We at Hard Knock Radio continued our “Hip Hop is 50” series. We sat down to speak with author/journalist/historian Mark Skillz to talk about Hip-Hop pioneer Grandmaster Flowers, born Jonathon Cameron Flowers, who was a DJ from Brooklyn, New York. He spent more than a year writing an in-depth, definitive article on this elusive and […]
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A Conversation w/ Boots Riley About I am a Virgo and the Mau Mau Rhythm Collective
On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, we had the privilege of sitting down with Boots Riley, the renowned rap artist, organizer, activist, and now filmmaker of The Coup. Our conversation centered around his latest TV project, “I Am a Virgo,” and delved into his experiences with television compared to his previous film, “Sorry […]
A Conversation w/ Hip Hop Artist Sa Roc
We talked with w/Atlanta-based artist Sa Roc about a wide range of subjects including her recent trip to South Africa, the new Sol Messiah project where she served as executive producer and her upcoming show at The New Parrish in Oakland on Thursday, April 6 2023, For those who are unfamiliar with Sa Roc, here’s […]
What’s the Worse Thing To Happen to Hip Hop?
As we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop music and culture, the question often arises: “What’s the worst thing to happen to Hip Hop?” In response to this query, I must say that nothing bad has happened to Hip Hop. All the facets and wonderful things we talk about and yearn for are still there. […]
Bay Area Artist Mystic Is Still Resisting Beautifully
(HKR-09-02-22) Bay Area artist Mystic is a long-time fixture in the music scene who has quietly but impactfully made her presence felt. She’s an educator who recently obtained her Masters from Oxford, an activist, and a grammy nominated artist who has two critically acclaimed albums that could be released today and would resonate with folks. […]
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