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TRIPLE A: ARTISTS AS ACTIVISTS! Bambu and EphNiko!!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:17:40 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

We return from a successful fund drive with our new series, "Triple A: Artists As Activists", where emcees and musicians are invited to speak on not only their music but on a cause that is near to their heart and art. Tonight we have artists Bambu and EphNiko!

Straight outta Cali, Bambu (formerly of Native Guns) and DJ Phatrick talk about growing up on the west coast amid gang violence and using the organizational hierarchy of gangs for good. Bambu, also shares about the Native Guns break up and he and Kiwi's philanthropic efforts to aid The Philippines via various charities such as Shirt the Kids and BKP-NY.

EphNiko visits Rise Up Radio from a southern perspective. Hailing from Florida, EphNiko fights for unity in the world and in his music while reaching those that are receptive to the message!

Hear tracks from Bambu's "Exact Change", and EphNiko's "Escribo Lo Que Vivo" albums right here!!

3 Movements for the Price of 1!!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:17:31 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

We're jam PACKED with life enhancing information tonight with The Negus World Movement, Hip Hop Summit Youth Council, and The Block Movement!

Longtime friends to the show, the Negus World Movement come thru to talk about their new projects to effect change in their community by eradicting the word "nigger" from their vocabularies and using "Negus" (Ethiopian for King) instead. They share new REGIME CHANGE tracks and discuss the global success of their movement.

The Hip Hop Summit Youth Council drops knowledge about kids in need of education and motivating them via the "Read to Succeed" series which promote readership by highlighting hip hop stars in books.

YOU WANNA RIDE THE TRAIN FREE?? Find out how The Block Movement makes that happen and how you can pay it forward and keep it going! And, it's LEGAL!

When Fem-cees Attack!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:39:08 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

ALL LADIES CIPHER, LIVE rhyming and ill conversation about being a women in Hip Hop, sexuality, and influences in the game. Featured artists as follows:
Cali's own undying star and bearer of "Cosmic Headphones", EAGLE NEBULA!
Southern belle and Rebel Starlett, LIKWUID of the wonder duo REBEL STARR!
"Assata Shakur in haute couture", activist/writer/designer, ELSIE LAW!
Harlem's own hard hittin' spitter, LIV L'RAYNGE!
Beats served fresh by producer/rapper/educator, Raydar Ellis!
Download the show for all this, PLUS exclusive music from each artist!!

I RHYME ILL/ HIP HOP 1953

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:24:39 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

In the News, we cover some of the police brutality cases spanning the United States and TastyKeish's recent account with an irate Brooklyn officer. Tonight's show reminds us all to be careful in the streets and mindful of the police.

Angela Mckenzie of Initiative Radio joins in on the conversation and drops knowledge on the comparisons between Shakespeare and his works and Hip Hop. Complete with a SONNET!! Congratulations to our listener for winning tickets (April 25th)to the "I Rhyme Ill" Show sponsored by Blak Media and Initiative Radio. Check out tracks by featured artists, Zeps and Rozewood!

Revive Da Live's Raydar Ellis and Meghan Stabile stop by and drop off a live recording from their last show, which builds bridges between the Jazz and Hip Hop genres while celebrating a featured artist. Their next show (April 29th), HIP HOP 1953 is a tribute to this golden era of jazz and to Hip Hop legend, Pete Rock! Congratulations to our listener, Dutch 40 for winning tickets to the show!

Reach out and Touch...

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:23:19 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

We featured El Grito De Poetas' Chance, Simply Rob and Majestik Originality, from from a performance @ Colgate University and celebrating their union of 4 years which was also celebrated with an anniversary show @ the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.

Propaganda Anonymous spoke on an event called Inifinity Blessings which dealt in the issues surrounding youth, Hip-Hop and consciousness. The panel of the event featured Allah B from the Nation of God & Earth, Chaka Zulu from Zulu Nation, Brother Shep from the original Black Panther Party/Zulu Nation, King Downing (Attorney/Activist), Why-G from the Optimus Foundation/Zulu Nation, & Propaganda Anonymous from www.realitysandwich.com

Why-G (contact him at:optimuspeace@yahoo.com) discussed details of his work with Chaka Red with their own non-profit called The Brian David Jones Foundation along with Urban Artbeat.

For the later part of the show everyone in this particular cipher explained the active details of their community based non-profit work that take place in projects, after school centers, prisons, etc. And also what influences people to reach out and help others and why it is so significant to do so.

Listen to the show for NEW joints by Why-G called "Robot Rebellion" and Majestik Originality's "Global Reality"!!

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Local Celebrity # 16: Daru & Rena Jones!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:11:37 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

We kick it up close and personal with the powerhouse brother/sister duo: Daru (producer, drummer, CEO of Rusic Records) and Rena Jones (vocalist/song writer)!! They get real about promises broken in the music industry, their unique production style, and dish about how it is working as siblings.

As a lead-up to the new EP, Daru & Rena have released a free download project, "Producers Luv Tribute EP". Daru also brings us, BRAND new Rusic Music for YOUR ears fresh from his "A.W.I.P" project with AB of Slum Village.

If you haven't seen their new video for "iLuvYou", check it out here. Click below to hear all the new tracks and Rise Up Radio's Worldwide FIRST RUN of the "iLuvYou" REMIX featuring JOHN ROBINSON!!!

The People's Wall & MORE!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:52:14 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

We caught up with legendary Graffiti writer James Top of the 1970's "Odd Partners" crew to discuss the intertwined reality of gentrification, dissemination of history through attacking culture, especially Harlem's own "The People's Wall".

Emcee/activist Elsie Law & Brown Eyez Mag's own Camilliyan also came through to represent for Women's History Month and spoke about serious matters such as the Rihanna & Chris Brown's recent altercation and how it reflects are greater reality in the Black/Brown community regarding love and abuse.

Listen to the show for all this vital information and MORE!

The People's Wall and More...

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:26:02 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

We caught up with legendary Graffiti writer James Top of the 1970's "Odd Partners" crew to discuss the intertwined reality of gentrification, dissemination of history through attacking culture, especially Harlem's own "The People's Wall".
Emcee/activist Elsie Law & Brown Eyez Mag's own Camilliyan also came through to represent for Women's History Month and spoke about serious matters such as the Rihanna & Chris Brown's recent altercation and how it reflects are greater reality in the Black/Brown community regarding love and abuse.
Listen to the show for all this vital information and MORE!

Chillin with a BLK GRL!!!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:22:32 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

We celebrate Women's History Month with Tanya Fields, activist, entrepreneur, and founder of BLK GRL Inc!
BLK GRL INC is an online magazine dedicated to the empowerment and unification of people of all races, especially women. The accompanying blog, Brown Girl Swagger, covers issues such as the racial divide in Washington Heights, to the never ending good hair/bad hair conflict, as well as Black representation in pop culture.
As an Environmental Justice fighter, Ms. Fields breaks down and traces the direct correlation between asthma in children of low income communities to their futures as adults in the Prison Industrial Complex.
Stay tuned for the BLK GRL T-shirt campaign, featuring Rise Up Radio's TastyKeish!!!

Fresh Music, Fresh Convo with Conscious, L.C, & Rebel Diaz

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:16:15 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

We kicked it with NYC personality Conscious, MC L.C. & Rebel Diaz all repping Hip Hop & the Bronx. Conscious broke 2 new songs titled "Neck on Froze" & "Puter Girl (B.A.N.I.)". He detailed the process in making new types of Rap music and the perfection of opportunity when the mainstream is saturated with the same sounds.

L.C. broke 2 new records as well titled "Are You There", which touches on the topic of children missing their fathers in their lives and "Never Done." He also vented on the difference of Hip Hop culture's MCs and the gimmicks of the Hip Hop industry's MCs.

Rebel Diaz also broke 2 new records one titled, "Democracy" by the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective (RDAC) and a solo joint from Lah Tere titled, "The Crush". They discussed the details of Rod Starz' current court trial, gentrification, police brutality and the importance of being involved in the Hip Hop movement.

Yes We Did! Now, where do we go from here??

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:15:15 PST

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

It's a full house! We had Miss Black New York USA, Adrienne Davis, Hip Hop Republican Brandon Brice, U.S. Army Military Intelligence Captain Brandon Woods, Gene Johnson of the Black Male Empowerment Movement, and Janna Zinzi of WBAI's Wake Up Call join the Rise Up Radio Crew this week!
We discussed the President Barack Obama's Inauguration and our hopes and dreams for the next four years in America's future.

Listen to the show NOW to hear what the panel had to say!!

Black Male Empowerment!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:16:26 PST

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

Special guest Author/Activist Kevin Powell and Gene Johnson of the Black Male Empowerment Movement sat down with the crew of Rise Up Radio to discuss the recent murders brought on by the police and how as black males in American we can empower ourselves to stop this innocent bloodshed.

Listen to the show to hear more about how to your fathers, brothers, and sons!

Who exactly is the terrorist? The Israeli- Palestinian conflict continues...

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:50:34 PST

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

We take a look at global news: Somalia's President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed resigns after a power struggle within their government; a family of 9 Muslims is kicked off an AirTrans flight after making innocuous remarks about the plane; and U. S. President, George Bush bills Palestinians as "terrorists" as the cease-fire between the Israeli and Palestinians continues to disintergrate.
This show was dedicated to presenting an alternaive point of view often shunned by mainstream media involving Israel's endeavors involving Palestine and the Gaza Strip. Our guest, the Palestinian-American political activist, journalist and poet, Remi Kanazi, sat down down with Rise Up Radio and supplied information of the current situation involving the 3 parties and what America's support of the Israeli activity does to the Middle Eastern and American citizens as well in the face of massive and genocidal violence.
Click the link to check out Remi Kanazi's book, "Poets for Palestine" a collection of poetry, spoken word, hip-hop, and art devoted to Palestine.

2008 Big Finish with DJ Hard Hittin Harry and The Earthman Experience!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:02:30 PST

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

Rise Up Radio recaps the biggest stories of 2008, including: Sean Bell acquittals, President- Elect Barack Obama, possible New York Senate seat filler, Caroline Kennedy, and more!
On this last show of the year, we celebrate the upcoming 205th year of Haitian Independence (January 1st). Hard Hittin Harry is truly the hardest working DJ in New York, having DJ'ed for the Fugees and been featured on BET and other media outlets. We are also joined by Earthman, a dynamic house music veteran that is the front man for The Earthman Experience. Together, they manage to blend house, afro-beat, haitian music, hip-hop, and spoken word with their multi-talented bandmates.
Harry and Earthman talk about what Haitian Independence means to them and how to help Haiti continue growing as a nation. They give us a taste of the interactive, global, energetic music of their group The Earthman Experience from Joe's Pub in NYC!
Download the show to hear Earthman sing "Prie - Pray", LIVE on Rise Up Radio!!

In studio with Caktuz Tree, Nikki Blaze, and The A-Alikes

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:02:56 PST

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

In news, we discussed the current state of India and what can be expected in the near future of the President-Elect, Barack Obama.
Caktuz Tree & Nikki Blaze broke through a brand new song "Slow Burn" and discussed their future plans in their artistic/musical endeavors. Nikki Blaze described the details on her personal work with kids in England, through the use of Hip Hop.
The A-Alikes expounded on the details of their upcoming film, "The Ballot or The Bullet", featuring Immortal Technique, Chuck D, Poppa Wu, Dead Prez, Green Party Vice-Presidential Canidate, Rosa Clemente and others. They also revealed information of their new limited edition CD, "The Hustler and The Hunted Pt. 2" featuring Dead Prez, Immortal Technique and others. And news about their untitled sophomore double album, featuring the likes of Dead Prez, Mos Def and others from the RBG Family.

Real Life with Tiffany Wright: ex-gang member to empowered woman.

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:07:00 PST

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

In this weeks news; we discuss the terrorist attacks in Mumbai and ask: "What makes a terrorist a terrorist?"; locally Black Friday takes on another meaning when bargain hungry shoppers in Valley Stream, Long Island trample a Walmart employee to death and cause an 8 month pregnant woman to miscarry; New HIV drugs are reputed to prevent the diseases advancement to AIDS, but will these drugs help the people in poor communities that need them?
Rise Up Radio is honored to welcome Tiffany Wright, an ex- Bloods gang member and former sexually exploited young woman. Currently she devotes herself to raising awareness around New York City about the affects that sexual exploitation and street activities can have on a young person. Working with Girls Educational and Mentoring Services allows her to help prevent young people from walking the same path she walked.
LISTEN the show right here to hear her first-hand account from regular teen to gang member to sex worker and life now as an empowered woman, mother, and teacher!

It's back and all for YOU: Fresh Roasted 2!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:18:12 PST

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

Tonight we're in studio with the artists of Fresh Roasted 2: Reggae Mash UP! Get to know, Kojo, Solomon Jazz, and Younglao before the show and behind the scenes as they talk about their unique styles and sounds!
We have not one but TWO DJ's, check out snippets of mixes by DJ G'Real and RIK ROK during the show!
CLICK on the fliers for more info and videos of each artist. In case you didn't know, this event is hosted by Rise Up Radio Hosts, Tasty and Digo in support of Rise Up Radio!!

Remembering Big Pun (1971-2000)

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:00:03 PST

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

In news this week; Obama insiders say Hillary Clinton may be chosen as Secretary of State, Obama gives his campaign workers an extra month's pay for their dedication; foreign officials have conflicting statements and advice for our new President- Elect.
Liza Rios, filmmaker, writer and wife of Big Pun, remembers the Bronx rapper with Rise Up Radio. She tells us about his beginnings, his battle with depression, and insight to his writing style. Liza also shares why she came forward with the domestic violence issues in her household, in her documentary: "Still Not a Player".
New school rapper, Homeboy Sandman talks about Pun's influence in his rap and what he means to other young artist of today.
Download the show for classic Big Pun hits and a special joint from Homeboy Sandman!!

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:21:09 PST

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

In this weeks news; the "blue wall of silence" breaks down with a transit cop testifying that he witnessed another police officer possibly sodomizing a victim; Mayor Bloomberg wants to tax plastic bags and build only two new high schools despite 59% of high schools being overcrowded; Immortal technique and Ralph Nader both pen open letters to Barack Obama.
We celebrate President Elect Barack Obama's White House win with conversation from the Rise Up Radio Collective and some hardworking young black men.
Recording artist and entrepreneur, Cactuz Tree and musician, Kojo discuss the reaction after the election, the possible ramification of Obama's historical win, and more!

The LAST Great Debate: Young Black Republicans vs. Young Black Democrats

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:54:54 PST

On this SPECIAL edition of Rise Up Radio:

We bring you a 2 hour Live Broadcast of "The Last Great Debate: Young Black Republicans vs. Young Black Democrats". Both sides are representing what it means to be Black in a specific political party and tonight they tackle issues such as: education, foreign policy, the economy, each candidates ability to lead America, and more!!
For the Democratic Party:

Digo: Rise Up Radio's own co-host, Julliard trained musician, activist, educator
and community leader. He has worked with New York at Risk, Blackout Arts Collective, Youth Ventures, and the New York City Public School System.

Brandon Woods: Univeristy of Virginia gradute with a B.A in Foreign Affairs,
Captain in the U.S. Army in Military Intelligence during Iraqi Freedom, and has
given commentary on CNN's "The Situation Room".

For the Republicans:

Brandon Brice: Howard University Graduate,active member of Republicans
for Black Empowerment, and an active blogger and spokesman for hiphoprepublican.com.

Lenny McAllister: Political commentator for Fox Charlottes News Rising in
North Carolina. He is also a contributor to AOL Black Voices,
hiphoprepublicans.com, rushmore drive, and other websites and news outlets.

Moderated by Chloe Hilliard, staff writer for The Village Voice, former news editor of The Source Magazine, and creator of Journalisticks.com.

Click below to listen to the INTENSE debate featuring YOUR calls!

Local Celebrity #14: BBU!!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:45:09 PST

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

Political news is out of control this week! We discuss the volunteer for McCain campaign who lied about an Obama supporter attacking her with a knife; early Obama voters are verbally attacked on their way to the voting polls and our very own New York City council approves extending term limits for Mayor Bloomberg!
BBU is in the building!! Progressive hip-hop crew straight out of Chicago! We talk about their roles in the community, the message in their music and various interpretations on exactly what BBU means. Check out their joints, "BB Who?", and "Chi- Don't Dance"!
Also check out the Super Family Fun weekend from our friends from Kamit Fest ; also The House of Glam for the Maria Davis Foundation both are representing for the community with some great events.

We wish money grew on trees...

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:59:04 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

We talk about events around the debate, voting and a great loss to the community. Outside of the final presidential debate one protester against the war in Iraq was trampled by a police horse. ACORN is accused of fraudulent voting registration by McCain; while in Rensselaer County in upstate New York Obama is spelled Osama on the ballot. And sadly, Allan Spear a pioneering gay legislator, who advocated for the 1993 Minnesota Human Rights Act died at age 71.
This week our favorite doctor calls in! Dr. Boyce Watkins, the only African-American in the world to earn a PHD in Finance during the year 2002. He gives our listeners financial advice and discusses the need for “Financial Love Making” between couples.
RUR co-host, Divine, introduces our listeners to hip-hop sensation Rugged N Raw. They talk about why Rugged N Raw "Broke and Proud" and what he has to offer to Hip-Hop. His music is and beats are dope and he’s an all around fly guy!

Recession? What Recession? Pass the Bubbly...

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:38:11 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

Thank you to all of you who supported WBAI during the fall fundraiser, but now we're back and better than ever!
In news this week, we discuss the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates, the debacle that is Sarah Palin, and the big Wall street bailout.
Joe- Ski of the Retro Kidz chills with us in the studio and gives us the scoop on how the kidz came to be and he brought their new single with him too! Check out "New Era" here on Rise Up Radio!
In light of these trying fiancial times, we give a few tips from our friend Dr. Boyce Watkins about the lines debt collectors can't cross. EMAIL Dr. Boyce Watkins your questions about money to speakup@riseupradio.org, he will be answering them next week LIVE on the show!!;
Raye 6 and her gang of masked models surprised us at RUR with champagne and invites to her birthday masquerade ball at a secret location!!!
TotalBlackTV.com was there to witness it all!! STAY TUNED!
Music by: Kojo, Rugged N Raw, The Retro Kidz, and Raye 6!

Positive Living!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:19:24 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

Divine gives us the Jena 6 update; Army veteran suicide rate once again tops itself; audio clips from the Republican National Convention and Rise Up Radio's take on Sarah Palin's "big" speech.
Alex Everett, founder and publisher of Alex: The Magazine celebrates socially conscious living integrated with style. They are also spearheading the Lorenzo Jackson Foundation, an organization on a mission to collect $1 from a million people to help teens that are HIV-positive pursue higher education.
A rebroadcast of the powerful interview by WBAI intern, Lavainna Seaton and author Marvelyn Brown about her book: The Naked Truth: Brown, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive.
Music by: Janelle Monae, The Problemaddicts, and Division X!

Saturday August 30th!! The Fresh Roasted Show & After Party!!

speakup@riseupradio.org (Free Radio Youth Collective) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:49:34 PDT

On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

This week's news: A priest is barred from organizing a beauty pageant for nuns; A vast immigration crack down shuts down a plant because 2/3's of the employees are "illegal aliens"; McCain loses his mind when picking Sarah Palin, fresh faced Governor of Alaska as his Vice Presidential pick and running mate.
All the artist performing at The Fresh Roasted Show & After Party, Architects and Demolition Men, Johnny Voltik, and Rise Up Radio's own DIGO!!! We discuss the new genres of Hip Hop, their influences, and what they're cooking up for The Fresh Roasted Show!
We listen to and discuss clips of Michelle and Barack Obama's speeches from the Democratic National Convention. Congratulations to Barack Obama for officially winning the Democratic Nomination for the Presidency of the United States of America!

Click HERE for snippets from Digo, Architects + Demolition Men, & Johnny Voltik!!!
Support Rise Up Radio @ The Fresh Roasted Show!