Inspired by her M.A. thesis "Good Kids, Mad Cities: Hip Hop and Black Millennials in the Age of Social Media" , digital architects Jaz and Dairia K aim to "bridge the gap" between Black Millennials and the communities that raise and shape them. Curator Miss Jaz is currently a NYU graduate student fr…
On episode 13 of Bridgin' The Gap , Jaz and fellow classmates Aldana, Jennifer and Isabelle discuss the #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter and #TakeAKnee hashtag movements that highlight the social injustices impacting the world. Production credit: "Black Power Instrumental" @SalomonFaye
On the new EP King Salomon, Salomon Faye solidifies himself as an artist to watch. With the help of rising DJ & MC Nas Leber, and the Fayetteville phenom J. Cole, King Salomon provides an audio illustration of the trials and tribulations that millennials face in the age of social media. George Orwell's infamous book 1984, sets the tone for wrestling with oppression, and so does Nas with his insight on growing up in New York, being a child of Hip Hop, DJing and how the making of his feature on the song 1984 with Salomon Faye came to light. Be sure to listen to the King Salomon EP exclusively on TIDAL starting Nov 17, featuring vocals from rising songstress Eryn Allen Kane. Production credits:
Who is the "Best Rapper Alive" in the age of social media? On this episode we play "Rap Balance" , a game where Miss Jaz name drops several MC's allowing for guest to share the first thought or words that come to mind once an MC's name is said. Driven Society founders Franz and Travis Weekes join us this time around, offering insight on what it takes to stay driven and how confidence is rooted in will. Production credits: "Preheat" @francisfall "Black Power (instrumental)" - @salomonfaye
Do millennials know that they have superpowers? On this episode we catch up with everything in Dairia's life from her new executive position, to being a millennial in the workplace. With a master of arts in Fashion Journalism, she describes her unique experience navigating corporate america and the privileges that comes with being a millennial. Production Credits: @djjovzilla - DJ
In our episode “Dollar And A Dream”, Model and Actress Ariona Beninato and creative Kyle share with us their experiences navigating the worlds of both beauty and music in the age of social media. Aside from expressing a desire to make their dreams a reality by any means necessary, both millennials ultimately share a common connection in knowing that they have the power to change the world they want to live in by being active participants. Both creatives share with us their Top 5 MC’s , where/how they access music, how technology has impacted their careers & more. Production Credits: @djjovzilla - DJ "Black Power Instrumental" @SalomonFaye - MC
Navigating life after college is not easy, especially in the age of social media. On this episode, Dairia and Jaz focus on black millennials as "viral vanguards." The ladies also compare and contrast J. Cole & Issa Rae with help from Jaz's BFF Jessica Payne. The episode sheds light on navigating black spaces, growing up under Generation X , fighting what's normal, and why both J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar inspire young black men and women. Production credit: Josh Dean , listen to "Funny Valentine" available on all streaming services.