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"What does tomorrow look like for Lyric Jones?

It’s Tempo Soul Records, her newly formed label, rising as a beacon for Black artists who don’t fit in the boxes. It’s house music stages filled with Black women reclaiming their space. It’s soulful, gospel-infused dance tracks that remind the world that rhythm is inherited.

It’s the day she stops being “a good look” and starts being undeniable."

Lyric Jones: The House That Patience Built

The legendary sibling production duo Da Beatminerz spoke with Passion of the Weiss about tapping De La Soul, AZ, Ras Kass, and more for their upcoming album 'Stifled Creativity'; how Janet Jackson's "That's The Way Love Goes" inspired the making of Black Moon's "I Got Cha Opin"; nearly working with 2PAC; how Q-Tip gave Mr. Walt his name; and much more.

“We’re Samplers So We Listen to Everything”: An Interview With Da Beatminerz Oumar Saleh speaks to the legendary sibling producer duo about their upcoming album Stifled Creativity, what they’ve learned after being in the game for 30 years, nearly getting to work with …

In addition to marking Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary, the month of August is Women's Month at Pendulum Ink, the first hip-hop academy. The online school hosted special women-focused and women-led courses, workshops and events to highlight women's influence on the culture. As the month wraps, Rah Digga will guest lecture Pendulum's Rhymecology course, which explores mental health through self-expressive rhyme. ForbesWomen speaks with Digga, resident Pendulum professor Kris Stephens, guest lecturer and Rap Coalition founder Wendy Day, and Pendulum founder Mickey Factz.

Pendulum Ink Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary, Honors Women Artists Pendulum Ink, the first hip-hop academy, honored this month as its Women’s Month, which featured special women-focused and women-led courses, workshops and events.

Mystic on KRON 4 News's LIVE in the Bay TV

Bay Area hip hop artist chats career and latest album Recording artist and activist Mystic joined host Olivia Horton to discuss her career in hip hop. Watch the clip to hear what sounds influenced her latest album.