Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Hip hop artists are at the center of debates about offensive lyrics, misogyny, and negative stereotypes of people of color. But there’s been less focus on the people who distribute and buy the music, from parents to record executives to teenage fans. We explore how demand influences supply in today’s record industry, and whether the space for provocative, thoughtful music is shrinking.
Guests
- Justin Ross Maryland State Delegate (D- District 22; Prince George's County)
- DJ Eurok Hip-Hop DJ; community activist
- Holly Bass Performer, playwright, and Hip Hop Scholar
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