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Davey D is a journalist, a Hip Hop activist and he teaches a class on Hip Hop culture and politics at SF State. He is also the curator of one of the oldest hip hop sites, Davey D’s Hip Hop corner. He joined Music Vox host, Jesse Menendez on the line to talk about his recent article, Hip Hop Songs You Should Know As We Celebrate Black History, which looks at songs that promote self-awareness and acknowledgment that Black History is World History.

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For more than a decade, Just Blaze has been defining commercial Hip Hop sound. He’s worked repeatedly with artists like Kanye West, Jay-Z and Eminem, producing some of the best known and greatest Hip Hop tracks. Just Blaze spoke with Jesse Menendez on The MusicVox about how a few of these tracks came about, his contribution to the game, recent collaboration with Baauer, and how the infamous “Just Blaze” drop came about.

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Chicago singer, multi-instrumentalist and band leader Ami Saraiya is no stranger to things theatrical and macabre. Her songs are often fantastical tales of tortured souls, hellish visions and misfortunate circus performers; while others are inspired by true events, just as haunting. With her band The Outcome, these songs come alive, gracefully waltzing between swing, cabaret, carnival, folk and jazz.

Live From Studio 10 airs every Wednesday at 8pm CST on Vocalo 89.5 FM and Vocalo.org, and features emerging local bands and music artists (with the occasional national act stopping by). No other station brings you this much local music, and no other show in the region does it live. Hosted by Jesse Menendez, produced by Fyodor Sakhnovski and engineered by Adam Yoffe. Subscribe to the podcast here: bitly.com/vocaloLFS10

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Check out Jesse’s interivew with Ishmael Palaceer of Shabazz Palaces!!!

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Since the release of their cryptic EP’s, Shabazz Palaces have been intriguing the audiences with some of the most distinctive, bold and creative approach to Hip Hop. Jesse Menendez spoke with Ishmael Palaceer on The MusicVox about his relationship with abstract art, the perception of his music, and hipster blogs!

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The Jordan Years have been cutting their teeth all over Chicago’s premier clubs with their soulful instrumentals and covers of some of our favorite hip hop tracks. With the addition of Wes Restless on vocals, the group has released several EP’s and now, they took a leap forward with a full-length concept album - Homemade Hustler. Wes Restless, Roger and Mike joined Jesse Menendez on The MusicVox to discuss the new record, it’s themes and sound.

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Chicago’s Show You Suck eats pizzas and raps on stage with an attitude you’d think it’s 1979 - yeah we’re talking punk rock here! After two installments of One Man Pizza Party mixtapes, the trilogy is complete with the final one in the series - Rest In Pizza - that combines the usual combination of humorous nerdy subjects matters but also takes a darker, more melancholy turn with some serious personal overtones. “Heartache with a side of anchovy,” as Jesse Menendez poignantly sums up. Show You Suck delves into the themes of the latest Mixtape and talks about all those wonderful things that he draws his inspiration from, you know, Muppets, pizzas, skate boards… 

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Having built their musical career off of well-executed mash-ups, The Hood Internet have recently taken a step in the new direction and released their first full length of original tunes and productions. The sample-free album “FEAT” brings together over 20 singers and MC’s into a collection of pop and hip hop infused collaborations. The Hood Internet’s STV SLV joined Jesse Menendez to discuss this ambitious effort along with an even newer release of FEAT remixes.

The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8pm on 89.5 FM and vocalo.org

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P.O.S is a Minneapolis hip hop artist and founding member of the independent hip hop collective Doomtree.  P.O.S’ new album is called, We Don’t Even Live Here, an album considered by many as one of this year’s best. Unfortunately, he is unable to tour in support of the release due to his deteriorating health and need for a kidney transplant. The MusicVox host Jesse Menendez spoke with the MC about the concept of his new socially charged album and his well-being.

The MusicVox airs M-F 6-8pm CT on 89.5 FM and Vocalo.org

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