“My mom… she pushes for the wholesome music, but the other stuff does numbers!”
This week, one of Cornell's rappers in residence, WontheDon joins Daniel to talk about his musical inspiration, assigning meaning to lyrics, the writing process, and much more.

“My mom… she pushes for the wholesome music, but the other stuff does numbers!” This week, one of Cornell's rappers in residence, WontheDon joins Daniel to talk about his musical inspiration, assigning meaning to lyrics, the writing process, and much more.

Ep 11 WontheDon: Rap, Record, Resist: The Road to Powerful Black Lyricism

Black Voices on the Hill centers Black lives, amplifies Black stories, and enhances the Black experience at Cornell University, greater Ithaca, Capitol Hill, and beyond. 
Host Daniel James II, a Cornell ILR School alum, will cover topics ranging from racism, police brutality, colorism, and sexism to Greek life, leadership, and white elitism in the Ivy League.

We see Black excellence. 
We believe in Black empowerment. 
We love the Black experience. 

Contact: news@wvbr.com

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Black Voices on the Hill centers Black lives, amplifies Black stories, and enhances the Black experience at Cornell University, greater Ithaca, Capitol Hill, and beyond. Host Daniel James II, a Cornell ILR School alum, will cover topics ranging from racism, police brutality, colorism, and sexism to Greek life, leadership, and white elitism in the Ivy League. We see Black excellence. We believe in Black empowerment. We love the Black experience. Contact: news@wvbr.com

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Ep 11 WontheDon: Rap, Record, Resist: The Road to Powerful Black Lyricism

Ep 11 WontheDon: Rap, Record, Resist: The Road to Powerful Black Lyricism