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Famous Hip Hop Artists And Popular Rap Artists At HipHopDX
Nobody is saying anything in hip hop journalism these days, everyone just reports the latest on (insert popular rap artists name here), there is no perspective, no insight and no food for thought. Some haters just bash hip hop artists, just mean-spirited shit-talking that any 10 year old can do. HipHopDX is only spot that tells it how it is and how it should be. |
Get Your Mind Right: The Future Of Hip HopTuesday, May 27, 2008 - Brian Sims | Comments: 50 |
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Remember when Hulk Hogan body-slammed Andre the Giant? That was great. I remember watching WrestleMania III with my little brothers. The hype for weeks prior was that the Hulkster was “gonna slam Andre the Giant.” I didn’t believe it. Then again, I was seven. Change is inevitable and Hip Hop is no exception. We love talking about how much Hip Hop has changed since its inception 28 years ago. There’s never a shortage of discussion about how different things “used to be” in Hip Hop. Back in the day just won’t go away…and thank... |
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Parkbench Studies: Borough CheckMonday, May 05, 2008 - Jake Paine | Comments: 12 |
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In one of Hip Hop journalism’s most epic quotables, Chuck D referred to rap music as “CNN for black people.” For all racial and social minorities, I strongly hope this is still the case. I’m eager to see what Immortal Technique, Murs and P.E. themselves will offer people in what remains of 2008. Still, I equally believe that rap, when it’s done right, can just as much be a Travel Channel for us all. One of my favorite records of all time is Black Star and Common’s “Respiration.” In the brooding account of urban life, Common said it best “I asked my... |