Hip Hop Can Save America

Hip Hop Can Save America

"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 Hip Hop journalist Manny Faces.
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Is THIS What HIP HOP Has Become?!? Snoop Dogg, Nelly, the Trump Inauguration, and #TheCulture
January 25, 202514:17

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 particular, the Crypto Ball, a gathering of the crypto industry supporting Trump's electio...

Lupe Fiasco's A.I. Fiasco! | Rapper Faces Backlash for "Endless LUP" A.I. Music Project with MIT
January 11, 202540:25

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/mannyfaces 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. Cr...

Hip Hop News That Isn't About Dumb Sh*t - Week of Dec. 16, 2024
December 19, 202401:28:47

Hip Hop News That Isn't About Dumb Sh*t - Week of Dec. 16, 2024

This is a a recap of inspirational, innovative, and insightful Hip Hop news shared in the Hip Hop Can Save America! newsletter , taken from the Hip Hop Can Save America! weekly livestream show . Some topics covered include Hip Hop x education, Hip Hop x mental health therapy, Hip Hop x archiving, a...

Hip Hop at SiriusXM with Joshua "J1" Raiford, VP of Music Programming
December 18, 202422:34

Hip Hop at SiriusXM with Joshua "J1" Raiford, VP of Music Programming

In this episode, get an insider's look at the state of Hip Hop radio and streaming with SiriusXM & Pandora VP of Music Programming, Joshua "J1" Raiford! Discover how streaming and satellite platforms are changing the way we experience Hip Hop and creating opportunities for artists of all genera...

Hip Hop News That Isn't About Dumb Sh*t - Week of Dec. 9, 2024
December 10, 202437:50

Hip Hop News That Isn't About Dumb Sh*t - Week of Dec. 9, 2024

Here's something a little different to celebrate 100 episodes! This is a a recap of inspirational, innovative, and insightful Hip Hop news shared in the Hip Hop Can Save America! newsletter , taken from the Hip Hop Can Save America! weekly livestream show . I think you'll like it. Email manny@manny...

Inside Loyola's Hip Hop Bachelor's Program with Prof. Raney Antoine Jr.
December 04, 202441:03

Inside Loyola's Hip Hop Bachelor's Program with Prof. Raney Antoine Jr.

Discover how Loyola University is revolutionizing music education with the nation's first Bachelor's degree in Hip Hop & R&B! Join Manny Faces for an in-depth conversation with Professor Raney Antoine Jr., a musician and educator shaping the future of Hip Hop studies. Get an inside look at:...

Hip Hop at Howard: Hip Hop Studies Conference and Minor Program
November 10, 202440:33

Hip Hop at Howard: Hip Hop Studies Conference and Minor Program

Discover how Howard University is helping revolutionize Hip Hop education! Join Manny Faces for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Msia Kibona Clark and Dr. Roger Caruth about Howard's new Hip Hop Studies minor program and 2024 Hip Hop Studies conference. In this discussion, learn about: Howard'...

"We Have The Tools To Heal Within Our Community" - Hip Hop AS mental health therapy with Dr. James Norris
October 31, 202443:31

"We Have The Tools To Heal Within Our Community" - Hip Hop AS mental health therapy with Dr. James Norris

In this eye-opening interview, Manny Faces sits down with Dr. James Norris, the "other Dr. J," to explore the groundbreaking Rhythms of Healing initiative. Learn how this innovative program is: - Using Hip Hop as a powerful tool for adult mental health - Bridging the gap between traditional therapy...