TR-808's Accidental Art: How a Flop Defined Hip-Hop

Imagine a piece of technology, designed with ambition, only to be branded a commercial failure. Yet, this very failure became the unlikely heartbeat of a global phenomenon. We're talking about the Roland TR-808 drum machine. Originally dismissed by critics, this analog marvel found its true calling in the hands of visionary artists, laying the rhythmic foundation for hip-hop and countless other genres. Join us as we uncover the incredible journey of how the 808, an accidental masterpiece, transformed music forever.