The untold story of Delicious Vinyl

How did an independent Los Angeles label turn underground hip hop into pop-chart history—from an apartment studio with a closet for a vocal booth? On this episode of The Questions, Sean Kantrowitz sits down with journalist and author Peter Relic to explore Bust a Move, his deeply researched book about Delicious Vinyl and the pivotal moment when hip hop broke into the mainstream. Peter reveals how Tone Lōc’s “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina,” along with Young MC’s “Bust a Move,” were created; why elusive co-founder Matt Dyke became such a compelling figure; and how the label’s DIY approach helped reshape Los Angeles music.