How to swim the Seas of Hip Hop

It has been ask of me recently, to provide guidance on how to get into hip hop music. It can be overwhelming with all the rappers, emcees, and everything in between claiming to be real hip hop and flooding the sound waves with their version of the music. The reality, hip hop is diverse! People draw distinction between rap and hip hop, but really it all stems from the culture of hip hop and there are many branches. So how do you navigate your way through the varieties of hip hop? Start with what you’ve heard and liked. Find out who the artist is and who they have worked with. Since like minds flock together you will begin rapidly expanding your hip hop collection with similar sounding artist. Also you may want to find out who produces the tracks (music without the lyrics). After all it was the music of hip hop that got me hooked and if that is the case for you, follow the producers. Eventually you will develop an ear to appreciate good music production and lyrics, and you have to work at. It is my opinion that the best of hip hop is not represented in pop culture, so you have to do your research to find it. To get you on the right foot, in the right direction, Here is my list of recommended artist to begin listening to.

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Common
The Roots
Lupe Fiasco
De La Soul
Tribe Called Quest
Mos Def
Talib Kweli
Kidz in the Hall
Pharaoh Monch
Little Brother
Living Legends

Enjoy!

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My 1st Last Thurs. Performance

I was more nervous than usual but it was a great learning experience. I'll be out there this week on 17th and Alberta. Come see me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elfNNRS7rfo

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My 1st Last Thurs. Performance

Rock da Rhythm NEW SONG!

This is a new song that I wanted to perform at the Greek for the uprooted productions show. I couldn’t because I broke my USB Flash Drive which had the memory for my keyboard. Luckily for you, I got video of my rehearsal of the song. This maybe the only time you get to hear this song. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb3zlsWGHT8

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MAAFA Freestyle

This a freestyle involving the audience before I started the poem voice. I love improv! Enjoy! OH Come see me at Bamboo Grove Friday 24th 9pm. Its a Cancer/Leo Celebration! (in the stylings of Dave Chapelle, What the hell was that downtown?) $5 donation at the door. Spread the word for me. I'm rehearsing all week to make it air cabin tight! Again Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASP1kSP10nE

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MAAFA Freestyle

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