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‘Our Existence Is Resistance’ Step Off! Radio: The Return of the Radical History Club Episode With Stacey Uy

For years the debate over reforming grade school and college-level curriculum to teach students more accurate U.S. history has long simmered in schools and universities across the country. For most of the nation’s existence, U.S. history has been told through a narrow and exclusionary lens that has distorted the historical record and has routinely been used to whitewash events and historical…

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stepoffmagazine · 2 months

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‘It's Always Spooky In San Diego’ Step Off! Radio: The Sham Blak Episode

San Diego emcee Sham Blak joins Step Off! Radio to discuss the inspirations behind his music, growing up as an aspiring artist in Southeast San Diego, his time in the military, the backstory behind some of his works, & upcoming projects.

For the past several years, Sham Blak has made a name for himself as one of the most versatile emcees in San Diego’s Underground Hip-Hop scene. Originally hailing from Southeast San Diego, Sham has made it his mission to deliver raw, unapologetic Hip-Hop with the sensibilities of today’s modern audiences. Over the years Sham Blak has pulled influence from a plethora of classic artists and his…

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stepoffmagazine · 9 months

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Step Off! Magazine Celebrates Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary

Step Off! Magazine Celebrates five decades of music commemorating Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary.

Fifty years ago today in 1973 while DJing a back to school party in the park at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, living legend DJ Kool Herc helped birth a musical movement & culture which we all know today as Hip-Hop & it changed EVERYTHING! From the point on nothing was ever the same! Today the culture we all know & love is listened to & enjoyed in practically every corner of the globe.…

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stepoffmagazine · 1 year

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'B'alam Yat' Step Off! Radio: The S.K. Winter Yat Episode'

On our latest episode of Step Off! Radio, @skwinternyc joins the program to discuss growing up in New York City, decolonization in Hip-Hop, & his latest solo project ‘FKISUTALKINBOUT'.

For the past several years, S.K. Winter Yat has made a name for himself in the ever expanding realm of New York’s infamous underground Hip-Hop scene. Hailing from Washington Heights, Manhattan and pulling influence from legendary Hip-Hop artists such as Nas, Big Pun, and the Notorious B.I.G., S.K. Winter Yat has slowly made a name for himself as a both a freelance journalist and an adept…

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stepoffmagazine · 1 year

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'B'alam Yat' Step Off! Radio: The S.K. Winter Yat Episode'

For the past several years, S.K. Winter Yat has made a name for himself in the ever expanding realm of New York’s infamous underground Hip-Hop scene. Hailing from Washington Heights, Manhattan and pulling influence from legendary Hip-Hop artists such as Nas, Big Pun, and the Notorious B.I.G., S.K. Winter Yat has slowly made a name for himself as a both a freelance journalist and an adept…

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stepoffmagazine · 1 year

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'The Jewel of Aztlán' Step Off! Radio: The Chicano Park Museum Episode with Lucas Cruz

Lucas Cruz, Chairman of the Chicano Park Steering Committee joins Step Off! Radio to talk about the @chicanopark_mus, the struggle to make the museum a reality, and what the museum means to the residents of Barrio Logan.

Since the rise of the Chicano Movement in the late 60s, Chicano artists have used a variety of mediums to express historical counter-narratives, encourage political activism, and educate communities. Fifty-three years ago on April 22, 1970, in San Diego, California the residents of Logan Heights, alongside a coalition comprised of hundreds of students, community activists, Brown Berets, and…

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stepoffmagazine · 1 year

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‘Vader Time’ Step Off! Radio: The Chop the Father Episode

Texas rapper Chop the Father joins Step Off! Radio to discuss growing up in Houston TX, his entry into rapping, his very latest solo project ‘Vader Time'

For the past several years, Chop the Father has been one of the most unique up-and-coming emcees in the Underground Hip-Hop scene of Houston, Texas. In a scene that is more commonly associated with artists such as the Geto Boys, UGK, and DJ Screw among others. Chop the Father has fired his own path. Pulling influence from legendary Hip-Hop artists such as Big L, Nas, and the Notorious BIG, Chop…

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stepoffmagazine · 1 year

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‘The Kids Are Alright’ Step Off! Radio: The Neighborhood Kids Episode

Amon the Emcee, Verde, & DJ JG of the Neighborhood Kids join Step Off! Radio to discuss the group’s origins, early influences, as well as their experiences in San Diego’s underground Hip-Hop scene.

It can be argued that with every passing year, groups and duos within Hip-Hop are increasingly becoming less common within the genre. As more more artists and producers opt for more solo careers or one-off collaborations, the sight of the quintessential Hip-Hop crew is now a rare sight . Challenging this notion however, are the Neighborhood Kids. A newly assembled crew of emcees, producers, DJs…

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stepoffmagazine · 1 year

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'Blakk Magikk' Step Off! Radio: NVY JONEZ LKR Episode

Brooklyn rapper NVY JONEZ LKR joins Step Off! Radio to discuss growing up in New York City, his time in the service, & his latest EP with Accosta the Man ‘Angels Loyal to Demons’

For the past several years, NVY JONEZ LKR (Navy Jonez Locker) has been one of the most unique up-and-coming emcees in the Southern California’s Underground Hip-Hop scene. Originally hailing from Williamsburg, Brooklyn the New York rhyme spitter has made it his mission to give music lovers a taste of “NY HIP-HOP”, with the new sounds and delivery of for today’s audiences. Having With toured and…

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stepoffmagazine · 1 year

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‘Full Transparency’ Step Off! Radio: The Invisible Panchos Episode

With every passing year, groups and duos within Hip-Hop are increasingly becoming a rarity within the genre. Especially as more more artists and producers opt for more solo careers or one-off collaborations. Challenging this notion however, are rapper, KILLcRey and, producer, Gene Flo. Both hailing from San Diego, California (Barrio Logan and Chula Vista). Together the rapper/producer duo makeup…

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stepoffmagazine · 1 year

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‘Ask Yourself the Right Questions’ Step Off! Radio: The Return of Selene Selah Episode

L.A. Hip-Hop artist Selene Selah returns to Step Off! Radio to discuss her brand new album 'Taste of Satorí'.

It goes without saying 2022 has been a year filled with returning guests featured here on the show. As artists grow and expand both their sound and artistic vision it is always a pleasure to catch up with our guests and see what boundaries they pushing with their art and all the new heights they have reached on their journey. Returning to Step Off! Radio, we are joined again by none other than…

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stepoffmagazine · 1 year

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‘Stepping Into Your Power’ Step Off! Radio: The Ina Episode

Ina of underground Hip-Hop group Indigenous Cats returns to Step Off! Radio to discuss the release of her debut solo EP, ‘The Ina Project’.

For the past several years underground hip hop duo Indigenous Cats, composed of recording artists Calmplx (pronounced Complex) and Ina, have made their rounds in the underground hip-hop scenes of Los Angeles, California. Drawing inspiration from classic Boom Bap Jazz, and Reggae, interwoven with unique takes on decolonization; the duo’s incorporation of Indigenous empowerment in their music has…

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stepoffmagazine · 1 year

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Step Off! Magazine Presents: Las Aguas Podcast

Step Off! Magazine presents, Las Aguas Podcast. A brand new series hosted by independent business owners Madre Desmadrosa and Nena. Showcasing small business owners, local artists, and community members from Seattle and throughout the Pacific Northwest.

For the past several years here at Step Off! Magazine we have been dedicated to bringing our audience the most insightful and thorough coverage both through both print and broadcast journalism on our podcast Step Off! Radio. It has always been our mission to highlight underrepresented voices, artists, performers, activists, community organizers; and others who work for change, fight for social…

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stepoffmagazine · 2 years

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'Accosted by the Man' Step Off! Radio: The Accosta the Man Episode

‘Accosted by the Man’ Step Off! Radio: The Accosta the Man Episode

For the past five years musician and producer Accosta the Man has been one of the most unique, and prolific up-and-coming producers hailing from Southern California’s Inland Empire (IE), comprised of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Pulling influence from legendary Hip-Hop groups and producers such as Cypress Hill, Jedi Mind Tricks and Adrian Younge; Accosta the Man has incorporated his…

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stepoffmagazine · 2 years

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'The Fight for Policing and Reproductive Justice' Step Off! Radio: The Rocío Zamora Episode

San Diego organizer & educator Rocío Zamora sits down with Step Off! Radio to discuss her work in higher education & and how the fight for police abolition & bodily autonomy are linked

In our latest installment of Step Off! Radio we interview Rocío Zamora, a San Diego based community organizer, educator who works to support and create pathways to a better future for students that have often get neglected, mislabeled, criminalized and pushed out of schools. In addition to being a community organizer, Zamora is also a former sponsor of California state legislation…

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stepoffmagazine · 2 years

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'Words From the Abstract' Step Off! Radio: The Calmplx Teteoquichtli Episode

‘Words From the Abstract’ Step Off! Radio: The Calmplx Teteoquichtli Episode

As one half of the Los Angeles based underground hip-hop duo Indigenous Cats (composed of himself and emcee/vocalist Ina), Calmplx Teteoquichtli has made a name for himself in the underground Hip-Hop scene of Southern California. Incorporating classic Boom Bap production interwoven with his unique takes on decolonization and the incorporation of Indigenous empowerment in his music. In his second…

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stepoffmagazine · 2 years

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Black Brewers Continue Pushing, Introducing Diversity to San Diego's Craft Beer Scene

San Diego brewer Kemet Ackee discusses his journey into brewing, the importance representation in developing industries, & how brewers of color are working to open doors & introduce new audiences the growing craft beer scene in San Diego, California.

As the popularity and momentum of craft beer have only increased over the years, and San Diego brewers have been at the forefront continually innovating the craft. But, as with many industries, the craft beer industry has also been the subject of debate regarding sexism and racism within an overwhelmingly white and male-dominated industry. A recent survey by the Brewers Association, shows that…

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