Nonfiction
Author: Patrick Neate
Published: August 2004
Pages: 274
Publisher: Riverhead
What does a 30-something, British white guy have to say about the current state of affairs in hip-hop? More than you might think. Patrick Neate has been a self-described hip-hop head since his fascination with the music began in the ’80s, and his curiosity and love for the [...]
When it comes to graffiti the women are scarce, yet selective. There is none more versatile as the woman raised in Queens, NYC: Her name is TOOFLY.
TOOFLY’s body of work consists of illustration, fine art painting, collage, graphic design, and fashion. Her ambitious compositions are a combination of stylish female characters, graphic marks, and graffiti [...]
I guess the first thing you’d want to know is what qualifies me as an “industry angel,” to go around popping off info about the music industry.
Well let me present my credentials: first, I’m a staff writer for Allhiphop.com and I’m the entertainment editor on my campus paper. Those two factors put me in contact [...]
Though her unique and infectious sounds have repeatedly saturated the airwaves
of Toronto urban radio, people easily recognize her sound, but not yet her
name. With attention-getting songs as “Housework” and “Where
I’m Goin’”, her pervasive sound has been known to provoke
the [...]
According to designer Thulare Monareng, her Thulare range is for "young, hip, fashion conscious people who want to retain their African identity, but
still be fashionable.
"I think my clothes offers those people the best of both African and
Western aesthetics."
Carl Collison chatted to the 34-year-old about her [...]
Grammy Award winning talent, Ladybug Mecca ("Rebirth Of Slick (Cool
Like Dat)", 1993) formerly of the rap group Digable Planets is currently
in the studio recording her new solo debut set to be released in late Fall
2003.
Ladybug
Mecca, possibly rap’s most [...]
At
a time when simple, easy music sells, it is refreshing and imperative to hear
a challenge to the formulaic, mediocre and mass produced culture that is an
increasingly overwhelming aspect of our times. Ursula Rucker’s latest album
Silver or Lead moves us [...]
When it comes to hip-hop in the Illadelph region, names such as The Roots,
Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Freeway, and Beanie Sigel
come to mind. But, what about the ladies of the culture?
From pioneers Lady B and Yvette Money to lyricists Bahamadia, and mainstream-queen
[...]
Hawaii.
The perfect spot for an ideal vacation. Nice beaches, great weather, and an even better nightlife. There are many different spots where you can hear some of Hawaii’s dopest DJs spinning. One of these DJs is Prynces Leya other wise known as Charel or “Rel” to her friends. She is the only female DJ in [...]
“I’ve never been alive and there wasn’t hip-hop. That is why I feel like I’m fortunate to have this in my life. I’m blessed.”
Monthly Archives: August 2004