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PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis

by John Wellington Ennis

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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. 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. Rebroadcast Sunday at 3 a.m. EST or Saturday at midnight PST. Episode posted online the following Monday. Hand picked in Hollywood, mixed with classic comedy clips and political punchlines, rolled into a blunt of Old school, underground, West Coast, boom bap, conscious, and backpack. Uncensored.

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Episodes

  1. Proper Propaganda Ep. 210, "The Wired"

    Tonight, on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from Elijah the Young Prophit, Snowgoons & Terrence Wood, and Vordul Mega and P.R. Terrist, but first, new from Rapsody featuring D’Angelo and GZA, “Ibtihaj.” “Ibtihaj” Rapsody feat. D’Angelo & GZA “Remember” Snowgoons & Terrence Wood feat. DJ Illegal &...

  2. Proper Propaganda Ep. 209, "Into the Hoods"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from DJ Shadow & De La Soul, Swollen Members, and Joell Ortiz. But first, new from Big Sean, “Overtime.” “Overtime” Big Sean “5+1” Swollen Members & XL the Band “Rocket Fuel” DJ Shadow feat. De La Soul “Captain” Joell Ortiz Interlude: Sam Bee BG Music:...

  3. Proper Propaganda Ep. 208, "Squad Goals"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Black Milk, Ras Kass, Common, and Murs. But first, new from J Period featuring Andra Day and Dead Prez, “See the Light.” "See the Light” J. Period feat. Andra Day and Dead Prez “If U Say” Black Milk feat. BJ the Chicago Kid “F.L.Y.” Ras Kass feat. DJ...

  4. Proper Propaganda Ep. 207, "Places in the Heart"

    Tonight, on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Gooseman, J. Period, and Common, but first, new from Rebel Diaz, “Fuck ICE.” “Fuck I.C.E.” Rebel Diaz “Soldiers” J. Period feat. Dead Prez, Sa-Roc, Maimouna Youssef “Education” Freddie Gibbs & Madlib feat. Yasiin Bey & Black Thought “Hercules" Common...

  5. Proper Propaganda Ep. 206, "Stakes is High"

    Tonight a special Proper Propaganda: De La Soul’s classic "Stakes Is High," released this week in 1996, played as a full episode. Because of contract disputes, this album is unavailable on digital platforms, so enjoy. “Intro” De La Soul “Supa Emcees” De La Soul “The Business” De La Soul feat....

  6. Proper Propaganda Ep. 205, "Coming to America?"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Kembe X, Nicole Bus & Ghostface Killah, and the Bryant C. Project. But first, new from Benny the Butcher featuring Black Thought, “Crowns for Kings.” “Crowns for Kings” Benny the Butcher feat. Black Thought “Raised a Fool” Kembe X feat. Jay Rock,...

  7. Proper Propaganda Ep. 204, "God Save the Queen"

    Tonight, on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from Bas & JID, Kota the Fiend, and Calvin Valentine, but first, new from El Capo featuring Rick Ross & Marc Scibilia, “State of the Union.” “State of the Union” El Capo feat. Rick Ross & Marc Scibilia “Children of the Ghetto” Diamond D feat Styles P....

  8. Proper Propaganda Ep. 203, "Russia, Russia, Russia!"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from Murs and 9th Wonder, Black Geez, and Blu and Exile. But first, new from Joe Young, Method Man & Raekwon: “Crack Babies 2.0.” “Crack Babies 2.0” Joe Young, Method Man & Raekwon (feat. Masta Killa & Cappadonna) “Spread Sunshine” Blu & Exile “Ebonics...

  9. Proper Propaganda Ep. 202, "The Secret Life of Vets"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from Styles P, Wu Tang Clan, and Ty Dolla Sign, but first, new from Blu & Exile featuring Choosey, Johaz, Cashus King, Aloe Blacc, Fashawn & Blame One with “Power to the People.” “Power to the People” Blu & Exile feat. Choosey, Johaz, Cashus King, Aloe...

  10. Proper Propaganda Ep. 200, "Bicentennial, Man"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: Celebrating our two hundredth episode with new tracks from Schoolboy Q, Styles P, Blu & Exile, and more, but first, our theme song, by Dilated Peoples, “Proper Propaganda.” “Proper Propaganda” Dilated Peoples “So Much to Say” Styles P “Time Leak” (Redef Remix)” Talib...

  11. Proper Propaganda Ep. 199 "The Un-Credible Hulk"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Bun B & Static Selektah, CML Lavish and Philthy Rich, and more, but first, new from Logic featuring Eminem, “Homicide.” “Homicide” Logic feat. Eminem “A Good Year” Ras Kass, Shabaam Sahdeeq & Edo. G “Time Flies” Bun B & Statik Selektah feat. Big...

  12. Proper Propaganda Ep. 198, "Captive America"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from Lizzo, Don Trip, Styles P, and more, but first, new from Truth featuring Tragedy Khadafi, “TNT,” the Large Professor Remix. “TNT (Large Professor Remix)” Truth feat. Tragedy Khadafi “Change” Styles P feat. Cris Streetz “Beatdown City” Open Mike Eagle…

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  13. Proper Propaganda Ep. 197, "The Mueller Report: Endgame"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from Nolan the Ninja, Wordsworth & Pearl Gates, and Chris Orrick, but first, new from Don Trip featuring Petty, “Lorraine Motel.” “Lorraine Motel” Don Trip feat. Petty “Live On Air” Wordsworth & Pearl Gates feat. Rasheed Chappell “Liquor Store Hustle”…

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  14. Proper Propaganda Ep. 195, "Hussle & Flow"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Intellect, JAG, Masta Ace & Marco Polo with Evidence, and more. But first, Nipsey Hussle featuring Kendrick Lamar with “Dedication.” “Dedication” Nipsey Hussle featuring Kendrick Lamar “3rd Eye” Papoose “Come to Jamaica” B. Dolan “E.A.T.” Masta Ace &...

  15. Proper Propaganda Ep. 193, "Minority Reported"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from JAG, J Stalin & Lil Blood, Nolan the Ninja, and Logic, but first, new from Riz & Conway the Machine, “More Malcom Less Martin.” “More Malcolm Less Martin” Riz & Conway the Machine “How It Feels to Be Black” JAG feat. Reason “Man at the Funeral Home”…

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  16. Proper Propaganda Ep. 192, "Back to Schooled"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda:new tracks from John River, Intellect, Anderson Paak, and more, but first, new from Papoose, “University of the Streets.” “University of the Streets” Papoose “It Never Rains in South L.A.” Blu & Oh No “September 29th” John River “Veteran’s Day” Intellect Interlude:...

  17. Proper Propaganda Ep. 191, "International Women's Day"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Blakface, Intellect, Brookfield Deuce, and more, but first, new from Don Trip, “Where I Come From.” “Where I Come From” Don Trip “God MC” Papoose “The Man” Jay Lonzo “Give Thanx” Blakface Interlude: Sam Bee BG Music: “Shoulders” by Jansport J “Fonics”...

  18. Proper Propaganda Ep. 190, "Dead Comics Society"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Clear Soul Forces, Higher Brothers, Hilltop Hoods, and more, but first, new from Papoose featuring DJ Premier, “Numerical Slaughter.” “Numerical Slaughter” Papoose feat. DJ Premier “Blaow” Clear Soul Forces “Sunshine” Higher Brothers “Noir” Black...

  19. Proper Propaganda Ep. 189 "Against All Opps"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Papoose, CZARFACE and Ghostface, That Girl Lay lay, and more, but first, new from Brookfield Deuce, “Surveillance.” “Surveillance” Brookfield Deuce “Squad Up” Method Man feat. Havoc “Against All Opps” DJ Kay Slay feat. The Lox & Outlawz “Face Off”...

  20. Proper Propaganda Ep. 188 "The State of the Putin Address"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from DJ Kay Slay, Little Simz, and People Under the Stairs, but first, new from Blu & Oh No featuring Kezia, “The Lost Angels Anthem.” “The Lost Angels Anthem” Blu & Oh No feat. Kezia “Hater Proof” DJ Kay Slay feat. Moneybagg Yo, Dave East & Meet Sims...

  21. Proper Propaganda Ep. 187, "Street Fight"

    Tonight, on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from People Under the Stairs, Sean Price & Small Professor, and John River. But first, new from Derek Minor featuring Deraj and nobigdyl, “All Hail the King.” “All Hail the King” Derek Minor feat. Deraj & nobigdyl “Refrigerator P!” Sean Price & Small...

  22. Proper Propaganda Ep. 186, "The Devil in Roger Stone"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from Jacob Banks, Smif-N-Wessun, and Rzu, but first, new from J Cole, “Middle Child.” “Middle Child” J Cole “It’s Time” AZ “Peace” RZU “Let it Go” Smif-N-Wessun Interlude: Sam Bee BG Music: “Things We Summon” by Marlowe “Tints” Anderson .Paak feat.…

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  23. Proper Propaganda Ep. 183, "Impeach the Motherfucker"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Hilltop Hoods, Masta Ace & Maco Polo, and and NIKO IS. But first, new from DUCKWRTH & Shaboozey, “Start a Riot.” “Start a Riot” DUCKWRTH & Shaboozey “One For the Money” Ice Cube “Long Liveth” Black Thought “Leave Me Lonely” Hilltop Hoods Interlude…

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  24. Proper Propaganda Ep. 182, "Blazed Runner 2019""

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: the Best of 2018, featuring Derek Minor, Flipmode Squad, and Ice Cube, but first: Logic featuring Ryan Tedder with “One Day.” “One Day” Logic feat. Ryan Tedder “Making a Murderer” Black Thought feat. Styles P “It Takes a Village” Jay Lonzo “Powerful” Murs feat....

  25. Proper Propaganda Ep. 180, "In the Beat of the Night"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from NIKO IS, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Ron Solemn. But first, new from Ice Cube, “Good Cop Bad Cop.” “Good Cop, Bad Cop” Ice Cube “Reborn to Rebel” Ski Mask the Slump God “Get Outlined” Black Thought “Dancing in the Street” NIKO IS feat. Jesse…

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  26. Proper Propaganda Ep. 179, "On the Watergate Front"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from JID, Ghostface Killah, and Anderson .Paak, but first, new from Ice Cube, “Chase Down the Bully.” “Chase Down the Bully” Ice Cube “What’s Free” Meek Mill feat. JAY Z & Rick Ross “Soundtrack to Confusion” Black Thought “Majestic Accolades” Ghostface...

  27. Proper Propaganda Ep. 178, "Manafort on Fire"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Black Thought, Jay Rock, Statik Selectah & Termanology, and more, but first, new from Ice Cube, “Everythang’s Corrupt.” “Everythang’s Corrupt” Ice Cube “Streets” Black Thought feat. Tish Hyman “Brother’s Keeper” Anderson .Paak feat. Pusha T “Just…

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  28. Proper Propaganda Ep. 177, "The Illing Feels"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from The Lox, 9th Wonder & Pharoahe Monch, Black Thought, and more, but first, new from Mikey Dropz. “See You at the End” Mikey Dropz “Conception” Black Thought “Never Over” The Lox “Crazy” 9th Wonder & Pharoahe Monch Interlude: SNL BG Music: “Dillatronic...

  29. Proper Propaganda Ep. 176, "House of Representatives on Haunted Hill"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Jay Rock & Kendrick Lamar, Black Thought & 9th Wonder, and Keyanna Celina. But first, new from Anderson .Paak featuring Q-Tip, “Cheers.” “Cheers” Anderson .Paak feat Q-Tip “Wow Freestyle” Jay Rock feat. Kendrick Lamar “Cojiba” Black Thought & 9th…

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  30. Proper Propaganda Ep. 175, "Fast Times at Midterms High"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Rap Kass, The Official LP, JID, and more, but first, new from Ice Cube, “Arrest the President.” “Arrest the President” Ice Cube “War N Peace” Styles P “Who R U” Anderson .Paak “3 Kings and a Queen” Sadat X & El Da Sensei feat. R.A. the Rugged Man &...

  31. Proper Propaganda Ep. 174, "Vote to Perdition"

    Tonight, on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Flipmode Squad, Atmosphere, and Ghostface Killah, but first, new from Black Eyed Peas, “Yes or No.” “Yes or No” Black Eyed Peas “Cut From a Different Cloth” Dave East & Styles P “Buckingham Palace” Ghostface Killah feat. KXNG Crooked, Benny the...

  32. Proper Propaganda Ep. 173, "A Nightmare on Pennsylvania Ave"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Rhapsody & J Cole, Ozomtali, and the O’Jays. But first, new from Black Eyed Peas featuring Phife Dawg, Ali Shared Muhammad, and Posdnous, “All Around the World.” “All Around the World” Black Eyed Peas feat. Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Posdnous...

  33. Proper Propaganda Ep. 172, "Fright Club"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from Run the Jewels, Roc Marciano, and Vinnie Paz, but first, new from Styles P, “Never Fight an African.” “Never Fight an African” Styles P “Let’s Go (The Royal We)” Run the Jewels “Lead Poisoning” Tom Morello feat. GZA, RZA, Heroburst “A Power…

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  34. Proper Propaganda Ep. 171, "To Have and Have Not Voted"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Ghostface Killah, Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz, and Belly, but first, new from Sadat X & El Da Sensei, “Building Character.” “Building Character” Sadat X & El Da Sensei “Immigrant” Belly feat. Meek Mill & M.I.A. “Constant Struggle” Ghostface Killah…

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  35. Proper Propaganda Ep. 169, "Twelve Angry White Men"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Joey Purp & RZA, Redman, Sadat X & El Da Sensei, and more, but first, new from Logic, “The Return.” “The Return” Logic “Godbody Pt. 2” Joey Purp feat. RZA “Tear It Up” Redman “Jonylah Forever” Lupe Fiaco Intelrude: Sam Bee BG Music: “Dillatronic 33”…

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  36. Proper Propaganda Ep. 168, "Little Congress of Horrors"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from Mozzy, Torae & Praise, and J.I.D., but first, new from Lupe Fiasco, “Manilla.” “Manilla” Lupe Fiasco “151 Rum” J.I.D. “Take Notes” Torae & Praise “Who Want Problems” Mozzy Interlude: Sam Bee BG Music: “Dillatronic 32” by J Dilla “Crazy” Cypress Hill...

  37. Proper Propaganda Ep. 167, "A Scar is Born"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Bun B, Bas, and Mac Miller, but first, new from Logic, “Everybody Dies.” “Everybody Dies” Logic “Self Care” Mac Miller “Myself” Bun B Interlude: BG Music: “Dillatronic 29” by J Dilla “Breathe” Nine feat. Breathe feat. Kool G. Rap & Smoothe Da Hustler...

  38. Proper Propaganda Ep. 166, "Smokey and the Banned Shit"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Lords of Brooklyn, Black Eyed PEas, and Reason, but first, new from Vinnie Paz, “Blood on My Hands.” “Blood on My Hands” Vinnie Paz “Motherless Sons” Lordz of Brooklyn “Great Escape” Sixman feat. Pacewon “Constant Part 1 & 2” Black Eyed Peas…

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  39. Proper Propaganda Ep. 165, "The Hunt for Blue November"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from E-40, Bas, and Derek Minor, but first, new from Eminem, “Kamikaze.” “Kamikaze” Eminem “Revolution” Derek Minor “Honest Truth” 38 Spesh feat. AZ “Barack Obama Special” Bas Interlude: John McCain at 2008 Gridiron Dinner BG Music: “Dillatronic 29” by J...

  40. Proper Propaganda Ep. 164, "Let's Make a Plea Deal"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from New the Pharoah, Uncontrollable M.A., Atmosphere, and more, but first, new from Derek Minor, “Black Market.” “Black Market” Derek Minor “Recognize” Bun B feat. T.I. & Big K.R.I.T. “Grand Prix” Method Man “Hollywood” Gorillaz feat. Snoop Dogg & Jamie...

  41. Proper Propaganda Ep. 163, "Guerrillas in the Midst"

    Tonight, on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Nef the Pharaoah, Buddy, Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh, but first, new from Derek Minor, “I Have a Dream.” TRACK ARTIST “I Have a Dream” Derek Minor “Dead or Alive” Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh feat. Cormega “Victim” Nef the Pharaoh feat. OMB Peezy “Rabbits…

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  42. Proper Propaganda Ep. 162, "Paul Manafort's The Trial"

    Tonight, on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Uncontrollable M.A., Cypress Hill, and Buddy, but first, new from Logic featuring Ryan Tedder, “One Day.” TRACK ARTIST “One Day” Logic feat. Ryan Tedder “Real Life Shit” Buddy “That’s the Thing” Mobb Deep “We Don’t Need You” Tom Morello feat. Vic…

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  43. Proper Propaganda Ep. 161, "Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them"

    Tonight, on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from DJ Skizz, Tre Capital, and Steven Darell. But first, new from Chance the Rapper, “I Might Need Security.” TRACK / ARTIST “I Might Need Security” Chance the Rapper “Nothing New in America” DJ Skizz feat. Saga & Ty Farris “Reach the Sky” Tre Capital...

  44. Proper Propaganda Ep. 160, "Vladdy's Got a Brand New Bag"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from Tre Capital, Freeway, Wizdom Starr, and more, but first, new from Black Thought, “Rest in Power.” TRACK ARTIST “Rest in Power” Black Thought “Legacy” Freeway “Love” Tre Capital “Oyahytt” The Coup feat. Lakeith Stanfield Interlude: Sam Bee BG Music:...

  45. Proper Propaganda Ep. 159, "The Sword and the Strzok"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Freeway, Rick Ross, Czarface & MF Doom, and more, but first, new from Black Eyed Peas, “Get It.” TRACK ARTIST “Get It” Black Eyed Peas “Capone Suite” Rick Ross feat. Smif N Wessum “Blessed” Freeway feat. Faith Evans “How to Start a Political Career”...

  46. Proper Propaganda Ep. 158, "Amazing Gracelessness"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda, new tracks from Javae, Femdot, Wizdom Starr, and more, but first, new from Freeway featuring gBJ the Chicago Kid & Kamilion, “Real One.” TRACK / ARTIST “Real One” Freeway feat. BJ the Chicago Kid & Kamillion “Thank You” Black Thought & 9th Wonder feat. KIRBY “Do…

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  47. Proper Propaganda Ep. 157, "White Men Can't Function"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: New tracks from Harlan & Alondra, Eligh, Tyree Colion, and the Carters, but first, Joey Bada$$ featuring Capital Steez with “Survival Tactics.” TRACK ARTIST “Survival Tactics” Joey Bada$$ feat. Capital Steez “Burn” Eligh feat. Evidence “Black” Harlan & Alondra...

  48. Proper Propaganda Ep. 156, "Children of the Scorned"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Mobb Deep, Joe Moses, Femdot, and more, but first, new from The Carters, “Black Effect.” TRACK ARTIST “Black Effect” The Carters “Boom Goes the Cannon” Mobb Deep “Dostoyevsky” Black Thought & 9th Wonder feat. Rapsody “Empty Bottle” Femdot Interlude…

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  49. Proper Propaganda Ep. 155, "The Talented Mr. Mueller"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Artson, The Game, Cryptic Wisdom, and more, but first, new from Black Thought and 9th Wonder, “9th vs. Thought.” TRACK ARTIST “9th vs. Thought” Black Thought & 9th Wonder “On This Side” The Game & Spider Loc “Reachin’ Seekin’ & Dreamin’” Artson feat....

  50. Proper Propaganda Ep. 154, "500 Days of Bummer"

    Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Lecrae & Zaytoven, Coz, JAVAE, and more, but first, new from Mr. Criminal featuring The Game and KAM, “The Crown.” TRACK ARTIST “The Crown” Mr. Criminal feat. The Game & K.A.M. “Twofifteen” Black Thought & 9th Wonder “Get Back Right” Lecrae & Zaytoven...

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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. 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. Rebroadcast Sunday at 3 a.m. EST or Saturday at midnight PST. Episode posted online the following Monday. Hand picked in Hollywood, mixed with classic comedy clips and political punchlines, rolled into a blunt of Old school, underground, West Coast, boom bap, conscious, and backpack. Uncensored.

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John Wellington Ennis

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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 99 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 5, 2019.

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. Social commentary and patriotic dissent through old school and underground hip hop, airing Friday nights on Radio Free Brooklyn at...

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

PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis publishes weekly, based on its 99 episodes since April 2017.

Who hosts PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da Mennis?

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