Rhymefest Discusses New Album “James & Nikki: A Conversation” Exclusive Interview with Rhymefest: Inside the Album “James & Nikki: A Conversation” Inspired by Baldwin and Giovanni www.thehypemagazine.com – The Hype Magazine The Hype Magazine – News From H

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin Exploring the Influence of Literary Giants James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni with Rhymefest I recently sat down with Che “Rhymefest” Smith for an exclusive interview for The Hype Magazine, digging into his latest album, “James & Nikki: A Conversation.” This project, inspired by the 1971 conversation between literary giants James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni, serves as a tribute to their enduring influence. This interview rapidly turned into a conversation and our discussion spanned various topics, including the significance of historic elections, the evolution of music, and the profound impact of Baldwin and Giovanni’s works on contemporary culture. As a result of his contribution to the fabric of Hip Hop, Music, and Film, Rhymefest has earned a couple of GRAMMYS, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe award, a Critics Choice award, etc., and was invited to speak at the British House of Commons on Hip Hop and Policy. You can watch our entire conversation after the jump and let me share with you a BTS moment, this conversation went wide and deep like two cats on the fishing bank, and the...