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Larry “LAK” Henderson, The Hiphop Educator, is the founder of Smart Music Entertainment, and the creator of a new sound of educational Hiphop music that uniquely inspires people of all ages. His album, Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education, has hit Amazon bestseller lists (#1 in Hot New Releases and #8 in Educational Music), and has received airplay on major radio stations around the world, due to his combination of deep insights and authentic Hiphop sound. Lak travels the country sharing his educational Hiphop soul music, offering “lessons” on topics that are rarely discussed, including current events, history, empowerment, political science, money management, and more. CBS calls Lesson One “creative, innovative, and informative.” Dominion of New York Magazine says, “Most people who use Hiphop to educate do so badly. Lak does it so well.” Lak is a youth activist, social critic, history and religion intellectual, and an innovative education advocate. He is a Hiphop ambassador, and a noted speaker on the impact of Hiphop culture. He holds degrees in Africana Studies, Communications, and Labor Studies from Rutgers University, and studied studio engineering at the Institute for Audio Research.
Join The Gist of Freedom as we talk with Lak, Hip Hop at it's best! Larry “LAK” Henderson is the founder of Smart Music Entertainment, and the creator of a new sound of hip-hop music that is used as a tool to educate and awaken the consciousness of youth and people in our communities. His album, Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education, has hit Amazon bestseller lists (#1 in Hot New Releases and #8 in Educational Music), and has received airplay on major radio stations around the world, due to his combination of deep, historical insights and authentic hip-hop sound. The album features songs about African and African-American history, politics, geography, money management, and commentary on the social war raging in our urban communities. CBS calls Lesson One “creative, innovative, and informative.” Dominion of New York Magazine says, “Most people who use hip-hop to educate do so badly. Lak does it so well.” Lak is a social critic, history and religion intellectual, and an innovative education advocate. Through his company’s Smart Music Insights initiative, he offers free performances and educational workshops for urban youth; guidance for parents and youth educators on ways to foster learning; and original songwriting to support awareness campaigns for positive community organizations. Lak holds degrees in Africana Studies, Communications, and Labor Studies from Rutgers University, and studied studio engineering at the Institute of Audio Research. Lak has been featured as a guest on a host of radio and television programs, including London UK’s BANG 103.6 FM, CBS, KMOJ 89.9 FM Minneapolis, WVON 1690 AM Chicago, WPRB 103.3 FM Princeton University, WRSU 88.7 FM Rutgers University, WMNF 88.5 Tampa, BET, LA Talk Radio, and many more.
Tune in for another special edition of That's Entertainment as I welcome back Larry "LAK" Henderson. LAK (pronouced Lock) first came on the show to debut his album "Lesson One: Hip Hop & Education" where he blends educational lyrics and underground beats to help children learn every day school subjects. A sound he calls "educational hip hop soul music." As the CEO, Co-founder and Producer of Smart Music Entertainment, his education project has really taken off since he first appeared on the show two years ago. He has new music, an upcoming Smart Music Tour, and he just recently used his music to educate students in Philadelphia about African American history. Join me on Wednesday, July 30 at 1pm ET as I talk with the multi-talented Larry "LAK" Henderson.
Wus good Fam! we are excited to welcome Special Guest LAK! (Lock)@SmartHipHopto the show. Lak is the Co-founder, CEO, Recording artist and Co-Executive producer of Smart Music Entertainment. His new album, Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education, has hit Amazon bestseller lists, reaching #1 in Hot New Releases and #8 in all Educational Music. Songs on Lesson One hit on topics such as money management, female empowerment, African-American impact, history, politics, and more at http://www.Reverbnation.com/LarryLakHenderson Plus! Don't Miss the The Cypher at 9:30 pm with TruthLogik and TheAllseein. Topic : Guns Laws. would stricter policies decrease or elminate excessive violence? Join us Call 323-443-7518 or hit us in the chat room!
Larry Henderson aka LAK (pronouce Lock) is not your average hip hop artist. Lak has used his skills to create a new sound called, "educational hip hop soul music" where he blends educational lyrics and underground beats. Lak is also the Co-founder, CEO and co-executive producer of Smart Music Entertainment. His recent album, "Lesson One: Hip Hop & Education" reach #1 on Amazon bestseller list in Hot New releases and #8 in Educational Music. Tune in to a special editon of "That's Entertainment" with Tammy Jones-Gibbs; as she talks with Hip Hop artist LAK about his album and what inspire him to creative positive, educational and informative hip hop music to learn by on Wednesday, July 25, @ 2pm ET.
Hip-Hop Recording Artist Larry Henderson A.K.A. Lak is the 'hip-hop educator' featured on international media outlets including CBS and London FM radio. His new album, Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education, has hit bestseller lists on Amazon.com, reaching #1 in Hot New Releases and #8 in Educational Music. The album blends educational lyrics, ill metaphors and an hypnotic flow with underground hip-hop beats. Songs on Lesson One hit on topics such as money management, African-American impact, female empowerment, history, politics and more. Listeners will be impressed that even though Lak's music is educational.
We talk Hip Hop and education tonite on the show with Larry "LAK" Henderson. Lak’s new album, Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education. The album blends educational lyrics, ill metaphors and a hypnotic flow with underground hip-hop beats. Songs on Lesson One hit on topics such as money management, African-American impact, female empowerment, history, politics and more. Listeners will be impressed that even though the album is educational, the soul and integrity of hip-hop music is not compromised. Join us for another great show!
Hip-Hop Recording Artist Larry Henderson A.K.A. Lak is the 'hip-hop educator' featured on international media outlets including CBS and London FM radio. His new album, Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education, has hit bestseller lists on Amazon.com, reaching #1 in Hot New Releases and #8 in Educational Music. The album blends educational lyrics, ill metaphors and an hypnotic flow with underground hip-hop beats. Songs on Lesson One hit on topics such as money management, African-American impact, female empowerment, history, politics and more. Listeners will be impressed that even though Lak's music is educational, the soul and integrity of hip-hop music is not compromised. Dominion of New York Magazine says, "Most people who use hip-hop to educate children do so badly. Lak does it so well that after a kid shares his music with you, you'll secretly download the album yourself."
Lamont interviews the superstars of indie music to discuss upcoming projects, play their music and talk the "business" of entertainment.Today's special Guest is LAK Hip-Hop Recording Artist Larry Henderson A.K.A. Lak is the 'hip-hop educator' featured on international media outlets including CBS and London FM radio. His new album, Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education, has hit bestseller lists on Amazon.com, reaching #1 in Hot New Releases and #8 in Educational Music. The album blends educational lyrics, ill metaphors and an hypnotic flow with underground hip-hop beats. Songs on Lesson One hit on topics such as money management, African-American impact, female empowerment, history, politics and more. Listeners will be impressed that even though Lak's music is educational, the soul and integrity of hip-hop music is not compromised. Dominion of New York Magazine says, "Most people who use hip-hop to educate children do so badly. Lak does it so well that after a kid shares his music with you, you'll secretly download the album yourself." More about Lak at http://www.SmartHipHopMusic.blogspot.com. Connect with him on Twitter @SmartHipHop.
Join Host Adriane Harden and two special guests. Larry "Lak" Henderson and Michael Ta'Bon. Larry (Lak) Henderson is a Hip Hop Educator. Lak pronounced "Lock" has a passion for educating youth about history through rap. Lak is the co-founder, CEO, recording artist and co-executive producer of Smart Music Entertainment. He has recently put out a new album called Lesson One: Hip-Hop & Education, that has gotten some very positive reviews in the media. Dominion of New York Magazine says, "Most people who use hip-hop to educate children do so badly. Lak does it so well that after a kid shares his music with you, you'll secretly download the album yourself." Michael TaBon aka O.G. Law is an ex-con gone rapper and community activist. O.G. Law is attempting to make yuth aware of the repercussion that come along with living a lifestyle that is not conducive to their well being and the severity of jeopardizing their future by becoming incarcerated. He is spending the whole month of February in Atlanta in a makeshift jail cell to show youth that this is not the lifestyle they want to live. He also has a 5 year old son that is a community activist as well. Join us for this great show and an alternative way to reach our youth through music. www.blogtalkradio.com/fight-for-truth www.adrianeharden.com