Is public education failing black students? As we celebrate our 10th episode, we are joined by two Boston Public High School teachers to discuss this question. Our guests, a Boston pilot school math teacher and a Boston exam school biology teacher indulge in this serious conversation about our local and national educational system, while immersed in a chill and celebratory environment with the U Panic’d crew.
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The Battle Rap Scene
On this episode we spoke with battle rapper, Sir Locksley and our Hip-Hop Analyst, J-Walk about today’s battle rap culture. We discussed which artists are hot right now, what leagues to follow, politics surrounding battle rap, and battle rappers difficulty with producing music.
We also shared our thoughts on Tekashi 6ix9ine.
Closing Track (EXCLUSIVE) by: Sir Locksley, “Space Base”
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She’s Gotta Have It (Past & Present)
On episode 19, we review both Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It”, the 1986 movie and the Netflix series, comparing both renditions of Nola Darling and her partners.
Closing Track by Ashante´ Nicole: Surrender (prod. by Kae Tea)
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Black Fatherhood pt2
In episode 15, the U Panic’d crew continue the discussion about what it means to be a Black father. In this episode, Rome expresses his issues with the late Dr. Frances Cress Welsing’s recommendations for starting a family.