DatPiff.com was the premier online home for Hip Hop mixtapes, hosting upwards of 600,000+ uploaded rap compilations from DJs, superstars, and bedroom artists.

In late 2023, however, the site was failing, leaving the future of its enormous musical and cultural collection in doubt.

The site made headlines in early 2024, linking up with The Internet Archive, a home for vast amounts of digital properties, in a move that was seen as a way to keep its vast array of musical compilations safe for the future.

A few days ago, with no warning or explanation from DatPiff OR The Internet Archive, all 366,420 rap mixtapes being housed on the latter site, disappeared.

We spoke exclusively with radio host Richard, aka u/AyoRet on Reddit, who discovered the rap mixtape archive pruning and brought it to the attention of the Hip Hop world.

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com

NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com

SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com

The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

In this insightful interview, Manny Faces talks with Ozay Moore, founder of the All of the Above Hip Hop Academy in Lansing, Michigan. Learn how this innovative nonprofit is:

• Using Hip Hop to mentor youth and support artistic expression
• Bridging generational gaps through music and culture
• Creating a Hip Hop cultural resource for the entire community
• Balancing nonprofit work with authentic Hip Hop roots

Highlights include:

• The journey from transient programs to a permanent brick-and-mortar space
• How Hip Hop practices naturally incorporate social-emotional learning
• The importance of evolving from "old head" to "OG" mentality
• Exciting plans for adult classes and multigenerational engagement

Whether you're an educator, parent, nonprofit administrator, or Hip Hop enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into using Hip Hop music and Hip Hop culture for positive change.

Ozay shares inspiring stories of impact, discusses the challenges of running a Hip Hop nonprofit, and explains why "Hip Hop is best served locally."

Learn how All of the Above Hip Hop Academy is creating unexpected connections and fostering critical thinking skills through beats, rhymes, and community spirit.

https://www.alloftheabovehiphop.org/

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com

NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com

SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com

The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

Dive deep into the world of turntablism and Hip Hop education with DJ Raedawn, as he describes the Turntablist Transcription Methodology (TTM). In this exclusive interview, discover:

• The groundbreaking TTM system for notating DJ techniques
• How TTM is revolutionizing Hip Hop education globally
• The intersection of turntablism with physics, geometry, and mathematics
• The importance of DJ literacy in modern music education
• Insights into the Lyrical Transcription Methodology for rap

DJ Raedawn shares his journey from designing TTM to its widespread adoption in schools and among world-class DJs. Learn about the challenges and triumphs in bringing academic rigor to turntablism and Hip Hop culture.

Perfect for DJs, music educators, Hip Hop enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the science behind the art of turntablism. Don't miss this in-depth discussion on the past, present, and future of DJ notation and hip-hop education.

#Turntablism #HipHopEducation #DJNotation #MusicTheory #TTM

For more on DJ Raedawn: https://www.ttm.ninja

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com

NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com

SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com

The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

After Paris, breaking needs to be remembered (and not just for THAT). No matter how you feel about its Olympics debut, the breaking community and the culture need support -- not just ridicule -- and not just now.

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com

NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com

SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com

The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

In this episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," Manny Faces talked with Dr. Raphael Travis from the Texas State University School of Social work about the transformative potential of Hip Hop in STEM education and youth development. Dr. Travis shared details about the federally funded STEM-BEATS summer camp program he facilitated, explaining how Hip Hop culture encourages students to explore and innovate in fields like science and technology.

The program introduced activities such as using AI and haptic vests for music, podcasting, and creating beats, aiming to make STEM education more engaging and accessible.

The conversation addressed the broader applications of Hip Hop in education, therapy, and conflict resolution. Travis mentioned, "Hip Hop culture is an enormous, rich archive that can help individuals and communities heal, thrive, and innovate."

Both Manny Faces and Raphael Travis emphasized the importance of Hip Hop in fostering life skills and bridging generational gaps, while also discussing Travis's upcoming book on youth violence prevention. This episode offered a deep dive into the potential of Hip Hop to inspire and educate the younger generation.

If you value this work, please support at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

SHOW LINKS

https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/the-future-of-youth-violence-prevention/9781978833777/

https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/healing-power-of-hip-hop-9781440831300/

https://www.mixcloud.com/raphael-travis/

If you find value in this work, please show love at https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces 🙏

The LIVESTREAM SHOW airs Mondays, 9pm ET on YouTube - Watch/Subscribe at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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In this enlightening episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," host Manny Faces dives deep into the transformative power of Hip Hop in education with distinguished guests Dr. Lauren Kelly and Dr. Daren Graves. Both scholars are co-editors of the groundbreaking "Bloomsbury Handbook of Hip Hop Pedagogy," aiming to establish authentic guidelines for the implementation of hip hop education in classrooms.

Key talking points include the importance of engaging young people through Hip Hop culture and the role of Hip Hop sensibilities in innovative research methodologies. As Dr. Graves explains, “Using Hip Hop sensibilities like rap, rupture, and mixing as a way to approach research can truly revolutionize academic methodologies.” Dr. Kelly adds, “We need to validate the work of doctoral students authentically entrenched in Hip Hop culture; it’s about questioning institutional indoctrination and creating spaces for authentic learning.” For those eager to rethink educational frameworks and make their classrooms more inclusive and connected to the culture, this episode is a must-watch!

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Hip Hop Pedagogy: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/bloomsbury-handbook-of-hip-hop-pedagogy-9781350331815/

Teaching With Hip Hop in the 7-12 Grade Classroom: https://www.routledge.com/Teaching-with-Hip-Hop-in-the-7-12-Grade-Classroom-A-Guide-to-Supporting-Students-Critical-Development-Through-Popular-Texts/Kelly/p/book/9781032258010

HHYRA Conference: https://sites.google.com/view/hhyraconference/home

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com

NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com

SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com

The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

If you find value in this work, please show love at https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces 🙏

The LIVESTREAM SHOW air Mondays, 9pm ET - Subscribe at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

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In this compelling video essay, or "Mannyfesto," Manny Faces unpacks the complexities behind high-profile Hip Hop-related initiatives that seem beneficial on the surface but often reveal deeper, problematic issues upon closer examination.

It's a call for viewers to critically evaluate the true impact of these events on the Hip Hop community and society at large. From Jay-Z / Roc Nation's involvement in educational programs to Swizz Beatz and Timbaland's Verzuz partnership with Elon Musk's X platform, Manny breaks down why not everything that glitters is gold in Hip Hop.

#HipHop #CriticalThinking #MainstreamMedia #HipHopMedia #Misinformation #Disinformation #RussellSimmons #PDiddy #UniversalHipHopMuseum #Lecrae #LoveAndHipHop #Questlove #JayZ #RocNation #SchoolChoice #VoucherPrograms #EducationalReform #PublicSchools #CharterSchools #ElonMusk #Twitter #XPlatform #SwissBeats #Timberland #VerzuzPlatform #SchoolFunding #LuxuryBranding #DigitalCampaigning #RightWingAgenda #FakeNews #SocialJustice

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com

NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com

SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com

The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.

Explore the transformative power of Hip Hop in education with Manny Faces, Dr. Chris Emdin and Timothy D. Jones in this compelling episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America." Dive into the vibrant #HipHopEd movement, where Hip Hop culture and values are ingeniously woven into the educational fabric to surpass traditional benchmarks. This dynamic discussion highlights how this approach not only validates the use of Hip Hop elements in classrooms but also fosters deeper connections and academic excellence among students and teachers.

The conversation will delve into the core principles of Hip Hop education, which emphasize the intrinsic knowledge and empowerment rooted in Hip Hop culture. The guests reveal how integrating scholarship with culture promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and reimagines the education system. Through firsthand insights, learn about the perseverance and resistance necessary to overcome societal and political challenges, and the undeniable qualitative impact of this movement in sparking change and providing a sense of belonging for students across diverse backgrounds.

#hiphopeducation #hiphopculture #educationsystem #teachingwithhiphop #hiphoppedagogy #multiculturaleducation #hiphopevents #hiphoped #hiphop #hiphopcansaveamerica #progressiveeducation #diversity #podcast #interview #education

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Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy.

Links and resources:

SHOW WEBSITE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com

ON YOUTUBE: https://www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch

MANNY FACES: https://www.mannyfaces.com

NEWSLETTER (free!): https://mannyfaces.substack.com

SUPPORT QUALITY INDIE HIP HOP JOURNALISM: https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

Manny Faces Media (podcast production company): https://www.mannyfacesmedia.com

The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy: https://www.hiphopadvocacy.org

SPONSORS / FRIENDS:

The Mixtape Museum: https://www.mixtapemuseum.org

Hip-Hop Hacks: https://www.hiphophacks.com

Hip-Hop Can Save America! is produced, written, edited, smacked, flipped, rubbed down, and distributed by Manny Faces.

Eternal thanks to Consulting Producer, Sommer McCoy.