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The final installment of my interview with Steve Perry founder of Capitol Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford, CT and author of Man Up! Nobody is Coming to Save Us.

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In addition to a book, Tha Global Cipha is also a history lesson that presents in-depth conversations with artists from around the world.It covers over 30 years of global Hip Hop history from the perspectives of the leading rappers, DJs, entrepreneurs, B-Boys and dancers, graffiti artists, and others who embody a common Hip Hop heritage. The central themes emerging from the conversations that comprise this history include gender and identity politics. I talk with two of the authors James G. Spady and Samir Meghelli.

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Jonessa Monique is a star on the rise. Singing and writing since she was very young and watching her musician father, Jonessa has always wanted to be involved in music. She was one of the final two singers chosen to be apart of Making The Band Season 2. I caught up with Jonessa to talk about her musical background, what she has been doing since leaving MTB2 and what we can expect from her debut CD.

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Sometimes the best ideas come from the most unique places and Gus Lo is proof of that. The latest entry to the fashion industry, Panamagoo is already building a strong street buzz, featuring limited edition exclusive designer tees for men and women. Gus and I talk about how he got his start in the business and what we can expect from Panamagoo in the near and distant future.

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DJs are the cornerstone to the hip hop industry, and A. Shaw founder of Shaw Orignals Clothing line understands this very thing. The Million DJ March is being designed to assemble DJs across the globe under a collective effort to take back some of the power in the music business.  Wiz Hoffa  Albany, NY (Justo Mixtape Allstars/Blend Bullies) – CEO & Founder of The Noizemob DJs and DJ Chuck T Charleston, SC (Justo’s Mixtape Allstars) also share their thoughts.

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So you think you know about all the pioneers of this hip hop culture? Get up close and personal with a true legend to the mixtape game, one of Harlem’s finest, The Core DJs 3-Star General The Legendary DJ Showtime.

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Dr. Marc Lamont Hill is one of the youngest members of the growing body of “Hip-Hop Intellectuals” in the country and is Asst. Professor of Urban Education at Temple University. His work, which covers topics such as hip-hop culture, politics, sexuality, education, and religion, has appeared in numerous journals, magazines, books, and anthologies.

Dr. Hill and I discuss the status of education in many urban cities, Oprah, and Hollywood’s newest fad, Africa.

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