SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Live DJ music and entertainment radio show during which London hip-hop artist Akala was challenged by host Twin B to come up with an impromptu freestyle making use of as many Shakespeare play titles as possible.

Series

Twin B

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

18 Nov 2006 at 17:00 (Channel: BBC 1Xtra)

Duration

120 mins

Credits

Contributor

Akala; Twin B

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); musical adaptations; Rap music; Hip Hop

Related items

Comedy Tragedy History

Notes

Notes

Highlights of the show are available for streaming on the BBC 1Xtra website at http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/features/morestyles/akala_twinb.shtml (accessed 12/2009)

General

The show inspired Akala to expand the theme into a song, which became ‘Comedy Tragedy History’, the second release from Akala’s critically acclaimed second album ‘Freedom Lasso’ (2007) on Illa State records, which references 27 of Shakespeare’s plays over a dirty-electro house sample.

Reviews

Source: BBC 1xtra programme information at http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/features/morestyles/akala_twinb.shtml (accessed 12/2009)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)