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Track 003 Drops from Pigs Can’t Fly — Troy’s Soundtrack of Empowerment

Troy’s not making revolutionary music, but making sense of a system built against him. Pigs Can't Fly is survival, truth, and pride, sharpened by history and delivered without apology.

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Noah-O, Chuck Creekmur, Mad Skillz, Ant Marshall, and More Discuss Mental Health & Hip Hop
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Noah-O, Chuck Creekmur, Mad Skillz, Ant Marshall, and More Discuss Mental Health & Hip Hop
Eric Jackson Jr.

The rapper, entrepreneur, and newly certified counselor, Noah-O, hosted a powerful conversation on mental health and Hip Hop for Day 2 of Charged Up Fest. A dynamic panel of artists, educators, and activists, moderated by Micah "Bam Bam" White, gathered to explore how Hip Hop can be a tool for healing, truth-telling, and protecting mental health in our communities.

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Virginia May Be for Lovers. But, What is it For Artists?
Virginia May Be for Lovers. But, What is it For Artists?

Pusha T, in a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, said that “Everybody that made it in Virginia, had to leave Virginia to make it.” Richmond has been a point of frustration for some artists when it comes to support — so we asked a few notable artists in Richmond what their thoughts were.

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New Music On Scene: May Edition
New Music On Scene: May Edition

New Music on Scene for the month of May includes Blaq Liq, Reppa Ton, CJ The Profit, and more.

A Vessel for Hip Hop, Culture, and Community, Built to Carry Richmond’s Next Wave
Hip Hop & Community, Music Eric Jackson Jr. Hip Hop & Community, Music Eric Jackson Jr.

A Vessel for Hip Hop, Culture, and Community, Built to Carry Richmond’s Next Wave

The rapper, entrepreneur, and newly certified counselor, Noah-O, hosted a powerful conversation on mental health and Hip Hop for Day 2 of Charged Up Fest. A dynamic panel of artists, educators, and activists, moderated by Micah "Bam Bam" White, gathered to explore how Hip Hop can be a tool for healing, truth-telling, and protecting mental health in our communities.

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