When the Drummer Becomes a Professor: A Hip-Hop Story with Raney Antoine Jr | Episode 33

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Welcome to another captivating episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓! In this episode, we sit down with Raney Antoine Jr., a trailblazer in hip-hop education, to explore his incredible journey from New Orleans to becoming a professor of hip-hop and R&B at Loyola University.

Raney shares his experiences growing up in New Orleans, his early influences in music, and the pivotal moments that led him to pursue a career in music education. Discover how Raney created his unique role at Loyola University, integrating hip-hop and R&B into academia, and the challenges and triumphs he encountered along the way.

Dive deep into Raney’s creative process as a musician and producer, where he emphasizes the importance of authentic storytelling and meaningful collaborations. Learn about his innovative teaching philosophy, the impact of mentorship, and how he inspires his students to pursue their passions.

Raney also discusses his future aspirations, including expanding into film and television scoring, and his commitment to nurturing young talent in the music industry.

Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with valuable insights and motivational stories. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and family. New episodes are available every Tuesday morning on all major podcast platforms and YouTube.

🔍 In This Episode:

🎓 Introduction and Background: Raney Antoine Jr. shares his journey from growing up in New Orleans to becoming a professor of hip-hop and R&B at Loyola University, and his experiences as a musician and producer.

📚 Becoming a Professor of Hip-Hop and R&B: The path Raney took to create his unique role at Loyola University, including the challenges and inspirations along the way, and how he turned his passion into a groundbreaking academic program.

🎶 Influences and Early Beginnings: Raney reflects on the early influences that shaped his love for music, from church drumming to his family’s musical tastes, and how these experiences led him to pursue a career in music.

👨‍🏫 Teaching and Mentorship: Insights into Raney’s teaching philosophy, the importance of mentorship, and the impact he aims to make through education, including his innovative approach to integrating hip-hop and R&B into academia.

🎧 Creative Process and Making Records: A deep dive into Raney’s creative process, the importance of authentic storytelling in music production, and how he collaborates with artists to produce meaningful records.

🎬 Future Aspirations and Projects: Raney discusses his future goals, including expanding his creative endeavors into film and television scoring, and continuing to inspire and nurture young talent in the music industry.

You can follow Raney below on social media

- IG: https://www.instagram.com/raneyajr/

Please take some time to check out:

• http://cmm.loyno.edu/mis/bio/raney-m-antoine-jr
• https://www.offbeat.com/news/raney-antoine-nurturing-talent-while-crafting-his-own-unique-sound-in-new-orleans/

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