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Hip-Hop and Politics...can they work together? Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney & Afeni Shakur "Evolution of the Hip-Hop movement and the various artistic methods used for community, legislative action." Special Guests:
Goal: To discuss the use of music and culture in the promotion of social change. Moderator: Professor Griff, Minister of Information for Public Enemy Mitch Faulkner, VP Radio Division, Maxwell Sound
Review by tOObizzy mc: The morning session started off with a movie showing
clips from the 1960's with the civil rights struggles that involved Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X, and the Black Panther Party. We
then listened to an inspiring opening statement by Mr. Tommy Henderson
from LaFace Records and then TreMayne Maxie aka "Trey" introduced the morning
panelists. We took the stage and with Professor Griff doing his normal
job of rousing the crowd with his political insight, we each followed by
introducing ourselves. Mr. Faulkner expounded upon his 20 or so years of
experience in the radio industry while Mr. Maurice Waddell talked about
the importance of reaching the youth by parental involvement in their culture.
As an example, Maurice produces his son's rap group. Sonia Murray, staff
writer for AJC explained the process of how to get a CD reviewed in the
AJC while warning of the volume of books, CDs and other media that are
mailed there every day! Roslyn & I fielded questions on how to position
yourself as an aspiring artist such that your chances will be better for
success. On one occasion, I focused on the need for artists who for the
sake of the culture and the youth, wish to produce positive and inspirational
music. I encouraged the young lady that asked this question that although
she will have a hard road, that the key will be her ability to network
and win favor with people.
You may email me at tOObizzy1@aol.com or write to: Biz Barrett(resume)
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