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Reniqua Allen tells the stories of Black millennials searching for a better future in spite of racist policies that have closed off traditional versions of success. Many watched their parents and grandparents play by the rules, only to sink deeper and deeper into debt. They witnessed their elders fight to escape cycles of oppression for more promising prospects, largely to no avail. Today, in this post-Obama era, they face a critical turning point. Interweaving her own experience, Allen shares surprising stories of hope and ingenuity.

The 5 Mics podcast series tells the most significant stories in hip-hop culture. Many stories have never been told, and certainly not with the authenticity, accuracy, and attention to detail that only Breakbeat can deliver. Season 1 of the 5 Mics series is undoubtedly a hip-hop classic! The Source magazine was known in the 1990s as the “Bible Of Hip-Hop.” Among its many contributions, the magazine’s “Unsigned Hype” column ranks near the top. Each month, “Unsigned Hype” would feature one artist selected from hundreds of demo tapes that rappers worldwide would send to the ...