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| February 3 · Issue #39 · View online |
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Peace and love to friends, neighbors, supporters and haters! Now that I’ve recovered from my birthday (1/31, belated presents are welcomed!), I’m back to curating and delivering stories of hip-hop innovation, inspiration, and insight.
Quick plug: If you’re interested in hearing unique, inspiring, and valuable insight regarding:
- hip-hop’s continuing role in the fight for social justice
- why (and how) we must preserve and protect hip-hop culture
- how a hip-hop mentality can help EVERY business
- hip-hop’s vital role in technology/hacking/STEM/science
- how hip-hop can help save America!
(I also conduct podcast workshops/training and am available for freelance podcast editing work…) Ok, now on to the stories!
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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN // #BHM // DO THE LADIES RUN THIS
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It’s social justice journalism meets hip-hop with the groundbreaking (and multiple award-winning) podcast, News Beat.
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On this episode: History remembers Rosa Parks as the lady from the bus that helped start the Civil Rights movement. While that accomplishment alone is iconic, this episode explores Parks’s full legacy and her LIFELONG pursuit of justice with expert insight, Mrs. Parks’ in her own voice, and a compelling mix of music and original lyrics.
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In a bid to bolster arts and humanities programs, University of Illinois gives $2M in grants
Fourteen proposals across University of Illinois schools will receive the money as part of a new effort to promote creative writing, virtual reality, traveling art exhibits and global and film history, among other projects.
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School of rap: Loyola launches degree program in urban and electronic music production
As a Grambling State University undergraduate, hip-hop producer Lovell “U-P” Cooper essentially taught himself how to make recordings in his eighth-floor dorm room, much to the dismay of his downstairs
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WATCH Gurnard Primary School children learning how to beatbox
CHILDREN from Gurnard Primary School were challenged to make beats with a familiar instrument – their own bodies!
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Rap music and threats of violence: A case for the Supreme Court to decide
Rapper Jamal Knox was convicted of making terroristic threats against two Pittsburgh police officers in a rap song. Now his case is before the Supreme Court, with serious implications for free speech.
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Speaking Black Dialect in Courtrooms Can Have Striking Consequences
A soon-to-be published study found court reporters in Philadelphia regularly made errors when transcribing sentences spoken in a dialect linguists term African-American English.
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Bars won't hold: Hip-hop artist finds art, beauty making music with inmates
Todd “Speech” Thomas traveled to a Virginia prison to make music with a handful of inmates. He went back home to Atlanta with a new collaboration, a deeper sense of
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Why Nardwuar's Role in Hip-Hop Is Much Bigger Than You Think
Nardwuar, the Human Serviette, is like no other music journalist before him. We dig into why he’s made such a profound impact.
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Killer Mike on Trigger Warning, teaching with porn, Crip-A-Cola, and why he's not running for office
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An Intensely Personal Tribute to A Tribe Called Quest
“Go Ahead in the Rain,” by the poet and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib, is a love letter to the pioneering hip-hop group.
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A Book About J Dilla's Legacy is Set to Be Published in 2021
Journalist Dan Charnas and NYU professor Jeff Peretz are writing the definitive book on one of the greatest producers of all time: J Dilla.
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Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men (2019) Official Trailer
Showtime Documentary Films dives deeper into the music documentary space with Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men, a four-part limited docuseries from filmmaker an…
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Exclusive: Watch A Short Film On Hip-Hop Photographer Chi Modu's Homecoming Exhibition
If you grew up even slightly aware of hip-hop, you’ve almost certainly seen one of Chi Modu’s iconic images.
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The ABCs of Graffiti | The New Yorker
Eric Lach writes about what happens when graffiti writers grow up.
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Festival at Calwa Park honors local graffiti artist
Calwa Park got a makeover today, and it was all to honor the graffiti artist “Lord BIZR” who passed away in 2013.
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Artist honors hip hop history and Hispanic heritage with new mural in Long Beach
Local artist Erick Guadarrama combines hip hop, Hispanic heritage and Long Beach culture in this new Eastside mural.
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Lyon's Contemporary Art Museum to Host Night of Hip-Hop
The event will take place on 16th February 2019.
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Click image to inquire about booking a talk or presentation
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The Messy Story of How SoundCloud Rap Took Over Everything
The trendy DIY teen hip-hop genre went from a goofy punch line to the preposterously lucrative engine driving a whole new golden age in the music biz. But, wow, is it messy.
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Nas Does It Again: Investment In PlutoTV Pays Off - Viacom Buys For $340 Million
Nas’ Queensbridge Venture Partners stars the year off with a big deal.
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Here's Why a Hip-Hop Pop-Up Museum Just Launched In DC
We talked to the guy behind the exhibit, which is on display until February 18.
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It’s Time For The Grammys To Recognize Hip-Hop’s Diversity With More Award Categories
It’s long overdue for the Grammys to recognize hip-hop’s expanding landscape with more award categories.
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Chance the Rapper Teams Up with Postmates For a Good Cause
Chance the Rapper and Postmates team up in Chicago to help his charity, SocialWorks.
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T.I. & Grand Hustle Co-Founder Bring Hip-Hop Culture to the Tech Game
T.I., the Atlanta-based entrepreneur, and his Grand Hustle co-founder, Jason Geter, are bringing their hip-hop savvy to the tech world.
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How MuchDank Won Over A Million Subscribers By Dunking on 6ix9ine and SoundCloud Rap
The weird YouTube channel has rode this millennium’s demented logic to viral success
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Donisha Prendergast conducts hip-hop and reggae workshop for Dharavi kids
It was a sight to behold as kids gathered around for the special two-day hip-hop and reggae workshop by Donisha Prendergast.
Donisha, the grand-daught
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PODCAST: HIP-HOP CAN SAVE AMERICA! Interviews with innovators
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Listen to season one for free on:
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The Fisher Center and Catskill Jazz Present Jazz and the Birth of Hip-Hop Led by Keyon Harrold (Feb. 9)
The Fisher Center and Catskill Jazz Present Jazz and the Birth of Hip-Hop Led by Keyon Harrold | Bard College News
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