Dave Mays Launches Hip-Hop Podcast Network Breakbeat

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, September 29, 2021 | 5:19pm CT

Dave Mays

Dave Mays, creator of The Source magazine, and Kendrick Ashton have partnered to launch Breakbeat, a multi-media podcast network built to serve the interests and perspectives of the global Hip-Hop community. Breakbeat will deliver authentic, premium and relevant audio and video content capturing the Hip-Hop community's distinct point-of-view. The platform, which began releasing its first shows on Tuesday, September 28, will produce scripted, non-fiction narrative, news and discussion content, covering a wide range of subjects. targeting, and award-winning effectiveness tools.

"I've had a 40-year love affair with Hip-Hop, and over that time, it has grown into the most important cultural force in the world," said Breakbeat co-founder and CEO Dave Mays. "Podcasting is a fast-growing and influential industry that provides Breakbeat with the opportunity to develop and showcase a collection of distinct voices, perspectives and stories from the Hip-Hop culture. Our vision for Breakbeat is for it to comprehensively serve the Hip-Hop community with the love, respect, and authenticity it so richly deserves." targeting, and award-winning effectiveness tools.

Breakbeat is rolling out a roster of shows featuring emerging talent and veteran voices, each designed to tap into the multi-generational Hip-Hop community. These include "The Don't Call Me White Girl" (September 28), "Culturati: Conversations with Kierna Mayo" (October 5) and "The Wrap It Up Show Starring Funny Marco" (October 2021). Breakbeat will announce additional shows over the coming weeks.

"The compelling stories, nuanced and sophisticated perspectives, and inspiring history of Hip-Hop need a platform that unapologetically embraces the beauty, power, and importance of the culture," said Breakbeat co-founder Kendrick Ashton, which will also launch a technology division. "Breakbeat, which will be at the front of the culture, will be that platform."