Discover the exciting lineup and immersive experiences of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Fall 2023 Hip Hop Culture Season. From electrifying concerts to groundbreaking exhibitions, this season promises to showcase the best of hip hop culture. Immerse yourself in the world of hip hop at the iconic Kennedy Center.
Students at Wake Forest University will return to campus this month with a unique course offered by a Grammy Award-winning professor: producer, DJ, lecturer, and Winston-Salem native 9th Wonder. He’s produced songs for the likes of Drake, J. Cole, Mary J. Blige, and dozens of other artists. He sits on the Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council and now will teach the history and culture of the genre.
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 Thought, Jemele Hill and more. J. Period has collaborations with some of music’s greatest artist starting with The Roots, Q-Tip, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, John Legend + more. He hit #1 on Billboard with The Hamilton Mixtape, he’s the music Supervisor for the NBAâs Brooklyn Nets and has a founding seat on The Kennedy Centerâs Hip Hop Culture Council.Â
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We got a chance to speak with the legendary producer J. Period to discuss his upcoming album dropping on Friday, the biggest revolutionary artist in his opinion, working with Dave Chappelle, his favorite artist in hip-hop currently + much more. Get into the interview audio below.