The What Is Hip-Hop Project

Welcome to The What Is Hip-Hop Project (TWIHHP) Podcast, the premier destination for global hip-hop culture, education, and archival preservation

Hosted by Mister Bones (Mr. T.Y.), a Bronx-raised B-Boy and an award-winning photojournalist, this series explores the past, present, and future of the movement

We go beyond the traditional cornerstones to break down the Elements of Hip-Hop. Our mission is to ensure the culture is documented accurately by those who lived it, providing a vital bridge between artists, communities, and institutions.

Each episode features long-form conversations, in-depth interviews with pioneers, and cultural analysis rooted in decades of firsthand documentation. This is not just nostalgia; it is structure, memory, movement, and a way of life.

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