?uestlove of legendary, Philly-grown Hip-Hop band, The Roots, has been offered an adjunct professor position at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts next semester. He is scheduled to, with Universal Music Enterprises vice president of A&R and Grammy winning reissues producer Harry Weinger, co-teach a course titled 'Classic Albums'.
The two credit class will focus on the concept of what it means for something to be called classic or seminal, as well as take a close look at the music, lyrics, production, business aspects -- such as promotion and marketing -- that informed the release and reception of the album, and try to provide a context as to why these albums have stood the test of time, according to Jason King, associate professor of recorded music and head of history and criticism at the Institute, who confirmed the course.
The class is expected to look at albums by Sly & The Family Stone ( Stand!, There's A Riot Goin' On), Aretha Franklin ( Lady Soul), Led Zeppelin ( IV), Prince ( Dirty Mind), Michael Jackson ( Off The Wall), and the Beastie Boys ( Paul's Boutique), among others.
Definitely a good look for all parties involved. Sidebar: what is NYU's budget like? I need parts!
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