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Fred Moten Lecture, 3/13/14

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Fahari Yetu

Join us for a conversation between  Saidiya Hartman & M NourbeSe Philip on contending with the blank spaces of the historical record, and navigating what Paul Gilroy describes as a “politics of transfiguration.” 
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Saidiya Hartman & M NourbeSe Philip

Father and Son

Coin is more than an album—it’s a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the unyielding power of the human spirit. Born from a crucible of challenges, this project survived against all odds. When the MSI computer housing the album’s tracks was stolen, it seemed like the end. Devastation hit hard, threatening to erase a body of work that meant more than anything. But hope emerged from the ashes: private demo copies saved on SoundCloud became the lifeline that kept Coin alive. The overwhelming joy of that discovery fueled an unstoppable drive to push forward, transforming despair into triumph.
Coin is a sonic odyssey that unearths the true self—a hidden power within, a bridge between the physical and the spiritual. Its pulsating organs, deep subs, and resonant 808s are the atoms of elevation, crafting an experience that lingers in the soul. This isn’t just music to hear and forget; it’s a journey back to where your essence resides, a call to reconnect with your innermost being.
The album opens with the vibrant dancehall rhythms of Ugandan artist Bignani Afrika’s Backshot, setting an electrifying tone and the Apocalyptic synths. The groove continues with Ratigan Era and Mhadia, a South Sudanese female vocalist and producer, weaving raw energy with soulful finesse. The tempo shifts as Ugandan avant-garde rapper Ecko Bazz delivers No Hesitation, a bold dubstep-infused collaboration with Bignani Afrika, showcasing his versatile flow.
The Congolese vocalist Freed Mushaka, open a portal to what artist Chrisman calls “finding your true self.” Mushaka’s voice blends futuristic African vibes with traditional roots, creating a transcendent finale that feels both timeless and otherworldly.

Chrisman doesn’t stop there. His ambition on making always surprising music and interacting never stopped. He surprises with a powerful collaboration featuring Masaka Masaka, a Ugandan producer and filmmaker whose pivotal support shaped the album’s soul. From making, recording vocals and directing video clip, Their synergy shines in Rise and Shine, where electrifying synths and 808's pull listeners into an unknown, breathtaking world. The momentum carries into Leo Season, a chill freestyle hip-hop track Chrisman describes as “the way through it,” offering a moment of introspective calm amid the storm.

The album closes with Under His Cover, a profound reflection on the tension between societal expectations and inner truth.
Coin Album is a cure for those navigating hard times, a beacon of inspiration drawn from Chrisman’s relentless spirit. Take this journey, let it spark your own resilience, and discover the power within.

Coin is a journey worth taking. Dive in, explore, and let it guide you to the core of who you are.

COIN 1

Last Morning

American Piano Music: Gershwin, Bernstein, Barber, Copland, Cage...

Bacchanale for Prepared Piano

A-side.

Recorded, Produced, and Mixed by Cleo Reed
Mastered by Eric Martin @ericmartinmusic

Photo by Lauren Davis @killauren
Design by Eric Martin + Cleo Reed

Vulnerable

EAT YOUR DESIRES AND BE FULL

Black like spaces they avoid
A conscious void a healing wound
Bass with the boom bi bitch the switch 
The cut to bleed through time matter and text
Digital sex and you’re so attractive after the capture I am the captain 
Spells in my captions everything with intention, you’re name i try not to mention pure 
A love lust a wanting 
A freedom a craving more, you’re willing I’m able. The truth and the fable 

Caught inside a digital rhythm 
Inside a synthetic bass a noise 
The boys and girls screaming 
Inside their minds unwind your pose and unfold your posing pawns 
Understand no knowing on 
Going flowing of interweb woven rhythms mad made disease and systems 
In systems 

On your back, on your Mac
In your head in your mind 
all online all the time 
all sublime 
altered kiss alt control on my soul
 no delete just escape die repeat lost in limbo inside the beat no ready quite out to bd found interweb wave feet off the ground 

Ready to serve ready for consumption 
Satisfy supply your quick fix. 
Test that taste can’t wait for my lick

JWords is a producer, composer and an Afro-Latina woman breaking boundaries in black electronic music. An arsenal of synthesizers and drum machines have become her signature in creating dynamic live performances in venues throughout NYC and the east coast. On her debut project Sín Señal. inspired by a distorted electronic message that appeared to her from her mother's old television, JWORDS sets up to impress sharing her world of sound from the underground of NYC to Jersey featuring rising rap wunderkinds MIKE & Maassai.

Numb ft. MIKE

FELT CORO CORO, MIGHT DELETE LATER

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tracklist: https://bit.ly/2H40ip1

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b4 with Asha Imuno & Talia Goddess @ The Lot Radio 10-22-2020

Dr. Thema encourages us to free ourselves from the limitations of imitation so we can be our authentic selves.

Music By: Joy Jones
Recording Engineer: Aja Adeagbo

Fred Moten Lecture, 3/13/14

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