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DC Started It — The Story Behind 90s vs 2000s Hip Hop & RnB

Jun 19, 2026 · Selcoder

DC has always had its own energy. Before the debates hit the internet, we were already having them in the building.

The 90s vs 2000s party was exactly what it sounds like — two eras, one room, and a city that showed up ready to settle it. Hip Hop. RnB. The kind of music that made you feel something.

We didn’t just throw a party. We created a moment that DC keeps coming back to.

This is where it started. Watch the recap above and see for yourself.

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12 Hip Hop’s Big Three: How will the Battle of J. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick rank in history? 39:47
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10 Queens of the Mic: The Dopest Women Rappers of All Time 16:22
9 Exploring TikTok’s Impact on Hip Hop Music 12:25
8 Top 10 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time 2:18
7 Resampling The Sample: Pharrell Vs Kanye West 20:00
6 Artificial Intelligence in Hip Hop 25:56
5 Hip Hop VS. The Rest: A Music Comparision 39:46
4 Ten Mind-Blowing Facts About Tupac! 21:48
3 Resampling The Sample: Timbarland VS. Swizz Beatz 19:00
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