Sexism and Hip Hop: Taking the Rap?

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Does hip hop hate women? Rap music is making it to the mainstream, but the genre is still marked by sexist lyrics, raunchy radio hosts, and allegations of domestic violence. We find out why. Also: composer Phil Kline is preparing a WNYC commission called "John the Revelator," based on concepts from the Bible's Book of Revelation and named after a song by blues legend Blind Willie Johnson. He gives us a preview.

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