/news/tags/rap Rap en-US Copyright Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news/shuffle/2021-11-04/akron-hip-hop-duo-free-black-explores-socioeconomic-themes-on-black-tuesday Free Black!, the hip-hop collective developed by Floco Torres and Holbrook Riles III (HR3), released its third album, Black Tuesday! in October. The album explores themes around the economy and working class and includes an assortment of features from Akron-based musicians. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news/shuffle/2021-11-04/akron-hip-hop-duo-free-black-explores-socioeconomic-themes-on-black-tuesday Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /news/shuffle/2021-07-29/alien-arts-uses-positive-hip-hop-to-inspire-akron-youth Children and their parents flocked to Akron’s Hardesty Park to attend a hip-hop “boot camp” this July. The event was hosted by Alien Arts, a new Akron nonprofit founded by Ameer Williamson, who performs as Minus the Alien. Williamson's organization is working with kids in the city to help them experience the four elements of hip-hop culture: DJing, MCing, breakdancing and graffiti art. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:28 GMT /news/shuffle/2021-07-29/alien-arts-uses-positive-hip-hop-to-inspire-akron-youth Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /news/arts-culture/2020-02-06/shuffle-rapper-archie-green-bridges-the-gap-between-the-inner-city-and-classical-music Cleveland hip-hop artist and mental health advocate Archie Green is taking his message to new audiences. His project, My Violin Weighs A Ton, aims to… Thu, 06 Feb 2020 09:13:28 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-02-06/shuffle-rapper-archie-green-bridges-the-gap-between-the-inner-city-and-classical-music Amanda Rabinowitz