Hip Hop at SiriusXM with Joshua "J1" Raiford, VP of Music Programming

In this episode, get an insider's look at the state of Hip Hop radio and streaming with SiriusXM & Pandora VP of Music Programming, Joshua "J1" Raiford! Discover how streaming and satellite platforms are changing the way we experience Hip Hop and creating opportunities for artists of all generations.

In this exclusive conversation with Manny Faces and J1, learn about:

• How streaming technology saved hip hop after nearly destroying it
• SiriusXM's partnerships with HBCUs
• Why data doesn't tell the whole story in music programming
• The evolution of digital streaming in Hip Hop culture
• How legacy artists find new audiences through streaming

Key Highlights:

• Behind-the-scenes look at music programming decisions
• The importance of balancing data with cultural authenticity
• Creating opportunities for the next generation of industry leaders
• How streaming platforms pay artists directly
• The future of AI and technology in music

Whether you're an aspiring artist, industry professional, or hip hop enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into how streaming platforms are shaping the future of music while preserving Hip Hop's cultural legacy.

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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.

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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.