HIP-HOP & THE METAVERSE (5x10') 2023
Creator/ Producer/ Writer for PBS Digital
in co-production with KCET
In this episode, we stop by South Los Angeles cultural hub Leimert Park, where Hip-Hop artists and entrepreneurs experiment with new technologies to create and reimagine possibilities of their craft in a digital space. Host Dr. Taj Frazier explores how Hip-Hop's revolutionary roots give artists and their communities the tools to navigate, innovate and transform spaces that are often overlooked. Featuring Young Guru, Collimation TV, Paris McCoy. In co-production with KCET/PBS. Jan 2023.
In this episode, we meet independent artist Vritra, former member of Hip-Hop collective Odd Future, as he tests out AI programs for a new song. He collaborates with computer scientist / musician Micah Brown, who developed assistive AI platform BrainRap to listen to artists freestyling, singing or writing and suggest words and phrases in real-time. Dr. Taj Frazier explores AI benefits and pitfalls.Micah Brown from BrainRap and Dr. Safiya Noble, author of "Algorithms of Oppression". In co-production with KCET/PBS. March 2023.
Hip-hop has a long history of representing and championing underserved communities as an activist voice and movement builder. Artists have used the power of song to reflect on social injustices, discrimination, and struggles faced in inequitable societies. In this episode we’ll meet artists who continue Hip-Hop's revolutionary legacy using new technologies to voice their lived experiences featuring Queen D WScott, Sum, Jamel Mims. June 2023.
HIP-HOP & THE INTERNET (2021)
Director/ editor for Arte France
Filmed over ten years, “IT'S YOURS -Hip-Hop & the internet” explores when it became possible to become a rap star through a Twitter account, Youtube site or Myspace page.
Short teaser commissioned by Arte France to promote "Hip-Hop & Internet". Oct 2021.
FACE A FACE (2021)
Têtes Raides
Director/ editor
"Face a Face" Music video commissioned by Christian Olivier for the Têtes Raides in 2021.
With Super 8 personal archive from Ghana, Togo, Benin, Brazil, Spain, France, UK and Japan shot in 2002-2003.