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More Than Music: How Hip-Hop Helps Students Find Their Voice | EP3
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What if the key to reaching today’s youth lies in the rhythm of a beat? In this inspiring episode, Val introduces the Quick Hitters Experience, a hip-hop-infused educational program changing lives in New York schools. Drawing from his own journey and his father’s legacy in hip-hop, Val shares how music became both a healing outlet and a powerful classroom tool. From a 7-year-old mastering DJ software to a shy 8th grader now known as “Always GTFO,” real student stories highlight music’s impact on mental health and self-expression. The crew also breaks down the meaning and roots of trap music, and how it represents raw, honest voices from communities that often go unheard.
Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:32) Hip-hop as personal therapy and school engagement
(3:11) Challenges of keeping students interested
(5:47) Story of 7-year-old DJ Lucas
(7:15) Hip-hop in education nationwide
(13:55) What trap music really means
(19:48) Impact stories from students like Unique
(25:00) Why voice and expression matter now more than ever
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