Monthly Archives: April 2008
How many times have you heard the question "Who's in charge here?" I ask that very question when pondering the nonsense that passes for rap music today. Back in the day, you could really tell who was in charge. Each act had its own unique style, look, sound, etc. Run-DMC didn't look like Whodini who didn't sound like UTFO who were nothing like Doug E Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew. Each crew, MC, and DJ put a lot of thought and care into crafting their own signature sound and persona that set them apart. Which leads me to ask the question concerning (c)rap music now, "Who's in charge here?"
Q Ball | Published: April 28, 2008 I was reading a press release about the Hip Hop Hall of Fame forming an alliance with the InterVision Network Corporation (IVNET) to provide international multimedia access to all end users. That is nothing special right? Everybody is going global with streaming content's availability from the PC, Apple TV to cell phones, and the BBC is leading the way with IPTV access.
Sampling is not a privilege; it is an art. It should be treated and respected as such. So what ended the sampling era of Hip Hop? I have my theory. So let me share that theory with you and see if you agree or disagree. There are some Hip Hop producers that claim to know [...]
I have three questions about today's rap music videos. After answering them with my views, there is a fourth question left up to you.
Who’s Really In Charge?