Recently, I began my internship at Wisconsin Public Radio for the summer. Then, this summer it occurred to me that I rarely listen to public radio until I found 2 Dope Queens hosted by two black women. The stand-up comedy series features The Daily Show’s senior correspondent Jessica Williams and comedian Phoebe Robinson. The WNYC Podcast features a diverse array of comedians who are friends … Continue reading WNYC’s ‘2 Dope Queens’ is a hit!
Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment evoke the powerful sounds and feelings of Jazz. The four-piece band led by Trumpet, featuring Chance the Rapper, released their first album entitled “Surf” for free yesterday. The 16 track album features artists of B.o.B., Janelle Monáe, J. Cole, Big Sean, Jeremih, KYLE, and Erykah Badu. The band experimented with both elements Hip Hop and Jazz. Those hoping for … Continue reading Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment Release Freshman Album “Surf”
Alexis “L.E.X Da Rapper” Dean Jr., 20, raps clean lyrics to inspire young people to pursue greatness. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student attempts to motivate his audience each time he gets on stage. “It’s actual Hip-Hop. Lyrical and delivers a message in every song. But, what makes it different is that it’s clean. So, it has no profanity. That way everyone can enjoy it,” Dean … Continue reading L.E.X. Eats The Rap Game Alive
Elijah “Genesis Renji” Furquan, 20, lyricist and poet feels powerful and vulnerable on stage while bringing forth an indescribable experience to his audiences. “I give all of me in a performance and you can tell I do. After performances I’m back to creator mode,” Furquan said. Images of the show leave mental imprints in his head of not just the performance but the actions before. … Continue reading Genesis Renji Causes Lyrical Genocide
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