// Definition
The deep historical and cultural intertwining of cannabis use and music creation/appreciation across genres. Reggae (Bob Marley, Peter Tosh), hip-hop (Cypress Hill, Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang Clan), and jam bands (Grateful Dead, Phish) all have profound cannabis connections. DJs, producers, and musicians have long used cannabis as a creative tool and cultural identifier.
// From the Episode
Caleb Chen suggested this episode topic from his studies on music and cannabis. Christopher Carr discussed cannabis and DJing. The episode explored how cannabis influences both the creation and reception of music, with vinyl culture, sound system culture, and dub traditions deeply connected to cannabis use. Discussion of frequency, vibration, and Hertz in relation to cannabis-enhanced listening.