The Punchline Academy Gets Its Own Mural in the Bronx
From the Airwaves to the Wall
The Punchline Academy has officially been immortalized in the Bronx with a new mural painted by graffiti artist Jaek El Diablo.
For a platform built around preserving hip hop culture, having its name represented through graffiti in the birthplace of hip hop carries a different kind of meaning. The mural connects two elements of the culture—MCing and graffiti—while marking another milestone in The Punchline Academy’s continued growth.
Created by Jaek El Diablo, the piece brings The Punchline Academy brand to life through street art, giving the platform a permanent visual presence in the Bronx.
Keeping Hip Hop Culture Connected
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The mural fits naturally with what The Punchline Academy has been building. Hosted by Da Inphamus Amadeuz, alongside Tone Viera and Mrz Get@Em, the Shade 45 show has grown beyond the traditional radio format through interviews, freestyles, original music, live broadcasts and its nationwide Lyric League Series.
The Lyric League concept has been especially connected to the streets. Instead of waiting for artists to enter a studio, The Punchline Academy pulls directly into neighborhoods and creates cyphers where the artists actually come from. (The Punchline Academy)
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100 Million Views and Growing
The Bronx mural also arrives during a major period for the platform. The Punchline Academy has surpassed 100 million views across all platforms, while continuing to expand its presence through Shade 45, digital content, live events and music. (Dain Phamus Amadeuz)
Over the years, the show has featured interviews and performances from respected names throughout hip hop while providing a bridge between legendary artists and the next generation of MCs. Its growing archive now spans interviews, freestyles, Lyric League cyphers, new music and Corner Chronicles. (Dain Phamus Amadeuz)
Now The Punchline Academy can add something else to that journey:
Its name painted on a Bronx wall.
For a platform dedicated to real hip hop, it doesn’t get much more fitting than that.
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