Easy Mo Bee and Jason Rawls: Digging into the Crates

Join legendary record producer Easy Mo Bee and Ohio State faculty, producer, and DJ Jason Rawls as they dig into the crates—exploring the early days of hip-hop and looking to the future of the art form. Hear the beats that have set the tone for contemporary hip-hop while tracking the history and culture surrounding the movement.  
  
Using turntables and an E-mu SP-1200 drum machine, Mo Bee will break down some of his classic beats and share a few stories about his time working with icons like the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. Demonstration, collective listening, and conversation will give you insights into the practice and the relationship between DJing and producing, as well as an appreciation for the producers and their craft. An audience Q&A follows the conversation.