Tag Archives: New York City

All City: Henry Chalfant’s Second Hip Hop Documentary

By Q Ball | March 18, 2010

All City by Henry Chalfant is an experimental documentary continuing his efforts covering Hip Hop after Style Wars. It is raw and candid with a delicious authentic appeal you will enjoy. Take time out for classic dope footage right now!

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BeatBoxing Acapella Group: Naturally Seven

By Q Ball | March 7, 2010

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!

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The Hip Hop Files: A Short Piece On Martha Cooper

By Q Ball | February 26, 2010

Check out this video short about The First Media Queen of Hip Hop, Martha Cooper. It is a very nice candid piece about one of her more recent works The Hip Hop Files: Photographs, 1979 – 1984. You do not want to miss this!

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Beat Street: Best Hip Hop Movie in Hollywood

By Q Ball | December 27, 2009

We got another Hip Hop classic for you today! If you have never seen Beat Street you are a duck. I mean who has never seen this movie classic? Well, many people have not seen it as of yet which is why we are posting it today! It is as authentic as Hollywood could get in capturing the essence of Hip Hop culture. Click here now!

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Bombin’: Old School UK Graff and Hip Hop Documentary

By Q Ball | December 20, 2009

We have another old school Hip Hop in the UK documentary for you. This time we get to see the growing influence of Hip Hop with the British youth as well as the legendary Goldie bonding with Brim and Afrika Bambaataa. This is an enjoyable piece to watch. Check it out now!

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Hip-Hopumentary: Multi-topical Interviews Regarding the State of Hip Hop

By Q Ball | December 16, 2009

Hip-Hopumentary is a multi-topical grassroots documentary reflecting on the state and community of the culture itself. Mostly shot in New York City this piece does not miss due to its candidness from the guests in the film. Check it out now!

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Breakin’ and Enterin’: Old School Los Angeles Hip Hop Roots

By Q Ball | November 8, 2009

During the early 1980s when Hip Hop culture in New York City was gaining global exposure, California was also beginning its flavor from its roots with funk styles dancing, Soul Train, and Cholo style Graff writing. LA was the Yang to New York’s Yin. Check this documentary out!

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Mr. Magic Tribute: Historical WBLS Rap Attack Recordings

By Q Ball | October 17, 2009

This is a special memorial tribute posting for the immensely legendary Mr. Magic who was the first commercially successful radio DJ promoting Hip Hop music. Back in the mid 1980s, if Mr. Magic was not pumping your joints on his WBLS Rap Attack show in New York City, you did not exist! You had to either quit recording or back up and try again!

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The 5 Worst “So Called” Hip Hop Movies Ever!

By Q Ball | September 2, 2009

There are many films out there listed as Hip Hop movies just because it has an urban setting or a bunch of rappers turn actors, but is that really a Hip Hop flick? In this article we have decided on the 5 Worst “So Called” Hip Hop Movies ever produced that has graced the silver screen!

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Rules of Engagement

By Da Emazing One | June 10, 2009

Our Hip Hop culture, I’m proud to say thus far, has never given birth to wars. However, since the beginning of its own birth, the standard of excellence was already established through competition. And our Hip Hop culture has provided a lot of battles in its history.

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