The Realness

 RTR NATION COME THROUGH!!! Your boy Big Shawn, Your girl Light Bright and Charles D. King Live Interview... plus music, laughter, and more!!! You already know the deal... we don't know it all we just keeping it real.

MUSIC USED WITH THE EXPRESSED PERMISSION OF THE ARTISTS -

AngelLove- BeAsT mOdE [Official Music Video]

CrazyChris - Deuces (Feat. Carina) | Official Video

Charles D. King - CHILD OF GOD (WINNER) | [Official Music Video] feat. Zeno Suavé

Charles D. King - HEAR FROM HEAVEN (UNPLUGGED)

TRANSITION MUSIC BY DJ FREEDEM - TRUE MESSIAH 

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Big Shawn leads us through some of the Realness' most memorable moments. Featuring new music from Ced, Random, and Writeous. Not that we know it all we just keeping it real!

Light Bright and Big Shawn invite Local Hip Hop Artist and Writers for a panel discussion on the current predicament (COVID-19), how it has affected each of them individually, and what changes they see to the "culture" as a result. Modern Medusa, James Pierce, Schoolboy D, and the rapper/producer himself, Random was in the building to discuss all this plus new projects, music, spoken word and more. This is one for the record books, you don't want to miss this episode of the REALNESS!!!  It's not that we know it all, we just keeping it real...

Modern Medusa is a contemporary author and poet, born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Florida. As a sailing scholar turned college dropout-Modern Medusa uses her past experiences and relationships throughout her life to cultivate her poetry and writing. She has three compelling books including: Underneath It All, which is a compilation of poems surrounding race, social statuses, love, pain, self-esteem challenges, and self-liberation; and You Are Enough, which is a self-help book generated to MOTIVATE & INSPIRE individuals who are in a broken, insecure or emotional place in life. The Realness presents to some, and introduces to others: Modern Medusa Poetry.

Self described via his FB page as a member of the "Foreign Posse", CCHer Chris Soul is a legend in the making.

The Realness introduces to some and presents to others, the musical stylings of CHRIS SOUL. 

Kevin Elijah Burgess (born July 21, 1988), better known by his stage name KB, is an American Christian hip hop artist and music executive from St. Petersburg, Florida. He is the leader of the hip-hop group HGA, and was signed as a solo artist to Reach Records in 2010. Three studio releases in and KB is at his creative zenith. For years, the Tampa native has been something of an outlier in hip-hop, firmly placing a thumb print on the game while invoking the power of spiritual conviction. His lyricism is impassioned and astute, and he won’t be bent against his will. Given his commanding presence and consistent output, it comes as no surprise that the world has taken notice. The track “100” from the EP of the same name, took home the Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year in 2014. And his last LP, 2015’s Tomorrow We Live, garnered both critical and commercial acclaim, earning a Stellar Award nomination for Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year and debuting on the Billboard charts as the No.1 Christian Album and the No. 4 Rap Album overall.

from the Humble Beast website... "From the same soil that grew Jim Morrison, Tony Hawk, NWA, Snoop, & Kendrick Lamar, grows another LA native, Propaganda.  What do you say about Propaganda?  He’s a poet, political activist, husband, father, academic, & emcee.   With LA flowing through his veins & armed with a bold message, Propaganda has assembled a body of work that challenges his listeners with every verse & reaches across the spectrum of pop culture.  From aggressive battle raps to smooth introspective rhythms, Propaganda’s music will cause you to nod your head, but more importantly it will stretch your mind & heart."

The Realness reviews some of their favorite music by Propaganda

http://www.jackiehillperry.com/

Jackie Hill-Perry is a writer, speaker, and artist whose work has been featured on The Washington Times, The 700 Club, Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition and other publications. Since coming to know Christ at the age of 19 , Jackie has been compelled to share the light of gospel truth through teaching, writing, poetry, and music as authentically as she can.. She is signed to Humble Beast Records and released her debut album "The Art of Joy" in 2014 and her latest album 'crescendo' in 2018. At home, she is known as wife to Preston and mommy to Eden and autumn.   

The Realness Introduces to some and presents to others: Jackie Hill-Perry

Derek Johnson, Jr., aka Derek Minor holds many titles: American, Christian hip hop artist, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, and screenwriter; just to name a few.  In all seriousness, he’s like the Steve Harvey of Inspirational Hip Hop influencing many aspects of the genre. The Wade O Radio Show describes Derek Minor as "one of the hardest working artists in our scene"; releasing, on average, one project, whether it be an Album, EP, or Mixtape per year over the past 10 years. In some years, he has completed a number of projects. He is no stranger to hard work, dedication, and clear ethic. Minor was in-famed by his connection to Reach Records and the 116 Clique.  Currently he is the co-owner of the Reflection Music group and in the truest sense is a leader, artist, and a Man of God.  Big Shawn and LightBright introduce to some, and present to others, Derek Minor on this episode of The Realness. Not that we know it all we just keeping it real!