New York based rapper K.Flay is known for her electronic tinged brand of introspective Hip Hop. While on tour in support of her new Mix tape, West Ghost, she stopped by the studio and talked to Jesse Menendez about the mix tape, her place in the Hip Hop continuum, her thoughts on feminism in music and more.
The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8pm on 89.5 FM (NWI) / 90.7 FM (CHI) / www.vocalo.org
Davey D is a journalist, a Hip Hop activist and he teaches a class on Hip Hop culture and politics at SF State. He is also the curator of one of the oldest hip hop sites, Davey D’s Hip Hop corner. He joined Music Vox host, Jesse Menendez on the line to talk about his recent article, Hip Hop Songs You Should Know As We Celebrate Black History, which looks at songs that promote self-awareness and acknowledgment that Black History is World History.
The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8pm on 89.5 FM (NWI) / 90.7 FM (CHI) /www.vocalo.org
Come to the Metro this Saturday Jan 26th for a day long celebration of Chicago Hip Hop. Breaking battles, graf art, Dj’s and performances by Andre ‘Addtwo’ Daniels, Psalm One, Saba, No Name and Sidewalk Chalk! We’ll also be screening the documentary,Benji. The day part is FREE and the evening is ticketed.For more info go to wbez.org/events for ticket info
On December 31st, 2012- Vocalo.org 89.5 FM will become a signal and several communities stronger as the Chicago Public Media family welcomes WRTE-FM.
WRTE 90.5 FM is a local community radio station nationally recognized for having impacted the lives of hundreds of youth and adults that went…
Very excited to share this news! Now, there’ll be more ears on your music, stories and conversation! #TeamVocalo
Dead Prez learn, grow and change into their new album ‘Information Age’
Hip hop duo Dead Prez has used their music to bring attention to many issues, including corrupt politics, race, economics, and freedom. Their new album Information Age expounds on the liberation that develops from inner consciousness. In this interview M-1 and Stic talk about how their new enlightenment formed their new album and altered their sound.
Cadence Weapon discusses creative writing and hip hop scene in Canada.
Hip Hop artist and Poet Laureate of Edmonton, Canada Cadence Weapon joined Jesse Menendez on The MusicVox to talk about creative writing, how his poetry affects his music and his unique approach to recording his latest release Hope In Dirt City.
The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8pm CT on 89.5FM and vocalo.org
Sheriff Scabs on Live From Studio 10:
There is an urban legend that’s been going around that a long-dead sheriff has resurrected and now he roams this town in search of revenge, and somehow zombies, punk metal music and 2012 Presidential Campaign figure into the story…
Live From Studio 10 airs every Wednesday at 8pm CST on Vocalo 89.5 FM and Vocalo.org, and features emerging local bands and music artists (with the occasional national act stopping by). No other station brings you this much local music, and no other show in the region does it live. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski and engineered by Adam Yoffe. Subscribe to the podcast here: http://bitly.com/vocaloLFS10
The Science of Astronautalis:
Astronautalis is undoubtedly one of the most fresh and creative voices in Alternative Hip Hop scene, incorporating sounds and arrangements outside of typical hip hop genre. The Minneapolis-based artist spoke with Jesse Menendez on The MusicVox about his humble beginnings, the latest record “This Is Our Science,” his background in theater and how it helps him to not only put on a stellar show but take a conceptual approach to crafting his records.
How bad have things gotten that this is now sold at Walgreen’s? #witchoratcheta$$
