I don’t know about others but I can remember when Hip Hop captured my attention than my heart! Videos were relatively a new concept in the early 80’s. Of course, Rock, Song Ballads, Funk, and R&B had core roots on the radio but by adding a visual to television really help cemented the listener experience. Read More
Monthly Archives: April 2016
The Beautiful Marriage between Rap and R&B
Musically, the two sounds met and together found that they can work in harmony and create a beautiful sound with each other! My first recollection of a Rap & R&B song would be “I Feel For You” by Chaka Khan with Melle Mel, which drop 16 bars and the courtship begin. Read More
The Camp!
Right in the middle of the Golden Era, Hip Hop labels started to turn up not referring to the party reference of course but artists who were on the same labels start to create crossover records. This created a signature sound or a tempo that would be associated with each camp! Read More
From Trunk to Internet
Due to the popularity of Hip Hop, it was only inevitable that Hip Hoppers from around the world would want some taste of the action! As competitive as Hip Hop is, breaking into the industry would sometime create a bit of a challenge. Read More
Building an Underground Network!
Networking is the single most powerful tool in Hip Hop. In the early days, the elements were by word of mouth or someone caught the information by wind! This created a greater good for everyone. Crews would link together and network their skills. Read More
Precision Skills of the Producer
Production often is the key to any creative process and the Hip Hop producer is no different! In fact, sometimes the producer name on a single will generate much more interest based on the owner individual track record. Read More
The Insane Move set of the B-boys: Part 2
As break dancing progress, so did the set moves! The dancer were turned Flares into Air Flares with their hand and legs still flaring while getting airborne. Read More
The Insane Move that Set the B-Boys: Part 1
The B-boys street dance move “The Uprock” would become the crossover to a more complex move in the future. By looking in the dancer eyes and body movement, Read More
Hip Hop is built on Competition
Who’s the best? Who’s the top dog in any category in any of culture! With heavy competition being on the major contributors in the culture, Read More
Karl Kani Jeans
Designers have an eye to capture the look of a style!
Carl Williams had that eye to help Hip Hop be up on the creative swing. Of my personal favorite Carl Williams Read More
