Renegade Culture

On this episode of Renegade Culture, Chairman Fred Hampton, Jr. joins us to talk about the struggle to make sure the movie "Judas and the Black Messiah" represented his father Chairman Fred Hampton and did not redeem the infiltrator William O'Neil. Also, Dr. Mutulu Shakur's son Talib Shakur, Iras Levi and Mutulu's former cellmate Gotti joins us to discuss Mutulu's ongoing legacy, his health, and the story of Talib finding out only four years ago that Mutulu was his father. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on BLACK POWER MEDIA on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On the 100th episode of Renegade Culture Jalil Muntaqim former political prisoner and veteran Black Panther Party Member gives his first podcast interview since his release. He talks about joining the Panther Party, the role of the Black underground, his 49 years in prison and where the Black Movement is today. Musical Guest: Ken the Misfit Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Dr. Mamyrah Prosper, Haitian historian, and activist joins Renegade Culture to explain the current unrest, the role of Haiti's misleadership class, and the ongoing US dominance and anger over Haiti's historical defeat of the racial capitalist world order. Musical Guest: Dead Prez DJ and Emcee Mike Flo talks about his latest musical project with Lex Boogie from the Bronx Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

The Renegade Crew is joined by "The Last Dope Intellectual" Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly who breaks down Racial Capitalism, why socialism is the answer and then proceeds to eviscerate the Black elite for supporting liberal politics and US hegemony. Musical Guest: Blu is Free stops thru for a live performance. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Hip-Hop historian, journalist and writer Davey D joins us to discuss the roots of Kamala Harris' political career in Oakland; California's Hollyweird obsession and what we can and cannot expect from Hip-Hop artists in the political arena. Musical Guest: Speech from Arrested Development joins us to talk about his new album, the relief of having "the orange man" Trump out of office and the new supergroup being formed with himself Chuck D, and Daddy O from Stetsonic. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

New York State Assemblyman and Revolutionary Elected Official Charles Barron joins us to talk about how we can use an elected office as a revolutionary platform and how Black liberals have lined up against him. Also, Tierney "Afrikan Esquire TV" Sheree talks about her work creating a radical organization "We Charge Colonialism" and their platform to challenge white supremacy. Musical Guest: John Robinson of international Hip Hop group Scienz of Life Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Renegade Culture is recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode, the Renegades weigh in on Trump's hooligans and their right-wing assault on the US Capitol. We were also joined by Mike Africa Jr., who's film "40 Years a Prisoner" is currently being shown on HBO. The film highlights the August 8, 1978 Philadelphia Police assault and kidnapping of members of the MOVE Organization and how his parents and 7 others served over 40 years as political prisoners. We were also joined by producer Anthony R. Page and actresses Laketa Renee and Robin Antoinette from the new independent film "Mommas". Mommas is a drama centered around 4 mother's who's children were murdered by police and their decision to take justice in their own hands. Musical Guest: Def Poet Abyss Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify,

Chuck "Jigsaw" Creekmur, co-founder and co-ceo of Allhiphop.com joined the Renegade Culture Crew to talk Hip Hop and politics. We chatted about everything from pioneering internet Hip Hop journalism, VLAD TV, Top 5 most inspirational Hip Hop artists and more. The Renegades were also joined by special guest Dj Rasyrious as she blessed the podcast with a few classic blends. This episode is dedicated to John "Ecstacy" Fletcher, Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quiñones Joe Clark and MF Doom... *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media.

Mausiki Scales, composer, band leader, keyboardist and historian joins us to talk about everything from Fela Kuti to Afrikan Spirituality. Mausiki also talks about his new musical project "West West Africa". Special Guest Musical performance by Hip Hop artist Sir Gandi *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Felipe Luciano joins the Renegades for a whirlwind discussion on how his gang and prison history politicized him and ultimately led to him becoming co-founder of the Young Lords Party and joining the Last Poets. He describes the Young Lords as an Armed Socialist Revolutionary Force. Felipe talks about understanding his Blackness as a Puerto Rican and how his relationship with Jamil Al-Amin (H. Rap Brown) moved him toward his revolutionary life and what it all means for today's organizers. Guest performance by Yamin Semali *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Pandora, Soundcloud, Apple, Amazon, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

The Renegade Crew talks about the new documentary the Un-American Dilemma: The Question of Black Loyalty in the 2020 Election” with organizer and filmmaker Omowale Afrika. We explore how Black liberal leadership checks Black ambition and self-determination movements Special musical guest jazz artist extraordinaire Tiffany Goode. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Kalonji Returns to Renegade Culture after battling Covid. The crew debates future Covid vaccination; what Thankstaking means to the oppressed; with David Dinkins death a look at the '90s in New York, and 14 years after the killing of Sean Bell by the NYPD how state violence criminalizes all of us. Special musical guest "Ishues" Hip-Hop History Minute by Minister Server *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

With "moderate" President-Elect Joe Biden set to take over the reins of the US global empire we ask our guests what this means for US and European world dominance, the use of Africom to control Africa, and the safety of billions of people and the planet. Our guest Ajamu Baraka and Kali Akuno lead a great discussion on the issue and the role of the left in challenging this hegemony. Minister Server joins as co-host, Kalonji's ten-speed bicycle got a flat on the highway, he did not make it. *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Amazon, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, SoundCloud and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

With Joe Biden on the verge of being the next President, there is Black joy amongst the Black liberal elite. Will this translate into a real agenda for the Black masses or just jobs for Black democrat leaders. Our guest Zakiya Sankara-Jabar, Jared Ball, and Diallo Kenyatta break down what this election means and doesn’t mean for Black material gain. A great discussion. Minister Server joins as co-host, Kalonji could not get his laundry done on time. Guest performance by King Malachi *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

What happens when radical journalist(s) and freedom fighting voter advocates debate a conservative Trump supporter. We are joined by journalist-activist Anoa Changa and Ben Dixon, Black Voters Matter Legal Director April Albright, and Trump-supporting conservative radio host Shelley Wynter to discuss what the Presidential election means for Black People. It's a wild ride. Guest performance by Def Poet Tommy Bottoms Hip Hopstory courtesy of Minister Server *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Associate Producer- David "Minister Server" Tavares Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode of Renegade Culture, journalist, writer, and social media influencer Torraine Walker joins us to discuss how liberal elite social media voices are blaming Black men for election loses. We will also raise the controversial question of whether Black men are being isolated in non-profit social justice movements. Guest musical performance by Beloved Daud *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify, and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

Sa-Roc joined the Renegade Culture crew to discuss her soon to be classic project "The Sharecropper’s Daughter". The Sharecropper's Daughter boasts an all-star cast of guest appearances, which include Saul Williams, Styles P, Ledisi, Chronixx, and Black Thought. We also dabbled into politics and Hip Hop culture during the Covid pandemic and a few hot bars that she shared with the audience. In the WTF segment we chat about Ice Cube's political demands, Kanye believing fake news about him leading the polls in Kentucky and more... We are also joined by Ras Kofi the farmer who chopped it up about his uncle,  freedom fighter Walter Rodney. Ras Kofi who is also a renowned reggae artist blessed us with some much needed rebel music. Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this episode, the Renegades weigh in on the murder of Jonathan Price by police in Texas, the Vice Presidential debate and Megan thee Stallion's Saturday Night Live performance. On the "what the fuck" segment we rap about the governor of Puerto Rico endorsing Trump and Tory Lanez being charged with assault in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Guest performance by Lady Krow from the FunkLordz Crew *As always, parental discretion is advised... Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On the latest episode of Renegade Culture Podcast...We are joined by Rod Starz from the revolutionary Hip Hop group Rebel Diaz. We chop it up about Politricks And Bullshit and how the people should respond. We are also joined by guest host, photo journalist Richard Shabazz​​ in a discussion around community opportunists. Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga

On this HEAVY DUTY episode we are joined by Hip Hop Artist Boog Brown as she speaks on Breonna Taylor and the need for Black People to "Get on Code". We are also joined by Immigration Attorney Zoila Velasquez as we chat about the forced Hysterectomies that have been taking place at the Irwin Detention Center in Georgia. Hip Hop artist Neesha Nycee also joined for a brief talk around respect for women. A packed, informative show topped off with LIVE in studio performances by two of the dopest emcees in the game (who just happen to be women) Boog Brown and Nesha Nycee! Minister Server returns as guest host. Check out the video version on Playback TV on YouTube. Follow us on Soundcloud, Apple, GooglePlay, Spotify and social media. Hosted by Kalonji Changa and Kamau Franklin Produced by Naka "The Ear Dr" Recorded at Playback Studios in the Historic West End of Atlanta, Ga