Author: Manny Faces

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 generations.

In this exclusive conversation with Manny Faces and J1, learn about:

• How streaming technology saved hip hop after nearly destroying it
• SiriusXM’s partnerships with HBCUs
• Why data doesn’t tell the whole story in music programming
• The evolution of digital streaming in Hip Hop culture
• How legacy artists find new audiences through streaming

Key Highlights:

• Behind-the-scenes look at music programming decisions
• The importance of balancing data with cultural authenticity
• Creating opportunities for the next generation of industry leaders
• How streaming platforms pay artists directly
• The future of AI and technology in music

Whether you’re an aspiring artist, industry professional, or hip hop enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into how streaming platforms are shaping the future of music while preserving Hip Hop’s cultural legacy.

Subscribe for more conversations exploring Hip Hop’s influence in technology, business, and culture.

#HipHopBusiness #MusicIndustry #SiriusXM #MusicTechnology #StreamingPlatforms #HBCUs #MusicProgramming #HipHopCulture #DigitalStreaming #MusicBiz #HipHopEd

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

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@mannyfaces.com to let me know if I should keep doing it!

Enjoy!

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

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:

– The groundbreaking Hip Hop & R&B degree program

– How students get direct access to Grammy-winning producers

– The program’s exclusive Roc Nation distribution deal

– Real success stories of graduates in the music industry

– Why artist development is crucial for long-term success

Key Highlights:

✓ Building a comprehensive music education for today’s artists

✓ Balancing classroom learning with real industry experience

✓ How students collaborate with top industry professionals

✓ The importance of understanding both studio and live performance

✓ Bringing cultural authenticity to music education

Whether you’re an aspiring artist, music educator, industry professional, or hip hop enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of music education and artist development.

From producing records to scoring architectural installations, learn how Professor Antoine (Instagram: @raneyajr) Loyola are bridging the gap between traditional music education and contemporary hip hop culture.

Subscribe for more conversations exploring hip hop’s influence in education, culture, and beyond.

#HipHopEducation #MusicBusiness #LoyolaNewOrleans #ArtistDevelopment #MusicProduction #HipHopStudies #RAndB #MusicEducation #NewOrleans #RecordingArtist

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

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’s pioneering new Hip Hop Studies minor
• The intersection of Hip Hop, technology, and social change
• How Gen Z is reshaping Hip Hop culture and education
• Hip Hop’s global impact from Africa to Europe
• The future of Hip Hop education at Howard University

Key Highlights:

• Behind the scenes of launching a Hip Hop minor at a prestigious HBCU
• Chuck D’s documentary screening and upcoming conference events
• The evolution of Hip Hop studies in academia
• How students are challenging traditional Hip Hop perspectives
• International Hip Hop movements and their influence

Whether you’re an educator, student, Hip Hop enthusiast, artist, or cultural scholar, this conversation offers invaluable insights into the future of Hip Hop studies and its role in higher education.

Join us November 15-17 at Howard University’s Hip Hop Conference!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-hip-hop-studies-conference-tickets-1004857605147?aff=erelexpmlt

Contact: hip_hop@howard.edu

Instagram: @howardhiphop

Subscribe for more conversations exploring Hip Hop’s influence in education, culture, and social change.

#hiphopeducation #HowardUniversity #HBCU #HipHopStudies #HigherEducation #BlackExcellence #HipHopCulture #HipHopConference #GlobalHipHop #HipHopScholar

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

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 and cultural relevance

– Empowering communities with self-healing tools rooted in Hip Hop culture

Highlights include:

✓ The difference between using Hip Hop for connection vs. healing

✓ How Hip Hop can rewire neural pathways and promote healing

✓ The importance of culturally relevant therapy for adults

✓ Exciting new Hip Hop counseling certificate program for professionals

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Please support this show: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

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Whether you’re a mental health professional, educator, or Hip Hop enthusiast, this conversation offers invaluable insights into the transformative power of Hip Hop in therapy and community healing.

Dr. Norris breaks down complex concepts like neuroplasticity and explains why Hip Hop is uniquely positioned to address trauma and promote wellness in underserved communities.

Join us as we explore how Rhythms of Healing is creating a new paradigm in mental health, bridging generational gaps, and proving that Hip Hop isn’t just music – it’s a powerful tool for personal and community transformation.

Subscribe for more conversations on Hip Hop’s influence in education, mental health, and social change. Hip Hop can save America – and heal it too!

Dr. Norris’s Hip Hop Counseling Certificate Program: https://james-norris.mykajabi.com/offers/QzK3V8HC/checkout

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

DatPiff.com was the premier online home for Hip Hop mixtapes, hosting upwards of 600,000+ uploaded rap compilations from DJs, superstars, and bedroom artists.

In late 2023, however, the site was failing, leaving the future of its enormous musical and cultural collection in doubt.

The site made headlines in early 2024, linking up with The Internet Archive, a home for vast amounts of digital properties, in a move that was seen as a way to keep its vast array of musical compilations safe for the future.

A few days ago, with no warning or explanation from DatPiff OR The Internet Archive, all 366,420 rap mixtapes being housed on the latter site, disappeared.

We spoke exclusively with radio host Richard, aka u/AyoRet on Reddit, who discovered the rap mixtape archive pruning and brought it to the attention of the Hip Hop world.

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

In this insightful interview, Manny Faces talks with Ozay Moore, founder of the All of the Above Hip Hop Academy in Lansing, Michigan. Learn how this innovative nonprofit is:

• Using Hip Hop to mentor youth and support artistic expression
• Bridging generational gaps through music and culture
• Creating a Hip Hop cultural resource for the entire community
• Balancing nonprofit work with authentic Hip Hop roots

Highlights include:

• The journey from transient programs to a permanent brick-and-mortar space
• How Hip Hop practices naturally incorporate social-emotional learning
• The importance of evolving from “old head” to “OG” mentality
• Exciting plans for adult classes and multigenerational engagement

Whether you’re an educator, parent, nonprofit administrator, or Hip Hop enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into using Hip Hop music and Hip Hop culture for positive change.

Ozay shares inspiring stories of impact, discusses the challenges of running a Hip Hop nonprofit, and explains why “Hip Hop is best served locally.”

Learn how All of the Above Hip Hop Academy is creating unexpected connections and fostering critical thinking skills through beats, rhymes, and community spirit.

https://www.alloftheabovehiphop.org/

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

Dive deep into the world of turntablism and Hip Hop education with DJ Raedawn, as he describes the Turntablist Transcription Methodology (TTM). In this exclusive interview, discover:

• The groundbreaking TTM system for notating DJ techniques
• How TTM is revolutionizing Hip Hop education globally
• The intersection of turntablism with physics, geometry, and mathematics
• The importance of DJ literacy in modern music education
• Insights into the Lyrical Transcription Methodology for rap

DJ Raedawn shares his journey from designing TTM to its widespread adoption in schools and among world-class DJs. Learn about the challenges and triumphs in bringing academic rigor to turntablism and Hip Hop culture.

Perfect for DJs, music educators, Hip Hop enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the science behind the art of turntablism. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on the past, present, and future of DJ notation and hip-hop education.

#Turntablism #HipHopEducation #DJNotation #MusicTheory #TTM

For more on DJ Raedawn: https://www.ttm.ninja

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

After Paris, breaking needs to be remembered (and not just for THAT). No matter how you feel about its Olympics debut, the breaking community and the culture need support — not just ridicule — and not just now.

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

In this episode of “Hip Hop Can Save America,” Manny Faces talked with Dr. Raphael Travis from the Texas State University School of Social work about the transformative potential of Hip Hop in STEM education and youth development. Dr. Travis shared details about the federally funded STEM-BEATS summer camp program he facilitated, explaining how Hip Hop culture encourages students to explore and innovate in fields like science and technology.

The program introduced activities such as using AI and haptic vests for music, podcasting, and creating beats, aiming to make STEM education more engaging and accessible.

The conversation addressed the broader applications of Hip Hop in education, therapy, and conflict resolution. Travis mentioned, “Hip Hop culture is an enormous, rich archive that can help individuals and communities heal, thrive, and innovate.”

Both Manny Faces and Raphael Travis emphasized the importance of Hip Hop in fostering life skills and bridging generational gaps, while also discussing Travis’s upcoming book on youth violence prevention. This episode offered a deep dive into the potential of Hip Hop to inspire and educate the younger generation.

If you value this work, please support at http://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

SHOW LINKS

https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/the-future-of-youth-violence-prevention/9781978833777/

https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/healing-power-of-hip-hop-9781440831300/

https://www.mixcloud.com/raphael-travis/