Author: Nanci O Is Hip Hop
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Phonte – No News Is Good News ALBUM REVIEW (Video)
Phonte’s 2nd studio album ‘No News Is Good News’ was released on March 2, 2018, via his label Foreign Exchange Music. I do believe this project is his best release to date! In this video I share my thoughts and some of the themes on the album. A few of the themes I picked up…
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Events: 2017 Beats N Bars Festival (@BeatsnBarsFest) Tickets On Sale Now + Lineup
The 2017 Beats N Bars Festival is two weeks away. The annual event is presented by The Underground Collective and takes place in downtown Durham, NC. This year’s lineup is incredible and includes G.O.O.D. Music’s Cyhi The Prynce, Nitty Scott, as well as many local favorites! The theme is “Building Stronger Communities through the influence…
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Album Review: Jay Z’s ‘4:44’, His 13th Studio Album
In this video I give a review of Jay Z’s new album 4:44, his 13th album. The project was released June 30, 2017 on Roc Nation. I’ve been a fan of Jay-Z’s business moves and growth for several years. When I first started listening to Hov, my mindset, focus and goals were way different then…
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Book Review: Charlamagne Tha God’s (@CThaGod) Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes To Those Who Create It
Moncks Corner, South Carolina native and media personalty Charlamagne Tha God released his first book last week. In that short time, it has become a New York Times best seller. I’ve been a fan of Charlamagne’s personality for several years. While at many times controversial and downright irritating, he comes across as brutally honest. Black…
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#RapOnTheRun: Expensive Running Socks: Marketing Hype or Worth The Extra Coins? (Video)
Running socks are expensive & there’s marketing claiming they’re best for runs & workouts. But are they really worth it? In the latest product review, I compare “regular” performance socks with speciality running socks. I also give some tips on how to cut down on the cost of purchasing running socks. The two running sock brands…
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#RapOnTheRun: Maia Sports Bra Review For Fuller Cup Sizes (Video)
If you wear a fuller cup size (DD-EEE) it be a challenge to find a sports bra that provides comfort, compression, durability & function. When I first started running I wore two-three regular bras (NOT recommended!) in an attempt to get the support needed for high impact activity. It’s not a good idea to wear…
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#RapOnTheRun: Spirulina Algae Review For Energy & Endurance + EnergyBits vs. Green Foods (Video)
I’ve been using EnergyBits and spirulina algae as a running supplement for about a year and a half. I first read about it from the #runchat hashtag on Twitter, and noted several different running bloggers writing about why they use it. Algae is plant-based, vegan, about 60% protein (three times that of a steak!), high…
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Art of Cool (@theaocproject) Innovate Your Cool 2016 Conference Lineup #IYC
Durham, NC’s Art of Cool Festival just released the lineup for their 2016 Innovate Your Cool conference. As with last year, #IYC coincides with AOC’s annual music fest. #IYC focuses on innovation, music, culture, tech and more. This year’s event will include a round table with Rapsody and Terrance Martin on the creative process behind…
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5 Non-Tech Tips From The Phat Startup’s (@ThePhatStartup) #Tech808 D.C. #BossUp (Video)
The Phat Startup is a New York City-based startup that provides education for aspiring entrepreneurs. This is done via events, interviews and various media resources (blogs, tweets, etc.). I’d been following The Phat Startup for some time on Twitter (they share alot of great content there) and attended their first #tech808 event in NYC…