Getting into the psyche of a hip hop artist
This week we interviewed Chris Da Great, a local hip hop artist with AS220. We asked Chris about his experiences on and off the stage with music alongside what he thought about the current state of hip hop and where it leads him. The state of hip hop isn't what it used to be, says to the rapper, making it a struggle to balance unprecedented yet marketable sounds.
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What do you get when you combine a group of artist who love hip hop, dressing up, and entertaining? Chaos Co.
This week Chaos Co stopped by the studio to discuss their latest work and some experiences they've had with music. The group has just under ten members including an amazing female vocalist. Their crazy face paint, clown suits, positive and funny attitudes make them an act that you want to check out.
Street Band Interview Drums Up Debate
This week students at AS220 talked about street bands and their role in the music world. Norlan and Kenny, both musicians in a street band, discussed the different genres that make up music today. Conversations focused on the differences and similarities between different music styles. Also discussed; the state of music today, how music influenced communities and the youth, and the perceptions people have about hip-hop, rock and classical music. The beat used in this podcast was "Nuevo" out of the Broad Street Studio library.
DJ Justin Lake interviewed Broad Street Studio member Phoenix on her latest literary work. Based upon real events and people, she is in the process of writing a novel. But writing isn't her only talent. She also writes original music to be performed at Elementary Showcase the second Thursday of every month.
Step your game up: Ms. Ivy lays down her lyrics
For this week's podcast, Broad Street Radio DJs sat down with Ms. Ivy to talk about her new album, her musical influences, and the native Georgian's upbringing. In between conversation, spat rhymes and read her poetry. The discussion took a turn for the philosophical after DJs and Ms. Ivy entered into contentious territory and debated the perception of women in mass-marketed hip hop culture.
COMING SOON... BROAD STREET RADIO!
Gear up and download. Broad Street Studios has launched its first-ever radio broadcasting class. Drawing upon city block buzz and the lyrics in their notebooks, students have been recording music tracks, newscasts and conducting field interview. Using the Delgado recording studio to create podcasts and eventually stream live broadcasts online, AS220's youth program will be showcasing the music of local artists - plus their own creative projects. The class draws upon AS220 resources as many Broad Street students are accomplished musicians and emcees, some affiliated with the Broad Street Beat Library.
Saturday's class recorded the station's first promo. Take a listen... bssradio.wav. Check out the website each Saturday to download weekly podcasts.
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