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Friday, 08 September 2023

MONSTER ENERGY'S "50 SIPS" FEAT. BUN B, SYMBA, N.O.R.E., DJ EFN, PETER ROSENBERG AND OTHERS

Monster Energy's "50 Sips" is a celebration and exploration of hip-hop's 50-year history. This 90-minute piece, available on Monster Energy's YouTube channel (see below), brings together various perspectives from rappers and cultural figures to trace the evolution of hip-hop over the past five decades.

"50 Sips" features some of the biggest names in the industry and aims to delve deeper into hip-hop's rich history. It offers viewers the opportunity to listen to intimate conversations about the genre's journey, its impact on society, and its future direction.  These legendary artists include Grandmaster CazMC Sha-RockBun BN.O.R.E., Scar LipSymbaDJ EFN of Drink Champs, Juan Ep is Life’s Cipha SoundsPeter RosenbergRiskNEMSDJ Stakz, and Bboy Moy

In addition to the YouTube video, there is also an episode on the podcast Juan Ep Is Life that is dedicated to "50 Sips". The podcast episode provides another avenue for fans and followers to engage with the content and continue the conversation around hip-hop's 50th anniversary.

Overall, "50 Sips" serves as a commemorative piece, acknowledging the significance of hip-hop in shaping music and culture globally.  This one is fresh, innovative, and immediately captures you from the very start of the conversation.  "50 Sips" is 100% Hunnypot Approved!  

 

- Matthew Belter

Written by  Matthew Belter
Last modified on Friday, 08 September 2023
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