Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop

Big Daddy Kane and Easy Mo Bee, moderated by Datwon Thomas, editor of Vibe, reflect on the history of hip-hop and its impact on culture.

Keynote Speaker: Timbaland

Producer Timbaland talks about his over two decades of work and producing for artists like Aaliyah, Jay-Z, and Rihanna.

Loving the Craft of Music

Timbaland shares how his passion for music led him to where he is now, and how Missy Elliot helped him get into the music business.

Inspiration from All Genres

Timbaland talks about how he borrows and is inspired by other genres and musicians, and how it shouldn’t be frowned upon.

The Role of AI in Music Production

Timbaland emphasizes that AI should be seen as a tool that helps artists get the job done more efficiently, and that the human heart is still needed to make AI work.

Intelligently Navigating Artificial Intelligence

The panel discusses the pros and cons of using AI in music production, while also reminding listeners to protect their IPs.

Creativity and Musical Technology

The panelists explain how new musical technology has always made us better, faster, and more creative.

Social Listening

The panel shares how artists can utilize social media to grow fanbases in the current age of social media.

Authenticity is Key

The panelists encourage artists to authentically share their stories and music on social media to attract listeners.