET Cipher, and how he maintained his integrity and passion for the culture despite the industry's challenges.
From his beginnings as a comedian to becoming a beloved radio host and television personality, Joe Clair's journey is a testament to resilience and innovation. Discover how his love for hip-hop and his dynamic presence on shows like "Rap City" and "The Joe Clair Morning Show" on WPGC shaped a generation and paved the way for future hip-hop correspondents.
Don't miss out on this deep dive into hip-hop history and culture! Subscribe to "Sway's Universe" for more exclusive interviews, groundbreaking reveals, and engaging content. Follow us on social media and stay connected for all things hip-hop.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Joe Clair Is Here
1:01 - Joe Clair’s Impact on Hip-Hop Culture
6:25 - The Mixtape Era & Street Life in the DMV Area
11:00 - Growing Up In DC
16:17 - Callers
19:59 - Chris Thomas
22:15 - The Importance of Chris Thomas
26:20 - Why So Many Comedians Come Out of the DMV
26:50 - First Time Caller
28:19 - Donnell Rawlings Calls In
29:59 - Donnell Rawlings
31:37 - Where is Donnell Performing Next
32:54 - Joe Clair
34:55 - Joe Clair’s Impact on the DMV Comedy Scene
37:32 - Donnell Rawlings Leaves
38:00 - DJ D-Connection’s New Mashup
38:31 - The Birth of the BET Cypher
43:50 - Why Aren’t You Invited to the BET Awards
46:23 - The Evolution of the Cypher
48:30 - Boima Freeman
51:10 - Takeover: Joe Clair
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Get ready to dive into the heart of hip-hop history with "Joe Clair: The Legend Behind BET's Hip-Hop Revolution." Join us on "Sway In The Morning" as we sit down with the iconic Joe Clair, the pioneering voice of BET's "Rap City," who transformed the landscape of hip-hop on television. In this exclusive interview, Joe Clair takes us back to 1994, sharing behind-the-scenes stories of his time at BET, the birth of the legendary BET Cipher, and how he maintained his integrity and passion for the culture despite the industry's challenges.
From his beginnings as a comedian to becoming a beloved radio host and television personality, Joe Clair's journey is a testament to resilience and innovation. Discover how his love for hip-hop and his dynamic presence on shows like "Rap City" and "The Joe Clair Morning Show" on WPGC shaped a generation and paved the way for future hip-hop correspondents.
Don't miss out on this deep dive into hip-hop history and culture! Subscribe to "Sway's Universe" for more exclusive interviews, groundbreaking reveals, and engaging content. Follow us on social media and stay connected for all things hip-hop.
#JoeClair #SwayInTheMorning #BET #HipHopRevolution #RapCity #BETCipher #HipHopCulture #SwaysUniverse
Subscribe now and be part of the conversation!
#BetCipher #MusicChannels #WashingtonDc #HiphopEvolution #GogoLegacy
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Joe Clair Is Here
1:01 - Joe Clair’s Impact on Hip-Hop Culture
6:25 - The Mixtape Era & Street Life in the DMV Area
11:00 - Growing Up In DC
16:17 - Callers
19:59 - Chris Thomas
22:15 - The Importance of Chris Thomas
26:20 - Why So Many Comedians Come Out of the DMV
26:50 - First Time Caller
28:19 - Donnell Rawlings Calls In
29:59 - Donnell Rawlings
31:37 - Where is Donnell Performing Next
32:54 - Joe Clair
34:55 - Joe Clair’s Impact on the DMV Comedy Scene
37:32 - Donnell Rawlings Leaves
38:00 - DJ D-Connection’s New Mashup
38:31 - The Birth of the BET Cypher
43:50 - Why Aren’t You Invited to the BET Awards
46:23 - The Evolution of the Cypher
48:30 - Boima Freeman
51:10 - Takeover: Joe Clair
Subscribe Here! bit.ly/SubscribeSU
Watch the Best of Sway In The Morning! bit.ly/BestOfSITM
Check out More From Sway’s Universe
swaysuniverse.com
twitter.com/swaysuniverse
instagram.com/swaysuniverse
facebook.com/swaysuniverse
#SwaysUniverse #SwayInTheMorning #SiriusXM #Shade45
About SWAY’s UNIVERSE
Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more.
Joe Clair: The Legend Behind BET's Hip-Hop Revolution | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
youtu.be/xN7F8zqbPCM
Sway’s Universe
youtube.com/UCuS96jkLKpTaGB_OWnwZV_A
