A good friend once told me that people born after 1982 don't know hip-hop. That statement not only helps make sense of the decline of the genre at the hands of younger artists, it means there are a lot of young 'heads in need of a little education.
In Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Nation, Jeff Chang takes his readers to school without turning pedantic. It's the rare hip-hop tract that combs through the music and the social movement with the sensitivity of a fan and the sophist
Next Tuesday marks a big moment in American history, so DJ Z-Trip is commemorating the occasion with the sequel to his Obama Mix. From his website:
"This one is called "Victory Lap: The Obama Mix Pt. 2". It's my way of congratulating all of us for electing what I think is the right person for the job. We made history and I'm proud to be a part of that. Yes, my friends, it is time to celebrate, but please don't lose sight of the mess we are still in, there is plenty of work that lies ahead."
For the 11th episode of The Miles Bonny Show, your host-with-the-most was going to interview Chuck D. But the requests for an encore of episode 9, which featured yours truly, Jason Fiddlyfanks Harper, came pouring in like a biblical flood, and Miles had no choice to invite me back. Behold!
The Miles Bonny Show #011 - TRAILER - Jason SPEAKS!! from miles bonny on Vimeo.
You can view the whole episode at www.milesbonnyshow.com. Contents of episode 11: me, my pink shirt, Miles talking about food,
Brother Ali's new record, Us, is out September 22 on Rhymesayers Entertainment, featuring guest appearances from Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition. Rhymesayers is noted for its strong hip-hop that goes beyond the "bitches, blunts, and 40s" mentality, with such acts as P.O.S. and Atmosphere.
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Brother Ali plays the Granada in Lawrence on September 27 with Evidence (of Dilated Peoples), BK One and Toki Wright. Expect the show to be a
