RADIO: Dr. Dre's 'The Chronic' meets US History

[Ryan Goble]

A really facinating radio piece from NPR - very teachable as all the bad words are edited out...

 

'The Chronic' 20 Years Later: An Audio Document Of The L.A. Riots

Our series about rap's greatest year begins with the album that drew directly on cultural and social upheaval to make one of the most popular rap albums of all time.

 

Also if you want some cool study guides on teaching the related LA Riots check out this Mindblue PDF that breaks down the Rodney King beatings via Ben Harper's song "Like A King."