FIGHT THE POWER
- By u.net
- Jul 03, 2019
In the first episode of Ava DuVernay’s Netflix drama When They See Us, a couple of dozen black teenagers pour into Central Park on the night of 19 April, 1989. Five of them will end up spending years in jail for a rape they didn’t commit, but for now they’re [...]
How Gil Scott-Heron made way for a generation of rap revolutionaries
- By u.net
- Apr 11, 2019
Even if you’re not familiar with Gil Scott-Heron, it’s likely you’ve unknowingly encountered his work in some form. The late artist’s poeticisms have taken on a life beyond their architect, from his extensive sampling in hip hop music, to cover versions like soul singer Leon Bridges’ recent resurrection of “Whitey On The Moon” [...]
Kurt Cobain’s Undying Influence on modern Hip Hop
- By u.net
- Apr 01, 2019
In 2019, rappers idolize Kurt Cobain more than they idolize rap legends. The art form has been heavily influenced by SoundCloud rap; a subgenre which makes use of DIY aesthetics and shrill vocals—decades after Nirvana mastered those qualities without really caring to. Many of its stars see Cobain as an [...]
The Self-Destruction Video
- By u.net
- Jan 25, 2019
From AmbrosiaforHeads - In the late 1980s, Rap music had a problem. At the time the genre was exploding with national and overseas tours, incidents were taking place at some of those concerts that were smearing the reputation of the Hip-Hop culture. As the safety of show-goers was a significant concern, [...]
Angela Davis Speaks Out
- By u.net
- Jan 12, 2019
In a Democracy Now! exclusive, legendary activist and scholar Angela Davis speaks out after the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute rescinded a human rights award for her, reportedly due to her activism for Palestinian rights. In September, the institute announced that it would award Davis the Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights [...]
From Beyoncé to Sorry to Bother You.
- By u.net
- Dec 22, 2018
THE GUARDIAN ///// From psychedelic sketch shows to far-out satire, black artists are expressing the absurdity of life in a racist society by embracing the disturbing and bizarre. ////// There he was, dangling into the void. Sinking, arms outstretched, helplessly clawing at the air. Jordan Peele’s satirical horror Get Out [...]
Hiphop Evolution on the LQ
- By u.net
- Oct 25, 2018
Check out Hiphop Evolution on Netflix and catch Rapify cofounder Paradise Gray (producer of legendary group X Clan and promoter of new York’s legendary Latin Quarter Club). #rapify #hiphop #latinquater #legendary.Read About the full story on No Half Steppin': An Oral and Pictorial History of New York City Club the Latin Quarter and the [...]
Kento su ‘Stand 4 What’
- By u.net
- Sep 11, 2018
Il viso di Colin Kaepernick, lo stesso della campagna Nike che ha suscitato polemiche e forti prese di posizione nei giorni scorsi, appare – stilizzato ma riconoscibilissimo nell’iconica posizione di protesta inginocchiata – sulla copertina di Stand 4 What, con il sottotitolo Razza, rap e attivismo nell’America di Trump. L’autore del libro è U.Net, pseudonimo dietro cui si [...]
Stand 4 What ! – Intervista
- By u.net
- Jul 18, 2018
Qualche giorno fa sono stato a Milano per lavoro. Mentre ero a pranzo ho scoperto che – a sorpresa – il Cox18 organizzava un dj set con Dj Lord (Public Enemy/Prophets of Rage). I ‘nuovi’ Rage Against the Machine, avevano suonato in città il giorno prima. Chiaramente ero lì e non potevo mancare. E [...]
Questo mondo non è più bianco.
- By u.net
- Jul 14, 2018
DI IGIABA SCEGO. L’album “Damn” di Kendrick Lamar inizia e finisce con una sparatoria. Un suono sordo, vuoto, pauroso, l’antitesi stessa della musica. E da lì che è partita la ricerca dell’autore in direzione di un se stesso non sempre facile da afferrare. L’indagine di Kendrick Lamar è stata minuziosa, [...]