"Fantasies of Nina Simone" by Jordan Alexander Stein gives a new spin to Simone's legacy. The book will be out in September, but you can read a free sample right now on our website. ow.ly/E2GE50SzA4Z

The book has a cover and will be out in March 2025 with University of California Press (is on Bluesky) (!!)

HipHopRx is officially LIVE! Come meet our team and learn more about our upcoming plans! hip-hop-rx.org

In case you missed it, HipHopRx is officially LIVE!

Lessons on Black Art Writing From Toni Morrison | Zoë Hopkins | hyperallergic Morrison reminds us to dwell in Black visions, to give ourselves over to them entirely, and to do so in language that does not plead for understanding. hyperallergic.com/939458/lessons…

"Indeed, the visual aesthetics of Missy Elliott’s first three albums are compelling examples of such futuristic – if not outright Afrofuturist – production. They feature Black cyborgs, space travel and postapocalyptic worlds." Elliott H. Powell via The Conversation U.S. theconversation.com/missy-elliott-…

UVA Professor Dr. A.D. Carson On Hip-Hop & Academia For The People bit.ly/3SWYlfT

We are excited to announce the call for submissions for the 2nd annual Hip Hop Studies Conference at HU, November 15-17. We invite Hip Hop artists, scholars, and community members from all over the world to join us for this international conference. bit.ly/Call4PaperProp…

The video clip is a genre in its own right. ‘More Than Illustrated Music’ by Prof. Dr. Kathrin Dreckmann & Elfi Vomberg brings together an array of theoretical approaches to examine the music video in the context of visual art. Out now in paperback (currently 30% off!): bit.ly/3AENIZ6

Doechii on why Hip-Hop matters more than ever right now 🙏 "It is important for us to uphold the heart of Hip-Hop. [...] Especially in a time of economic recession, people need to feel things right now."

We're open for submissions! Tendon is currently looking to publish creative and critical work on the theme of rest. Check out our open call here, and spread the word! tendonmag.submittable.com/submit

differences 35.2 is out now! — edited by @shoniquaroach, "Inside the Black (W)hole" features essays from Moya Bailey, Sharon P. Holland, Amber Jamilla Musser, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, Tiffany Willoughby-Herard, and more: read.dukeupress.edu/differences/is…

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Not for nothing but (clout)chasers is here!

“In hip-hop, as in so many American industries, ageism isn’t going away.” By UVA #Hip-Hop Professor A.D. Carson, Ph.D. #hiphop buff.ly/3UR22EP

I'm teaching Hip-Hop & Politics again this spring semester at Southern University. I'm looking for students who want to have a fun but educational experience. Please share! Political Science 470-01; CRM: 33881 #SouthernUniversity

Passionate about popular music?🎶The Journal of Popular Music Studies seeks 3 new editors to join our team!🗒️Field Notes Associate Editor 📚Book Reviews Associate Editor 💻Web Editor🗓️Apply by August 1, 2025. Details & how to apply: iaspm-us.wildapricot.org/JPMScallsfored…