In a recent Hard Knock Radio conversation, host Davey D spoke with Suhel Nafar, a pioneering figure in Arab hip-hop, the co-founder of a group called DAM and current head of West Asia, North Africa, and the diaspora at Empire Records. He was instrumental in building and launching Spotify in West Asia and North Africa, […]
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The Fist Up TV Film Festival Represents Resistance
On the latest episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with brothers Khalil and Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, discussing the upcoming 15th Annual Fist Up TV Film Festival in the Bay Area. They highlighted the festival’s reputation for innovation and its community-centric approach. Eli shared his filmmaking journey, which began with a Pentax K1000 camera […]
Hip Hop and Breaking: Where Do We Stand in the Aftermath of the Paris Olympics?
Breaking’s Olympic Debut: A Milestone for Cultural Expression A recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, hosted by Davey D, brought together a panel of breakdancing luminaries to discuss the historic inclusion of Breaking at the Paris Olympics. The panel included Educator/ Bboy Precise of the Golden State Warriors, Hip Hop pioneer Cholly Rock from the […]
Exploring the Cultural Significance of Hair Braiding with the Queen of Braids Malikia Johnson
Celebrating the Art of Braiding(HKR-08-07-24) On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D hosted Malikia Johnson, famously known as the Queen of Braids, and her daughter Mateema. They discussed their exhibit “Straw to Gold” and the deep cultural roots of hair braiding in the Black community. Malikia, who has braided the hair of […]
The State of Afro Futurism-Uplifting Love, Imagination and Joy
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D convened a vibrant discussion on Afrofuturism with notable guests including Selena Wilson from the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC), musician Karega Bailey of Sol Development, journalist Jenee Darden, and musician/activist Nicole Ryan. The conversation explored the depths of Afrofuturism, its implications in various […]
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