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PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis

by Ennis da Mennis

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Chuck D once said that rap music is like CNN for Black America. Imagine a news radio show, but instead of headlines you are getting news reports through hip hop tracks. PROPER PROPAGANDA provides social commentary and patriotic dissent through old school and underground hip hop, airing Friday nights on Radio Free Brooklyn at 11 p.m. EST/8 p.m. PST. Episode posted online the following Monday. Hand picked in Hollywood, mixed with political punchlines, rolled into a blunt of old school, underground, boom bap, conscious, and backpack. Uncensored.

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Episodes

  1. Proper Propaganda Ep. 411, "The 4-1-1"

    Tonight: the farewell episode of Proper Propaganda. Thank you for making this radio show one of the top underground hip hop podcasts as ranked by FeedSpot.com, naming yours truly Ennis da Mennis as the top podcaster in underground. We’re going out on top with some of my favorite tracks I’ve been...

  2. Proper Propaganda Ep. 410, "Move Forward"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: The Lox, Serial Killers, and more, but first, from Salaam Remi feat. Black Thought & Common, “Really Real Out Here.” “Really Real Out Here” Salaam Remi feat. Black Thought & Common “Move Forward” The Lox “Freedom” Mickey Factz, Blu & Nottz Feat. Kota the Friend &...

  3. Proper Propaganda Ep. 409, "War Outside"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from D-Styles & J Science, KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz, and more, but first, new from Amerigo Gazaway & DJ DN cubed, “Another World.” “Another World” Amerigo Gazaway & DJ DN3 “War Outside” KXNG Crooked & Joell Ortiz “Slovakia” D-Styles & J Science “Talk...

  4. Proper Propaganda Ep. 408, "Casaulties of War"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: Joey Badass, Amerigo Gazaway and Napoleon da Legend, and more, but first, new from Kota the Friend, “Keep Me Goin’” “Keep Me Goin’” Kota the Friend “Return to Brooklyn” Amerigo Gazaway and Napoleon da Legend “Listen to My Story” Palestine “Dodging Bullets” Kosha…

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  5. Proper Propaganda Ep. 407, "Fire At Ya Idle Mind"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Rome Streetz, Napoleon da Legend, and Kota the Friend, but first, new from Little Brother, “Wish Me Well.” “Wish Me Well” Little Brother “Bobby Boucher” EARTHGANG “Alberich” Napoleon Da Legend feat. Amerigo Gazaway “Fire at Ya Idle Mind” Rome Streetz…

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  6. Proper Propaganda Ep. 406, "Dear Supreme Court"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Nick Caution, Nick Grant, and Black Milk, but first, new from Earthgang, “Flavors of Karma.” “Flavors of Karma” Earthgang “Good Ol’ Days” Nyck Caution feat. Joey Badass “Just Breathe” Dillon & Diamond D feat. Stacy Epps & Slimkid3 “Wait Til Fate”…

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  7. Proper Propaganda Ep. 405, "People in Da Middle"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Nick Grant, Denzel Curry, and Nas. But first, new from Vic Mensa featuring Common, “Southside Story.” “$outhside Story” Vic Mensa featuring Common “SKED” Denzel Curry feat. Kenny Mason “Stones” Apollo Brown & Planet Asia “The Speed of Power” Raw…

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  8. Proper Propaganda Ep. 404, "Pick Up the Pace"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from EARTHGANG & Spillage Village, Apollo Brown & Planet Asia, and more, but first, new from Joell Ortiz & L’Orange, “Housing Authority.” “Housing Authority” Joell Ortiz & L’Orange “Last Reserve” Marlowe “Wide Awake” Apollo Brown & Planet Asia “Die Today”...

  9. Proper Propaganda Ep. 403, "Hip Hop is 50!"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: Celebrating Hip Hop's 50th birthday with 50 tracks from old to new! [EXPLICIT]

  10. Proper Propaganda Ep. 402, "Stop the Hatred"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from Sonny Hendrix, Big Wic & DJ Kay Slay, and more, but first, new from Black Milk, “Ain’t Nobody Coming Down to Save You.” [EXPLICIT] “Ain’t Nobody Coming Down to Save You” Black Milk “Dangerous” Big Wic & DJ Kay Slay feat. Papoose “Best For You” Sonny...

  11. Proper Propaganda Ep. 401, "Don't Ever Underestimate the Black Man"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Tech N9ne, Nas, CHIKA & Stevie Wonder, but first, new from Dillon & Diamond D featuring eLZHi on “Comin’ Out Swingin’.” [EXPLICIT] “Comin’ Out Swingin’” Dillon & Diamond D Feat. eLZHi “For How Much” Black Milk “Takeover” Humble Soles, DJ Clue, RJAE,...

  12. Proper Propaganda Ep. 400, "Apartheid"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Chika, Black Milk, and Lupe Fiasco, but first, new from Big Wic and DJ Kayslay, “Apartheid.” [EXPLICIT] “Apartheid” Big Wic & DJ Kay Slay “God Willing” Black Milk “Roc-A-Fella Y’All” Lupe Fiasco Interlude: The Florida GOP on Disney BG Music:...

  13. Proper Propaganda Ep. 399, "Freedom"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Dave East, King Iso, Kota the Friend, and more, but first, new from Paradime featuring Marv Won, Canc3r, Ketchphraze, Danny Brown, Mu, DJ AMF with “LXG ’11.” “LXG ’11" Paradime feat. Marv Won, Canc3r, Ketchphraze, Danny Brown, Mu, DJ AMF “Across 110...

  14. Potluck Dinner, "Godfather of Harlem Mixtape"

    Welcome to Potluck Dinner. I’m your host this evening, Ennis da Mennis, I host Proper Propaganda here on Radio Free Brooklyn. Tonight I’ll be playing songs from my favorite TV show, “Godfather of Harlem,” whose soundtrack is produced by Swizz Beatz. We’ll be hearing from Rick Ross, Nick Grant,...

  15. Proper Propaganda Ep. 398, "People Get Ready"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from The Bad Seed, Homeboy Sandman, and Lupe Fiasco, but first new from Leedz Entertainment feat. Murs, Blueprint, Screen Poems & the Arcitype with “No Surprise. [EXPLICIT] “No Surprise” Leedz Edutainment feat. Murs, Blueprint, Sareen Poems & the Arcitype...

  16. Proper Propaganda Ep. 397, "It's OK To Be Black"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from King Iso, Ghostface Killah, Statik Selektah, and more, but first, new from Napoleon Da Legend and J Scienide featuring DJ Jon Doe with “Luxurious Apartheid.” [EXPLICIT] “Luxurious Apartheid” Napoleon Da Legend & J Scienide feat. DJ Jon Doe “Full…

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  17. Proper Propaganda Ep. 396, "Borough Check"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Lupe Fiasco, Janelle Monae, Kota the Friend, and more, but first, new from Killer Mike & CeeLo Green, “Down By Law.” “Down By Law” Killer Mike “Barcelona” Kota the Friend & Samm Henshaw “World Changed” Belly “Mothers” Factor Chandlier feat. Elgin...

  18. Proper Propaganda Ep. 395, "Freestylin' at the Fortune 500 Club"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Nick Grant, Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar, and more. But first, new from Belly featuring Gil Scott-Heron with “Loyalty v. Royalty.” “Loyalty v. Royalty” Belly feat. Gil Scott-Heron “Don’t Let the Devil” Killer Mike & El-P feat. thankugoodsir “Mob…

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  19. Proper Propaganda Ep. 394, "Hip Hop Is"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Nas, Terminology, and Teflon, but first, new from Tewz featuring Percee P & Flesh O.N.E. on “Black Church.” [EXPLICIT] “Black Church” Tewz feat. Percee P & Flesh O.N.E. “Hip Hop Is” Sammy Sam feat. Chuck D, Antllve & FUZZY “Good For the Soul” Fatlip &...

  20. Potluck Dinner, "The Can't-Get-In-Da-Club Mix"

    Welcome to Potluck Dinner. I’m your host this evening, Ennis da Mennis, host of Proper Propaganda here on Radio Free Brooklyn. Tonight, I’ll be playing a set of club music dedicated to those that can’t get in to the club: Chemical Brothers with “Not Another Drugstore.” John Digweed with Tom...

  21. Proper Propaganda Ep. 393, "Brooklyn's Finest"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda” new tracks from Misty F.A.B., Fatlib & Blu, Logic, and more, but first, new from Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar, “America Has a Problem (Remix).” “America Has a Problem” (Remix) Beyoncé feat. Kendrick Lamar “Underground Rappers” Jay Worthy, Roc Marciano, & Bun B…

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  22. Proper Propaganda Ep. 392, "Stronger"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Maylay Sparks, Kid Abstract, Dreamville, and more, but first, new from The Futuristicks featuring DJ Khalil with “FearGodNotThem.” [EXPLICIT] “FearGodNotThem” The Futuristicks feat. DJ Khalil “Escape From Coney Island” Lil Dee “Ma Boy” JID…

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  23. Proper Propaganda Ep. 391, "Brothers Gonna Work It Out"

    Tonight, on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Lil Dee, McKinley Dixon, and Futuristiks, but first, in honor of our 8th anniversary, our title track from Dilated Peoples. “Proper Propaganda” Dilated Peoples “Run, Run, Run” McKinley Dixon “Runnin Thru My Head” Lil Dee “Immortal Mother” Metacaum...

  24. Potluck Dinner, "The Marvel Mix"

    In honor of the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie, tonight I’ll be playing a selection of songs from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Anderson Paak to AC/DC.

  25. Proper Propaganda Ep. 390, "Street Politics"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Atmosphere. Lloyd Banks, Kool Keith, and more, but first, new from Speaker Bullies, “Bad Rap.” [EXPLICIT] “Bad Rap” Speaker Bullies “Certified” Masta Ace, Marco Polo & Coast Contra “Pieces of My Pain” Lloyd Banks “Dotted Lines” Atmosphere Interlude…

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  26. Proper Propaganda Ep. 389, "Letter to the President"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Lupe Fiasco, Arrested Development, and more, but first, new from Immortal Technique featuring Brother Ali, Killer Mike, and Chuck D on “Civil War.” “Civil War” Immortal Technique feat. Brother Ali, Killer Mike, and Chuck D “The Real” Tekneek on the…

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  27. Proper Propaganda Ep. 388, "In America"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Lloyd Banks, Lil Dee, Logic, and more, but first, new from Swizz Beatz and Nas, “Runaway.” [EXPLICIT] “Runaway” Swiss Beatz & Nas “Bad Man Lighter 2.0” Seun Kuti & Black Thought feat. VIC MENSA “Life is Beautiful” Grath & 38 Spesh feat. Bun B & Stove...

  28. Potluck Dinner, "The Smarch Mix"

    Another Potluck Dinner of delicious breakbeats, featuring The Orb, MC Honky, Mr. Scruff, The Chemical Brothers, and more!

  29. Proper Propaganda Ep. 387, "Act Up"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Dizzy Wright, Joey Bada$$, Murs, and more, but first, new from Supreme featuring Planet Asia, “Hiphopcrisy.” [EXPLICIT] “Hiphopcrisy” Supreme feat. Planet Asia “Every Day” Grafh & 38 Spesh feat. Dave East “Free Not Woke” Kota the Friend & Statik...

  30. Proper Propaganda Ep. 386, "Arrest the (Ex)President"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from McKinley Dixon, Jesse Jaxx, Snoop Dogg, and more, but first, new from Kota the Friend and Statik Selektah, “Go Brooklyn.” “Go Brooklyn” Kota the Friend & Statik Selektah “In the Room” Dreamville, JID, Tierra Whack, & BJ the Chicago Kid “Heroes”...

  31. Proper Propaganda Ep. 385, "Represent the Real"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Che Noir, Ot the Real, and more, but first, new from Statik Selaktah, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon feat. Inspectah Deck & Method Man, “Unpredictable.” [EXPLICIT] “Unpredictable” Statik Selaktah, Ghostface Killah & Raekwon feat. Inspectah Deck & Method…

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  32. Proper Propaganda Ep. 384, "Which Side Are You On"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Brookfield Deuce, JID & Lute, Rappin’ 4-Tay, and more, but first, new from SAInT JHN, Five Foreign & BIA, “Street Opera.” [EXPLICIT] Download episode at http://proper-propaganda.com “Street Opera” SAInT JHN, Five Foreign & BIA “310 Lenox Ave”…

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  33. Proper Propaganda Ep. 383, "Hard in the Paint"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Symba, Che Noir, Tech N9ne, and more, but first, new from Arrested Development, “Hard in the Paint.” [EXPLICT] “Hard in the Paint” Arrested Development “Bad Apples” Che Noir feat Ransom & 38 Spesh “Black Jesus” Symba, Kaydence, Deion Gill & Worldwide...

  34. Proper Propaganda Ep. 382, "Buzz"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from Dreamville, KXNG Crooked, Maxo, and more, but first, new from NF, “Hope.” “HOPE” NF “Adonis Interlude” Dreamvile & J. Cole “Time” KXNG Crooked “Narci” Mike Dimes Interlude: Marlon Wayans BG Music: “ForPlay!!” By 9th Wonder “Brooklyn” 5ive Mics feat....

  35. Proper Propaganda Ep. 381, "Race"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda new tracks from Rome Streetz, Logic, and more, but first, new from Coast Contra featuring Cauger Lion, “Give Up the Goods.” “Give Up the Goods” Coast Contra feat. Cauger Lion “Old Man Strength” Supastition feat. DJ Robert Smith “Self Medication” Logic feat. Redman &...

  36. Proper Propaganda Ep. 380, "Sunshine Daydream"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Justin Tyme, Atmosphere, Da T.R.U.T.H., and more, but first, new from Odd Holiday, Mattic, and Daylight Robbery!, “Boarded Up Portals.” “Boarded Up Portals” Odd Holiday, Mattic & Daylight Robbery! “Okay” Atmosphere “Kutu Kee Me (Remix)” Seun Kuti &...

  37. Proper Propaganda Ep. 379, "Trugoy the Dove""

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Nappy Nina, Kevin Gates, plus a tribute to Trugoy the Dove from De La Soul. But first, new from Papoose featuring Jim Jones and Jaquae, “Makin Plays.” “Makin Plays” Papoose Feat. Jim Jones & Jaquae “People Watching” Oddisee “Top Tier” ADÉ & Symba “Bad...

  38. Potluck Dinner, "Protest Jazz"

    Ennis da Mennis curates a Black History Month edition of "Potluck Dinner," a selection of Jazz classics that spoke out against racism in the United States. “Alabama” John Coltrane “Our Oppressors” Angela Davis “Strange Fruit” Billie Holiday “Uhuru Sasa” Gary Bartz “Malcom X” Hal Singer “Backlash...

  39. Proper Propaganda Ep. 378, "Blacks Magic"

    Tonight, on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Logic, Busta Rhymes with Bilal, and more but first, new from Da T.R.U.T.H. featuring Fred Hammond, "King." “King” Da T.R.U.T.H. feat. Fred Hammond “Murda” Busta Rhymes feat. Bilal “African Dreams” Black Thought & Seun Kuti Interlude: Chelsea Handler…

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  40. Proper Propaganda Ep. 377, "We Are The People"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Skyzoo, Murs, Logic, Oddisee, and more, but first, new from Styles P and Bucky, “Pressure.” “Pressure” Styles P & Bucky “Bad Guy” Lord Afrixana “Life Lessons” Kota the Friend “Choices” Oddisee feat. Phone, Bemyfiasco & Kay Young Interlude: D.L.…

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  41. Proper Propaganda Ep. 376, "Justice for Tyre Nichols"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Richie Evans, Rawlsmatic, and Swiss Beatz, but first, new from Kota the Friend, “WALES.” “WALES” Kota the Friend “Many Hats” Oddisee “Wake Up” Logic feat. Lucy Rose “The Sun” Rawlsmatic Feat. Blu & Ras Kass Interlude: BG Music: “GunClappaLove” by 9th...

  42. Proper Propaganda Ep. 375, "Time for Change"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Oddisee, Dave East, and Murs, but first, new from Skyzoo, “Eminent Domain.” “Eminent Domain” Skyzoo “Grateful” El Michels Affair & Black Thought “DAMN” Dave East “How Far” Oddisee Interlude: Jimmy Kimmel BG Music: “AbyssJam!!” By 9th Wonder “NYC…

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  43. Potluck Dinner, "The Roots LIVE!"

    Tonight, a special episode dedicated to The Roots live performances. Featuring Yasiin Bey, Pharoahe Monch, and more.

  44. Proper Propaganda Ep. 374, "Yes We Can Can"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from BabyTron, Oddisee, and Mickey Diamond, but first, new from Skip Dover & Queens Bully, “Self-Centered.” [EXPLICIT] “Self-Centered” Skip Dover & Queens Bully “Too Much Clout” Declaime & Madlib “Sideways" Little Simz “Ghetto to Meadow” Oddisee feat....

  45. Proper Propaganda Ep. 373, "The Best of 2022"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: the Best of 2022! Featuring Earthgang, Sampa the Great, Coast Contra, and more, but first, from Cordae, “Super.” [EXPLICIT] “Super” Cordae “Tetris” Logic “Worldwide Steppers” Kendrick Lamar “Dance Now” JID feat. Kenny Mason Interlude: Trading Places BG Music:...

  46. Proper Propaganda Ep. 372, "A Christmas Story"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: A Christmas special. Featuring David Banner, Ludacris, Treacherous 3, Run-DMC, and more, but first, from Eazy-E, “Merry Muthafuckin’ Xmas.” [EXPLICIT] Download episodes at http://proper-propaganda.com “Merry Muthafuckin’ Xmas” Eazy-E “Ludacrismas” Ludacris “The...

  47. Proper Propaganda Ep. 371, "Fighting For Equality"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Ab-Soul, AZ, Apathy, and more, but first, new from Little Simz, “Gorilla.” [EXPLICIT] “Gorilla” Little Simz “DntFWM (On the Radar Freestyle)” Nyck Caution “Respect Mines” AZ “Nuke York” J57 Interlude: Jimmy Kimmel BG Music: “TriedEverything!!!” by 9th...

  48. Proper Propaganda Ep. 370, "Mental Health"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from Napoleon Da Legend, Mickey Diamond, SZA, and more, but first, new from Milano Constantine featuring Daniel Son & Rigz, “Mental Health.” [EXPLICIT] “Mental Health” Milano Constantine feat. Daniel Son & Rigz “Federer’s Racket” Napoleon Da Legend &…

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  49. Proper Propaganda Ep. 369, "No Time to Waste"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from Toosii, Thees Handz, Mickey Factz, and more, but first, new from Coast Contra featuring CaguarLion, “Give Up the Goods.” [EXPLICIT] “Give Up the Goods” Coast Contra feat. CaguarLion “No Time to Waste” Apathy feat. Jadakiss “Peppas” Westside Gunn feat....

  50. Proper Propaganda Ep. 368, "We Are Winners"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Reason & Mayor, Homeboy Sandman, and more, but first, new from SHIRT, “718 to the World).” “718 to the World” SHIRT “Ghetto Reporter” Nas “News To Me” Homeboy Sandman feat. Deca & Randy Mason “The World is Yours” Reason & Mayor Interlude: Stephen...

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About this show

Chuck D once said that rap music is like CNN for Black America. Imagine a news radio show, but instead of headlines you are getting news reports through hip hop tracks. PROPER PROPAGANDA provides social commentary and patriotic dissent through old school and underground hip hop, airing Friday nights on Radio Free Brooklyn at 11 p.m. EST/8 p.m. PST. Episode posted online the following Monday. Hand picked in Hollywood, mixed with political punchlines, rolled into a blunt of old school, underground, boom bap, conscious, and backpack. Uncensored.

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Ennis da Mennis

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis have?

PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis has 328 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 6, 2023.

What is PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis about?

Chuck D once said that rap music is like CNN for Black America. Imagine a news radio show, but instead of headlines you are getting news reports through hip hop tracks. PROPER PROPAGANDA provides social commentary and patriotic dissent through old school and underground hip hop, airing Friday...

How often does PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis release new episodes?

PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis publishes weekly, based on its 328 episodes since February 2017.

Who hosts PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis?

PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis is created and hosted by Ennis da Mennis.
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