Manny Faces

The Battle for Hip Hop's Reputation - With Special Guest, John Robinson

In the wake of Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, there have been many opinions, hot takes, sh*t takes, and public comments by high profile individuals. Tonight, Manny Faces takes on one of them -- the one from the respected Hip Hop historian, Questlove. Is Hip Hop "truly dead?" ... or does Questlove's kneejerk public statement cause irreparable damage to the music and culture that he claims to be concerned about? We'll discuss, along with special guest, renowned MC and educator, John Robinson. Share this so your friends can join the chat in the livestream! -- The "Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces" podcast and livestream show are productions of Manny Faces Media, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. We stream live here on YouTube Mondays, 9pm ET. Links and resources: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com 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

DJ Rhetoric and Literacy for 21st Century Writing Studies with Dr. Todd Craig

FOR BEST RESULTS, WATCH HERE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch Manny Faces welcomes Dr. Todd Craig to the show. A product of Ravenswood and Queensbridge Houses in Queens, New York, Todd is a writer, educator and DJ whose career meshes his love of writing, teaching and music. His research inhabits the intersection of writing and rhetoric, sound studies and Hip Hop studies. He is the author of “K for the Way: DJ Rhetoric and Literacy for 21st Century Writing Studies" which examines the Hip Hop DJ as twenty-first century new media reader, writer, and creator of the discursive elements of DJ rhetoric and literacy. And as always, we'll cover recent Hip Hop news and upcoming dope and interdisciplinary Hip Hop events that aren't about dumb sh*t! Share this so your friends can join the livestream! -- The "Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces" podcast and livestream show are productions of Manny Faces Media, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. We stream live here on YouTube Mondays, 9pm ET. Links and resources: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com 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

"How Hip Hop Made The World" with Dr. Todd Boyd aka Notorious Ph.D.

Manny Faces welcomes Dr. Todd Boyd, the Katherine and Frank Price Endowed Chair for the Study of Race and Popular Culture and Professor of Cinema and Media Studies in the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and author of the new book, "Rapper's Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made The World." A media commentator, author, producer, consultant and scholar, Dr. Boyd is an intellectual and creative force who transcends boundaries and defies conventional categorization. In the immediate aftermath of the 1992 L.A. riots Dr. Boyd arrived at USC and began developing a new field of study centered around hip hop culture. His pioneering work would make connections across film, music, art, sports, fashion, and politics, establishing him as a preeminent expert and distinctly authoritative voice on the role of culture in American society. And as always, we'll cover recent Hip Hop news and upcoming events that aren't about dumb sh*t! And IF YOU INSIST, we'll talk about J. Cole and his apology. Share this so your friends can join the livestream! -- The "Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces" podcast and livestream show are productions of Manny Faces Media, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. We stream live here on YouTube Mondays, 9pm ET. Links and resources: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com 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

Occupational Science x Hip Hop with Dr. Jian Jones

Manny Faces welcomes Dr. Jian Jones, an occupational therapist, occupational scientist, educator, and spoken word artist. As an assistant professor at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Dr, Jones utilizes Hip Hop pedagogy as an instructional practice to bridge concepts to knowledge for graduate students. Dr. Jones researches the Black lived experience through the trifocal of Hip Hop, occupation, and identity. By using the provocative proclamation that the future of occupation is Hip Hop, Dr. Jones has been accepted to speak at various conferences and institutions, including Florida State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Harvard University. And as always, we'll try and also cover recent Hip Hop news and upcoming events that aren't about dumb sh*t! Share this so your friends can join the livestream! -- The "Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces" podcast and livestream show are productions of Manny Faces Media, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. We stream live here on YouTube Mondays, 9pm ET. Links and resources: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com 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

Empowerment through Hip Hop with guests Randy Mason and PRiZM Chosen Zulu

FOR BEST RESULTS, JOIN US AT https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch Join us on "Hip Hop Can Save America!" as host Manny Faces welcomes Randy Mason, an independent Hip Hop recording artist and percussionist based in The Bronx, the founder of R.H.Y.M.E. (Rhymes Help Young Minds Excel), a Hip Hop music and mentoring youth program and the NY director at Thrive Collective, an arts non profit creating hope and opportunity in and around schools though the arts and mentoring. We'll also be joined by PRiZM. Chosen Zulu King PRiZM has over 30 years Experience as a Hip Hop Cultural Specialist & Youth Mentor and over 25 years in Motivational Speaking, Management, Marketing, Sales, Training & Development, Community Outreach , Youth Mentorship, Business Development and Personal and Professional Coaching. Co-Founder of Chosen Zulu, Founder of Chosen Networks and Chosen Coaching and Consulting and Lead Coach and trainer, PRiZM is well known for his leadership in Hip Hop Advocacy, Youth Mentoring, Young Entrepreneur Assistance, Business & Career Consultation and Motivational Speaking. And as always, we'll try and also cover recent Hip Hop news that isn't about dumb sh*t! Share this so your friends can join the livestream! -- The "Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces" podcast and livestream show are productions of Manny Faces Media, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. We stream live here on YouTube Mondays, 9pm ET. Links and resources: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com 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

Artivism with Yogi "Y?" Guyadin of Creative Expressions

Join us on "Hip Hop Can Save America!" as host Manny Faces welcomes interdisciplinary artist and educator Yogi Y? Guyadin to discuss his work using music as "artivism," the concept of Cypher Pedagogy and his organization Creative Expressions. And as always, we'll try and also cover recent Hip Hop news that isn't about dumb sh*t! Share this so your friends can join the livestream! -- The "Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces" podcast and livestream show are productions of Manny Faces Media, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. We stream live here on YouTube Mondays, 9pm ET. Links and resources: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com 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

Hip Hop x Politics with Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) plus Hip Hop x Fintech with DIVINE

Join us on "Hip Hop Can Save America" as host Manny Faces welcomes United States House of Representatives Congressman Jamaal Bowman of New York to discuss the newly formed Capitol Hill "Hip Hop Task Force," the power of Hip Hop music and culture to positively influence politics, social justice and education initiatives, and an update as to the desires of the Progressive wing of the Democratic caucus. In addition, Manny talks with DIVINE, former professional Hip-Hop/Rap recording artist turned techpreneur, and the CEO and Founder of Solvent, a fintech startup focused on financial empowerment for the System Impacted. And as always, we'll try and also cover recent Hip Hop news that isn't about dumb sh*t! Share this so your friends can join the livestream! -- The "Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces" podcast and livestream show are productions of Manny Faces Media, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. We stream live here on YouTube Mondays, 9pm ET. Links and resources: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com 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

Rap Music on Trial + We Do It 4 The Culture

For the full experience, watch here: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch Join us on "Hip Hop Can Save America" as host Manny Faces welcomes director J.M. Harper and Kemba, rapper and face of the new Paramount+ documentary, "As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial" which examines the use of rap music lyrics as evidence in court cases. While attention has been on the issue due to the Young Thug RICO charge trial in Atlanta, the issue -- and its problems -- are widespread. In addition, Manny talks with Jamila Sams, founder of Hip Hop-based curriculum program, "We Do It 4 The Culture," which helps teachers and parents increase students' academic achievement through Hip Hop approach to concepts such as social and emotional learning (SEL) And as always, we'll try and also cover recent Hip Hop news that isn't about dumb sh*t! Share this so your friends can join the livestream! -- The "Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces" podcast and livestream show are productions of Manny Faces Media, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. We stream live here on YouTube Mondays, 9pm ET. Links and resources: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com 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

Heard from a few artists who had a more nuanced position on whether or not we should say "F" the GRAMMYs...

Hip Hop x Education x Philanthropy x News x Events

In this episode of Hip-Hop Can Save America! (aka 'the world's most enlightening Hip Hop livestream,') we're joined by Marlon Richardson, aka UnLearn The World, education director for nonprofit, Hip Hop For Change. We'll also share recent Hip Hop news that isn't about dumb sh*t, and upcoming event information, including Hip Hop-related conferences. For best results, watch on YouTube at https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch