"The Power of Labels in Hip Hop" Profanity Free, Hip-Hop Artist Sance Conducts Workshop at Pace University Conference: Laid To Rest? The N-Word and Other Language of "Dissed" Respect
NEW YORK- Sance, the dynamic young rising star from TFD Records, will appear at the Pace University Drive-In Conference, 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.
The conference will take place November 2, 2007 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Pace's Pleasantville campus, which is located at: 861 Bedford Road in Pleasantville, N.Y.
Sance, whose recently released debut album 2829 is not only free of the N-word, he only uses profanity free lyrics. "I was raised and nurtured by women who taught me not only respect women but to also have self respect about one's self. I grew up in a household where the N-word and other profanity were not tolerated," explains Sance. "My mission is to revive Hip Hop back to 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, who both use the N-word and profanity throughout. their songs. With that in mind, Sance says, "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."
Sance, a believer of the power of respect in Hip Hop, is upset at the present course of the genre 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 rap music 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 word game for his audience that will introduce them to the devastation of utilizing inappropriate and demeaning names when dealing with or addressing another human being. Sance aims to teach attendees how common words associated with Hip-Hop music can effect the self esteem and self respect of listeners.
The day long Pace University conference 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 (The N WOrd: Who Can Say It, Who Whouldn't And Why); a poem recited by 8-year-old poet extraordinaire Autum Ashante'; 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 all.
For additional information about the conference, please visit pace.edu/laidtorest or contact: Shanelle Henry Robinson at (914) 773-3775.
For information about Sance, please visit sancemusic.com. |
