

What’s New with Arrested Development?
Arrested Development drops Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop—a powerful blend of boom-bap, soul & reflection. Still touring & uplifting hip-hop…

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Aug 20, 2025


The 5% Nation of Gods and Earths: Their Heavy Influence on Hip-Hop Music
The Five Percent Nation shaped hip-hop with self-knowledge, pride, and empowerment, influencing legends like Rakim and Wu-Tang Clan.

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Aug 19, 2025


Epidemic in the 757: Our Young Gods and Goddess Are Dying — How Do We Reach Them?
In the 757, we are losing far too many young Black men and women to the streets.

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Aug 11, 2025


From the N-Word to God & Goddess: Reprogramming Hip-Hop and Our Everyday Speech
Among Indigenous people, and communities of color more broadly, this word gets tossed around like punctuation—sometimes as a term of…

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Aug 10, 2025


Erykah Badu & The Alchemist Drop Their Long-Awaited Album – But First, a Live Premiere
Neo-soul icon Erykah Badu is making a grand return with her first full-length studio project since 2010’s New Amerykah, Pt. 2—and only her..

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Aug 9, 2025


Community Engagement Through Radio: Building Stronger Connections
In an age of fast-paced digital media and algorithm-driven content, one platform has quietly maintained its power to inform, inspire, and…

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Aug 6, 2025


The Rise of Independent Producers Crafting the Future of Music
Independent producers are not just part of the culture—they are culture.

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Aug 5, 2025


The Power of Music in Healing and Wellness
We all have a story. We all carry wounds. But through music, we find a bridge between pain and peace, chaos and clarity. In the lyrics…

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Aug 5, 2025


The Rise of Independent Artists in the Music Industry
In an era where streaming platforms, social media, and direct-to-fan models have transformed the music industry, independent artists now…

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Aug 5, 2025


Are Black Americans the True Chosen People of God? A Biblical and Historical Reflection
This belief isn’t rooted in fantasy. It’s rooted in Scripture, historical parallels, and spiritual awakening. And it’s becoming a powerful..

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Aug 4, 2025


Gun Violence in Our Communities: What Will It Take to Break the Cycle?
Gunshots have become a soundtrack in too many neighborhoods—interrupting dinners, ending lives, and numbing generations to trauma…

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Aug 4, 2025


Quadir Lateef: Ruff Ryders’ Conscience, Voice of Change in Hip-Hop
As a devout Muslim, he transformed spiritual discipline and spoken word stage into a poetic arsenal—eventually becoming a name recognized…

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Aug 4, 2025


Dancehall & Reggae: Then & Now
From the sun-drenched hills of Jamaica to global airwaves, Reggae and Dancehall have shaped not just music—but culture, identity, and resist

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Aug 4, 2025


Where Is the Soul in R&B?
Once upon a time, R&B was more than a genre—it was a feeling. It was that slow burn on a rainy day, that late-night phone call, that…

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Aug 4, 2025


Dee‑1 — Hipocritical Hop (2025): A Bold Challenge to Hip-Hop’s Moral Compass
Hipocritical Hop isn’t designed to dominate parties or playlists—it’s meant to redirect narratives. Dee‑1 wields rap as a tool for spiritual

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Aug 4, 2025


ZaZa Ali: Bridging Spiritual Depth, Creativity & Conscious Culture
ZaZa Ali is not simply an artist; she’s a thought-leader, spiritual guide, and creative alchemist reaching tens of thousands across platform

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Aug 4, 2025


Queen Omega: Voice of the Lioness, Sound of the Revolution
In a musical landscape where image often overshadows message, Queen Omega stands tall — a true empress of reggae whose artistry is rooted…

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Aug 3, 2025


Reemah: Rooted in truth, Rising in Sound
In a time when much of mainstream music is driven by trends and image, Reemah stands apart not just as a voice, but as a vessel for truth..

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Aug 3, 2025