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How James Pitt, founder of @AmericanFelonTv responds to online criticism of his videos.
James Pitt, founder of @AmericanFelonTv explains why words matter
What legislation needs to be passed to fight recidivism?
James Pitt, founder of @AmericanFelonTv talks about having a message with community in mind
James Pitt, founder of @AmericanFelonTv speaks about being relatable to deter the youth from crime
What do you need more than anything after being released from prison? Money.
Legitimizing skills developed in the street
“They lead us into and help us express something that speaks true to our lived experiences” #hiphop
How Lil Jon’s marketing made him the King of Crunk. #atlanta #rapmusic #hiphop #liljon #atlantarap
Dr. Holt & I spoke about “Not Like Us” and the conversation surrounding colonizing culture #Drake
Freaknik and the vilification of Black youth vacation culture #freaknik #atlanta #hiphop #rapmusic
The Black middle class helped Hip-Hop grow #freaknik #southernrap #atlanta #hiphop #rap
Why we need to speak about all sides of life in Atlanta. #rapmusic #hiphopmusic #atlanta #music
Dr. Holt speaks about the “revolutionary audacity” of Hip-Hop party music and the value it has.
Dr. Holt speaks about the division between Hip-Hop studies in academia and the streets #crunk #rap
Almost every genre of Black music was created by southern Black people. #crunkmusic #atlanta #hiphop
Why Crunk is an unlikely symbol of revolution #BetYouCantGetCrunk #hiphopmusic #rapmusic #music
Hip-Hop changed how the south was perceived. #crunkmusic #thesouth #hiphopmusic #rapmusic #
Dr. Kevin C. Holt speaks about Crunk’s ancestors #crunk #atlanta #wordsmatterpod #hiphop #rap
Dr. Kevin C. Holt speaks about the circumstances that led to Crunk music. #atlanta #crunk #hiphop
Why words matter to Brian ‘Z’ Zisook
Is streaming fair for artists?
More on major labels shifting to more artists friendly distribution and licensing deals
Brian ‘Z’ Zisook talks about the ways the DSP helps artist gain ancillary income.
Brian ‘Z’ Zisook defines to the best of his understanding what it means to be an independent artist.
Why white members of Hip-Hop media should be careful with their messaging
How @audiomackworld became the most popular digital streaming platform in Nigeria and Jamaica.
Mindy = Major label artists masquerading as independent artists
“Find who your target market is and appeal to that market in everything that you do in music”
The industry pivoting from traditional record deals to licensing deals, and what an upstream is.
Grammy nominated @blvkh3ro on the importance of the Grammy’s to Jamaican artists.
Reggae artist @blvkh3ro on what winning a Grammy would do for him, his team, and conscious artists.
@blvkh3ro on bridging the gap between younger and older generations of musicians
Reggae artist @blvkh3ro on what he wanted his debut album, On A Mission, to represent.
“The album was made for people on a mission forreal.” #BlvkH3ro #music #onamission #reggae
“Words evoke emotion and we need to be careful about what emotions we pull out of people.”
“You have to be someone who trains your brain focus on outcomes if you wanna really, win at life.”
Elliot Connie on why standing up to your parents isn’t disrespect
Psychotherapist @ElliottConnieSpeaks on the lack of Black representation in the field in the 90s
Why mental wellness is embraced in Hip-Hop today. #elliottconnie #psychology #psychotherapy
Licensed psychotherapist and author @ElliottConnieSpeaks on the importance of therapy.
Carl LeGrett Explaining the technology used to find unclaimed royalties.
The advantages of a company being transparent with artists about their unpaid royalties.
An executive’s moral compass when pursuing and working with controversial artists?
“I don’t think hustle can really be taught. It’s either it’s in you or it’s not”
VP of A&R at @InterscopeGeffenAM Brandon Brown been a Deion Sanders fan. Y’all late. 🤣🤣🤣
What is an A&R?
“The sacrifice is me”
Words Matter Network is the home for the Words Matter Pod with Akil Pinnock, a podcast dedicated to long-form storytelling and in-depth interviews across various fields. Hosted by independent journalist Akil Pinnock, the podcast features conversations with professionals and creatives from diverse industries, including music, sports, fashion, journalism, education, mental health, and entertainment. Episodes feature a wide range of guests, such as Grammy-nominated reggae artist Blvk H3ro, cultural commentator and author Dr. Todd Boyd, legendary NYC Street Photographer Jamel Shabazz, and award winning journalist Meghan Cuniff. The podcast provides valuable insights into various professions, people, and creative processes, making it a rich resource for listeners interested in storytelling and cultural commentary.