Word Up - What's the Word

Akil the MC is a founding member of Hip Hop group Jurassic 5. He is a songwriter, Producer, DJ, Youth Mentor, Teacher, Tutor and Hip Hop Community Activist. The veteran MC has steadily been releasing quality Hip Hop and a new Jurassic 5 EP is in the works. He is also a member of the Universal Zulu Nation and is not 2pac. https://www.facebook.com/akilthej5mc/ https://www.instagram.com/akilthemc https://twitter.com/akilthemc

Maya Jupiter is an Australian Hip Hop artist, born in Mexico, now residing in Los Angeles, CA. She is an artist, activist and philanthropist that co-founded Artivist Entertainment and produces events for artists who use their work to promote positive social transformation. www.mayajupiter.com www.instagram.com/mayajupiter

V-Zilla is an official member of Hip Hop supergroup Army of the Pharaohs, formed by Jedi Mind Tricks frontman Vinnie Paz. Originally from Houston, he now resides in Philadelphia. His latest release, Mosaic Musick, can be found on all media outlets. Expect new music from the monster emcee.

DJ Jester the Filipino Fist has toured with Of Montreal, MGMT, Kid Koala, Third Eye Blind and as the official DJ for Grand Buffet. His creativity behind the turntables & willingness to have fun has led to a collab with Money Mark. This episode is dedicated to the memory of ST Shimi. 

Kosha Dillz is a rapper that has music with Matisyahu, C-Rayz Walz, Gangsta Boo, Murs, RZA & Kool G Rap.  His latest release “Nobody Cares Except You” is available now on all digital media apps.  www.koshadillzworld.com

David DStroy Melendez is an emcee, writer, comedian and host.  You can find him hosting official NBA All-Star & NFL Superbowl events and on his own Hip Hop memorabilia web series  “Show Off Your Gems” on Instagram. He is also known as a founding member of Underground Hip Hop group the Arsonists. https://www.instagram.com/idstroy https://www.youtube.com/idstroy