Bronx rapper Mickey Factz has been named an adjunct professor at New York University’s prestigious Clive Davis Institute, the place he’ll train “The Art of the MC” beginning October 23.

The course marks a big milestone for the 42-year-old artist, who takes over from Black Thought of The Roots. Factz will information college students by means of the historical past and craft of Hip-Hop over seven weeks.

“It’s an honor to continue the legacy of MCs that preceded me to teach at the Clive Davis Institute,” Mickey Factz mentioned in an announcement. “I will be bringing my expertise, wealth of knowledge and mentoring to a historic space such as NYU.”

The class will operate as a workshop. Students will discover track construction, freestyle growth, and stage presence. They will even examine the philosophies behind Hip-Hop as each a musical motion and cultural pressure.

Factz brings spectacular credentials to the position. The rapper gained nationwide consideration as a part of XXL Magazine’s 2009 Freshman Class alongside artists like Kid Cudi and Wale. He has collaborated with main stars, together with Drake and Kendrick Lamar, all through his profession.

Beyond performing, Factz has established himself as an educator. He based Pendulum Ink Academy, a web-based college centered on instructing lyricism and Hip-Hop fundamentals. The academy has graduated a number of lessons of aspiring rappers.

“We could not be more thrilled to welcome Mickey Factz to the Clive Davis Institute for the ‘Art of the MC’ course,” mentioned JD Samson, director of efficiency on the institute. “Professor Mickey is entering the department with his groundbreaking hip-hop pedagogy and decades of experience as a lyricist, educator, and cultural innovator.”

The Clive Davis Institute at NYU Tisch has lengthy championed various musical genres. The program goals to organize college students for careers within the trendy music trade.

Factz additionally has deep roots in battle rap, a aggressive type of Hip-Hop that emphasizes wordplay and improvisation. This background will possible inform his instructing method as college students study to craft compelling verses beneath strain.

The rapper expressed gratitude to colleague Shawn Setaro for recommending him for the place. “Long Live Lyricism. Class is in session. Literally,” Mickey Factz added.

NYU college students will now have entry to instruction from an artist who has spent over 15 years perfecting his craft. The course represents the college’s continued dedication to legitimizing Hip-Hop as a tutorial topic worthy of significant examine.

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