Discover how Loyola University is revolutionizing music education with the nation's first Bachelor's degree in Hip Hop & R&B! Join Manny Faces for an in-depth conversation with Professor Raney Antoine Jr., a musician and educator shaping the future of Hip Hop studies.

Get an inside look at:

- The groundbreaking Hip Hop & R&B degree program

- How students get direct access to Grammy-winning producers

- The program's exclusive Roc Nation distribution deal

- Real success stories of graduates in the music industry

- Why artist development is crucial for long-term success

Key Highlights:

✓ Building a comprehensive music education for today's artists

✓ Balancing classroom learning with real industry experience

✓ How students collaborate with top industry professionals

✓ The importance of understanding both studio and live performance

✓ Bringing cultural authenticity to music education

Whether you're an aspiring artist, music educator, industry professional, or hip hop enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of music education and artist development.

From producing records to scoring architectural installations, learn how Professor Antoine (Instagram: @raneyajr) Loyola are bridging the gap between traditional music education and contemporary hip hop culture.

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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.