Sober and with Arcitype producing by his side, a Boston hip-hop stalwart modifies his craft and hustle
FIVE QUESTIONS WITH PHONTE
From Foreign Exchange student to teacher and Little Brother to big sibling
NANCIA: FROM RINDGE, TO FRINGE, TO OPENING FOR KIM, THE CAMBRIDGE R&B SINGER HAS HUSTLED RELENTLESSLY
“For me, the roots of R&B are gospel vocals. There’s a common story line—love, love, love, love, love. I try to shy away from that, ’cause everything is not love. I’m still R&B, but I want to go outside the boundaries.”
RADIO DAYS: HOW BILL LICHTENSTEIN GOT THE BAND BACK TOGETHER FOR A CRITICAL HUB HISTORY DOC
“The belief was always that this told a story about social change and people speaking up for what is right. If it was just about Boston, it would have a limited appeal, so really from the beginning we looked at how ’BCN in fact had a much broader influence, and then we tried to tell that story.”
SACKING SACKLER: TUFTS STUDENTS WORK TO EXPOSE ADMINISTRATION’S THIRST FOR OPIOID BLOOD MONEY
“I have very close family members who have been directly affected by the opiate crisis … They struggle with addictions that were brought on by the exact marketing tactics that the Sacklers used to make billions of dollars.”
CAN’T KNOCK THE HUSSLE
What happens when Drake rips your pic of Nipsey and gives you no credit?
COINING ‘SACKIE’
My first priority is to put “sackie” on the map. That’s right, sackie. Or sacky. Take your pick.
CHURCH BELLS SHOULD BE BANNED
The same is true about church bells, which can be to unsuspecting eardrums what cadaverous processions and double-parked cars are to commuting.
HOW TO HATE SPORTS BUT STILL LOVE BOSTON
Since Boston is so damn jocktacular, there are lots of awesome resources to take advantage of, from public parks to beer leagues.
HOW INEVITABLE IS THE BLACK MARKET FOR CANNABIS DRINKS IN THE COMMONWEALTH?
Because of the current state law, such beverages can’t be sold at rec dispensaries, and won’t be available any time soon.
