Ian Levy, EdD

Peace! New episode of the lunchroom cypher podcast is live right now - check link in bio!

Ep 5 - Rapmotional Wellness: Collaborations with Psychologists (ft. Dr. Napoleon Wells)

During this episode we discuss how school counselors and psychologists collaborate, using hip-hop, to support youth. takes us on a journey through the history of hip-hop, detailing how hip-hop organically serves as a tool for healing and combating White supremacy. We also breakdown some Jay Electronica lyrics and offer practical next steps for educators and psychologists.

Writing my way through the weekend. Articles, lyrics, and journaling - each help make me sense of a way forward.

Reconnected with my bro this week. We first met at Queens College in 2009, and have had many moments over the years to catch each other up on our own respective career/life pursuits. You know it’s real when it feels like no time has passed, and you fall right back into that pocket.

This shoot was one of the more affirming/grounding experiences I’ve had in the last couple years. But also a reminder that there’s so much more left to do, and so much time left to do it. Just wait on it.

Shoutout to Pswayz and the Neuyorican Poets Cafe for creating a space to spontaneously premier my new video!!

Last week I had the pleasure of presenting Hip Hop & Spoken Word Therapy for The Center for Global Affairs at NYU in partnership with the New York Peace Institute. The talk reached another level when an old student and good friend of mine, Jalib Johnson, showed up to perform with me. This track demonstrates the importance of collaboration (a.k.a. the therapeutic relationship) and self reflection when creating hip hop. Quite a surreal moment, glad we caught it on tape. This is the work!!!

What I Please - Ian Levy X Jabari Johnson (Live at NYU Global Affairs Center) This song was performed at the NYU Global Affairs Center in partnership with the New York Peace Institute for a talk I gave on Hip Hop and Spoken Word Therap...

I know I made a promise of a new album too all of you this summer. I try incredibly hard not to break promises but in reality I wound up spending a lot more time than expected job hunting. As a result I'm behind schedule but I promise you I'm still working constantly on a second, full length, project. New music very soon :)

My TEDx talk, "Hip Hop and Spoken Word Therapy" has been released! This is still so surreal! Special thanks to my family and friends for the endless love and support.

Hip-Hop and Spoken Word Therapy: Ian Levy at TEDxTeachersCollege In this remarkable talk, Ian Levy demonstrates that self-acceptance, expression and intelligence can manifest in the form of great talent. Reflecting on his ...

Shout-out to the students at West Islip High School for pushing themselves to write some incredibly dope rhymes!

Hey guys, it's been a a bit since I posted but I wanted to let y'all know that the grind continues. New music on the way soon! In the meantime, you can now annotate some of my songs on RapGenius, check it out!

Ian Levy (Ft. Justin Austin) – True (Ft. Justin Austin)

Ian Levy - SWAG (ft. Leara Ali) Swag by Ian Levy (2012). http://www.facebook.com/IANLEVYMUSIC http://www.twitter.com/Ianplevy Photograph by Hercules NYC. Edited by Alex Cohen Produced by Ju...