Hip Hop Can Save America

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Hip Hop Can Save America

"Hip Hop Can Save America!" explores the innovative, inspiring, and often surprising ways Hip Hop music, culture, and sensibilities are improving society in areas such as education, science/technology, health/wellness and more. Hosted by award-winning Hip Hop journalist Manny Faces.

  1. The Wisdom of Toni Blackman - Hip Hop, The Cypher, Staying Motivated and Other Gems

    MAY 9

    The Wisdom of Toni Blackman - Hip Hop, The Cypher, Staying Motivated and Other Gems

    Toni Blackman is a groundbreaking artist and educator who has captivated audiences worldwide - 50 countries to date! As the first official U.S. Hip Hop Ambassador, she has performed at prestigious venues like the UN, Carnegie Hall, and the Apollo Theater. A pioneer in Hip Hop theater and education, Toni was both an Echoing Green and a Soros Fellow for programs she created like Rhyme Like a Girl and The Freestyle Union. She has also worked as a Spoken Word/Rap Coach for Disney's Emmy Award-winning series, The Crossover. With a passion for social justice and cultural exchange, Toni continues to inspire and empower through her music, writing, and community work. Fresh off dates in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Accra and Joburg, Toni's celebrating the upcoming release of her audiobook for Wisdom of the Cypher, as well as the release of her documentary, A Woman’s Place is in the Cypher, supported by the Big We Foundation’s SheStories grant. Toni lives between Brooklyn, NY and Dakar, Senegal. https://www.toniblackman.com --- Support this quality, independent Hip Hop cultural journalism: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com --- Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. LINKS AND RESOURCES: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org SPONSORS / FRIENDS: The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces. Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

    1h 12m
  2. This is What Top Tier Hip Hop Content Creation Looks Like With Instagrammer REAL QUICK

    MAY 3

    This is What Top Tier Hip Hop Content Creation Looks Like With Instagrammer REAL QUICK

    In a sea of Hip Hop content creators, few stand out as producing high quality work that truly represents the breadth and depth of the genre, with the reverence and respect it deserves. Now normally, you'd probably think I'm talking about myself... And, you damn right. But I think that's what made this guest special is that I'm not just gonna give a slot to any old creator out here in these electronic streets. Nah, REAL QUICK is different. He's created a weekly Instagram series under @real_quick_qgtm (for Queens Get The Money) which mainly highlights his Top 5 favorite Hip Hop songs from a different category each time, that I quite frankly, love. And I despise lists! Anyway, this is a great talk with a content creator that I think is doing everything right, and doing Hip Hop music a great service. So ayo, real quick... Check out my talk with REAL QUICK. -- PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com --- Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. LINKS AND RESOURCES: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org SPONSORS / FRIENDS: The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces. Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

    39 min
  3. HHCSA IN PERSON! With artist, producer, educator & author John Robinson

    MAR 26

    HHCSA IN PERSON! With artist, producer, educator & author John Robinson

    This episode is a bit different, but it’s also one of my favorites as this was the first live and IN PERSON episode of Hip Hop Can Save America! It was filmed in front of a live audience during PodJamATL, where we and two other Atlanta-area podcasts were invited to film an episode at their event.  It gave me the opportunity to bring out as my guest, a long-time, world-touring, indie rap artist, dope wordsmith, beatmaker and producer, educator, author, and all around cool cat, John Robinson who some may know as JR or Lil Sci from Scienz of Life. Most of it translates well to the audio pod, so if you haven’t seen this over on YouTube, and this is your preferred medium, have no fear. You’ll get an entertaining, informative and insightful interview as usual, with the added bonus of some Hip Hop news that isn’t about dumb shit, and the extra in-person shenanigans that took place. More on John Robinson at www.johnrobinsonmusic.com -- PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com --- Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. LINKS AND RESOURCES: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org SPONSORS / FRIENDS: The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces. Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

    56 min
  4. Hip Hop Summit at the 2025 Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee with Dr. Adia Winfrey

    MAR 7

    Hip Hop Summit at the 2025 Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee with Dr. Adia Winfrey

    Today’s drop is a quickie, due to the fact that what I want to share with you is starting today. Each year, the city of Selma, Alabama hosts the Bridge Crossing Jubilee, a commemoration of the 1965 civil rights march and subsequent attack on demonstrators infamously known as Bloody Sunday. As part of this remembrance, Dr. Adia Winfrey helps orchestrate the Intergenerational Hip Hop Political Summit, replete with performances, speakers, and announcing a call-to-action for members of the Hip Hop community in Alabama, and at-large, to ensure we continue to use the culture for more than just entertainment. Dr. Winfrey, who has been on the show before, is a Doctor of Psychology and the creator of the H.Y.P.E. Hip Hop Therapy initiative. She previously ran for Congress and is co-creator of the political activism organization Transform Alabama. Dr. Dia, as she is affectionately known, took a few moments to break down what to expect from this year’s Jubilee, the Hip Hop Summit, and beyond, as we all continue to uplift the political power of the Hip Hop community. -- PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com --- Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. LINKS AND RESOURCES: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org SPONSORS / FRIENDS: The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces. Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

    21 min
  5. Hip Hop and Mental Health Therapy with Dr. Randy Sconiers of Mental-Hop

    FEB 27

    Hip Hop and Mental Health Therapy with Dr. Randy Sconiers of Mental-Hop

    On this episode, an interview with Dr. Randy Sconiers LCSW, founder of the Mental-Hop platform that mixes Hip Hop music and culture with mental health education. For more on Dr. Sconiers, visit www.doctorsconiersspeaks.com PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com --- Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. LINKS AND RESOURCES: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org SPONSORS / FRIENDS: The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces. Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

    45 min
  6. Upcoming Hip Hop Conferences / Calls For Papers

    FEB 25

    Upcoming Hip Hop Conferences / Calls For Papers

    Upcoming Hip Hop academic conferences and CFP due dates. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com --- Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. LINKS AND RESOURCES: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org SPONSORS / FRIENDS: The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces. Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

    22 min
  7. Did Kendrick's Performance Even Matter? (SPOILER: Yes, if we do THIS...)

    FEB 20

    Did Kendrick's Performance Even Matter? (SPOILER: Yes, if we do THIS...)

    Was Kendrick's performance too subtle? Was it too much? Was it hypocritical? Was it effective? Was it “divisive”? Was it flashy enough? Should there have been more guests, more hits, less dense material? It doesn't matter. What DOES matter, is what we decide to do next. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces or https://mannyfaces.substack.com --- Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. LINKS AND RESOURCES: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org SPONSORS / FRIENDS: The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces. Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

    17 min
  8. Is THIS What HIP HOP Has Become?!? Snoop Dogg, Nelly, the Trump Inauguration, and #TheCulture

    JAN 25

    Is THIS What HIP HOP Has Become?!? Snoop Dogg, Nelly, the Trump Inauguration, and #TheCulture

    Several prominent rap artists including Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Rick Ross, and Soulja Boy, have made a lot of noise for choosing to perform at events linked to the second inauguration of President Donald Trump, in particular, the Crypto Ball, a gathering of the crypto industry supporting Trump's election, and the controversial coins tied to the first family. Lost in a lot of the emotions but critics and supporters alike, was that these actions, while perpetrated by Hip Hop artists, don't reflect Hip Hop. Manny Faces. creator of the Hip Hop Can Save America! media ecosystem, breaks it down. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces #donaldtrump #trump #trumpinauguration #hiphop #hiphopculture #snoopdogg #nelly #rickross #souljaboy --- Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. LINKS AND RESOURCES: SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org SPONSORS / FRIENDS: The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces. Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

    14 min
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"Hip Hop Can Save America!" explores the innovative, inspiring, and often surprising ways Hip Hop music, culture, and sensibilities are improving society in areas such as education, science/technology, health/wellness and more. Hosted by award-winning Hip Hop journalist Manny Faces.

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  • Creator
    Manny Faces Media
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The Center for Hip Hop Advocacy / Manny Faces Media
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