We speak with Julia Beverly about the history of Ozone magazine and her new book, Sweet Jones: Pimp C’s Trill Life Story. Later we speak with multi-talented musician , pianist, composer, lyricist Kev Choice about Hip-Hop turning 50 and his latest music project. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm … Continued


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Trump’s Indictment and Kev Choice

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We speak with Vince Warren about Trump’s historic indictment and felony charges. Later we speak with Kev Choice about the evolution of live musicians within Hip Hop and their impact on the culture.


We head to the streets of Oakland to hear from people protesting against police terrorism. Then we speak with organizers about the police involved murder of Erik Salgado; and Black Music Matters. We speak with Ryan Nicole about music being the soundtrack of the people and freedom struggle. Erik’s girlfriend Brianna Colombo, who is four … Continued


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Coronavirus Capitalism

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We are potentially entering a period of austerity in the US at a level not seen since the Great Depression. By mid-April, over 22 million people had filed for unemployment benefits. And its unclear whether jobs and businesses that people left behind will still be there once stay-at-home orders are lifted. The world as we … Continued


We continue our conversation from yesterday with Kev Choice, Ryan Nicole, Kareaga Bailey, and Jennifer Johns about the role art plays in healing people during this pandemic. We highlight the newly released album Social Distancing. Later we speak with Isha Clarke from Youth Vs. Apocalyse about Earth Day 2020.


Musician Kev Choice talks about the murder of Will Sims by 3 White racists. Police are investigating the death of Sim as a hate crime.  Investigators say Will Sims was robbed, beaten and shot to death in the early morning hours near his hometown of Richmond.