How Slaveholders Used a Plantation Class System to Maintain Control

By Christer Petley, Aeon It is no surprise that the whip is synonymous with New World slavery: its continual crack remained an audible threat to enslaved workers to keep at their work, reminding them that their lives and bodies were not their own, and that they should...

Album Review: Deacon Das – Blood & Wine

Jam The Hype Jam the Hype Deacon Das begins this album like a Christian hip hop pro with the track “More Jesus”. Right from the beginning, Decon Das lets everyone know that he is “Pro Christ.” The first track has an anthem type beat and his flow is laid back...

Ty Brasel Announces Project, Drops Music Video

Jam The Hype Jam the Hype 4 Against 5 artist Ty Brasel gave some big news today. His second project of 2018, Destined For Greatness (Side B) will be coming out on December 7th. It is the sequel to his Destined For Greatness (Side A) which came out in March. The...