http://oldschoolscholar.com The voice for real Hip Hop culture purists, activists, artists, musicians, producers, beat junkies, fans, DJs, B Boys, Graff Writers, and MCs. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:28:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://oldschoolscholar.com/beatboxing-acapella-group-naturally-seven/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/beatboxing-acapella-group-naturally-seven/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:54:08 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1703
If you are a big fan of jazz vocalists and beat boxers, then this article is for you! The spirit of Hip Hop evolves with seven talented brothers who have kicked the doors of Europe wide open with their hybrid technique they coined as vocal play. Check out these three videos for your delight!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/beatboxing-acapella-group-naturally-seven/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/lyrics-versus-rhymes-ultimate-emce/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/lyrics-versus-rhymes-ultimate-emce/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:51:02 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1677
What makes an ultimate MC in the Hip Hop culture? Is it the ability to spit rhymes off of the dome or to create premeditated lyrics for the music studio? Or, is lyricism more skillful than writing rhymes? What is this debate about anyways concerning writing lyrics versus writing rhymes and freestyle rappers versus recording MCs? Check it out!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/lyrics-versus-rhymes-ultimate-emce/feed/ 3 http://oldschoolscholar.com/big-daddy-kane-story-interview-rapper/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/big-daddy-kane-story-interview-rapper/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:53:06 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1657
If you are an aspiring rap artist, lyricist, or emcee you definitely must check these videos about one of the greatest rappers of all time to ever spit. You may have heard the songs but have you ever checked out the spirit behind those rhymes? I think you should right now and click here!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/big-daddy-kane-story-interview-rapper/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/hip-hop-divas-glittery-and-glamourous-pop-rappers/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/hip-hop-divas-glittery-and-glamourous-pop-rappers/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:49:57 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1645
It is odd how in the Hip Hop culture the last elemental pillar to show up on the scene was the first to sell out. Yes, I am talking about the rapping component. Why is it that rappers sell out more than anyone else, and what are the characteristics and motivations of those who seek the media hype for themselves the most?]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/hip-hop-divas-glittery-and-glamourous-pop-rappers/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/beyond-beats-and-rhymes-the-male-ego-and-hip-hop-documentary/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/beyond-beats-and-rhymes-the-male-ego-and-hip-hop-documentary/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:32:19 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1616
Here is a very special up close documentary, Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, produced by Hip Hop activist, Byron Hurt. This video is a frank examination of masculinity in Hip Hop music and issues dealing with sex, violence, misogyny, and homophobia. Much discussion about the male ego complex in Hip Hop.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/beyond-beats-and-rhymes-the-male-ego-and-hip-hop-documentary/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/25-characteristics-on-how-your-favorite-rapper-might-be-a-sucker-mc/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/25-characteristics-on-how-your-favorite-rapper-might-be-a-sucker-mc/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:32:22 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1614
Thanks to the polluted world of music video and glamor, Hip Hop music has been misconstrued as something else that it is not. Shallow lyrics and school-girl dissing on internet video has been the game of these so called artists, but for the next generation of young heads they just may need a list to identify these wack ass celebrity rappers from the real MCs. There has been no list found online until now!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/25-characteristics-on-how-your-favorite-rapper-might-be-a-sucker-mc/feed/ 2 http://oldschoolscholar.com/real-hip-hop-in-africa-senegal-rocks-to-the-breaka-dawn/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/real-hip-hop-in-africa-senegal-rocks-to-the-breaka-dawn/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:17:36 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1596
If there is a wake up call to what Hip Hop music really is and what it means to people around the world, then this is one documentary that will plainly spell it for you in Senegal, West Africa. This is an excellent video to serve as a reminder to America what Hip Hop truly is at the core to these emcees.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/real-hip-hop-in-africa-senegal-rocks-to-the-breaka-dawn/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/scene-not-heard-true-school-women-of-philly-hip-hop-speak/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/scene-not-heard-true-school-women-of-philly-hip-hop-speak/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:30:25 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1590
Women artists in Hip Hop music appear to be missing in action to the genre, but everyone knows in the true school they are alive and well. Check out several women from Philly speaking up about Hip Hop from their experiences in The City of Brotherly Love. ]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/scene-not-heard-true-school-women-of-philly-hip-hop-speak/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme-watch-full-movie/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme-watch-full-movie/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:12:29 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1580
We have a special full movie presentation for all of you aspiring emcees and rhyme lovers. Have you ever seen the documentary, Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme? You better check it out now while you can watch this film for free!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme-watch-full-movie/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/mirror-mirror-emcees-north-south/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/mirror-mirror-emcees-north-south/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:24:43 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1538
Let us come to grips with the fact of the matter; we may never again hear another historical rhyme. Can it be said that the dumbing down of rap lyrics today are a major reflection of our US Educational System in the North versus the South?]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/mirror-mirror-emcees-north-south/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-king-of-hip-pop-lil-wayne/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-king-of-hip-pop-lil-wayne/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 16:49:36 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1093
Ladies and Gentlemen, little did I know that the recording industry was nine months pregnant! Therefore because of this fact, I must man-up and extend my congratulations to the industry for giving birth to a brand new musical genre...]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-king-of-hip-pop-lil-wayne/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/beatbox-battle-world-championship-2009-free-live-video/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/beatbox-battle-world-championship-2009-free-live-video/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 00:17:13 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=1078
The Beatbox Battle World Championship 2009 will be broadcasting live video from Berlin, Germany free right here on May 29, 2009!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/beatbox-battle-world-championship-2009-free-live-video/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/rap-to-the-future/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/rap-to-the-future/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:01:08 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=648
Missing in Hip Hop music today, in my opinion, are two types of rhymes. Before I tell you what they are in a question, I want everyone to understand this is a simple message for up and coming MCs, rap artists, and rappers. If you know one please send him this message. If you are one, I want you to be honest with yourself meanwhile thinking about your future.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/rap-to-the-future/feed/ 2 http://oldschoolscholar.com/general-admission/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/general-admission/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:02:58 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=615
I have been getting a distinct impression that most of us involved in the Hip Hop culture generally admit that the state of the rap world today is on a life support system. Rappers are claiming to have the new flava, but their cheerleading style leaves most of us with that sour, bitter taste in [...]]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/general-admission/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/subject-matters/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/subject-matters/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:23:23 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=594
Has anyone notice that it seems rappers of today have few subject matters to rap about? They either have what I call skirt chasing lyrics, political lyrics, or material lyrics. I can’t be the only one who wants to give their lyrics the benefit of the doubt, but I always end up tuning them out! [...]]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/subject-matters/feed/ 1 http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-best-way-an-unknown-mc-must-self-promote-part-2/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-best-way-an-unknown-mc-must-self-promote-part-2/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:29:40 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=529
Now it's time to build your name out there. It will take you and your DJ's efforts to complete the rest on your own. That step would be to go live and practice in front of a small audience for your development.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-best-way-an-unknown-mc-must-self-promote-part-2/feed/ 1 http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-best-way-an-unknown-mc-must-self-promote-part-1/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-best-way-an-unknown-mc-must-self-promote-part-1/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:01:24 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=528
You know, most up and coming rappers today believe getting their rhyme skills any type of attention is to enter a local MC battle, exhibit their presence online (i.e. YouTube or MySpace), or get on multiple mix tapes and hope a talent scout would discover them. These are all well proven buzz tactics that can get you noticed, but there is one problem to these forms of promotion. It ain't live! It's Memorex!]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/the-best-way-an-unknown-mc-must-self-promote-part-1/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/da-black-gold-agreement/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/da-black-gold-agreement/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:12:08 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=526
As I was checking out the latest current events on our website, I came across an interesting article that was recently posted yesterday by Thug Life Army.com. By now, almost every Hip Hopper out there has heard the recent criticism of the new school kid, Soulja Boy, by the old school veteran, Ice T. Me, myself and I have no words for this matter, however a brother by the name of N.Y. Oil had plenty of great words to say on Hip Hop Music as a whole.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/da-black-gold-agreement/feed/ 1 http://oldschoolscholar.com/never-well-deserved/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/never-well-deserved/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:01:06 +0000 Da Emazing One http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=525
The last time I watched a music award show on television was back in 1984. It was the American Music Awards. I believe on that show Prince performed Purple Rain live on stage. Also at that time, they didn't have a rap category either. Neither did the Grammies or any other award show, including MTV.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/never-well-deserved/feed/ 0 http://oldschoolscholar.com/golden-age-hip-hop-interviews-featuring-ll-cool-j-and-run-dmc/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://oldschoolscholar.com/golden-age-hip-hop-interviews-featuring-ll-cool-j-and-run-dmc/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:16:51 +0000 Q Ball http://oldschoolscholar.com/?p=523
Last night I came across some video footage recorded in 1986 at the dawn of the Golden Age of Hip Hop. What you are about to view are documented interviews from a Dutch televison reporter, Marcel Vanthilt. During this era, Hip Hop culture was making leaps in bounds in Europe as it was in North America. The intrigue in these interviews is quite evident why our culture burst into an international phenomenan. To this very day, Hip Hop Culture is not just fully embraced in Europe, but also in Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, and the Middle East. Where ever there is a creative soul to be liberated on this planet, there is Hip Hop.]]> http://oldschoolscholar.com/golden-age-hip-hop-interviews-featuring-ll-cool-j-and-run-dmc/feed/ 0