With the academic study of popular music at an all time high, these highlighted scholars examine the cultural influence of the commercially dominant forms of modern black music (rap, soul, reggae, etc.) to ensure that there are alternative engaging ways to approach media, music, cultural and sociological studies.

LET'S GET FREE: HIP HOP THEORY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Paul Butler constructs an important argument that hip hop assumes the central role in molding the destinies of generations by opening listeners up to the humanity of other black listener's whose condition has been overlooked. 
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Lemonade served bittersweet

Get a taste of "Lemonade served Bitter Sweet" created by Glass Wing Group, an all trans creative team starring Miss Shalae

1UP MOVEMENT & ENTERTAINMENT

​Brother Saye founded the 1up Movement & Entertainment for individuals and organizations, to collaborate, to enhance economic and social conditions, using a process of social entrepreneurship, while maximizing critical thinking techniques.