Ladies Luv Hip Hop Platform
By LLHH/ HIH
Hip Hop IS Higher Ed: Thoughtful Hip Hop Podcast hosted by Summer Willow (Formerly of the Ladies Luv Hip Hop Podcast) and Stephanie Reed (Aspire2Higher.com) broadening conversations around Hip Hop. Our mission is to amplify the culture, its contribution, and most importantly Hip Hop's influence across industries and social/political/economic matters affecting our world...and of course, have fun doing it!
The Ladies Luv Hip Hop Podcast - Celebrate Artistry in and around Hip Hop through personal interviews and storytelling
Ladies Luv Hip Hop PlatformSep 29, 2021
Ladies Luv Hip Hop = Interview w/ High Society
The Ladies Luv Hip Hop Platform Presents the 43rd episode of the Ladies Luv Hip Hop Podcast. This week, Summer Willow sat down with the 7 illustrious members of High Society 700; Endastory, Apollo Ali, Killa Kal, Mute Won, Deezion Del Gato, Carte Blanche, and last but never least, Lester London. This Philly/NJ Collective of Emcees, Producers, Visual Artists, Artists, Poets, etc - decided to join forces over 2020 after years of individual success. Tune in as we talk about the brotherhood HS700 fosters, the importance of using intelligence on the MIC, the HS700 sound, the origin of the group, and how Deezion supports the 5'2" women of the world...AND THEN WE HAD CHUCH!
Be sure to pick up the Two-Pack "Texture Talk" and check out the single and video for "Black Suede" at www.HighSociety700.com #RockBottomProductions #WhatIsThatVelvet #DeezionMustard #TextureTalk #RedLightRunner #MutationTape #Water #GoodThingsTakeTime #US #TheHandThatFeedsYou #19Crimes
Ladies Luv Hip Hop - Interview w/ Aul Purpis
The Ladies Luv Hip Hop Platform Presents the 42nd episode of The Ladies LUV Hip Hop Podcast! This week, Summer Willow sat down in the park with Philadelphia legend Aul Purpis who has a new album "HeISMan" being released at midnight on October 17th,! We talked about the significance of the park we were in, new inspiration, all the dope features on his new project, and more. Shared a few laughs and so many gems. Check it out like and share- HE IS MAN! #CopDat Release Party on 10/16/2021
For more details, check him on IG: @Aulpurpis
Ladies Luv Hip Hop - Interview w/ Lady Sarkazym
Summer Willow is back with the Ladies Luv Hip Hop Podcast. I am in season #5 and I decided to sit down to chat with the Poet-Artist-JAWN Lady Sarkazym and it was all love. We talked about her inspiration to write, reviewed some of the bangers on her latest album project - "Dear Lost Jawn", discussed why her husband is her best friend, stalker tendencies, colorism, Keisha Plum, and standing behind your product and your price!
It was all laughter and honesty. Ladies and Gents - there are too many gems to drop right here. Take a listen, like, and share.
Hip Hop Is Higher Ed : Lookback
It is time to say goodbye to the season! "Hip Hop IS Higher Education" was amazing! Thoughtful podcasting and plenty of laughs with the amazing Stephanie D. Reed of Aspire2Higher success. Looking forward to next season as we engage in more conversation exploring the idea that Hip Hop IS Higher Education. Please take a look back at our episodes and look forward to a new and improved season!
Hip Hop’s Healing Power: Hip hop & the normalization of mental wellness
Summer Willow and Steph "A2H" sit down for an in-depth conversation to identify the linkages between the traumas written and expressed in hip hop and the normalizing of mental wellness or healthy interactions. With special guests, Animal Brown of the On Deck Podcast & Donovan Livingston, Ph.D. this episode reviews/recommends, and explores ways hip hop is being used in therapy practices and how artists who have been open about mental health challenges were received.
A Hip Hop Inquisition: from rap battles & respectability politics to reality tv & revolutionary resistance
Summer Willow and Stephanie sit down with Ciarra "Queen Jo" Lambert and Eshod "Eternal the MC" Howard to discuss A Hip Hop Inquisition: from rap battles & respectability politics to reality tv & revolutionary resistance. What an interesting and fun conversation we had as we dissected these somewhat cyclical timelines in hip hop. LOVE IT! SHARE IT!
Redefining Hip Hop: Examining Socio-cultural Factors of Modern Hip Hop
Summer Willow and Stephanie Reed have the honor to sit down with Will Strickland to engage in conversation around our awareness of circumstances surrounding individuals in and affected by hip hop culture/industry and how their behaviors are affected specifically by their surrounding, social and cultural factors.
Hip Hop's Impact on Entrepreneurship and the Business Landscape
In episode #2 Summer & Steph, sit down with their special guest Crystal Taylor aka "The Queen Curator" to discuss how Hip hop culture has impacted the world of entrepreneurship and changed the business landscape forever. Specifically for Crystal, Hip Hop created a career and an entire movement in NC that she lets us all in on...
The State of the Union
The 5th season of the podcast is here and Ladies Luv Hip Hop has a new vibe. The podcast has a new name, "Hip Hop Is Higher Education", a new co-host, Stephanie Reed of Aspire2Higher.com, and of course, Summer Willow is a permanent fixture wherever Hip Hop is being discussed. Listen in, like, share and comment about the state of our union. Get ready!