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From Trash to Treasure: The Unexpected Way to Revolutionize Mainstream Rap
Manny FacesApril 10, 202400:15:36

From Trash to Treasure: The Unexpected Way to Revolutionize Mainstream Rap

Many people complain about a lack of "balance" when it comes to the content of rap music being played on radio or promoted on streaming and social media channels. Manny Faces suggests we shouldn't focus on the mainstream music business at all when it comes to finding ways to change what young people are being exposed to.

Realizing that while music is subjective, popular rap certainly doesn't represent the depth of Hip Hop's total social, cultural or creative ethos. However, calling attention to this distinction (as many do), making different music (as many do), or trying to fight for change within the music/radio/streaming businesses (as many do) -- while worthy and necessary work -- isn't where the real solution lies.

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This is excerpted from a livestreamed episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America!"

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