Heritage Radio Network On Tour

HRN at SXSW 2022: DMC & George Howard

Episode Summary

Darryl McDaniels or “DMC” as most of the world knows him, one third of the groundbreaking rap group Run-DMC. He quickly became the most popular in terms of fans and it would be hard to very overstate his influence on popular culture. Simply put, he helped transform Rap and Hip Hop into the most popular music in the world, while building a fan base that rivals the biggest acts in Rock ‘n’ Roll. We also welcome George Howard: distinguished music professor at Berklee College of Music and Arts Advisor to Blockchain company Algorand. George was named one of America’s Greatest Disruptors by Newsweek for his work in artist advocacy.

Episode Notes

Darryl McDaniels or “DMC” as most of the world knows him, one third of the groundbreaking rap group Run-DMC. He quickly became the most popular in terms of fans and it would be hard to very overstate his influence on popular culture. Simply put, he helped transform Rap and Hip Hop into the most popular music in the world, while building a fan base that rivals the biggest acts in Rock ‘n’ Roll. 

We also welcome George Howard: distinguished music professor at Berklee College of Music and Arts Advisor to Blockchain company Algorand. George was named one of America’s Greatest Disruptors by Newsweek for his work in artist advocacy.

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