Press Release Summary: Profanity-Free Hip Hop Artist "Sance"Conducts Workshop At Pace University Conference Laid To Rest? The N-Word and Other Language of "Dissed" Respect
Press Release Body: Sance, the dynamic young rising star from The TFD Records will appear at the Pace University Drive-In Conference entitled- Laid To Rest? The N-Word and Other Language of "Dissed" Respect. The theme of the conference is to promote intellectual discourse about what is arguably the most infamous word in American culture. "I am working diligently to create a forum to educate, unite and uplift those within the African Diaspora concerning what is possibly the ugliest racial slur ever created", states conference organizer Shanelle Henry Robinson, Director, Office of Diversity Programs, Pace University.
Sance whose recently released debut album 2829 is not only free of the N-Word, Sance only uses Profanity-Free lyrics. "I was raised and nurtured by women who taught me to not only respect women but to also have self respect about ones self. I grew up in a household where the N-word and other Profanity were not tolerated" states Sance. "My mission is to revive Hip Hop into its original soulfulness". Sance's album provides his audience, meaningful lyrical interpretations of the myriad of challenges throughout life's journey.
Although of lately, there has been a furor concerning the N-word and Profanity in some forms of music, we can see that the message has not taken root yet as evidenced by the two top selling Hip Hop albums by Kanye West and 50 Cent, which both have the N-word and Profanity throughout. With that in mind, Sance states "this conference is long overdue and open discussion with the Hip Hop consumer is the only way that we can effectively lay the N-word and other "dissed" language to rest".
There are many misconceptions regarding Hip Hop culture. It all began in the 1970's, predominantly by African Americans and Hispanics, and helped an entire generation of kids deal with poverty, lack of job training and racial tensions. Hip Hop actually has four founding elements: the art of rapping, graffiti, dee-jaying and break-dancing, which has evolved from what we once thought of as a fad to what we now know has become a lifestyle and culture. Practitioners such as the Last Poets, through powerful spoken words, addressed issues that they hoped would help and/or change the thinking of their peers and encourage them to live their dreams.
Sance is a throwback from that era, and is upset at the present state of Hip Hop and the many false labels associated with it. During his workshop, "The Power of Labels in Hip Hop", Sance will address the current state of Hip Hop today. "This is our culture. our lives, our dreams and our future. It's up to us as a community to facilitate change" says Sance. In preparation for "The Power of Labels in Hip Hop", Sance has prepared a game for his audience that will introduce them to the devastations of utilizing inappropriate and demeaning names when dealing with or addressing another human being. Sance doesn't use the N-Word. By using common words associated with Hip Hop Music; then demonstrating how these same words can change the way you view yourself and your life -he will show you why.
The day-long Pace University conference schedule includes a panel discussion moderated by Michaela Angela Davis (former executive fashion and beauty editor of ESSENCE magazine); special guest speakers; a book-signing by author Jabari Asim (author of, \"THE N WORD: WHO CAN SAY IT, WHO SHOULDN\'T AND WHY\"); a poem by Autum Ashante' (the 8-yr old Poet Extraordinaire); a vendor fair; and workshops like "The Power of Labels in Hip Hop".
Pace University's Laid To Rest? The N-Word and Other Language of "Dissed" Respect Conference is open to college students, the general public, faculty members, administrators, and media personnel.
For additional information about the conference, please visit www.pace.edu/laidtorest or contact: Shanelle Henry Robinson at (914) 773-3775
For information about Sance, please visit www.sancemusic.com
For press information contact: S&S Associates 908-221-1660 Tonya Payton - tonya@ssassocs.com or Ann Brown - ann@ssassocs.com
2022
