Daytime television has been an American obsession since near the birth of broadcasting in the 1940s, and music has played a crucial role in its development. Though early programming unabashedly catered to mainstream white America, contemporary hosts like Ellen Degeneres are introducing an eclectic range of new sounds to their viewers. Over the course of her show's 16-year run, rap music, in particular, has found a platform to reach new demographics. "I think it's important to talk to a crowd out...
Daytime television has been an American obsession since near the birth of broadcasting in the 1940s, and music has played a crucial role in its development. Though early programming unabashedly catered to mainstream white America, contemporary hosts like Ellen Degeneres are introducing an eclectic range of new sounds to their viewers. Over the course of her show's 16-year run, rap music, in particular, has found a platform to reach new demographics. "I think it's important to talk to a crowd out...
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