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As four men are held in a Virginia jail, they record an album to chronicle their efforts to break free from an oppressive cycle of addiction and incarceration. In each music-infused episode of this documentary series, host and trailblazing hip-hop artist Speech Thomas meets a musician at a crossroads in their uphill struggle for freedom, learns what brought them to this inflection point, and helps them record a song that captures this critical moment in their life. From soulful country to fiery hip-hop and haunting R&B, this music affirms the lives of people who are written off by...
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5.0 stars from 8 ratings
Beautiful and heartbreaking
First of all so much talent here and can’t wait for the next episode. Great work! I work with incarcerated folks and the system is not set up for rehabilitation.. it’s designed for recitivism… just like addiction, you often go back. Great podcast! But my heart hurts for these artists but I’m...Read full review »
mommamia via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/26/24
The music is incredible. I love that we’re hearing stories about mental health, incarceration, substance use disorder… I’m engrossed in the story but also feel like I’m learning a lot at the same time
Spookfan90 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/19/24
Moving and inspirational
I teared up three times while listening to the first episode of this show. Such a powerful and inspirational program. I’m so glad it exists and I appreciate getting a window into this world. I can’t wait for more.
Jesse Sposato via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/18/24
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