Listen "Ep. 25 How Do Our Artists Stay Rooted and Invested in the Community? Feat. D Smoke"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode, MHD talks about education, family, and community with Inglewood's own D Smoke. Daniel “D Smoke” Farris is an acclaimed American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame after winning Netflix's "Rhythm + Flow" in 2019. Known for his seamless blend of rap, R&B, jazz, and gospel, and for incorporating both English and Spanish in his lyrics, D Smoke's music often tackles themes of social justice, community, and identity. His debut album, "Black Habits," released in 2020, was critically praised and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. With a background as a music educator and a family deeply rooted in music, D Smoke's work is characterized by its lyrical depth, musicality, and a mission to inspire and educate.Resources:www.dsmokemusic.comwww.instagram.com/dsmoke7Episode Playlist:https://playlist.sptfy.com/mhdotr25Community Announcements:Line Dancing ClassFridays 10:00am - 11:30am Constituent Services Center, 8475 S. Vermont Ave, 90044www.instagram.com/p/C3vHUk7OTSh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Summer Night Lights Hiring HubSaturday March 9th from 8am - 2pmSouth LA Sports Activity Center, 7020 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 90003.Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C306IOsrjl1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==CA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program www.CalHFA.ca.gov/dream(877)9 CalHFA
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