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Toki says farewell for now

Toki says farewell for now
This is the final radio episode of Wright About Now before Toki Wright relocates to Boston. Before the video version of the program begins, check out how his music catalog relates to the topics from the past episodes. We're also joined by special guest Psalm One! Read more

'90s Dancehall

'90s Dancehall
This week, we take you on a trip through '90s Dancehall. Hear from the likes of Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, Dawn Penn and Patra, plus many more. And Toki interviews Dance Hall promoter and North American representative for the International Dance Hall Queen competition, Trinny Cee. Read more

Music for Wellness

Music for Wellness
Take a break from the stress this week on Wright About Now with Toki Wright. This week is Music for Wellness with special guest DJ Miss Brit, and featuring songs by Chance the Rapper, Lorine Chia, Big Cats, Goapele, Mankwe, Gangstarr, Kid Cudi, Ashley Dubose and more. Read more

music of Chicago, part 1

music of Chicago, part 1
This week's Wright About Now is part 1 on the music of Chicago: Earth, Wind & Fire, Noname, Teefa Dream Big, Vic Mensa, PsalmOne, Mavis Staples and more. Plus, Toki Wright has Minnesota music as well, with an interview with MC Longshot about his album "Parades" with Lazerbeak, and a debut from Buddy Mclain featuring Anjanie. Read more

Naia Izumi; Pusha T vs Drake; Lazerbeak & Longshot; Scoundrel Spence and GeNreal

Naia Izumi; Pusha T vs Drake; Lazerbeak & Longshot; Scoundrel Spence and GeNreal
Get a first listen to NPR 2018 Tiny Desk winner Naia Izumi before his concert on Friday, June 1, at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul. And what are your thoughts on the new Pusha-T vs. Drake battle? Plus we debut the first song from Parliament in decades (featuring Scarface), plus we'll premiere Longshot & Lazerbeak, and Scoundrel Spence and GeNreal. Read more

Afrobeat's influences

Afrobeat's influences
This week on Wright About Now, host Toki Wright guides you through Afrobeat's influences including Nigeria's juju music, American funk, and Ghana's highlife. Read more

B-Side Strikes Again

B-Side Strikes Again
This week on Wright About Now, Toki Wright welcomes special guest, music historian Egypto Knuckles for "B-Side Strikes Again." Hear some of the best Hip-Hop and Trip-Hop B-sides/remixes from the 1990s. Read more

Hip Hop and Basketball

Hip Hop and Basketball
With the NBA playoffs in full swing, Toki Wright highlights Hip-Hop's connection to basketball. We'll hear music from Public Enemy, Troy Hudson, Shaquille O' Neal, Meshell Ndegeocello, Rapsody, Wu-Tang Clan, Ski Beatz and more! Read more

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