What was Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine's vision for building BEATS? What were the cultural and engineering influences that ultimately shaped their business philosophies and product development strategies? What role can creative culture play in shaping the economic landscape of urban America? Can cultural art be used to inspire urban students to pursue careers and economic opportunities in STEM? What is the algorithm?
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Hip Hop America: How did Engineering and Technology first impact your life?
As a young man Dr. Dre demonstrated his love for technology in the form of DJing. By learning how to control two turntables and a microphone, Dr. Dre became a celebrated music producer. In the last post I wanted to learn about your first Hip Hop experience. Now I want you to reflect back to your most memorable experiences and how engineering and technology played a role.