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Rap Lyrics For Class is a podcast discussion between rapper/teacher Kameelah Waheed and a special guest who will analyze one song per episode. Guests include artists and educators who love hip hop and have insightful commentary on how to interpret the lyrics of rap music. The goal of Rap Lyrics For Class is to provide excellent thought-provoking lyrics for students and teachers who want to liven up the class with music that can inspire a spirited discussion and lead to analysis of various to ...
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Complex - Word is Life discussion with Jermaine Simpson and Kameelah Waheed
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Emcee Complex aka Jermaine Simpson analyzes his song Word is Life with Kameelah Waheed, host of the Rap Lyrics For Class podcast. The song looks at the therapeutic value of writing along with the discussion that reveals the inspiration and influences for the song lyrics. Complex website Kameelah Waheed IG…
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De La Soul - Stakes Is High discussion with Complex and Kameelah Waheed
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Emcee and therapist Jermaine Simpson aka Complex and host Kameelah Waheed analyze the song Stakes Is High by the legendary hip hop group De La Soul. The lyrics examine life of the urban struggle along with frustrations of how it is being depicted in music. De La Soul website Complex website Kameelah Waheed IG…
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Substance Abuse - Rear View ft KRS One with Subz, EsoTre, Kameelah Waheed
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West Coast hip hop duo Substance Abuse analyze their song Rear View featuring KRS-One and tell their story in a discussion with host Kameelah Waheed. The lyrics deal with reflecting on past influences in a way that is relevant in the present and brings those same concepts into the future. Substance Abuse IG KRS-One website Kameelah Waheed IG…
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Meek Mill - Trauma discussion with Huego LaFay and Kameelah Waheed
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Emcee/actor Huego LaFay and Host Kameelah Waheed analyze the song Trauma by Meek Mill. The lyrics reflect the real life struggle of a young man being incarcerated and dealing with the stress of the situation, along with other pressures complicating the traumatic life experience. Meek Mill website Huego LaFay website Kameelah Waheed IG…
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Busta Rhymes ft Kendrick Lamar Look Over Your Shoulder discussed by Hezekiah and Kameelah Waheed
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Emcee/Songwriter/Producer Hezekiah and Host Kameelah Waheed analyze the lyrics to the song Look Over Your Shoulder by Busta Rhymes featuring Kendrick Lamar, which also features a sample from Michael Jackson. The lyrics explore themes such as trust, karma, taking care of each other and respecting those who came before you. Busta Rhymes website Kendr…
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J Cole - Love Yourz discussion with Alexandra Bradley and Kameelah Waheed
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Educator & 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs Manager Alexandra Bradley and Host Kameelah Waheed analyze the song Love Yourz by J. Cole. The lyrics talk about the beauty in the struggle of trying to make it in life while being appreciative of what you have rather than envy the things and the lives we think others enjoy. Alexandra Bradl…
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The Notorious BIG - Juicy discussion with Alexandra Bradley and Kameelah Waheed
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Educator & 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs Manager Alexandra Bradley and Host Kameelah Waheed analyze the song Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G. The lyrics tell the autobiographical story of Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls or the Notorious B.I.G. as he went from negative to positive; from surviving on the streets to thriving as a …
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Outkast - Ms Jackson discussion with SoSoon and Kameelah Waheed
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Emcee SoSoon and host Kameelah Waheed analyze the award winning song Ms. Jackson by the hip hop duo Outkast, which consists of influential emcees Andre 3000 and Big Boi. The lyrics serve as a letter from a father's perspective to the mom of his baby's mother, where he explains the situation and how he intends to be there for their child. The story …
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Lauryn Hill - Superstar discussion with Namarah and Kameelah Waheed
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Singer/Songwriter Namarah and Host Kameelah Waheed analyze the song Superstar, which appeared on the landmark record The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The lyrics provide commentary on the music industry and artists who seem to make songs for the sake of popularity rather than music that is truly inspiring and from the heart. Lauryn Hill website Nama…
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G Herbo - No Jail Time discussion with S Beezy and Kameelah Waheed
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Emcee S. Beezy and Host Kameelah Waheed analyze the song No Jail Time by G Herbo. The lyrics examine where the artist is from, the ensuing struggles and how he managed to become successful. S Beezy also shares his background and influences that inspired him as he developed as an artist. G Herbo website S. Beezy IG Kameelah Waheed IG…
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Creator of Rap Lyrics For Class and Executive Producer, Joe Malachi, and Podcast Host, Kameelah Waheed discuss the inspiration for the program along with its purpose and goals. Joe Malachi shares his experience as a teacher using song lyrics in the classroom to address social issues, and the fact the rapper Kendrick Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for…
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