The first episode of 2023 is a special episode on hip-hop as a cultural space where Black identities can be negotiated and presented. My project explores representations of Black identities and shared experiences by African hip-hop artists in the United States.

The songs played in this episode are

• “My Sweetie” by Wale

• “Roots” by Amine

• “I Want” by Enny

• “Woman” by Little Simz

• “En noir et blanc” by Sefyu

• “Gentleman” by M.anifest and Wanlov the Kubolor

• “Dollar & a Dream” by Blitz the Ambassador