• We were pleased and honored to have a phone conversation with the great Sam Greenlee, author of the novel and film, "The Spook Who Sat by the Door". His work is classic, and he dropped some serious knowledge on us.
  
• Mr. Greenlee discusses the resurgence of his book and film after 30 years of being blacklisted.
• The Rise Up Radio crew gets the tables turned and Mr. Greenlee interviews US! Check it out!
  

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• "If you don't know about him, he's not working hard enough!" This week we sat with emerging artist Donny Goines, as seen in XXL, Source, and radio stations in the tri-state area! Now, he's here with the RUR crew and here's what we find out:
  

• We find out how Donny, got his namesake.
  
• What his job was in the Armed Forces and why the Army ultimately wasn't for him.
• How Donny feels about performing in the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival.
• Listen to the show for new tracks from his album: "THE BREAKFAST CLUB". Click here to download it FREE!
  

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• We return from a successful fund drive with our new series, "Triple A: Artists As Activists", where emcees and musicians are invited to speak on not only their music but on a cause that is near to their heart and art. Tonight we have artists Bambu and EphNiko!

• Straight outta Cali, Bambu (formerly of Native Guns) and DJ Phatrick talk about growing up on the west coast amid gang violence and using the organizational hierarchy of gangs for good. Bambu, also shares about the Native Guns break up and he and Kiwi's philanthropic efforts to aid The Philippines via various charities such as Shirt the Kids and BKP-NY.

• EphNiko visits Rise Up Radio from a southern perspective. Hailing from Florida, EphNiko fights for unity in the world and in his music while reaching those that are receptive to the message!

• Hear tracks from Bambu's "Exact Change", and EphNiko's "Escribo Lo Que Vivo" albums right here!!
  

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