In the season finale of The Vibe, show creator Nydja Hood performs her own work during this episode’s Poetry Spotlight segment before saying farewell to the show as she graduates from Temple.… →
The Vibe
Created by journalism alumni Nydja Hood, The Vibe is Temple University’s first hip-hop culture and music television show, which provides a platform to artists at Temple and beyond. On The Vibe, students discuss what is trending in popular culture as well as feature rappers, poets, singers, and more.
The show starts off with a discussion of the recent simultaneous success of Black Panther and A Wrinkle a Time–both films made by black directors and featuring black actors as the leads–and what this hopefully means for the future of cinema.… →
Nydja talks Lil Pump, the rash of similar rappers and their effect on hip hop during this episode’s edition of Poppin’ Topics.… →
Philly activist and Temple student Osimiri Sprowal reads his work, and local neo soul/hip hop act Illadel Sol performs their music in front of the live studio audience.… →
The Vibe’s holiday special features a performance and in-studio interview with R’n’B singer Suzann Christine, plus a poetry spotlight on Russell Davis, and much more!… →
Season 3 of The Vibe starts off with hosts Nydja Hood, Breea Gillette, and Chrys “No I” Smith discussing music streaming and whether or not a record label is necessary for success.… →
The season finale of TUTV’s hip hop culture talk show features a packed hour-long program including rap battles, a performance by Temple step group the Ladies of Elegance and a live studio performance by local songstress Chartel.… →
Nydja Hood is joined by filmmaker Derrick Woodyard and student activist Victoria Goins, and they discuss the future of black cinema after Moonlight’s Best Picture win at the Oscars.… →
The Vibe begins by looking back to the 90s: 90s fashion and music are both seeing a resurgence in the zeitgeist, and 90s musicians are highlighted.… →
