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What song would you choose to represent hip hop for an alien? This mind-boggling question is just a taste of the insightful journey we take in our conversation with King Shampz, West Philly's premier MC and performer. As we walk through his and producer/brother Azzan's  rise to West Philly Hip Hop fame, expect to be captivated by his inspiring voyage from his debut mixtape 'All Hell the King' to his innovative 'Dead Wrong Tuesday' campaign. Buckle up for everything from a hip hop trivia challenge to an engaging auditory experience for all hip hop enthusiasts out there, as we also sample some of tracks...certified street fiyah!

In this episode, we attempt to decode the secret sauce behind Shampz' unique and original sound. Through an intimate discussion, he takes us into his world, illustrating how his environment molds his music and the narratives he weaves. We delve deeper into the hip hop scene, exploring the importance of elite-level hip hop development and the strategy of Dead Wrong Records to cultivate artists on his label. Listening to his vision of creating music programs, mentorships, and internships for his community will leave you pondering on the profound impact that his art can have on society.

Finally, we gaze into the future, reflecting on the potential impact of technology on the evolution of hip hop. King Shampz and his brother Azzan, co-founders of Dead Wrong Records, share their mission and unique approach towards artist development. Will technology be a boon or a bane for hip-hop artists in the future? Join us on this riveting expedition to uncover these answers and more. Hear directly from King Shampz about his brother Azzan, and the artists of Dead Wrong Records as he articulates their vision, mission statement and hustle in the dynamic world of West Philladelphia hip hop.

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The Rev. Dr. Chaz Howard is the University Chaplain and the inaugural Vice President for Social Equity and Community at the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as one of only three vice-president-level executives of color.

Content Warning: redlining and gentrification, poverty, Christian supremacy, indirect discussion of white supremacy and police violence.

Chaz talks about growing up in Baltimore, the land history of present-day West Philly, moving beyond fear, acting from love, and the still uncertain fate of the Black Bottom Community — a historic community of descendants of freed slaves currently being displaced from their homes by gentrification.

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It’s a Philly thing on this episode of Snacky Tunes, as Darin sits down with Omar Tate (CEO & Co-founder) & Cybille St.Aude-Tate (COO & Co-founder) of Honeysuckle Provisions and Honeysuckle Projects. They chat about their shared history, their store in West Philadelphia, and what community means to them.

In the second half of the show, we dig into the archives for a performance with Miwi La Lupa. Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Buffalo, NY now living in New York City, Miwi is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, and is an original member of New York bands Red Baraat, Thought, and Knights on Earth.

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On today’s episode host Conrad Benner is joined by Rick Krajewski. Krajewski is a State Representative running for his second term serving PA’s 188th District. He is a progressive Democrat in a PA Congress which has Republicans in control of both chambers of the state legislature. As he comes to the end of his first two-year term and runs for his second, we discuss the obstacles and opportunities of working in this congress, especially over the last two years with the added challenges created by Covid. And we talk about his goals for a second term, one he'll likely serve if he beats his Primary challenger in the coming May 17th elections.