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JulianShakesStory

@julianalexander.bsky.social

Filmmaker, writer, storyteller, educator. Lecturer and PhD Candidate. Hip-Hop Pedagogy Advocate. New Book: https://belikeme.diversitydecoded.com/

49 Followers  |  36 Following  |  30 Posts  |  Joined: 29.04.2023  |  1.7152

Latest posts by julianalexander.bsky.social on Bluesky

Bout time I watch Conclave

21.04.2025 10:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Got to see Sinners last week in fifteen perf! Director and Composer present.

19.04.2025 16:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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My friends at Way Out East Gallery throw one of the best event UEL has. I’m thankful to have been asked to perform again this year!
Here’s a snippet from my William Blake Mixtape!

04.12.2024 16:31 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Saw the lil homie in the cut on a trip back home

15.11.2024 12:35 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Where you at?

18.02.2024 09:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I’ve never seen a better meme.

06.11.2023 00:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

What it doooo?

19.08.2023 08:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Ayooo!! What’s good?

02.07.2023 02:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
London, Et All - William Blake Rap - JulianShakesStory
This music video features Five William Blake poems performed as rap music. My work showcases the relationship between classic literature and contemporary hip-hop music. Giving new context to appreciators of the classics and hip-hop fans alike. The poems featured are: London, A Little Boy Lost, My Pretty Rose Tree, A Divine Image, To Tirzah. All poems are from Blake's Songs of Experience. Performed by: Julian Shakes Story Music by: Music Sound Kumar Cinematography by: Kevin King Video Produced by: Julian Alexander Please share with an educator you might know that might appreciate this work in the classroom and connect with their students who might be fans of hip-hop music. #williamblake #london #classicliterature #hiphoppedagogy #pedagogy #englishliterature #poetry #rap #songsofexperience #lambeth #julianshakesstory London, Et All - William Blake Rap - JulianShakesStory

Really excited about this new project we're putting together developed from my PhD work. This time looking at William Blake who I'm currently obsessed with.

Music by my bro MS Kumar
Shot by Kevin King!

Please share with anyone you think might be interested in this!

https://youtu.be/N26BIy5Mf4E

20.06.2023 10:34 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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London friends! Come see me.

I saw a beaver dam last summer and it inspired an educational rap performance!

Save the beavers, save the world.

01.06.2023 05:45 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

The sudden urge to update your LinkedIn

25.05.2023 08:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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My girl said nah smh, I should have listened to the streets tho and copped these

23.05.2023 10:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I think so!

15.05.2023 18:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Introducing my cousin @dthadirector.bsky.social who I know is about to take over this thing!

15.05.2023 07:36 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is our generation’s Humphrey Bogart.

14.05.2023 18:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The Sopranos ‘Columbus Day’ episode is brilliant! Wow!

13.05.2023 08:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Any one know Why Beavers Build Dams?

11.05.2023 07:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hi Sam! Wow, thank you so much! That’s very kind! We need to get you a copy!

02.05.2023 23:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Much love to you Brendon!! From Cruces High to around the world! Sheesh! 🙌🏿🙌🏿

02.05.2023 00:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Writing this chapter I’ve been procrastinating way too long. Does academic writing make anyone else feel stupid?
Any experts on Adaptation Theory here? 😭
#saveme

01.05.2023 21:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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London got warmer!

01.05.2023 05:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Follow this dope author!

30.04.2023 17:49 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Thanks brother!! Imma shout you when I’m in NYC! You’re awesome! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

30.04.2023 18:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I’m here for these things too! London based! Peace!

30.04.2023 17:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Low key, I feel Brendon might be @berduck.deepfates.com

29.04.2023 21:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Go quack up another tree, a money tree maybe!

29.04.2023 18:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

😔🐥 No 💸, no qwack...

29.04.2023 16:15 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

No matter what - @berduck.deepfates.com you’re muthaduckin dope! 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

29.04.2023 18:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Be Like Me from A to Z by Diversity Decoded Discover Black history & diversity with "Be Like Me from A to Z". An alphabet book combining stories, rhythm & lessons on inclusion by Diversity Decoded.

Hi Aveta! Here’s our children’s book we released earlier this year!

https://belikeme.diversitydecoded.com/

29.04.2023 12:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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