So before there was the internet and around the time when everyone hated Hip Hop. If you had a hot single or 16’s, the only means of communication was the word of mouth and the only way you would know the song existed. Right about the time Hip Hop started gaining more notoriety, Read More
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808 Boom
The Roland TR-808 was a game changer! When first introduced, no one like the synthetic
sounding drums. Now I agree, there nothing like a live drummer wielding his craft on a track, Read More
I Can’t Live Without My Radio!
In the early days, the radio aka the Boom or Ghetto blaster was king. The larger the Boom box, the better the status. This would allow B-Boy crews to bring sound and music to their respective area and showcase the dance style. Read More
The Block Party
My early days of the block party are epic! On the Fourth of July, the whole street would close down and every house was cooking up something to bring to the middle tables. Read More
The Mom and Pop of Hip Hop!
Once a staple of Hip hop music, a place where the unheard musician graced the shelf with the legends of the culture “the Mom and Pop” record shops. Read More
BATTLE RAP (So you want to Fight Huh)?
Today the battle scene is in full force! Leagues around the world showcase the skills of Battle Rappers. I look at these Emcees as the Samurai of the culture. Read More
The (Lab) Laboratory!
This is the collection of creativity similar to the Dr. Frankenstein movies. The producers create the original tracks or sampled beats to make a full length instrumental song! Measuring and pouring the correct break beats to the bass and strings to the correct chemistry. Read More
The Art of Freestyle
I have so much respect for the flow of freestyle. To grab the mic and have the ability to formulate lyrics off the top of your head. Read More
The Mixtape Evolution!
The mixtapes today test their musical direction or maybe it a collaboration of songs that might not have made the full project. Some to get you buzz worthy as an Emcee. Read More
Popping & Locking
Before hip hop, before B-Boy it was “The Genesis” locking also a dance called popping! That style forever became intertwined together and helps define a culture of hip hop dance! Started in the early 70’s crews mimicked, campbellocking invented by Don Campbell 1971. Read More
