AWKWORD has never been afraid to voice his opinions about social injustices. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the foolishness in Charlottesville and abroad has galvanized him to action once more. Backed by a powerful message of unity and unity against white supremacy, “Heather Heyer” is a track that’s both dedicated to Heather’s memory and a […]
Read moreNew Music: @AWKWORDRap feat. @Skyzoo and @RapperBigPooh – "Cruel Intentions (Remix)"
New music from AWKWORD with the assists from Skyzoo and Big Pooh. Big moves indeed with these “Cruel Intentions.” “Cruel Intentions (Remix),” produced by Frank Drake of Kemba’s Negus fame, has a flighty backdrop, tinkling in the background. Scratches complement matter of fact raps, a weighty mix of current affairs, political commentary and pearls of […]
Read moreNew Music: @AWKWORDrap – "I Am"
#HipHopEd member AWKWORD hops on this Teck-Zilla-produced posse cut with Modenine, Five Steez, Holstar, Latasha Alcindor, Third Eye, Wakazi, The Assembly, Maka & DJ J Hart. Per AWKWORD’s notice about the track, it’s the latest international collaborative effort from the artist and features nine emcees–from different geological backgrounds–sharing truths about their lives. It’s an interesting […]
Read moreAn Interview with @AWKWORDRap
Throughout the years and interviews on SpeedontheBeat.com, it’s somewhat obvious that I tend to highlight artists who are going about their paths differently than your typical artist. So, today’s interviewee should come as no surprise. AWKWORD is a rap veteran whose “unfiltered protest music” has made its way into many ears and has helped spark […]
Read moreAWKWORD – Headlines
Sorry guys for not getting this one up early. All I’ve got to say is this song is we need. If you’ve read my previous post on AWKWORD, you’ll know he’s a pretty outspoken artist. This song is no exception, calling out practically the entire game in a way that’s not just “oh, I’m better […]
Read moreAWKWORD – World View
I feel bad that I didn’t find this album until a couple weeks ago, but shoutout to the homie AWKWORD. This album is a mix between a “street” album and real-world knowledge. Plus, the sales go to charity efforts. What more can you want?
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