What's the connection between religion and rap? In this episode, an L.A. griot talks rap history, morals and money. Plus, Parker meets with an Emmy nominee for another exhilarating game of "6 Degrees." .Music Credits: * Zzay - ‘In My Throne’ * Tres ‘Sojourn’ Hodgens - ‘New Trouble‘ Guests: Dr. Roy Whitaker SDSU Myka 9 M9 ENTERTAINMENT Michael Taylor Theatre Corner Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Tres ”Sojourn” Hodgens (Music Supervisor)
What's the connection between religion and rap?
In a new episode of the KPBS Explore podcast, "The Parker Edison Project," we speak with Roy Whitaker whose "Hip Hop & Religion" class at San Diego State University explores the scholastic and spiritual roots of rap.
Then world-renowned rap legend Myka 9 talks hip-hop history and how to channel a higher spirit through freestyle.
Stick around for a musical performance from Zzay at the end of the show.
