EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 1H 5M
44. Stepping into the cypher
from Zeitgeist Radio · host Zeitgeist Academy
What is the difference between spoken word poetry and rap? Coco Peila, a hip hop artist and songwriting coach from New York City, has done it all, and career hinges on one surprising comment her sister made on this difference. In this episode. Coco shares her winding journey through the music industry, from shy spoken word artist to performing at prominent venues like the Hollywood Bowl. We talk about her work intertwining art with social and climate justice, her role as a songwriting coach, and what goes into being a “hip hop and R&B African diaspora flex”Follow Coco:IG: @cocopeilaTikTok: @cocopeilaFacebook: Coco PeilaLinkedIn: Coco PeilaWebsite: cocopeila.comSign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radioZeitgeist Radio is on Facebook and Instagram @zeitgeistacademy. Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcriptsMusic for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Transcripts generated by Descript. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!
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What is the difference between spoken word poetry and rap? Coco Peila, a hip hop artist and songwriting coach from New York City, has done it all, and career hinges on one surprising comment her sister made on this difference. In this episode. Coco shares her winding journey through the music industry, from shy spoken word artist to performing at prominent venues like the Hollywood Bowl. We talk about her work intertwining art with social and climate justice, her role as a songwriting coach, and what goes into being a “hip hop and R&B African diaspora flex”Follow Coco:IG: @cocopeilaTikTok: @cocopeilaFacebook: Coco PeilaLinkedIn: Coco PeilaWebsite: cocopeila.comSign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radioZeitgeist Radio is on Facebook and Instagram @zeitgeistacademy. Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcriptsMusic for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Transcripts generated by Descript. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!
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44. Stepping into the cypher
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