Hip Hop Can Save America
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Sobre el podcast
"Hip Hop Can Save America!" explores the innovative, inspiring, and often surprising ways Hip Hop music, culture, and sensibilities are improving society in areas such as education, science/technology, health/wellness and more. Hosted by award-winning journalist Manny Faces, HHCSA is a 2025 Gold recipient of the Signal Award for Best Music Podcast, and has been adapted into the Cornel West-endorsed book, "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation"
Episodios 134
What the Raygun Story Keeps Missing: A Look at the Breaking Community Beyond The Viral Caricature
For much of the world, the biggest conversations about breaking still seems to begin — and end — with Raygun. But there’s a much bigger story worth paying attention to. This episode is part essay, part …
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For much of the world, the biggest conversations about breaking still seems to begin — and end — with Raygun.
But there’s a much bigger story worth paying attention to.
This episode is part essay, part on-the-ground reporting from the 2026 Red Bull BC One U.S. Finals, where I spoke with with B-Boys and B-Girls Ronnie, Asia One, Victor Montalvo, Kid David, Strike, Lev, Magic, and A+ about the culture behind the competition: how breaking grows, how knowledge gets passed forward, what happens when an underground Hip Hop art form meets global platforms and the Olympics, and what may be gained — or lost — along the way.
This isn’t a nostalgia piece, and it isn’t about pretending breaking was somehow purer before the spotlight. It’s about listening to the people who built, inherited, competed in, taught, protected, and continue to remix the culture. Because breaking is bigger than one Olympic controversy, one viral meme, or any single competition.
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If you’re looking for Hip Hop news with context, history, and care, you’re in the right place.
📬 Subscribe to the Hip Hop Can Save America! newsletter for curated Hip Hop journalism on culture, education, media, and social impact https://mannyfaces.substack.com
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About the series:
Hip Hop Can Save America! explores Hip Hop as culture, history, journalism, and problem-solving — not just entertainment.
Created, hosted, edited, everythinged by Manny Faces.
Capturing Hip-Hop’s Golden Era: Martin Pearson and Devril Weeks on Art, Archives, and Authenticity
Two British outsiders found themselves in the middle of Hip Hop, just as it was exploding into a global force, capturing raw, unfiltered moments with legends like Ice Cube, Ice-T, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Snoop …
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Two British outsiders found themselves in the middle of Hip Hop, just as it was exploding into a global force, capturing raw, unfiltered moments with legends like Ice Cube, Ice-T, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Snoop Dogg before they became household names. Discover how Martin Pearson and Deverill Weekes navigated wild photoshoots, uncovered hidden political commentary, and assembled their one-of-a-kind book from long ago archives.
If you love music, nostalgia, or back stories behind hip-hop’s biggest names, you'll dig this conversation!
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If you’re looking for Hip Hop news with context, history, and care, you’re in the right place.
📬 Subscribe to the Hip Hop Can Save America! newsletter for curated Hip Hop journalism on culture, education, media, and social impact https://mannyfaces.substack.com
🎙️ Audio episodes & segments https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
❤️ Support independent, culture-driven journalism https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
About the series:
Hip Hop Can Save America! explores Hip Hop as culture, history, journalism, and problem-solving — not just entertainment.
Created, hosted, edited, everythinged by Manny Faces.
Alabama's Voting Rights Crisis + Hip Hop Activism [with Dr. Adia Winfrey]
In this timely episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America!," Dr. Adia Winfrey dives deep into the chaos and injustice surrounding Alabama's recent redistricting battles. The founder of H.Y.P.E. Hip Hop Therapy and …
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In this timely episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America!," Dr. Adia Winfrey dives deep into the chaos and injustice surrounding Alabama's recent redistricting battles. The founder of H.Y.P.E. Hip Hop Therapy and Transform Alabama breaks down how political maneuvers and Supreme Court decisions have affected Black voters and the broader fight for democracy. “Alabama is about 27% black. So you would think that a congressional map would represent such...but it didn’t do that,” she explains, highlighting the real-world consequences of these legal battles.
Dr. Winfrey offers a front-row perspective on how grassroots organizers are using Hip Hop culture to inspire both dialogue and action at the community level. She reveals the power that music and culture have to ignite civic participation: “We use Hip Hop as a way to bring people together...when we draw people out, we just have conversations with people. Because everything is political, whatever you want to talk about, it goes back to some elected official doing something that impacted that."
If you want unfiltered insights into how Hip Hop is mobilizing voters and shining a light on the future of democracy in the South, you won’t want to miss this powerful conversation.
https://www.transformalabama.org
https://www.instagram.com/transformalabama
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If you’re looking for Hip Hop news with context, history, and care, you’re in the right place.
📬 Subscribe to the Hip Hop Can Save America! newsletter for curated Hip Hop journalism on culture, education, media, and social impact https://mannyfaces.substack.com
🎙️ Audio episodes & segments https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
❤️ Support independent, culture-driven journalism https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
About the series:
Hip Hop Can Save America! explores Hip Hop as culture, history, journalism, and problem-solving — not just entertainment.
Created, hosted, edited, everythinged by Manny Faces.
Hip Hop at Princeton, Hip Hop Theater, Beatboxing & Activism with Chesney Snow
Renowned beatboxer, theater artist, and Princeton professor Chesney Snow joins Manny Faces for an inspiring episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America!" diving deep into topics like Hip Hop at Princeton University …
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Renowned beatboxer, theater artist, and Princeton professor Chesney Snow joins Manny Faces for an inspiring episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America!" diving deep into topics like Hip Hop at Princeton University, the evolution of beatboxing, and the role of Hip Hop activism in community building.
Discover how Hip Hop culture’s influence now extends into Ivy League academia, community activism, and creative arts therapy, as they discuss the groundbreaking Women in Hip Hop course at Princeton and the impact of programs like Beat Rockers at the Lavelle School for the Blind in the Bronx.
This conversation highlights the importance of honoring Hip Hop’s roots while reimagining its place in diverse spaces from education to social justice.
Whether you’re a Hip Hop head, aspiring educator, or activist, this episode uncovers how the music and the culture can be a force for innovation, hope, and real-world change. Listen for practical insights on using Hip Hop arts in education, building community-based theater, and creating sustainable activism. Don’t miss out on exclusive reflections about legendary figures, grassroots organizing, and how each of us — through creativity, empathy, and action — can harness Hip Hop to impact our world.
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If you’re looking for Hip Hop news with context, history, and care, you’re in the right place.
📬 Subscribe to the Hip Hop Can Save America! newsletter Curated Hip Hop journalism on culture, education, media, and social impact https://mannyfaces.substack.com
🎙️ Audio episodes & segments https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
❤️ Support independent, culture-driven journalism https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
About the series:
Hip Hop Can Save America! explores Hip Hop as culture, history, journalism, and problem-solving — not just entertainment.
Previewing the 20th Trinity International Hip Hop Festival + Why Hip Hop Conferences Are Impactful
Enjoy this exclusive preview of the 2026 Trinity International Hip Hop Festival on "Hip Hop Can Save America!"--- Subscribe to our companion newsletter: https:/www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/newsletter ---In this …
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Enjoy this exclusive preview of the 2026 Trinity International Hip Hop Festival on "Hip Hop Can Save America!"
--- Subscribe to our companion newsletter: https:/www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/newsletter ---
In this episode, host Manny Faces is joined by Professor Seth Markle, Andreia Soares, and Taris "Bboy Poptart" Clemons to break down what's in store for the 20th edition of this iconic event, put on by Trinity College in association with The Temple of Hip Hop.
Discover why the festival is a cornerstone for the Hartford scene and an international force bridging generations, elements, and communities. Get the inside scoop on headliners, the international lineup, breaking battles, and the festival’s powerful "Voices of Freedom" theme, connecting 20 years of hip hop to 250 years since the American Revolution.
This episode highlights how hip hop continues to uplift communities and drive social change. Seth Markle explains, "The festival is all about diverse representation, showing the five elements of the culture and really showing the Hartford hip hop community and the ways in which it really uplifts the culture and our festival" Soares adds, "There is a generational trajectory right now... it's social justice, it's the common good. It's important" Poptart shares his passion as both a former competitor and the current breaking event coordinator: "All I hope to do is just keep shedding light on our B boy scene and giving them the highest level of competitors we can have here... bringing them what they see on TV right to their backyard."
Whether you’re an artist, academic, organizer, or fan, this focused conversation will get you ready for Trinity’s can’t-miss blend of battles, panels, live shows, and community celebration. Tune in to understand why this festival holds a unique space—locally and globally—in keeping Hip Hop’s revolutionary spirit alive!
For more on the conference, visit https://www.instagram.com/trinityhiphop
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If you’re looking for Hip Hop news with context, history, and care, you’re in the right place.
📬 Subscribe to the Hip Hop Can Save America! newsletter Curated Hip Hop journalism on culture, education, media, and social impact https://mannyfaces.substack.com
🎙️ Audio episodes & segments https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
❤️ Support independent, culture-driven journalism https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
About the series:
Hip Hop Can Save America! explores Hip Hop as culture, history, journalism, and problem-solving — not just entertainment.
Miss-Education: The Groundbreaking Women of Hip-Hop Course at Princeton
What happens when Hip Hop’s brilliant and powerful women take center stage at an Ivy League university? In this exclusive episode, Manny Faces sits down with Eternia, acclaimed MC and guest artist lecturer, and …
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What happens when Hip Hop’s brilliant and powerful women take center stage at an Ivy League university? In this exclusive episode, Manny Faces sits down with Eternia, acclaimed MC and guest artist lecturer, and Dr. Francesca D'Amico-Cuthbert, leading Hip Hop historian, to dive into Princeton’s trailblazing course, “Miss-Education: The Women of Hip-Hop.”
Discover how this never-before-seen course blends live performance, deep cultural history, and raw creativity to shatter old stereotypes and rewrite what academia -- and Hip Hop -- can be.
We discuss the ways women MCs and culture-shapers have left their mark on Hip Hop around the world, how inviting actual pioneers into academic spaces is a game-changer, and what this shift could mean for Hip Hop’s next chapter.
If you care about Hip Hop, innovation in education, or the stories that have been left out, you can’t afford to miss this conversation. Class is in session…
Follow Eternia: https://www.instagram.com/TheRealEternia
Follow Dr. D'Amico-Cuthbert: https://www.instagram.com/artefactsbyfrancesca
Special shouts to professor Chesney Snow for making this course possible.
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My book: "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation" - https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
The Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem (podcast, newsletter, Discord, and more): https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
Support this important, independent cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
RIP Mr. Complex | Hip Hop Vs. ADHD | John Lewis Musical | Mero on Hot 97 | A$AP Rocky Goes to School
This excerpt from the Hip Hop Can Save America! livestream show -- "Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t" -- features host Manny Faces and guest co-host Silent Knight discussing the meaningful ways Hip Hop …
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This excerpt from the Hip Hop Can Save America! livestream show -- "Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t" -- features host Manny Faces and guest co-host Silent Knight discussing the meaningful ways Hip Hop is intersecting with education, activism, community work, and more.
The conversation highlights research on how Hip Hop DJing and production can help with ADHD, the debut of the "Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest" Hip Hop musical, and celebrations of the legacy of underground icon Mr. Complex.
If you think Hip Hop has lost its depth, its politics, or its power — this segment helps make the case that you’re just not looking in the right places.
(Excerpted from the weekly "Hip Hop Can Save America!" livestream.)
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My book: "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation" - https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
The Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem (podcast, newsletter, Discord, and more): https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
Support this important, independent cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
HHNews: Women in Hip Hop at Princeton, Activist Rapper vs ICE, DJing for ADHD, Hip Hop's GRAMMY Kids
This excerpt from the Hip Hop Can Save America! livestream show -- "Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t" -- features host Manny Faces and guest co-host Keisha "TK" Dutes discussing the meaningful ways Hip …
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This excerpt from the Hip Hop Can Save America! livestream show -- "Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t" -- features host Manny Faces and guest co-host Keisha "TK" Dutes discussing the meaningful ways Hip Hop is intersecting with education, activism, community work, and more.
The conversation highlights a Princeton University course on women in Hip-Hop, rapper Nur-D's stand against ICE in Minneapolis, the legacy of Houston's Michael "5000" Watts, and the GRAMMY win for Fyutch and his daughter Aura V in the children's music category.
If you think Hip Hop has lost its depth, its politics, or its power — this segment helps make the case that you’re just not looking in the right places.
(Excerpted from the weekly "Hip Hop Can Save America!" livestream.)
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My book: "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation" - https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
The Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem (podcast, newsletter, Discord, and more): https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
Support this important, independent cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Citizen Reporting in Minneapolis and Hip Hop's Spirit in Journalism: With Keisha "TK" Dutes
Explore how grassroots journalism and community storytelling are shaping narratives from the ground up in this powerful excerpt from Hip Hop Can Save America! Host Manny Faces is joined by radio and podcasting …
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Explore how grassroots journalism and community storytelling are shaping narratives from the ground up in this powerful excerpt from Hip Hop Can Save America!
Host Manny Faces is joined by radio and podcasting veteran Keisha "TK" Dutes, to discuss her work connecting directly with Minneapolis residents amid social upheaval and media spotlight.
Listen as Keisha "TK" Dutes shares her perspective on amplifying community voices outside of mainstream media: "You don't have to have a [particular] job to be an activist… you don't even have to be an activist to be an activist... These people are just "regular." And they all my homies."
This focused conversation dives deep into the power of local journalism, how stories are told and heard beyond corporate filters, and why hearing directly from residents and grassroots leaders in places like Minneapolis is crucial.
If you're interested in citizen journalism, the intersection of Hip Hop, activism, and authentic reporting, this clip offers actionable insights and relatable stories you won't hear anywhere else.
Follow TK: https://www.instagram.com/tastykeish
Follow C: https://www.instagram.com/agtraphaus
Follow BondfireRadio: https://www.instagram.com/bondfireradio
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My book: "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation" - https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
The Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem (podcast, newsletter, Discord, and more): https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
Support this important, independent cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Hip Hop, Poetry & Power: Lyrical Faith & the Black AF (Artistic Freedom) Conference at UMass Amherst
Dive into the heart of Hip Hop, Black artistry, and activism with this powerful excerpt from the “Hip Hop Can Save America” weekly livestream show, featuring international award-winning spoken word poet, Imani …
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Dive into the heart of Hip Hop, Black artistry, and activism with this powerful excerpt from the “Hip Hop Can Save America” weekly livestream show, featuring international award-winning spoken word poet, Imani J. Wallace (Lyrical Faith), and host Manny Faces. In this segment, they break down the mission and impact of the Black Artistic Freedom Conference (Black AF) at UMass Amherst (https://www.bit.ly/BLACKAF2026RSVP), a “dynamic experience centering education and activism through the arts.”
Whether you’re an artist, educator, or advocate, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in how Hip Hop culture can drive social change and foster community.
FOR INFO: https://www.bit.ly/BLACKAF2026RSVP
TO DONATE: https://www.bit.ly/BLACKAFDONATE
TO VOLUNTEER: www.bit.ly/BLACKAFVOLUNTEER
(Excerpted from the weekly Hip Hop Can Save America! livestream.)
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My book: "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation" - https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
The Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem (podcast, newsletter, Discord, and more): https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
Support this important, independent cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t — Week of Jan 26, 2026
This week, Manny Faces highlights Hip Hop stories that actually matter — from tributes to John Forte and the legacy of Cornbread, to groundbreaking Hip Hop programming at universities, museums, and community …
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This week, Manny Faces highlights Hip Hop stories that actually matter — from tributes to John Forte and the legacy of Cornbread, to groundbreaking Hip Hop programming at universities, museums, and community spaces across the country. We spotlight women in Hip Hop, youth-driven creative spaces, father-daughter Grammy nominees, Hip Hop’s growing role in mental health conversations, and the cultural impact of artists pushing beyond music into television, activism, and education.
If you think Hip Hop has lost its depth, its politics, or its power — this episode makes the case that you’re just not looking in the right places.
(Excerpted from the weekly Hip Hop Can Save America! livestream.)
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My book: "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation" - https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
The Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem (podcast, newsletter, Discord, and more): https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
Support this important, independent cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
How Hip Hop Teaches Social Emotional Learning (SEL) | David Spellmon
Hip Hop already teaches social emotional learning — we just don’t always recognize it as such. In this long-overdue conversation, Manny Faces sits down with David Spellmon, educator, speaker, and author of …
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Hip Hop already teaches social emotional learning — we just don’t always recognize it as such. In this long-overdue conversation, Manny Faces sits down with David Spellmon, educator, speaker, and author of "Just Like Music: Social Emotional Learning Inspired by Hip-Hop," to explore how Hip Hop culture naturally builds emotional intelligence, self-awareness, communication, and resilience — often more effectively than traditional systems.
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Follow the guests: David Spellmon - https://positivearchersolutions.com
My book: "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation" - https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
The Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem (podcast, newsletter, Discord, and more): https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
Support this important, independent cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
MLK: What They Won't Teach In School
[In collaboration with the News Beat Podcast]Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy encompasses so much more than simply his 'I Have a Dream' speech, and his mission is as imperative today as it was then. We …
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[In collaboration with the News Beat Podcast]
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy encompasses so much more than simply his 'I Have a Dream' speech, and his mission is as imperative today as it was then. We republish “MLK: What They Won’t Teach in School”—our 2017 inaugural episode—each MLK Day as a reminder of the civil rights leader’s lasting impact, the movement’s ongoing struggle, and still unrealized goals. Learn some of what the history books left out. Featuring interviews with Pastor Roger C. Williams of the First Baptist Church of Glen Cove, NY and Larry Hamm of the Newark, NJ-based social justice group People's Organization for Progress; original verses performed by hip hop artist Silent Knight; and King’s own words, listeners learn about MLK’s Poor People’s Campaign, which he believed would be his true legacy. More than likely, it was this that got him killed.
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Hip Hop News That Isn't About Dumb Sh*t - Week of Jan 12, 2026
This week on Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t, Manny Faces breaks down several stories shaping Hip Hop beyond the headlines — including the narrative around rap’s so-called 2025 “comeback,” the passing …
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This week on Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t, Manny Faces breaks down several stories shaping Hip Hop beyond the headlines — including the narrative around rap’s so-called 2025 “comeback,” the passing and legacy of James Bernard, and the quieter ways Hip Hop continues to evolve across music, journalism, performance, and community.
This segment is excerpted from the weekly Hip Hop Can Save America! livestream, airing Mondays at 9pm ET on YouTube - SUBSCRIBE TODAY at https://www.youtube.com/mannyfaces
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Hip Hop and Neurodivergence with Spin The Spectrum and Andrew Wang
📬 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/newsletter📘 The book: *Hip Hop Can Save America!* https://www.mannyfaces.com/book🎤 Watch my TEDx Talk …
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📬 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/newsletter
📘 The book: *Hip Hop Can Save America!* https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
🎤 Watch my TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/5rRxG1i5iRo?si=jOkW43tVbrYeqdIT
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Discover how Hip Hop and DJ culture are revolutionizing education and support for neurodivergent youth in this powerful episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America." Host Manny Faces sits down with Courtney Willis and JAY*CLIPP, co-founders of Spin the Spectrum, as well as educator Andrew Wang, to discuss how neurodivergent children — including those on the autism spectrum — find connection and empowerment through music production, DJing, beatboxing and more. The conversation taps into the heart of inclusive teaching, showing why Hip Hop’s routines, cyphers, and creative self-expression are a natural fit for autistic and neurodivergent learners.
Spin the Spectrum, based in Dallas, brings together professional DJ training and clinically informed support to create safe, engaging environments for young people with unique communication and sensory needs. Courtney Willis, a seasoned speech-language pathologist, and JAY*CLIPP, a master DJ and instructor, explain how their interdisciplinary approach equips students with social, emotional, and career-building skills—whether they dream of rocking the crowd or simply mastering self-regulation. Real-world student stories illustrate transformative outcomes and highlight how this innovative model builds community, self-confidence, and career opportunities for those historically left out of mainstream music education.
Rounding out the episode, Andrew Wang shares his personal journey as a neurodivergent music educator and researcher, spotlighting the broader movement to incorporate Hip Hop into neuroinclusive classrooms nationwide. If you’re searching for fresh perspectives on music, disability advocacy, or the intersection of Hip Hop and mental health, hit play now!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share — this is a must-watch for educators, parents, advocates, and anyone who believes in the power of Hip Hop to uplift and transform lives.
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Follow the guests:
Spin the Spectrum — https://www.spinthespectrum.org
Andrew Wang — https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-wang-942138228/
My book: Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation" - https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
The Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem (podcast, newsletter, Discord, and more): https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
Support this important, independent cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
The Making of "The Graphic History of Hip Hop" with Dr. Walter Greason & Tim Fielder
📬 Subscribe to the Substack: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/newsletter📘 The book: *Hip Hop Can Save America!* https://www.mannyfaces.com/book🎤 Watch my TEDx Talk …
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📬 Subscribe to the Substack: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/newsletter
📘 The book: *Hip Hop Can Save America!* https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
🎤 Watch my TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/5rRxG1i5iRo?si=jOkW43tVbrYeqdIT
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What happens when Hip Hop’s deepest history meets the power of visual storytelling? In this episode of Hip Hop America, Manny Faces sits down with historian Dr. Walter Greason and visual Afrofuturist Tim Fielder, the duo behind "The Graphic History of Hip Hop," a project that has exploded across classrooms, museums, Comic-Cons, and global Hip Hop circles.
Together, we dig into:
🎨 How a simple classroom project became a nationwide phenomenon
📚 Why they chose to tell Hip Hop’s story as a graphic history, not a comic
🌍 The global impact — from NYC schools to the Smithsonian, San Diego Comic-Con, and Senegal
🧠 The role of Hip Hop as pedagogy, historical analysis, and Afrofuturist innovation
🔥 How young people are responding (“middle schoolers literally stormed the room…”)
🕊 Why Hip Hop keeps becoming the blueprint for the future — culturally, politically, and academically
This conversation hits everything from James Brown to Nelson Mandela, Public Enemy to the Native Tongues, the Bronx to Afrofuturism, and the ongoing fight to place Hip Hop where it belongs: at the center of global cultural change.
If you care about Hip Hop, art, education, Black history, visual culture, or the future of storytelling — this is the one.
Get the book: https://www.graphichistorycompany.com
Follow the guests:
Dr. Walter D. Greason — https://www.walterdgreason.com/
Tim Fielder (DieselFunk) — https://www.dieselfunk.com
My book: Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation" - https://www.mannyfaces.com/book
The Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem (podcast, newsletter, Discord, and more): https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
Support this important cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
The Resistance, Power, and Voice of Hip Hop with Ashley Tate, Founder, "To The Beat Y'all Symposium"
Discover how Hip Hop becomes a powerful force for resistance, community, and transformation in this engaging interview from the "Hip Hop Can Save America" podcast! Host Manny Faces sits down with Ashley Tate …
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Discover how Hip Hop becomes a powerful force for resistance, community, and transformation in this engaging interview from the "Hip Hop Can Save America" podcast! Host Manny Faces sits down with Ashley Tate, Assistant Professor of Dance at UNC Charlotte and founder of the "To the Beat Y'all: A Hip Hop Symposium" to explore the roots and real impact of street dance, embodied self-affirmation, and the vibrant diversity within Hip Hop culture. Whether you're an artist, educator, parent, community leader, or simply curious about what makes Hip Hop ESSENTIAL to personal and social change, this conversation sheds light on why the mind, body, and soul of Hpi Hop has always been central to its voice.
Get an inside look at the inaugural "To the Beat Y'all Symposium," a three-day celebration of movement, research, and community-building. Ashley shares her motivation for designing a festival that embraces all elements of hip hop—not just MCing or DJing, but also dance, visual art, and scholarship. As she explains: "I just consider hip hop this powerful force for embodied transformation… When they would leave the classroom, a lot of times they felt this new sense of self-worth and their shoulders back, head a little higher... Really understanding that their body is their first home."
Highlights from the episode include why dance is sometimes overlooked in Hip Hop spaces, how community-driven gatherings create lasting connections, and practical ways anyone can engage with Hip Hop culture — artistically, academically, or just for the love of it.
If you want to be inspired by hip hop's power as a "vehicle for creativity and education and social change," this one's for you! Don't miss Ashley's inside scoop and Manny's signature, thought-provoking questions. Hit play, join the conversation, and find out how Hip Hop Can Save America.
TIX/INFO: https://www.tinyurl.com/tothebeatyallsymposium
#HipHopCulture #DanceEducation #CommunityEmpowerment
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📚 This interview also connects to themes from the Cornel West-endorsed book, "Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation," showing how Hip Hop provides strategies for education, social justice, mental health, and civic engagement.
Purchase the book here: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/book
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Key topics: hip hop symposium organization, dance as resistance and empowerment, movement and rhythm in hip hop, hip hop pedagogy, intersection of art and scholarship, accessibility of hip hop events, research presentations in hip hop, student involvement and poster presentations, visual arts in hip hop culture, community building and networking, inclusivity within hip hop conferences, history and types of hip hop dance, social dances and their significance, street dance and hip hop adjacency, empowerment through body movement, cultural legacy and memory in hip hop, bridging academic and community gaps, creative education and social change, youth contributions to hip hop, authenticity and expression in dance, ecosystem of hip hop arts
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Trump, PragerU, and The Attack on Education - And How Hip Hop Can Fight Back!
Donald Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS, Project 2025's education agenda, and Prager University’s expansion into classrooms are all part of a …
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Donald Trump's dismantling of the Department of Education, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS, Project 2025's education agenda, and Prager University’s expansion into classrooms are all part of a long-planned, orchestrated plan to thorouoghly control what kids learn and how they think.
This video breaks down how PragerU operates, why it’s so dangerous for all students (especially Black and marginalized communities), and how Hip Hop culture — from KRS-One’s “You Must Learn” to modern Hip Hop-based pedagogy — offers uniquely powerful, proven lessons and tactics on how to counter these efforts.
If you’re an educator, this matters for how you teach and protect your students.
If you’re a parent, you need to know that this will dictate what your children are actually learning in school.
If you’re a policymaker or activist, this will provide some guidance as to how communities can push back against authoritarian strategies disguised as “education."
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📚 This essay also connects to themes from the book Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation—showing how Hip Hop provides strategies for education, social justice, mental health, and civic engagement.
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Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
What Freestyle Rappers Can Teach Us About Building a Better World
Every Friday night from May through November in New York City, Union Square transforms into a circle of unity, creativity, and raw Hip Hop brilliance. This video essay explores Legendary Cyphers — a grassroots …
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Every Friday night from May through November in New York City, Union Square transforms into a circle of unity, creativity, and raw Hip Hop brilliance. This video essay explores Legendary Cyphers — a grassroots gathering where freestyle rap, poetry, music, and community collide to show the true power of Hip Hop culture.
From the late founder Daniel “Majesty” Sanchez to today’s artists and organizers who carry on his vision, Legendary Cyphers represents more than music. It’s a living blueprint for community building, equity, leadership, innovation, and collaboration. In this video, journalist and cultural strategist Manny Faces unpacks how a cypher becomes a classroom, a stage, a sanctuary, and a microcosm of what society could be if we embraced Hip Hop’s deeper ethos.
📚 This essay also connects to themes from the book Hip Hop Can Save America! Inspiration for the Nation from a Culture of Innovation—showing how Hip Hop provides strategies for education, social justice, mental health, and civic engagement.
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Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
Hip Hop Has What Our Schools Are MIssing
Audio version of a recent opinion piece of mine, published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.--PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com---Hip-Hop Can …
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Audio version of a recent opinion piece of mine, published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
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SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
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The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
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The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
Hip Hop Can Save America is now a book!! Plus, quick update on the podcast!
In this quick update episode, Manny Faces -- award-winning Hip Hop journalist, podcaster, consultant, and now author -- shares some exciting news about the return of the "Hip Hop Can Save America!" podcast and …
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In this quick update episode, Manny Faces -- award-winning Hip Hop journalist, podcaster, consultant, and now author -- shares some exciting news about the return of the "Hip Hop Can Save America!" podcast and his brand new book!
What’s Inside This Episode:
- Podcast Relaunch: Get ready! The award-winning show is coming back soon with (mostly) weekly episodes. Expect more inspiring interviews with educators, activists, teaching artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators leveraging hip hop to uplift individuals and communities.
- Book Announcement: Manny’s debut book, Hip Hop Can Save America: Inspiration for the Nation From a Culture of Innovation, is out now, endorsed by luminaries such as Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Raphael Travis, Dr. Murray Forman, the Howard University Hip Hop Studies Program, and more. The book is packed with impactful, real-world stories, showing hip hop’s influence in education, healthcare, social justice, and beyond. It’s a must-read for teachers, parents, and anyone curious about creative solutions for persistent societal challenges.
- Where to Get the Book: Head to hiphopcansaveamerica.com/book to learn more or purchase. Personalized, signed copies are available!
- Upcoming Appearances: Manny will be speaking at events, conferences, and, most notably, delivering a TEDx talk in Atlanta on September 27th. Stay up-to-date with his calendar at mannyfaces.com/calendar.
- Stay Connected: Browse past episodes, subscribe, and spread the word about the show. Hip Hop media that focuses on positive, community-driven stories needs your support!
- Join the Ecosystem: Check out the podcast’s YouTube channel, newsletter, Discord server, and subreddit -- all at hiphopcansaveamerica.com.
Support this important cultural journalism at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or mannyfaces.substack.com
Thank you for tuning in. Whether you're new to the show or a longtime listener, we appreciate your support.
The Wisdom of Toni Blackman - Hip Hop, The Cypher, Staying Motivated and Other Gems
Toni Blackman is a groundbreaking artist and educator who has captivated audiences worldwide - 50 countries to date! As the first official U.S. Hip Hop Ambassador, she has performed at prestigious venues like …
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Toni Blackman is a groundbreaking artist and educator who has captivated audiences worldwide - 50 countries to date! As the first official U.S. Hip Hop Ambassador, she has performed at prestigious venues like the UN, Carnegie Hall, and the Apollo Theater.
A pioneer in Hip Hop theater and education, Toni was both an Echoing Green and a Soros Fellow for programs she created like Rhyme Like a Girl and The Freestyle Union. She has also worked as a Spoken Word/Rap Coach for Disney's Emmy Award-winning series, The Crossover.
With a passion for social justice and cultural exchange, Toni continues to inspire and empower through her music, writing, and community work. Fresh off dates in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Accra and Joburg, Toni's celebrating the upcoming release of her audiobook for Wisdom of the Cypher, as well as the release of her documentary, A Woman’s Place is in the Cypher, supported by the Big We Foundation’s SheStories grant. Toni lives between Brooklyn, NY and Dakar, Senegal.
https://www.toniblackman.com
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
This is What Top Tier Hip Hop Content Creation Looks Like With Instagrammer REAL QUICK
In a sea of Hip Hop content creators, few stand out as producing high quality work that truly represents the breadth and depth of the genre, with the reverence and respect it deserves. Now normally, you'd …
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In a sea of Hip Hop content creators, few stand out as producing high quality work that truly represents the breadth and depth of the genre, with the reverence and respect it deserves. Now normally, you'd probably think I'm talking about myself... And, you damn right. But I think that's what made this guest special is that I'm not just gonna give a slot to any old creator out here in these electronic streets. Nah, REAL QUICK is different. He's created a weekly Instagram series under @real_quick_qgtm (for Queens Get The Money) which mainly highlights his Top 5 favorite Hip Hop songs from a different category each time, that I quite frankly, love. And I despise lists! Anyway, this is a great talk with a content creator that I think is doing everything right, and doing Hip Hop music a great service.
So ayo, real quick... Check out my talk with REAL QUICK.
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
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The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
HHCSA IN PERSON! With artist, producer, educator & author John Robinson
This episode is a bit different, but it’s also one of my favorites as this was the first live and IN PERSON episode of Hip Hop Can Save America! It was filmed in front of a live audience during PodJamATL, where …
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This episode is a bit different, but it’s also one of my favorites as this was the first live and IN PERSON episode of Hip Hop Can Save America! It was filmed in front of a live audience during PodJamATL, where we and two other Atlanta-area podcasts were invited to film an episode at their event.
It gave me the opportunity to bring out as my guest, a long-time, world-touring, indie rap artist, dope wordsmith, beatmaker and producer, educator, author, and all around cool cat, John Robinson who some may know as JR or Lil Sci from Scienz of Life.
Most of it translates well to the audio pod, so if you haven’t seen this over on YouTube, and this is your preferred medium, have no fear. You’ll get an entertaining, informative and insightful interview as usual, with the added bonus of some Hip Hop news that isn’t about dumb shit, and the extra in-person shenanigans that took place.
More on John Robinson at www.johnrobinsonmusic.com
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
Hip Hop Summit at the 2025 Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee with Dr. Adia Winfrey
Today’s drop is a quickie, due to the fact that what I want to share with you is starting today. Each year, the city of Selma, Alabama hosts the Bridge Crossing Jubilee, a commemoration of the 1965 civil rights …
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Today’s drop is a quickie, due to the fact that what I want to share with you is starting today. Each year, the city of Selma, Alabama hosts the Bridge Crossing Jubilee, a commemoration of the 1965 civil rights march and subsequent attack on demonstrators infamously known as Bloody Sunday.
As part of this remembrance, Dr. Adia Winfrey helps orchestrate the Intergenerational Hip Hop Political Summit, replete with performances, speakers, and announcing a call-to-action for members of the Hip Hop community in Alabama, and at-large, to ensure we continue to use the culture for more than just entertainment.
Dr. Winfrey, who has been on the show before, is a Doctor of Psychology and the creator of the H.Y.P.E. Hip Hop Therapy initiative. She previously ran for Congress and is co-creator of the political activism organization Transform Alabama. Dr. Dia, as she is affectionately known, took a few moments to break down what to expect from this year’s Jubilee, the Hip Hop Summit, and beyond, as we all continue to uplift the political power of the Hip Hop community.
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
Hip Hop and Mental Health Therapy with Dr. Randy Sconiers of Mental-Hop
On this episode, an interview with Dr. Randy Sconiers LCSW, founder of the Mental-Hop platform that mixes Hip Hop music and culture with mental health education. For more on Dr. Sconiers, visit …
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On this episode, an interview with Dr. Randy Sconiers LCSW, founder of the Mental-Hop platform that mixes Hip Hop music and culture with mental health education.
For more on Dr. Sconiers, visit www.doctorsconiersspeaks.com
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
Upcoming Hip Hop Conferences / Calls For Papers
Upcoming Hip Hop academic conferences and CFP due dates.PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com---Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny …
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Upcoming Hip Hop academic conferences and CFP due dates.
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
Did Kendrick's Performance Even Matter? (SPOILER: Yes, if we do THIS...)
Was Kendrick's performance too subtle? Was it too much? Was it hypocritical? Was it effective? Was it “divisive”? Was it flashy enough? Should there have been more guests, more hits, less dense material?It …
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Was Kendrick's performance too subtle? Was it too much? Was it hypocritical? Was it effective? Was it “divisive”? Was it flashy enough? Should there have been more guests, more hits, less dense material?
It doesn't matter. What DOES matter, is what we decide to do next.
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
Is THIS What HIP HOP Has Become?!? Snoop Dogg, Nelly, the Trump Inauguration, and #TheCulture
Several prominent rap artists including Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy, have made a lot of noise for choosing to perform at events linked to the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, in …
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Several prominent rap artists including Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy, have made a lot of noise for choosing to perform at events linked to the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, in particular, the Crypto Ball, a gathering of the crypto industry supporting Trump's election, and the controversial coins tied to the first family.
Lost in a lot of the emotions but critics and supporters alike, was that these actions, while perpetrated by Hip Hop artists, don't reflect Hip Hop.
Manny Faces. creator of the Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem, breaks it down.
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#donaldtrump #trump #trumpinauguration #hiphop #hiphopculture #snoopdogg #nelly #rickross #souljaboy
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
Lupe Fiasco's A.I. Fiasco! | Rapper Faces Backlash for "Endless LUP" A.I. Music Project with MIT
PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfacesLupe Fiasco, now a rap professor at Johns Hopkins' Peabody Institute, continues his work bringing hip hop into academia, but his "Endless LUP" …
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Lupe Fiasco, now a rap professor at Johns Hopkins' Peabody Institute, continues his work bringing hip hop into academia, but his "Endless LUP" collaboration with MIT to create AI-generated Lupe Fiasco rap songs has ignited controversy. Critics argue that using AI to produce music, especially from a cultural icon like Lupe, risks further gentrifying hip hop and stripping it of its authentic roots. This excerpt from our full live broadcast dives into the ethics of AI in music, the intersection of technology and culture, and the broader implications for the future of hip hop education.
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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com
ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch
MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com
NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com
SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com
The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org
SPONSORS / FRIENDS:
The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org
Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com
Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.
Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.
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