Click the link https://soundcloud.com/madeinthewest/the-de-criminalization-of/s-CSZHpdjikiV for the Q&A introduction of the topic! The decriminalization of Black girls in schools looks like, restorative justice practices, creating diversion courts, remaking the educational and juvenile justice system and of course advocacy. To change the narrative from the criminalization to the decriminalization, we need to be in these spaces. I … Continue reading Conversations to Change the Narrative: Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools Q&A w/ Dr. Adrienne Lawson
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Q&A with Teenear: The Rising Superstar
I got a chance to exchange words with the rising superstar, Teenear but all of the work and accomplishments that she has put in has already made her a SUPERSTAR. Teenear and her music has a energy that you will automatically gravitate too and vibe with. Her new single Dolla $igns is soooo good no … Continue reading Q&A with Teenear: The Rising Superstar
Relatable + Feel Good Sounds Brought to You By Ainjo
Check out the Q&A with LA based Miami/Port-au-Prince born and raised singer, Ainjo and check out her new single “BXTCHE$” and her debut EP “555”Ainjo is undeniably the artist where you can sit down and listen to her songs all the way through without any skips. This is amazing for an upcoming artist to have … Continue reading Relatable + Feel Good Sounds Brought to You By Ainjo
Just In Case You- Vincent Goldwatch: B ( L ) ACK A Long Time
It has been quite a long time since we last heard of Vincent Goldwatch but just in case you forgot... his ability to spit comes from his "gold watch" which he talks about in his last debut single tilted, "The Case of The Missing Watch" along with his last mixtape. Since then, he has been … Continue reading Just In Case You- Vincent Goldwatch: B ( L ) ACK A Long Time
My Ode to Los Angeles
On a hot but gloomy Thursday evening on April 11th, 2019, there was a sense of despair in the air, the vibe in L.A. was off and emotions were high. On this the day, Ermias Eghedom "Nipsey Hussle" lost his life in front of his clothing store in Los Angeles, CA. Who would have known that that … Continue reading My Ode to Los Angeles
Stand for Something or Fall for Anything: Leadership in Hip-Hop
Leader and leadership are terms that can be used loosely. At first, I thought that everyone has the ability to be a leader but then I thought, maybe leadership is something that someone was born with. That sounded a lot better but I think it is a mix of both. I believe that everyone has … Continue reading Stand for Something or Fall for Anything: Leadership in Hip-Hop
VMNOW’s First Best Albums 2018 Review
I have never did a write up on the Best Albums in any year but this year I am. Every media and music outlet puts out a list of the best albums at the end of the year. I usually do not agree with them even if they are a hip-hop outlet, they are always … Continue reading VMNOW’s First Best Albums 2018 Review
One on One Q & A with Profhit
After the Q & A portion of this interview was done, I got a chance to talk and get extra words and vibes with the artist named Prof.Hit via FaceTime (Thank God for technology). I found out that Prof.Hit is a artist of many talents other than rap and he has a sense of different … Continue reading One on One Q & A with Profhit
The Black Millennial Playlist
Hey everyone! I know I've been slacking on content and I apologize. I was busy working on my thesis project titled "I'm Black and I'm Proud" : Hip-hop, Black Millennial's, and Understandings of Blackness! Thank the Lord, I finally completed and defended my thesis project. Below is my abstract. This study researches what role, if … Continue reading The Black Millennial Playlist
Best Features Playlist: Rick Ross
Rick Ross is a talented rapper on his own but he absolute bodies his features. Here is the track list to some of his best features. Here is the link and follow me on Apple Music for more playlists. Best Features: Rick Ross Bag of Money- Wale & Meek Mill Ft. Rick Ross Better Man- Partynextdoor … Continue reading Best Features Playlist: Rick Ross