As listeners turn on their car radio, plug in their earphones or connect to their speakers, the faint sound of spray paint softly alludes and the voice of Ebro Darden is soon to be heard. 

Darden, an American radio personality and Global Editorial Head of hip hop and R&B for Apple Music, recently began a new journey as host of the Apple Music podcast “Hip Hop DNA.” It is a multi-series podcast that focuses on the core of hip-hop, taking a deep dive into the roots of the music genre. As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary as a musical genre, the podcast is honoring hip-hop by bringing on several well-known hip-hop artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, Cardi B, and Beastie Boys.