Best 616399 Podcasts (2024)

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Black Movies We Love to Hate: Soul Plane 53:10

2M ago53:10

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Even with a star-studded cast, is Soul Plane one of the worst movies ever made? Dear Culture welcomes author Damon Young to dive into the shenanigans that fostered some laughs but didn't even break even at the box office. Connect with theGrio Black Podcast NetworkBy theGrio

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Black Movies We Love to Hate: BAP*S 59:55

2M ago59:55

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Black American Princesses kicks off the Dear Culture series, dedicated to movies that Black people can't agree on. Panama Jackson breaks down B*A*P*S with a critical eye to better understand if the movie starring Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle was mocking the culture or just a rags-to-riches story with a Black cast. Cultural critic and movie make…

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Ice Cube and the BIG3 Aren't Backing Down 17:53

2M ago17:53

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We've got basketball on the brain as the NBA playoffs approach, so we're sharing a Dear Culture rewind with BIG3 co-founder Ice Cube. The legendary rapper is pleased with BIG3's progress but is frustrated with the lack of respect he says the 3-on-3 league has yet to feel from the NBA. Ice Cube doesn't hold back as he shares his thoughts with Panama…

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The Rise of Black Filmmakers & the Power of Tubi 50:06

3M ago50:06

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Baltimore filmmaker Alvin Gray has mastered turning viral moments into independent films at lightning speed. His latest project, "The Actor that Got Chased Around the City," has garnered big buzz, and he dropped the news he was working on it right here on Dear Culture. We revisit our conversation with Gray, who talks about the power of Tubi and dis…

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Bravo Star Preston Mitchum Gets Real about Reality TV 38:31

3M ago38:31

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As Bravo's Summer House: Martha's Vineyard kicks off season two, we revisit our conversation with lawyer, queer civil rights advocate, and reality TV star Preston Mitchum. The fan favorite dishes about his reality TV experience, including the responsibility he feels to represent the Black community positively. The Ohio native also discusses the all…

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Harlem and Moscow Red Flags: The Real People of the Harlem Renaissance 37:12

3M ago37:12

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Harlem and Moscow is an audio drama based on the true story of the Harlem Renaissance in the Soviet Union. Red Flags, is the official companion podcast to Harlem and Moscow. In this episode of Harlem and Moscow: Red Flags, host Panama Jackson is talking to experts about the people of the Harlem Renaissance who went on this trip to Moscow back in 19…

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Just How Bad is 'The American Society of Magical Negroes' Movie? 41:24

3M ago41:24

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The title alone caught Panama Jackson's attention; we're talking about 'The American Society of Magical Negroes.' Some call it one of the worst films ever made, so Jackson and Wypipologist Michael Harriot spent their hard-earned money on movie tickets to answer the question, just how bad is this movie? Connect with theGrio Black Podcast Network…

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The Freaknik Doc is Here and it's Not What You're Expecting 1:00:28

3M ago1:00:28

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Who created Freaknik? Where did it go wrong? Will it ever make a comeback? Dear Culture is answering all your questions about the legendary picnic-turned-street party that took over Atlanta during spring break in the late '80s and early '90s. The announcement of the Hulu documentary Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told made people panic as flashb…

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Rapper Dee-1 is Here to Change Hip-Hop, Get on Board, or Get Out of His Way 59:45

4M ago59:45

59:45

With 11 albums under his belt, rapper and educator Dee-1 is here to stay. The New Orleans native uses his platform to spread positivity in hip-hop and has no problem calling out successful artists he feels are hurting the culture. He isn't shy about his mission to rid the most popular music genre in the country of drugs, violence, and misogyny, whi…

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If Panama Was in Tyler Perry's Writers' Room 16:01

4M ago16:01

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Kelly Rowland enters Tyler Perry's world in the Netflix legal drama, "Mea Culpa'' and as a Black movie fanatic, Panama Jackson is excited to see if it delivers the crazy and unexpected ride Perry has promised. In true Perry fashion, the film's title is a play on words, incorporating the first name of Rowland's character. This got Panama's creative …

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Rissi Palmer Explains The Highs, The Lows, and The Racist Undertones in Country Music 51:41

4M ago51:41

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Beyoncé's instant success on the country music charts has sparked a conversation about Black artists in the genre. Panama Jackson addressed this with country music artist Rissi Palmer last year. The pair had an enlightening conversation about what's needed to bridge the racial gap in country music, and discussed the repeated racist incidents Palmer…

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Nadirah Simmons Crowns the Queens of Hip-Hop 50:24

5M ago50:24

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Women of hip-hop are examined through the eyes of Gen Z author Nadirah Simmon's in her debut book, "First Things First: Hip Hop Ladies Who Changed the Game." Simmons, who grew up immersed in rap culture in New Jersey and Philadelphia, set out to create a unique look at the historical impact of female MCs like Lil' Kim, Queen Latifah, Nicki Minaj, a…

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Using Hip-Hop to Ignite Political Change 39:42

5M ago39:42

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Black voters are always crucial, not just in an election year, and that's a message the Hip-Hop Caucus is spreading across the country. On this episode of Dear Culture, meet some of the non-profit's key players using hip-hop's power to ignite change and promote political activism. Singer, songwriter, and former member of Danity Kane, Dawn Richard, …

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Is Martha's Vineyard Giving Exclusive or Exclusion? 38:48

6M ago38:48

38:48

Lawyer, queer civil rights advocate, and reality TV star Preston Mitchum is unapologetically Black, and we're here for it! Mitchum is a fan favorite on Bravo's Summer House: Martha's Vineyard, and he dishes about his reality TV experience, which includes the responsibility he feels to represent the Black community positively. The Ohio native also d…

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The Blackest Moments of 2023 51:02

6M ago51:02

51:02

You know what they say, "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it." So, to start 2024 off on the right foot, Panama Jackson and theGrio Daily host Michael Harriot are dissecting the Blackest moments of 2023. Let's learn from the past and make this year our best and Blackest yet!By theGrio

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Let's Play 'University of Dope' 44:31

6M ago44:31

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The 50th anniversary of hip-hop may be ending, but 'Univeristy of Dope' is a fun way to keep celebrating the genre for years to come. Panama Jackson introduces his listeners to the one-of-a-kind card game and welcomes co-founder A.V. Perkins, who dishes on the origin story of the only card game dedicated to hip-hop music. Plus, A.V. and Panama play…

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Erika Alexander The '90s Royalty that Keeps On Giving 53:23

6M ago53:23

53:23

Since becoming a fan favorite on Living Single more than 30 years ago, Erika Alexander has remained a constant fixture in Hollywood. In recent years, she's shifted her focus to the fight for equality, specifically, the push for reparations. She joins Dear Culture to discuss her current TV and film projects and her dedication to positively impacting…

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Hollywood Loves a White Savior and a Magical Negro 44:00

7M ago44:00

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Panama Jackson is joined by theGrio Daily host and New York Times best-selling author Micahel Harriot to analyze some of Hollywood's top money-making movies. They explore the relationship between white and Black characters who are meant to save each other. While it may make for a good story, is the concept of the white savior and magical nego hurti…

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The Best of Blackfessions 20:39

7M ago20:39

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Panama Jackson never knows what's going to come next when he asks each guest, "Do you have a confession about your Blackness?" Blackfessions have become synonymous with Dear Culture, and we've rounded up some of our favorites from the year, including W. Kamau Bell, Shameik Moore, and Eboni K. Williams. Enjoy!…

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Rissi Palmer Explains The Highs, The Lows, and The Racist Undertones in Country 51:42

7M ago51:42

51:42

Panama Jackson has an enlightening conversation with country music artist Rissi Palmer about what's needed to bridge the racial gap in country music. The pair also discuss the repeated racist incidents Palmer has been forced to endure and the concerted effort underway to erase Black musician's contributions to the genre.…

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Africa Amplified: From Ghana to Jersey and Beyond 54:19

7M ago54:19

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Originally recorded in January 2023 as part of theGrio's month-long series, Africa Amplified, Dear Culture host Panama Jackson invites his Ghanaian wife to chat about her journey to America as a child. Simona Noce Wright also shares some of her experiences, both good and bad, after living in the United States for more than 20 years.…

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theGrio Crossover at Grambling State University 1:35:48

8M ago1:35:48

1:35:48

Originally recorded during Grambling State Homecoming in October 2022. Michael Harriot joins Panama Jackson on location at Grambling State University for a special edition of Dear Culture. Grambling alums join the pair as they address a live audience of students to talk about life after college, the realities of white corporate America, and the sig…

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Food Critic Keith Lee Sparks a Conversation That's Long Overdue 51:23

8M ago51:23

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Social media food critic Keith Lee says he arrived in Atlanta, GA, to do what his millions of followers expect from him, which is to eat good food. What he didn't anticipate was for his experiences to go viral and reignite a conversation that food patrons have been having for years following an uptick in Black-owned restaurants enforcing rules and …

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These Ladies are too Real for Reality TV 1:03:01

8M ago1:03:01

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It's a reality TV takeover this week on Dear Culture as stars Eboni K. Williams, Claudia Jordan, and Tambra Cherie join Panama Jackson just days after Vanity Fair drops a tell-all exposé on the problematic culture of reality TV on Bravo. The ladies share racist, catty, and regretful experiences they've had in front of the cameras but also dive into…

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Is The NBA Trying to Kill Ice Cube's Basketball League? 17:05

8M ago17:05

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For months, BIG3 co-founder and legendary rapper Ice Cube has accused the NBA of working against his basketball league to stunt their growth, stop advertising opportunities, and eliminate them entirely. TMZ Sports is reporting that the United States Department of Justice has launched an official investigation to determine if the National Basketball…

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Pendulum Ink Academy: Where Hip-Hop Education Thrives 38:15

9M ago38:15

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Rapper Mickey Factz joins Panama Jackson to give a rundown of the online school for aspiring lyricists he founded in 2021. Pendulum Ink Academy provides a one-of-a-kind education in hip-hop that allows its students to learn from the best. Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Rah Digga, and Cory Gunz are just some of the guest lectures passing on their knowl…

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30 Years Later, is Poetic Justice as Good as We Remember? 50:50

9M ago50:50

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Poetic Justice, starring Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, and Regina King, was John Singleton's second film following Boyz n the Hood. At the time, it was a hit, but was it all that great? Thirty years after its release, Panama Jackson isn't sure the film holds up to its original hype. Author and poet Bassey Ikpi joins the conversation to discuss the f…

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Back to their HBCU roots 1:17:25

9M ago1:17:25

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Dear Culture was on location at Morehouse College during Spelhouse Homecoming 2022 to talk with alumni about their professional success and the benefits of an HBCU education. Panama Jackson is joined by five guests who share career tips and personal experiences in front of a live audience of students.…

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Do it for the Culture 1:32

9M ago1:32

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theGrio Black Podcast Network is proud to announce that two of our original podcasts, Being Black: The '80s and theGrio Daily, have received nominations from The Lovie Awards for their outstanding work. Click here to vote for Touré and here to vote for Michael Harriot and spread the word! Let's show the world we value Black storytelling.…

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Do You Remember, The 29th Day of September 1998? 48:02

9M ago48:02

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Was September 29, 1998, the most significant album release date in hip-hop history? Cultural writer and critic Jacinta Howard joins Panama Jackson to answer that question. Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Brand Nubian, and Black Star all released albums that day that shaped their careers in significant ways, and it may have been the last time …

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The Deion Prime Time Hype: Worth it or Overplayed? 39:33

9M ago39:33

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Panama Jackson invites his boys back, all of whom were college athletes, for a Deion Sanders convo following the University of Colorado's first loss of the football season. Expectations, showmanship, and race are all hot topics that make for an intense debate.By theGrio

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Talking Conspiracies and Black Hollywood with the Creatives Behind They Cloned Tyrone 39:51

10M ago39:51

39:51

The Netflix original film They Cloned Tyrone came out swinging, delivering a unique Black story that combined sci-fi, comedy, and impressive cast chemistry. Dear Culture welcomes the film's director and co-writer, Juel Taylor, and producers, Mark Wright and Stephen "Dr" Love to discuss the behind-the-scenes movie magic that included Jamie Foxx and …

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Tru'ish Black Stories Investigates: The Sneaker Criminals Prefer 12:03

10M ago12:03

12:03

Dear Culture's satire series returns with an investigative report about Nike's Triple Black Air Force Ones. John Gustav, aka Panama Jackson, explores the criminal underworld to discover why the sneaker is the top choice for criminals.By theGrio

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WTF: The BS High Story 45:13

10M ago45:13

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The wild story of the fake Ohio high school Bishop Sycamore, who was playing football games despite not being a real school, has people shook. How could something like this happen? Who's to blame? Why is Roy Johnson not in jail? Panama Jackson is joined by podcaster and former LSU athlete Corey Wilson to dive into the madness and discuss why Americ…

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Tru'ish Black Stories: The You Got Served Betrayal 18:30

10M ago18:30

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Panama Jackson shows his love for the classic Black films that impacted culture with The Tru'ish Black Stories series. Dear Culture uses hilarious commentary to highlight the dance battle movie of the early 2000s 'You Got Served,' proving these dance moves were about more than just bragging rights.By theGrio

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One Gotta Go 14:28

10M ago14:28

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Michael Harriot joins Panama Jackson for an entertaining game of "One Gotta Go." The pair go back and forth about some of the most iconic songs in Black culture in front of a live audience at the National Association of Black Journalists Conference and Career Fair in Birmingham, Alabama. Artists like Whitney Houston, New Edition, and Lauryn Hill ar…

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Erika Alexander: The '90s Royalty that Keeps On Giving 53:23

11M ago53:23

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Since becoming a fan favorite on Living Single more than 30 years ago, Erika Alexander has remained a constant fixture in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the camera. And in recent years, she's shifted her focus to the fight for equality, specifically, the push for reparations. She joins Dear Culture to discuss her current TV and film project…

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Alabama: The Good, The Bad, and The Crazy 40:48

11M ago40:48

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Comedian Roy Wood Jr. and fellow podcast host Michael Harriot join Panama Jackson for a special edition of Dear Culture recorded live in Birmingham, Alabama, at the National Association of Black Journalists conference. All three men have strong ties to Alabama, and they dig into the state's complicated past and what it means to make it out of the S…

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Hip-Hop OG Ice Cube Talks the Past, Present, and Future of Rap Music 12:01

11M ago12:01

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With more than 30 years in the game, hip-hop legend Ice Cube discusses the current state of rap music and reflects on his role as a genre pioneer. As Dear Culture celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Panama Jackson and Cube talk about his new album in the works, the significance of loyal fans, and what it takes to create a hit.…

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Tru'ish Black Stories: Akeelah's Spelling Bee Co-Win 16:56

11M ago16:56

16:56

Actress Kyla Pratt joins Dear Culture to defend her spelling bee skills as Panama Jackson looks back at Akeelah's spelling bee journey and analyzes what her co-championship win meant for the culture.By theGrio

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Tru'ish Black Stories: Coming to America's Randy Watson 17:34

12M ago17:34

17:34

It's comedy month at theGrio, and Dear Culture promises laughs with the original series Tru'ish Black Stories. Is Randy Watson's rendition of "The Greatest Love of All" better than Whitney's? It's the pop culture debate you didn't know you needed, as Panama Jackson analyzes classic Black films that impacted the culture.…

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Tru'ish Black Stories: Boyz N The Hood, The Death of Ricky Baker 18:10

12M ago18:10

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Dear Culture takes a look at classic Black films that have shaped the culture and we start with John Singleton's 'Boyz N The Hood.' More specifically the story of Ricky Baker, who died on the streets of South Central Los Angeles in the early ’90s. With the help of various guests including Doughboy aka Ice Cube, Panama Jackson examines what Ricky's …

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Ice Cube and the BIG3 Aren't Backing Down 17:05

12M ago17:05

17:05

BIG3 basketball league co-founder Ice Cube shares his frustration about the NBA's lack of respect. The legendary rapper, producer, and actor doesn't hold back as he shares his thoughts with Panama Jackson about the roadblocks he believes are being put in place to stunt BIG3's success. Subscribe to Dear Culture so you don't miss part two of this con…

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The Life and Legacy of Biggie Smalls 53:30

1y ago53:30

53:30

As we close out Black Music Month, journalist and author Justin Tinsley joins Dear Culture to talk about Christopher Wallace's impact on hip-hop. It's an endearing conversation as both Panama and Tinsley are huge fans of Biggie Smalls and you'll likely learn things about the larger-than-life rapper that you didn't know before now. Tinsley will also…

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Michael Jackson's Legacy: It's Complicated 54:58

1y ago54:58

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We can't highlight Black Music Month without talking about Michael Jackson. Undoubtedly one of the most famous people to ever live, Jackson's impact on music is unmeasurable but as fans know it hasn't always been a smooth ride. Panama Jackson welcomes the hosts of the Wondery and Audible podcast "Think Twice: Michael Jackson" to discuss some of the…

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Debating The Blackest Songs 48:59

1y ago48:59

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As we celebrate Juneteenth, Dear Culture invites you to debate the Blackest songs of all time! Our people are so talented and it was hard to narrow them down but host Panama Jackson is joined by hip-hop heads Yinka and Outlaw to rank some of the best tracks created by Black artists.By theGrio

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Funking Around with Bootsy Collins 46:10

1y ago46:10

46:10

Funk legend Bootsy Collins and his wife Patti join Dear Culture during Black Music Month to talk about the launch of their anti-violence initiative, "Funk Not Fight" which is giving amateur musicians a chance to have their music heard by the masses. Bootsy also shares stories from his iconic career including working with James Brown and discusses h…

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The Great Hip-Hop Debate 54:47

1y ago54:47

54:47

Dear Culture kicks off Black Music Month with an epic debate that covers everyone from Nas and Lauryn Hill to Ice Cube and Drake. Both self-proclaimed hip-hop heads, host Panama Jackson and veteran music journalist Touré can't seem to agree on pretty much anything.By theGrio

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