Greatest Hip-Hop and R&B songs from soundtracks Apr 18, 2018What are the greatest Hip-Hop and R&B songs from soundtracks? What were you doing the year the movie came out? We'll explore both of these questions on this week's Wright About Now.
Jazz Appreciation Month Apr 11, 2018April is Jazz Appreciation Month. What are some of your favorite songs that have sampled jazz music? On Wright About Now this week, we'll hear music from the likes of Nina Simone, Lion Babe, Erykah Badu, Black Moon, Masta Ace, Roy Ayers, Amy Winehouse, Ta-ku, and a whole lot more.
Humor in Hip Hop Apr 4, 2018Who are Hip-Hop's most humorous MCs? Tonight on Wright About Now with Toki Wright, tune in for music from Redman, Jean Grae, Del the Funky Homosapien, Ludacris, The Pharcyde, Bizmarkie and more.
Women in Hip Hop Mar 28, 2018We know that we would not be here today if it was not for women -- so this week, we highlight some of the great contributions in hip hop from women. We're talking Rapsody, MC Lyte, The Lioness, Snow Tha Product and many more.
International Hip Hop Mar 21, 2018This week's show is all about international Hip-Hop or Hip-Hop influenced music. Hear songs from the U.K. to Iran from Chile to Ghana. We'll listen to songs from Skepta (U.K.), Dj Maphorisa (South Africa), M.anifest (Ghana), Ana tijoux (Chile), Les Nubians (Chad), 2ofAs featuring Franjo (Croatia), Hichkas (Iran), Phases Cachées (France) and more.
How soul music influenced hip hop Mar 14, 2018This week on the show, we talk about how soul music influenced hip hop. Plus, we'll hear everything from J Dilla to Erikah Badu, and debut music from Mick Jordan, Sade, and Common's new group with Robert Glasper and Kareem Riggins called August Greene. To top it off, Toki interviews Gabriel Roth, owner of Daptone Records, and band member of the late Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings.
Series Premiere Feb 28, 2018Starting on Wednesday, Feb. 28, we bring you the first of its kind new program on The Current called Wright About Now with Toki Wright. Check in to listen and learn about hip hop, the people and music that influecned the culture, plus the styles, sounds and stories that have come from those roots. We'll go from James Brown to Jay Z to Janelle Monae, or from Fela to FKA Twigs to Flying Lotus. We'll take a deep dive into conversations exploring today's culture from around the globe, and you might even catch a world premiere from your favorite hometown artist. It's Wright About Now with Toki Wright.
