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Hey, Listen!

RICH Rewards

July 26, 2018

Adrian Gilmore writes and performs under the name POOR Majesty. He and his live band perform a few tracks and talk about the themes of his writing, the upside to having help and #TurtlePower.

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Insight Music

The Philharmonik Wants You To Have A 'Good Day'

April 6, 2018 | Cody Drabble

Soul and R&B artist The Philharmonik performs new songs from his self-titled debut album. His music explores themes of social justice and compassion for people struggling to have a “Good Day.”

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Health Care

Sacramento Rapper Mozzy Leads Campaign Against 'Purple Drank,' Hip-Hop’s Opiate Addiction

January 31, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The artist says he doesn’t care how popular the syrup-and-soda cocktail is in rap culture. He’s done with it, for the sake of his health and his kids. And he’s sparked a movement on social media.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Gangstagrass Blends Hip-Hop And Bluegrass

September 5, 2017

The Emmy nominated genre-bending group Gangstagrass performs their mix of hip-hop and bluegrass live in the Insight studio.

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Damien Verrett Shares New Tracks From So Much Light Album "Oh, Yuck"

August 9, 2017 | Chris Remington

Elk Grove-based musician Damien Verrett performs under the name So Much Light. He was recently featured in the June 2017 Insight Music special and on Hey Listen! with Nick Brunner. Damien Verrett shares tracks from his new record "Oh, Yuck."

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Ensemble Mik Nawooj Hip Hop Classical Infusion

March 4, 2016

Bandleader of Ensemble Mik Nawooj JooWan Kim joins Insight to talk about his blend of hip-hop and classical music.

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Eclectic

What Happens When You Get Sir Mix-A-Lot's Phone Number

January 20, 2016

A law student got a new phone number, and began receiving risqué pictures and offers to test drive Lamborghinis.

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Eclectic

TASK1ne Breaks Silence On His Plagiarism

July 27, 2015 | Melody Stone

After months of laying low, rapper TASK1ne has opened up in a podcast about what led him to steal lyrics and about how much of his work is original. We've compiled ten takeaways from the two-hour interview.

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Eclectic

Prominent Local Hip Hop Artist Caught Stealing Lyrics

April 23, 2015 | Melody Stone

Over the past five years Sacramento emcee Taske1ne generated a lot of local and regional buzz for his tight, nerdy rhymes. Earlier this month, YouTube videos surfaced showing the rapper stealing lyrics from other artists.

Eclectic

Interview With Gift Of Gab: Hip Hop Duo Blackalicious Returns To Sacramento For TBD Fest

October 1, 2014 | Melody Stone

For rapper, Gift of Gab, the Sacramento hip-hop scene in the 90s is where he honed his battle chops. He brings those chops back for a performance at TBD Fest this weekend.

 

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