Books, Beats & Beyond

SPNDA is an emcee, representing Boston, Mass. We will be talking about his lyrically savvy and provocative album entitled, “Shards of Glass”!   iTunes: Here is a chronological list of the songs played on the episode. Click the links to purchase. Glass Smith Eggshells Give & Take Stones Passenger 57 Piece of the Pie Mentioned… The post SPNDA (Shards of Glass) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Listen as I talk with scholar-activist, Trevor Ngwane; and senior researcher, Luke Sinwell; about their book entitled, “Urban Revolt: State Power and the Rise of People’s Movements in the Global South”. In the book, Urban Revolt, through detailed case studies, it unravels the potential and limitations of urban social movements on an international level. The… The post URBAN REVOLT: State Power and the Rise of People’s Movements in the Global South appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Locksmith is a west coast emcee and producer, representing the Bay Area of California. We will be talking about his socially conscious, mentally invigorating and provocative THIRD official album entitled, “Olive Branch”! Locksmith’s music has been featured on MTV, BET, Revolt TV, Shade 45, TeamBackpack, and Hot 97’s “Who’s Next?” concert series. Plus, Locksmith has… The post Locksmith (Olive Branch) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Dr. David Imhotep is a professor, historian, and author of the book entitled, “The First Americans Were Africans: REVISITED”. In “The First Americans Were Africans”, Dr. David Imhotep goes into detail how, Africans not only came before Columbus and Clovis, but were in the Americas far before any other group, at least 60,000 years ago.… The post The First Americans Were Africans: REVISITED appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

K’ Valentine is an MC, representing Chicago, Illinois. She has worked with BJ the Chicago Kid, Tweet, Talib Kweli, Styles P, and various other artists. We will be talking about her official debut album entitled, “Here for a Reason” iTunes: Here is a chronological list of the songs played on the episode. Click the links to purchase.… The post K’ Valentine (Here For A Reason) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Zumbi of Zion I is an Oakland-based MC/Producer. Zumbi has more than two dozen albums, mixtapes, EPs, and collaborations. He has worked with artists from across all genres of music. From the reggae-rock giants Rebelution, to hip-hop legends Too Short, and The Roots MC, Black Thought, to heavy hitting rockers Linkin Park and alternative rock/reggae-rapper… The post Zion I (The Labyrinth) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Frank Castle is an emcee representing New York City. He has collaborated with some top-notched MCs like Joell Ortiz and the legendary Kool G Rap. We will be talking about his super-lyrical and stimulating album entitled, “B.U.T.T.E.R.”   iTunes: Here is a chronological list of the songs played on the episode. Click the links to purchase.… The post Frank Castle (B.U.T.T.E.R.) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Substantial is Maryland native emcee. He has collaborated with a long list of artists such as the legendary Godfather of Hip Hop, Kool Herc, Bootsy Collins, all-star rockers Gene Simmons & Bruce Kulick of KISS, Oddisee, CunninLynguists, and that’s just to name a few. He has also worked with brands such as, Ford Motor Company, Amazon, UBER… The post Substantial (The Past Is Always Present In The Future) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

K. Bishop is an MC, representing the island of Trinidad and Tobago. We will be talking about his invigorating, socially conscious, and provocative new EP entitled, “FREEDOM”   Click here to visit K. Bishop’s website.   iTunes: Here is a chronological list of the songs played on the episode. Click the links to purchase. Shackles & Chains… The post K. Bishop (Freedom) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Richard Rothstein, who is a leading authority on housing policy, explodes the myth that America’s cities came to be racially divided through de facto segregation―that is, through individual prejudices, income differences, or the actions of private institutions like banks and real estate agencies. Rather, in his book, The Color of Law, without-a-doubt makes clear that… The post The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Today, I’m talking with D. Focis, who is a Detroit-based MC/producer/engineer. With his partner Tone Beatz, they form the duo called, Hello Tomorrow. We will be talking to him about their new project entitled, Hallelujah. iTunes: Here is a chronological list of the songs played on the episode. Click the links to purchase. For Kalief (SoundCloud) Special… The post Hello Tomorrow (Hallelujah) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Early in the twentieth century, the black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, located in the “Greenwood District”- became frequently referred to as “The Black Wall Street of America”. Legal segregation forced blacks to do business among themselves. As a result, the Greenwood district prospered as dollars circulated within the black community. But fear and jealousy grew… The post Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Kay B Brown is an MC, representing Chattanooga, Tennessee. We will be talking about his inspirational and riveting new EP entitled, “Story 2 Tell” iTunes: Here is a chronological list of the songs played on the episode. Click the links to purchase. Travel Chapter 24 Understanding The Education of Coop & Kay The Golds Mentioned on… The post Kay B Brown (Story 2 Tell) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Moe Pope is an indie hip-hop artist, songwriter and contemporary painter. Among many of his honors, he received Best Hip-Hop Artist from the Boston Music Awards for both 2012 & 2013. As a lyricist, Pope chronicles the stories of his life and his community by touching upon subjects like fatherhood, relationships, and the human condition. The… The post STL GLD (Torch Song) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

“Southern Insurgency”, uncovers new forms of worker organization in India, South Africa, and China. With the decline of the trade union movement in the West, he shows how workers here can learn to combat globalized industrial capitalism in ambitious, militant and creative ways and develop new forms of solidarity and struggle.   Amazon: Click link… The post Southern Insurgency: The Coming of the Global Working Class (Wildcat) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Today I’m talking with Cashus King, FKA Co$$. CashUs King is an MC hailing from Leimert Park, which is on the South Westside of Los Angeles. He has collaborated with phenomenal music artists like, Ras Kass, Planet Asia, Blu, Yamin Semali, Denmark Vessey, Aloe Blacc, and many more. We are going talk about his official second album… The post CashUs King (CHURCH) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Today I’m talking with award-winning medical ethicist, journalist, and author, Harriet A. Washington about one of her best-selling books entitled, “Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present” Harriet A. Washington has been a fellow in ethics at the Harvard Medical School, a fellow at the… The post Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Pat RZL is a young female MC straight out of Brooklyn, NY.  She is setting the underground hip hop scene on fire with her album entitled, “Food 4 Thought”. We are going to talk about this album today, but before that, let’s get to know Pat RZL     Please click on the icon to subscribe,… The post Pat RZL (Food 4 Thought) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Today I’m talking with Dr. Robert W. McChesney about his most recent book that he co-authored with John Nichols. The book is called, “People Get Ready”: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy.  Bernie Sanders said, “John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney . . . call us, as Tom Paine did more than… The post People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.

Kyle Bent is an MC representing Boston, Massachusetts. He has shared the stage with talented music artists such as Hopsin, Joyner Lucas, Saba, Denzel Curry, and Nelly. In 2014, Kyle Bent attained massive exposure with the release of his highly acclaimed music video entitled, “Mind Control”. The success of this song got him featured on, MTV,… The post Kyle Bent (Dreams of a God & Complex Simplicity) appeared first on Books, Beats & Beyond.