Apple Music Set To Stream DJ Kid Capri Mixtapes

As hip-hop marks its monumental 50th anniversary on August 11, Apple Music is joining the celebration with a series of exciting initiatives that pay homage to the genre’s legacy. To honor this pivotal milestone and in collaboration with Apple Music’s yearlong tribute to hip-hop’s founding figures the platform is making hard-to-find, iconic hip-hop mixtapes available for streaming for the first time. Listeners can now groove to DJ mixtape legend Kid Capri’s legendary creations including “52 Beats” “Old School R&B Vol.2” and “10/9/89” within Apple Music’s exclusive Hip Hop DNA Collection. This curated collection also features a range of audio specials, exclusive DJ Mixes, handpicked classic records, and essential playlists that capture the essence of hip-hop’s diverse and influential soundscape. Hip-hop is an unstoppable cultural force and the most dominant genre on Apple Music, said Ebro Darden, Apple Music’s global editorial head of Hip-Hop and R&B. “We wanted to make sure that we paid homage, paid respect, and that we did a great job capturing these stories. Our aim is to make sure that they’re archived for people to go back and listen to for years to come. The future of hip-hop is bright. Here’s to the next 50

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