MTV today disclosed its innovative digital series, The MTV Effect, a five-part exploration into the profound influence MTV and Hip Hop have exerted on global culture. Hosted and co-executive produced by Dometi Pongo, the series is set to premiere on Wednesday, November 22nd at 4pm ET/PT.
MTV has been instrumental in bringing Hip Hop to the forefront of global entertainment, celebrating its unique identity and bridging the gap between artists and audiences. In honor of Hip Hop History Month and the genre’s 50th anniversary, The MTV Effect pays tribute to this dynamic relationship, delving into the archives and interviewing artists, creatives, and tastemakers from different eras.
Written and produced by Sunni Anderson and co-executive produced by Sway, the series narrates the intertwined story of MTV and Hip Hop in an engaging, captivating style. Each 6-8 minute segment features Hip Hop icons such as XZIBIT, Lola Brooke, MC Lyte, and Sway, amalgamating interviews and archival footage to chart the evolution of the industry.
“These video essays are kind of like our love letter to Hip Hop. It just so happened that MTV was there, front and center for so many of these cultural touchstones. Telling these stories through the MTV lens underscores how Hip Hop’s impact transcended far beyond the music,” said Pongo.
Sway, reflecting on MTV’s contributions, highlighted, “MTV News gave birth to most of the things you see that’s happening right now and the way people format and do their shows. MTV News’ impact on and contribution to Hip Hop — it’s unmatched, unprecedented, and to this day has not been duplicated.”
Each episode aims to cover a specific topic, starting on Nov. 22 with ‘Hip Hop In Your Living Room’, followed by ‘Women MCs Challenge the Status Quo’, ‘The Cultural Crossover’, ‘The Art of the VJ’, and culminating on Dec. 20 with ‘The Revolution Will Be Televised’. Stay tuned as The MTV Effect promises to be a captivating journey through the annals of Hip Hop history.
