awkword (Phil Mandelbaum)

Hands Off! Melt ICE! 🔥🧊 youtu.be/qfSj9Srg0F0

My portrait of Gregory Bovino is the cover artwork for the new single by @awkword titled “Hands Off! Melt ICE!”, whose world premiere is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026. The visual work was conceived as an artistic interpretation of a controversial figure and becomes an integral part of the song’s political and social message, in line with the tradition of socially engaged hip hop that characterizes the work of the #NewYork rapper. The portrait of Gregory Bovino thus enters into a dialogue between visual art and protest music. The image is not merely a cover, but a narrative element that accompanies the single and amplifies its meaning: a reflection on power, authority, and contemporary social tensions. Continue reading at the link below 👁️ channeldraw.org/2026/03/13/my-…

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Making Another Murderer: The Captivating Case of Temujin Kensu Nearly a dozen witnesses have placed Temujin Kensu 450 miles away from a 1980s murder in Michigan. Yet, 40 years later, his conviction stands. NEW from UR contributor @Philmandelbaum unicornriot.ninja/2026/making-an…

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