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The Realness
Presentation
Hosted byMary Harris and Christopher M. Johnson
GenreMusic podcast
Developed by
  • Cayce Means
  • Christopher Werth
  • Kathy Iandoli
  • Jared Paul
  • Merritt Jacob
LanguageAmerican English
Length30 Minutes
Production
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6[1]
Publication
Original releaseJuly 19 –
August 3, 2018
ProviderWNYC Studios
Related
Related shows
Websitewww.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/realness/

The Realness is a music podcast hosted by Mary Harris and Christopher M. Johnson and produced by WNYC Studios.

Background

The show was about the life of Albert Johnson, also known as Prodigy of Mobb Deep.[4] Episode three discusses Prodigy's family and their various musical influences.[5] The show discusses Prodigy's struggle with sickle cell disease and its influence on Mobb Deep's music.[6][7] Prodigy's childhood doctor was Yvette Francis-McBarnette.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Gee, Andre (August 3, 2018). "'The Realness' Podcast Series Reflects on the Life of Rap Icon Prodigy". Uproxx. Warner Music Group. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Ware, Lawrence (August 2, 2018). "A Great New Series About Prodigy Shows Podcasts Are the Perfect Medium for Examining Hip-Hop". Slate Magazine. The Slate Group. Archived from the original on August 3, 2018. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  3. ^ Jackson, Panama (August 17, 2018). "The Realness Podcast Tells the Story of Mobb Deep's Prodigy Through His Struggle With Sickle Cell Anemia and 'Keeps It Thoro'". The Root. G/O Media. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Claymore, Gabriela Tully (July 19, 2018). "WNYC Debuts Podcast About Prodigy Of Mobb Deep: Listen". Stereogum. Stereogum Media. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  5. ^ Ware, Lawrence (August 5, 2018). "Podcasts and Hip-Hop". Stillwater News Press. CNHI. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Rao, Sameer (July 19, 2018). "New Podcast Explores Prodigy's Career, Health Journey". ColorLines. Race Forward. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  7. ^ "The Realness: How a Blood Disease Shaped Hip Hop History". Radio New Zealand. September 22, 2018. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  8. ^ Harris, Mary; Johnson, Christopher (August 9, 2018). "What We Learned About Prodigy From Making 'The Realness' Podcast". Gothamist. Archived from the original on January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.

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