WMX and Warner Music Group, have announced the launch of Iconic Records, a visual podcast series illuminating the most iconic albums in pop culture.
The debut season, which coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop, focuses on The Notorious B.I.G. and his legendary final album, 1997’s “Life After Death.” The eight-episode series is hosted by “The Voice of New York,” Angie Martinez.
“Iconic Records: Life After Death” will premiere on the new WMX Hip-Hop channel (Ch. 1137) on The Roku Channel on April 29th at 8p EST / 5p PST.
Viewers can also watch the visual podcast on The Notorious B.I.G’s YouTube Channel, and listeners can stream across all major audio podcast platforms starting May 1st.
Throughout the series, Angie is joined by hip hop luminaries who participated in the creation of, or were influenced by, Biggie’s 11x-platinum double-LP magnum opus.
Guests include Lil Cease, Fat Joe, Pusha T, Rick Ross, and Too $hort as well as additional surprise appearances. Throughout their conversations, Martinez and her guests reminisce about the making of the album and explore the cultural impact of “Life After Death,” as well as Biggie‘s broader legacy.
The series is executive produced by Angie Martinez and Kevin Hofman (WMX), and directed by Bonsu Thompson, in collaboration with the Estate of Christopher Wallace.
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