This episode stems from a viral video which took place on Blue Hill Ave in Boston, MA, that shows the Straight Black Pride Movement hosting an event. A freelance writer/journalist arrived and was confronted, being taken as a Black Lives Matter advocate. From here, writer Arielle Gray took her thoughts to AfroPunk to write about her experience… O Salih Rowe, President of the Boston Chapter of SBP tells us his side of the incident and gives more clarity about the SBP Movement.
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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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2017 Wrap Up
In this episode we look at past moments in our first 13 episodes to discuss the Top Five 2017 Panics of the first season.
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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)
