De La Soul - Stakes Is High discussion with Complex and Kameelah Waheed

Complex - Word is Life discussion with Jermaine Simpson and Kameelah Waheed

Emcee Complex aka Jermaine Simpson analyzes his song Word is Life with Kameelah Waheed, host of the Rap Lyrics For Class podcast. The song looks at the therapeutic value of writing along with the discussion that reveals the inspiration and influences for the song lyrics. Complex website [https://complexgotbars.com/] Kameelah Waheed IG [https://www.instagram.com/kameelahwaheed/]

De La Soul - Stakes Is High discussion with Complex and Kameelah Waheed

Emcee and therapist Jermaine Simpson aka Complex and host Kameelah Waheed analyze the song Stakes Is High by the legendary hip hop group De La Soul. The lyrics examine life of the urban struggle along with frustrations of how it is being depicted in music. De La Soul website [https://www.wearedelasoul.com/] Complex website [https://complexgotbars.com/] Kameelah Waheed IG [https://www.instagram.com/kameelahwaheed/]

Substance Abuse - Rear View ft KRS One with Subz, EsoTre, Kameelah Waheed

West Coast hip hop duo Substance Abuse analyze their song Rear View featuring KRS-One and tell their story in a discussion with host Kameelah Waheed. The lyrics deal with reflecting on past influences in a way that is relevant in the present and brings those same concepts into the future. Substance Abuse IG [https://www.instagram.com/substanceabusehiphop/] KRS-One website [https://www.krs-one.com/] Kameelah Waheed IG [https://www.instagram.com/kameelahwaheed/]

Meek Mill - Trauma discussion with Huego LaFay and Kameelah Waheed

Emcee/actor Huego LaFay and Host Kameelah Waheed analyze the song Trauma by Meek Mill. The lyrics reflect the real life struggle of a young man being incarcerated and dealing with the stress of the situation, along with other pressures complicating the traumatic life experience. Meek Mill website [https://shop.meekmill.com/] Huego LaFay website [https://linktr.ee/TPCMUSIC] Kameelah Waheed IG [https://www.instagram.com/kameelahwaheed/]

Busta Rhymes ft Kendrick Lamar Look Over Your Shoulder discussed by Hezekiah and Kameelah Waheed

Emcee/Songwriter/Producer Hezekiah and Host Kameelah Waheed analyze the lyrics to the song Look Over Your Shoulder by Busta Rhymes featuring Kendrick Lamar, which also features a sample from Michael Jackson. The lyrics explore themes such as trust, karma, taking care of each other and respecting those who came before you. Busta Rhymes website [https://ele2.bustarhymesuniverse.com/] Kendrick Lamar website [https://www.kendricklamar.com/] Hezekiah website [https://3crates.bandcamp.com/] Kameelah Waheed IG [https://www.instagram.com/kameelahwaheed/]