On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with rapper and journalist Rocky Rivera to discuss her new album Long Kiss. Good Night, her evolution as an artist, and her thoughts on the current state of politics, media, and social media. Their conversation covered a range of topics, from personal […]
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A Hard Knock Radio Tribute to Nikki Giovanni w/ Jessica Care Moore
(HKR-12-10-24) On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Jessica Care Moore, the acclaimed poet laureate of Detroit, to reflect on the profound impact of the legendary Nikki Giovanni, who passed away this week. Together, they celebrated her contributions to poetry, activism, and the Black Arts Movement that she […]
A Conversation w/ Bay Area Emcee Ruby Ibarra
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, we delved into a captivating conversation with Ruby Ibarra, an iconic figure in the Bay Area Hip Hop scene who seamlessly blends her lyrical prowess with a background as a full-fledged scientist, epitomizing the convergence of art and STEM. Ruby first caught our attention with the release […]
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. […]
An Intv w/ Rocky Rivera about Her New Book Snakeskins
We speak with organizer, artist, journalist, and now author Rocky Rivera about her new book Snakeskin. “Snakeskin” is a collection of essays that have shaped the artist you’ve come to know as Rocky Rivera. It brilliantly captures a pivotal time in San Francisco as Hip Hop music and culture was evolving. Its brutally honest as […]
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