Words Beats & Life Podcasts

Our College Material program prepares teens to move on to secondary education. In this episode, college couches talk about what it's like to be college and career ready.

Beautifully Uncomfortable, Episode 2: Marginalized Voices  A Talk Show dedicated to issues affecting the hip-hop community. Each month we gather artists, leaders, journalists, and fans of hip-hop to talk more about the things that sometimes make us uncomfortable with people who find the beauty in the hideous. Feat: Prowess The Testament (Host), guests Mana, Mental Stamina and Vi-Cee. Produced by Flex Mathews   aired live March 19, 2021

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features writer / blogger Yahsmin Bobo. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife

Each month we gather artists, leaders, journalists, and fans of hip-hop to talk more about the things that sometimes make us uncomfortable with people who find the beauty in the hideous. This episode is a conversation about cultural appropriation.   Guests: Shaneka Clark, Candice Mills, Jamal Reid, Akir & Ian This show is hosted by Prowess the Testament Produced by Flex Mathews Executive Produced by Mazi Mutafa original air date April 16, 2021  

The DMV is filled with powerhouse organizations and companies led by dynamic creatives. We are honored to be in dialogue with one of the DMVs most prolific MCs and his Co-CEO (and wife) for a conversation about their inspiration, work and journey as Media Arts makers. This is the third interview in this inaugural Alternative Winter Break.

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features writer Bakari Kitwana. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife

Beautifully Uncomfortable, Episode 1: Gender, Hip-Hop & Creating Safe Spaces. "This talk will hopefully bring a new level of awareness to trying or confusing topics. However uncomfortable it may be to listen to, watch, share, and or engage that a beautiful understanding will emerge for panel members."   Feat: Prowess The Testament (Host), guests SkyHook, Chris Carr, Marcus K. Dowling, Brooklyn The Kid and Produced by Flex Mathews   aired live February 5, 2021

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features DJ and radio personality, d.painter. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features Jason Nichols, professor at University of Maryland College Park who is regularly featured on major cable news networks. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features poet Jessica Care Moore. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife

WBL's Alternative Winter Break series features conversations with people working in the creative sector. This episode features hip-hop journalists / authors Davey D & Jeff Chang. Follow us on Instagram @wordsbeatsandlife

Executive Director, Mazi Mutafa, sits down with our Dennis Winston, the editor of our Words Beats & Life academic journal of hip-hop.