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Campus Culture | Season 5 Episode 6 at University of Illinois

Campus Culture Season 5 Episode 6 at University of Illinois School of Music in the College of Fine And Applied Arts hosted by Professor Lamont Holden aka TheLetterLBeats in Studio X. University of Illinois students, Champaign-Urbana community, artists from around the state of Illinois and Chicago showcase their rap talent.
00:35 D’so Nyce raps over “Lemon Pepper Steppers” by Freddie Gibbs
04:03 Asha Omega raps over “Poppin My Collar” by Three Six Mafia
07:26 JLMNO raps over “NY State of Mind” by Nas
12:29 K. Krucial raps over “Seeing Green” by Drake, Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne
15:14 Dakiyah raps over “Forgot About Dre” by Dr. Dre & Eminem
18:13 Pattyo raps over “Forgot About Dre” by Dr. Dre & Eminem
21:59 Ray Glass raps over “NY State of Mind” by Nas
25:19 Blüme Boyd raps over “Down For My Niggas” by C-Murder
29:19 Myskie raps over “Last Time That I Checc’d” by Nipsey Hussle
33:31 Mac Infinity raps over “We Gon Make It” by Jadakiss
36:53 Juby Da God raps over “You Don’t Know My Name” by Alicia Keys
43:59 Bee Santana raps over “NY State of Mind” by Nas
48:07 Mplied raps over “Throw It In The Bag (Remix)” by Fabolous & The Dream
51:54 Nash B G raps over “You Don’t Know My Name” by Alicia Keys

Campus Culture | Season 5 Episode 5 at University of Illinois Krannert Center 2026 Hip Hop Convene

Campus Culture Season 5 Episode 5 at University of Illinois School of Music in the College of Fine And Applied Arts hosted by Dr. Carolyn Randolph-Kato on the Coldwell Playhouse stage at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts for the 2026 Hip Hop Convene. This special episode features interviews and performances from women making impactful contributions to Hip Hop including Asha Omega, Suzi Analogue and Truth & Klevah of Mother Nature.
00:09 Introductions from host Dr. Carolyn Randolph-Kato
01:01 Meet Klevah of Mother Nature
01:25 Meet Truth of Mother Nature
01:53 Meet Asha Omega
02:17 Meet Suzi Analogue
02:25 Dr. Randolph-Kato gives introduces the conversation
03:13 Klevah of Mother Nature discusses how she was introduced to Hip Hop 05:50 Asha Omega talks about how Hip Hop saved her
07:24 Suzi Analogue talks about Hip Hop showed her the possibilities of what she can be
9:05 Suzi Analogue discusses her connection to Slick Rick & Dougie Fresh
10:27 Truth of Mother Nature discusses her introduction to Hip Hop
14:05 Asha Omega Talks about J DIlla’s impact on her love for Hip Hop
15:31 Asha Omega says her raps being her journal
16:16 Asha Omega performs
20:08 Suzi Analogue tells how a woman invented the phenomenon of Hip Hop 24:16 Klevah of Mother Nature talks about mothering and sistering in and through Hip Hop
27:02 Truth of Mother Nature talks about Hip Hop’s future with femme identifying individuals
29:43 Asha Omega talks about the diversity of voices for women emcees in 2026
32:10 Truth of Mother Nature discusses creating joy with their music
33:09 Truth says joy can be a weapon against oppression
33:58 Truth of Mother Nature discusses creating heaven on Earth
36:05 Mother Nature performs
43:27 Asha Omega says therapy has helped her process what’s happening in the world
45:00 Suzi Analogue talks about transmuting feelings about the world into her art after going back from Africa
49:18 Truth of Mother Nature talks about writing to get her feelings out after a season of absorbing the world
52:31 Truth of Mother Nature says laughter, conversations with loved ones and grace have helped her process the world
56:44 Asha Omega finding solace in her purpose
57:45 Suzi Analogue talks about self care as a way of remaining grounded in her creative practice
01:03:12 Suzi Analogue performs
01:09:30 Dr. Carolyn Randolph-Kato gives closing remarks
01:10:12 Suzi Analogue performs
01:38:30 Asha Omega performs
01:57:23 Mother Nature performs

Campus Culture | Season 5 Episode 4 at University of Illinois

Campus Culture Season 5 Episode 4 at University of Illinois School of Music in the College of Fine And Applied Arts hosted by Professor Lamont Holden aka TheLetterLBeats in Studio X. University of Illinois students, Champaign-Urbana community, artists from around the state of Illinois and Chicago showcase their rap talent.
00:22 Meet Jooby Truth from Kansas City01:10 Jooby Truth raps over “U Don’t Have to Call” by Usher03:44 Meet Miles Alan04:12 Miles Alan raps to “C.R.E.A.M.” from Wu Tang Clan07:45 Meet Myskie08:32 Myskie raps over “Take Me Thru Dere” by Metro Boomin11:03 Meet $imba P13:01 $imba P raps to “C.R.E.A.M.” from Wu Tang Clan16:02 Meet JLMNO16:56 JLMNO raps over “Surround Sound” by J.I.D.22:15 Meet 16RAHEEM22:42 16RAHEEM raps to “U Don’t Have to Call” from Usher27:15 Meet DOUBLE ONTENDRE28:30 DOUBLE ONTENDRE raps over “Blueberry Faygo” by Lil Mosey 33:51 Shouts out to @twogetherhigh on Instagram 34:46 VII raps to “Questions” from Maeta39:47 Meet Khari Ennui 40:21 Khari Ennui raps over “C.R.E.A.M.” by Wu Tang Clan44:27 Meet Dwayne Neff 44:49 Dwayne Neff raps to “Part Like a Rock Star” from Shop Boyz46:40 Meet Ray Glass47:16 Ray Glass raps over “Hot N***a” by Bobby Shmurda49:50 Meet Zen The Rapper50:48 Zen The Rapper raps to “Window Seat” from Erykah Badu53:38 Meet Jsteezzy53:55 Jsteezzy over “Questions” by Maeta

Campus Culture | Season 5 Episode 3 at University of Illinois

Campus Culture Season 5 Episode 3 at University of Illinois School of Music in the College of Fine And Applied Arts hosted by Professor Lamont Holden aka TheLetterLBeats in Studio X. University of Illinois students, Champaign-Urbana community, artists from around the state of Illinois and Chicago showcase their rap talent.
00:15 TheLetterLBeats welcomes VII back to the show
01:02 VII raps over “Duffle Bag Boy” Playaz Circle feat. Lil Wayne
05:44 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Miles Alan back to the show
06:15 Miles Alan raps over “untitled 08” from Kendrick Lamar
09:07 TheLetterLBeats welcomes $imba P back to the show
09:55 $imba P raps to “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” from Tommy Richman
12:11 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Pattyo back to the show
12:30 Pattyo raps over “Chun Li” from Nicki Minaj
14:59 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Jade The Ivy to the show
15:35 Jade The Ivy raps to “Exhibit C” from Jay Electronica
18:19 TheLetterlBeats welcomes Juni Cruz back to the show
19:21 Juni Cruz raps to “Exhibit C” from Jay Electronica
21:49 TheLetterLBeats welcomes 5onny to the show
22:14 5onny raps to “Mask Off” from Future
25:24 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Jeff Koonz to the show
26:12 Jeff Koonz raps over “Palmolive” from Freddie Gibbs & Madlib
27:56 TheLetterLBeats welcomes VERY special guests Mother Nature to the show 28:56 Mother Nature raps over “Gold Watch” from Lupe Fiasco
30:58 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Tokyo T to the show
31:32 Tokyo T raps over “Rock Yo Hips” from Crime Mob
34:05 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Myskie to the show
34:55 Myskie raps to “A Milli” from Lil Wayne
38:21 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Myekehl to the show
38:46 Myekehl raps to “Exhibit C” from Jay Electronica
42:25 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Sweet Juices to the show
43:16 Sweet Juices raps over “D.O.A.” from Jay-Z
46:15 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Prince Drive to the show
46:55 Prince Drive raps over “D.O.A.” from Jay-Z
49:14 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Khari Ennui back to the show
49:49 Khari Ennui raps to “Hoe Cakes” from MF Doom
53:22 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Young(In) to the show
53:41 Young(In) raps over “Palmolive” from Freddie Gibbs & Madlib
58:20 TheLetterLBeats welcomes Juby Da God back to the show
58:48 Juby Da God raps over “Earfquake” from Tyler The Creator

Campus Culture | Season 5 Episode 2 w/ EARTHGANG at University of Illinois

Campus Culture Season 5 Episode 2 at University of Illinois School of Music in the College of Fine And Applied Arts hosted by Professor Lamont Holden aka TheLetterLBeats in Smith Hall. University of Illinois alums Ausar & The Boy Illinois share their stories and showcase their raps skills PLUS special guests EARTHGANG join the show ahead of their 2025 PYGMALION Hip Hop Stage performance.
00:35 TheLetterLBeats welcomes U of Illinois alum and Hip Hop artist Ausar to the show
00:58 Ausar discusses his journey from campus to success as an artist
03:15 Ausar tells ow college can help launch your entertainment career
03:43 Ausar talks about his opportunity with Rhythm & Flow on Netflix
04:58 Ausar on being able to succinctly tell your story as an artist
05:43 Ausar’s decision not to curse in his raps
06:44 Ausar states his purpose for making music
07:41 Ausar raps over Beanie Sigel’s “Nothing Like It”
10:52 TheLetterLBeats introduces U of Illinois alum and Hip Hop artist The Boy Illinois
11:27 The Boy Illinois talks about his journey from campus to artist success
12:59 The Boys Illinois talks about the on campus Hip Hop scene connecting with Champaign-Urbana’s community
13:44 The Boy Illinois used the campus as a tool for artist development
15:35 The Boy Illinois talks about his “Dean’s Office” series
18:30 The Boy Illinois raps to “Kingdom Come” from Jay-Z
21:11 TheLetterLBeats welcomes EARTHGANG to Campus Culture
22:16 EARTHGANG talks about receiving a compliment from Pusha T of The Clipse
23:07 EARTHGANG talks about growing their live audience from the beginning 24:34 How EARTHGANG keeps their show new for themselves
24:53 EARTHGANG on their 2020 performance at University of Illinois
25:39 Skate culture growing up in Atlanta and going to Cascade
26:21 EARTHGANG talks Miami & Atlanta bass music being prevalent in Atlanta state culture
27:17 EARTHGANG talks about connecting with J.I.D. through attending college together
27:51 EARTHGANG on how college launches a lot of collective interests in America 29:00 EARTHGANG on how they connect with producers
29:21 Which DAWs EARTHGANG prefers to use in making beats
30:25 What does EARTHGANG’s “boundless expression” mean?
30:57 EARTHGANG on being born with good taste
33:30 EARTHGANG on the 3 producers they’d choose to work on an EP with 34:29 EARTHGANG discusses how to work through creative differences in a duo 35:07 How does EARTHGANG define success?
36:25 Audience asks EARTHGANG questions
37:08 Free Jimmy Kimmel

Campus Culture | Season 5 Episode 1 at University of Illinois

Campus Culture Season 5 Episode 1 at University of Illinois School of Music in the College of Fine And Applied Arts hosted by Professor Lamont Holden aka TheLetterLBeats in Studio X. University of Illinois students, Champaign-Urbana community, artists from around the state of Illinois and Chicago showcase their rap talent.
00:17 Meet Asha Omega
01:15 Asha Omega raps
02:25 Meet Jayy B
03:10 Jayy B raps
05:42 Meet OHWIT (Open House With Infinite Truths)
06:26 OHWIT raps
08:53 Listen #TheMenu Official Spotify Playlist
09:14 Meet $imba P
09:51 $imba P raps
12:11 Meet Juby DaGod
12:47 Juby DaGod raps
16:35 Meet VII
16:56 VII raps
22:36 Meet Aarun Simon
23:30 Aarun Simon raps
28:59 Meet D’so Nyce
29:30 D’so Nyce raps
31:49 Meet Miles Alann
32:44 Miles Alann raps
37:01 Meet Nai The Most High
37:36 Nai The Most High raps
39:37 Meet JayVSJayne
40:49 JayVSJayne raps
42:24 Khari Ennui raps

Campus Culture | Season 4 Episode 4 at University of Illinois

udents, Champaign-Urbana community, artists from around the state of Illinois and Chicago showcase their rap talent.
00:21 Introducing special guest Asha Omega
00:45 Asha Omega talks about opening for Coast Contra
04:24 Asha Omega raps to “Boom Bap” from Doechii
05:56 ASAVV is back discussing her label deal
09:25 ASAVV raps to “Blow The Whistle” from Too Short
11:21 Nai The Most High discusses current run in Chicago
12:23 Nai The Most High raps to “Alright” from Kendrick Lamar
14:36 OHWIT discusses doing “We Outside” for Campus Culture
15:29 OHWIT raps to “Boom Bap” from Doechii
18:06 Check out #TheMenu Official Spotify Playlist—Like, Follow, Share
18:17 Yxnas discusses the new album he’s working on
19:04 Yxnas raps to “Grindin’” from The Clips
21:28 $imba P talks putting his new album on Even.biz plus getting booked at SXSW as a solo artist
24:12 $imba P raps to “Alright” from Kendrick Lamar
27:15 Flipside Moton was in the comments after dressing as Michael Jackson on a previous Campus Culture appearance
29:11 Flipside Moton raps on “Luchini” from Camp Lo
32:47 UIUC Sophomore Music Education Major Kay Buzz raps to “Think Good Thoughts” from Little Brother & 9th Wonder
35:39 Mere discusses his rebrand and changing his name
36:06 Mere raps to “Knock If You Buck” from Crime Mob
38:08 Ibra Himself raps to “Alright” from Kendrick Lamar
42:01 Juni raps to “Boom Bap” from Doechii
45:28 O.G. Maggie raps to “Think Good Thoughts” from Little Brother & 9th Wonder
47:55 AO Flacko raps to “Why I Do Em Like That” from Westside Gunn
49:54 Wam raps to “Earfquake” from Tyler The Creator

Campus Culture | Season 4 Episode 3 at University of Illinois

Campus Culture Season 4 Episode 3 at University of Illinois School of Music in the College of Fine And Applied Arts hosted by Professor Lamont Holden aka TheLetterLBeats in Studio X. University of Illinois students, Champaign-Urbana community, artists from around the state of Illinois and Chicago showcase their talent.
00:19 Meet Senior Communications Major Yxnas
01:15 Yxnas raps to “Much More” from De La Soul
04:29 Meet alumni Jayy B
05:51 Jayy B raps to “A Lot” from 21 Savage
08:38 Follow, like, subscribe & share #TheMenu Official Spotify Playlist
08:51 Meet alumni ZC
10:01 ZC raps to “On My Mama” from Victoria Monét
13:54 Meet OHWIT
15:28 OHWIT raps to “heart pt. 6” from Kendrick Lamar
17:29 Kendrick’s impact on rap with GNX
19:20 Meet Pattyo
20:20 Pattyo raps to “Million Dollar Baby” from Tommy Richman
22:01 Meet Senior Political Science Major Ibra Himself
22:40 Ibra Himself raps to “Drop It Like It’s Hot” From Snoop Dogg
25:00 Follow, like, subscribe & share #TheMenu Official Spotify Playlist
25:20 Meet Nai the Most High
25:51 Nai the Most High raps to “One Thing” From Amerie

Campus Culture Digital | Season 4 Episode 2 at University of Illinois w/ Joel Q + The New Chicago

Campus Culture Digital Cyphers at University of Illinois School of Music in the College of Fine And Applied Arts hosted by Professor Lamont Holden aka TheLetterLBeats in Studio X. University of Illinois students, Champaign-Urbana community, artists from around the state of Illinois and Chicago showcase their talent.
00:20 Introducing Joel Q from The New Chicago
00:51 Joel Q’s origin story 10:58 Joel Q raps
13:29 Introducing Mvte
17:23 Mvte raps
19:08 Introducing Breeze
23:45 Breeze raps
16:19 Introducing JayVsJane with a gift for Professor Holden
27:44 JayVsJane raps
30:15 Mari raps
34:10 Jayy B raps
38:36 KayBuzz rap
41:23 TeeWeezy raps
44:27 Introducing ZC
47:42 ZC raps
52:18 Slime K raps
56:22 $imba P raps

Campus Culture Digital | Season 4 Premiere at University of Illinois w/ Sekret Viral TikTok Artist

Campus Culture Digital Cyphers at University of Illinois School of Music in the College of Fine And Applied Arts hosted by Professor Lamont Holden aka TheLetterLBeats in Studio X. University of Illinois students, Champaign-Urbana community, artists from around the state of Illinois and Chicago showcase their talent.
00:20 Meet guest viral TikTok Artist Sekret
00:43 Sekret's origin story
01:36 How the song "Valentine's Day" changed her career
01:59 Angel Reese, Latto & LL Cool J doing a TikTok to the song
03:10 The ex BF who inspired "Valentine's Day"
03:50 A list of Sekret's songs on streaming
04:48 Club Sekret is the new album
05:17 Using BandLab to record songs
07:41 Sekret performs "Valentine's Day" on Campus Culture
09:27 Meet Juni
10:10 Juni raps
11:59 Meet Kaybuzz
12:22 Kaybuzz spits a real actual freestyle
14:50 $imba P is back on the show talking about his Lollapalooza show 16:41 The importance of $imba P's community work in Champaign-Urbana 17:42 $imba P raps
20:29 JD Bucks raps
21:55 Meet JayVsJane, rapper, entrepreneur & ex ball player
22:33 JayVsJane raps
24:49 S.s Tez Raps
27:17 Meet #GOTTOGANG 27:41 TheLetterLBeats used to teach at #GOTTOGANG's middle school
28:14 #GOTTOGANG raps
 
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