Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation Culture Talks

Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation
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Celebrating Virginia’s historic global Influence on Hip-Hop culture through storytelling, education, and community engagement.

Episodes

  1. Asian Americans in Hip Hop: From Immigration to Influence

    May 27

    Asian Americans in Hip Hop: From Immigration to Influence

    Joseph Patel: Indian American Academy Award, Peabody, Grammy, and BAFTA-winning filmmaker. He produced Summer of Soul (...Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised), directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, and their follow-up film, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). Joseph began his career as a music and culture journalist, later producing and directing television, music videos and commercials for MTV, Vice Media, Vevo, The Fader and more. NOAH-O: Artist, producer, entrepreneur, and community activist. NOAH-O’s music explores his identity as a Filipino American and uses Hip-Hop to tell stories of perseverance, blending art and purpose. Intalek: An active representative of the Filipino American community in Hampton Roads, Intalek is a creative entrepreneur and Hip-Hop artist. He is immersed in and influenced by the dynamic musical landscape of Virginia and the state’s rich musical heritage. Cymandye Russell: A music industry veteran and lifelong creative, her love for arts, music, and culture is influenced by her Thai and African American heritage.00:00 Welcome / Intros 03:94 Cymandye Russell Family Origins 04:52 Intalek Family Origins 05:54 NOAH-O Family Origins 09:30 How did you fall in love with Hip-Hop music and culture? 17:29 Navigating cultures with mixed race; how does Asian heritage show up in your life, in your Hip-Hop? 33:23 A discussion on 'Culture Vultures" 46:36 Talking about experiences, obstacles, and opportunities coming up in Virginia Hip-Hop scene; MTV My Block story 🎥  @thsunroom  #AAPIHeritageMonth #virginiahiphop #AAPI #AsianAmerican #hiphop #virginia #bayareahiphop #filipinoamerican #thaiamerican

    1h 6m
  2. Asian American Identity in Hip-Hop with Mundane and MG

    May 27

    Asian American Identity in Hip-Hop with Mundane and MG

    An Oakland native, MG is a Hip-Hop artist and entrepreneur who draws inspiration from his Chinese and African American heritage. His confident raps, powered by his resilience, have him making waves in Virginia and other parts of the East Coast. Born in the Philippines and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, Mundane’s music touches on his experiences navigating cultures growing up as an immigrant in the DMV. 00:00 Welcome/Intros 3:35 MG's Family Origins 6:29 Mundane's Family Origins 7:35 How does your Asian heritage show up in your Hip-Hop music? 9:55 Who are Hip-Hop artists from Virginia who influenced you or inspired you to want to be in Hip-Hop? 13:53 What advice do you have for the next generation of Asian Americans who want to be in Hip-Hop music, art, and culture? 🎥 ‪@thsunroom‬ #AAPIHeritageMonth #virginiahiphop #AAPI #AsianAmerican #hiphop #virginia #bayareahiphop #filipinoamerican #chineseamerican

    17 min
  3. Women's History Month - Black Women are The Blueprint

    Mar 30

    Women's History Month - Black Women are The Blueprint

    00:00 Celebrating Women's History Month with a 3 generations of Virginia Women in Hip-Hop. Conversation is led and curated by Dr. Kay Coghill02:38 Introducing Justice R.05:24 Introducing Farrah Fawx08:43 Introducing The Lady of Rage 11:40 What moments or people inspired you to want to be a Hip-Hop Artist?16:33 Discussions about the pioneers of women in Hip-Hop22:19 How do you speak truth to power as a woman in Hip-Hop?26:38 Thoughts on the evolution of the perception and the acceptance of women in hip-hop32:00 How does womanhood play are role in a rapper's fashion?35:11 How does intersexual identity influence hip-hop fashion?38:52 What ways have you used style to express your artistry?42:00 How have women in Hip-Hop been silenced because of what they rap about?48:25 How can we as lovers of Hip-Hop protect black female and femme rappers?52:40 Hopes for Black women artists in the next 50 Years of Hip-Hop🎥 @thesunroom #womenshistorymonth #womeninhiphop #virginiahiphop #womenempowerment

    1h 6m
  4. Women's History Month - Media Mavens with Mikki Spencer and June Jones

    Mar 30

    Women's History Month - Media Mavens with Mikki Spencer and June Jones

    00:00 Celebrating Women's History Month with a discussion with Mikki Spencer and June Jones on their experiences as women working at radio stations and record labels03:52 Mikki gives history less about bring rap to Central Virginia at WKIE06:30 Mikki talks about when she knew Rap/Hip-Hop music was the next big genre07:57 Challenges Mikki faced at the first black female program director09:23 Mikki shows loves to the DJs she has worked with10:26 June gives background on her marketing experience in the music industry11:46 Flava Flav story turns into advice for new artists trying to build audience13:22 Talk about the many opportunities in the music business16:46 Is radio in trouble?18:09 Ideas for strategies to break through with content creation19:50 Thoughts on future opportunities for women in radio21:48 Road blocks they faced as black women in the music business24:23 Mikki shows love to radio and media veteran in Virginia, Mike Street25:30 June speaks on joy she feels from seeing growth from artists she has worked with, like Cardi B🎥 ‪@thsunroom‬ #womenshistorymonth #womeninhiphop #virginiahiphop #womenempowerment

    30 min

  5. Feb 20

    Mad Skillz Interview about Grammy's and 30 Years of 'From Where???'

    00:00 Chance Fischer caught up with Mad Skillz to talk about Grammy win momentum and celebrating 30 years of his debut album, 'From Where???' 00:10 The significance of winning a Grammy in the same month that also commemorates 30 Years of his first album 02:01 Thoughts on legacy and momentum + advice for the Richmond creative community 06:06 Presenting Skillz with a custom print by Virginia artist Eddie J http://www.eddiejstudio.com 🎥 Oliver Mendoza at VPM #madskillz #grammys2026 #virginiahiphop #grammys #richmondva

    7 min

  6. Jan 11

    Meet the Founders: Ricky Parker

    00:00 On our second episode of Meet the Founders, we get to know Ricky Parker 02:31 The DMV Connection 04:29 When did you fall in love with Hip-Hop 06:56 How college life at VUU shaped love of musuc and perspectives on the music industry 11:38 Excitement about the work we will do with the Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation 18:38 Views on the challenges related to music consumption in current streaming era 22:16 Dream all-Virginia Hip-Hop Collab#virginiahiphop #virginiahiphop #hiphopmusic #virginia

    28 min
  7. Pen Game: A Conversation with Mad Skillz and Nickelus F at VSU

    12/03/2025

    Pen Game: A Conversation with Mad Skillz and Nickelus F at VSU

    Celebrating Hip-Hop History Month at Virginia State, we co-hosted ‘Pen Game: A Conversation About Writing in Hip-Hop’ with Virginia Hip-Hop Legends, Mad Skillz and Nickelus F. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 03:35 When Skillz and Nick first realized they had Pen Game 05:46 Skillz and Nick talk about how their writing process has changed over time 06:51 How daily writing habits help refined the process 12:32 Thoughts on punching in when recording songs 14:14 How emotions show up in their writing 16:58 Skillz and Nick reflect on personal topics in writing and lyrics that may not have aged as well as they have 19:11 Dealing with writer's block 21:58 Knowing when you have it vs. overthinking and over editing 25:25 Skillz and Nick give perspective on writing for other people; do they think it is easier or harder than writing for themselves. 30:29 We asked Skillz and Nick if the have ever hated the way an artist performed something they wrote 32:21 How Richmond and Virginia as a whole have influenced their writing and careers in hip-hop 36:46 When do you feel like you found your voice? 39:40 The business of writing; publishing splits, getting paid and not getting paid. 43:57 Tips for artist to protect themselves in the music business 46:21 Advice for young writers 49:42 Networking across instead of up 50:52 Closing words, remarks from Virginia State University Professors #virginiahiphop #madskillz #nickelusf #virginiastateuniversity #richmondvirginia

    54 min
  8. Hip-Hop History Month at VSU with GSAMBO

    12/03/2025

    Hip-Hop History Month at VSU with GSAMBO

    To kick off our Hip-Hop History Month Event at Virginia State University, we sat down with Richmond rapper and hip-hop artist, GSambo 00:00 Welcome and Thank Yous 03:28 What made GSambo fall in love with hip-hop 04:15 The two Virginia Hip-Hop Artists that inspire GSambo 05:38 GSAMBO's views on current scene in Virginia Hip-Hop Video Recording Provided by The Sunroom #virginiahiphop #virginiastateuniversity #GSAMBO #hiphopmusic

    9 min

  9. 09/21/2025

    Meet the Founders: Chauncey Jenkins

    Getting to know one of the Virginia Hip-Hop Foundation's Founders; multi-hyphenate creative and lifestyle connoisseur, Chauncey Jenkins, musically known as Chance Fischer.

    43 min
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