Hip Hop

DMX: The Cultural Titan Who Wore His Heart On His Sleeve

On 09 April 2021, the tragic news of his passing left us in shock, even more so as it contradicted his image of invincibility, DMX was a solider that had been through hell on Earth. His passing was felt deeply by the masses which was a testimony to his legacy, we hadn’t just lost a talented rap artist, we had lost part of ourselves. In a world with fleeting spirituality, DMX shone his light through his darkness and that gave and everyone struggling the hope to go on and we should cherish that. […]

Activism

REVIEW: Talib Kweli Vibrate Higher A Rap Story

BOOK REVIEW: Talib Kweli Vibrate Higher A Rap Story. Talib Kweli so eloquently expresses his experiences of growing up in 90’s New York as firstly a fan of, but then an active contributor of hip hop. Kweli finds the words I could never conjure to express his love for Hip Hop that I also felt in the 90’s. Resonating with many of his thoughts and sentiments from this unique insight into the minds of one of hip hop’s most highly respected conscious artists that entwines with much needed social commentary is a must for all hip hop fans, period. […]

Hip Hop

Rotterdam: Hip Hop Huis (House of Hip Hop)

It’s no secret that HipHopHuis believes in the strength of the community. We exist because of these scenes that keep growing and evolving. These communities and their innovators are the number one partners in our programs. The bboy […]

Hip Hop

Hip Hop Boroughs of New York

I wanted to visit all of the main Rap spots in New York, borough to borough to feel where Hip Hop really originated from. The recent renaming of certain streets to our most beloved rap […]

Hip Hop

Freedom Sounds @ Electric Brixton

Humanity 4 Palestine presents Freedom Sounds (London Edition) Benefit Concert featuring US artists Dead Prez, Havoc of the Infamous Mobb Deep, Mobb Deep DJ L.E.S., Big Noyd as well as the UK’s own Lowkey, DJ […]