East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ted Olson Has Co-Produced A Groundbreaking Appalachian Hip-Hop Album, No Options: Hip-Hop In Appalachia,Released By June Appal Recordings Earlier This Month. The Release Coincides With Emancipation Day On August 8 And National Hip-Hop Day On August 11.
The Album Showcases Diverse Hip-Hop Talent From Appalachia, With Several Tracks Recorded In The Etsu Recording Lab. Olson, A Professor In Appalachian Studies, Noted That The Project Aims To Highlight Artists Often Overlooked By Mainstream Compilations, Bringing Attention To The Unique Voices Of The Region.