Amani Jade is a multi-faceted creator born in San Francisco, CA and co-director of all things Women’s Empowerment at Hip Hop for Change. Although her first creative love was dance, she’s known as a femcee, poet, and master teaching artist. She blends her passion for art as a healing modality with her support of young people in various artistic, political, and social-emotional capacities. She’s inspired by first time freestylers, cyphers of celebration, and the power of healing through creative expression.

For a vulnerable and sonically mesmerizing experience, stream “The Cleansing” anywhere you prefer to enjoy music. For family vibes, deep thinking, and wholesome Black Love – follow The Oakland Mind.

“It’s ya man SumOfMan and I am here to be the change I wish to see in the world. What I mean is I use my talents to make the culture I see better. Besides my kids, my biggest accomplishment has been the artist collective The Oakland Mind. Over the years we have created spaces for artists, brought awareness to human trafficking, and even taught hip-hop at several colleges. As an organization we utilize hip hop art to explore what a culture can be and use our knowledge to raise funds to support sustainable actions within the community.” – Najee Amaranth