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Tag: Hipco

Hipco: The Political Music of Liberia

March 1, 2019 samvercellotti

Hipco songs, a style of hip-hop unique to Liberia, commonly contain political messages and imagery. It is not uncommon for hipco artists to cast aside

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Hipco Artist Christoph stays true to his native liberian dialect

April 11, 2018 Verolyne Barnard

Christoph, Liberia’s upcoming hipco (Liberian hip-hop) artist is gaining popularity with his crisp style and hot verses. Aside from his attractive looks and charismatic personality,

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Hipco Artists Collaborate to Expose Troubling Realities Facing Liberians

February 21, 2018 Verolyne Barnard

  Hipco artists Luckay Buckay, Takun J, JD Donzo, and Bentman Tha Don demand attention from the president with their genius collaboration in “Pot Not

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Liberia’s Lyrical Mastermind: Bucky Raw

February 7, 2018 Verolyne Barnard

The demoralizing transition from a beautiful country turned upside by civil conflict and government corruption, left their mark on the people of Liberia. During the

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It’s the LIB Music O’

January 26, 2017 foxxc

Liberia has a thriving music scene that includes both hip hop and pop music. The hip hop scene ranges from true to the roots, grimy,

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The podcast features discussions on African hip hop music & culture. The podcast is produced & hosted by Msia Kibona Clark and students in the Department of African Studies at Howard University and students in the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. You can access all of our podcasts and blog posts on hip hop in Africa at www.hiphopafrican.com.

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