From a Bronx Party to a Global Force
- By u.net
- Feb 21, 2020
Many, many people with an internet connection, including yours truly, spent a fair amount of time on 11 August 2017 entranced by a Google Doodle.
This wasn't your typical such creation, no short animation linking to a Wikipedia entry. This particular Doodle was a full-blown, interactive immersive into the world of [...]
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” [...]
No HalfSteppin, the NYTimes Review !
- By u.net
- Dec 29, 2016
The most valuable and also vexing thing about nightclubs is that you can’t get in. Not to the good ones, at least. Not unless you are in the know, or in good standing with people who are, or are diligent and passionate and perhaps willing to part with a bit [...]
The Story Of Hip-Hop’s Creation
- By u.net
- Nov 04, 2015
Last night (November 2), Crazy Legs, founder of the Rock Steady Crew, shared a video on his Facebook. At the pioneering B-Boy’s home, a gathering took place of Afrika Bambaataa, KRS-One, and the Universal Zulu Nation co-founder’s Amad Henderson. Writing that the discussions are “a work in progress,” Crazy Legs told [...]
Hip-Hop History Orchestrated
- By u.net
- Jun 11, 2015
L’orchestra diretta dal maestro Radzimir Debski, JIMEK, si è esibita in un medley della durata di 10 minuti dove ha risuonato alcuni dei classici dell’hip hop dagli anni ’90 fino ad oggi. Mobb Deep, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Pharoahe Monch, tra gli altri. Se non ci credete gustatevi [...]