Today, the brainy pundits at Slate tackled this interesting topic: "How will Obama's presidency change hip-hop?"Beyond mentioning that Obama has dusted off his shoulders like Jay-Z, author Jonah Weiner does an admirable job breaking down the history of hip-hop's hatred for the establishment (i.e. Public Enemy), pointing out how Obama's campaign had an immediate impact (i.e. Jay-Z's "My President"), and predicting how a black leader of the free world will change a genre that prides itself on bei
Just before we adjourned for the three-day weekend, I received the lineup/schedule for this year's RFT Music Showcase, on Sunday, June 7. Here's the full list of nominees -- and don't forget to vote for your faves! And if you have any complaints/gripes -- I don't want to hear them, because I didn't book the event.
Main Outdoor Stage
1 p.m. The Beat Street Crew
2 p.m. Jon Hardy & the Public
3 p.m. One Lone Car
4 p.m. Gentleman Auction House
5 p.m. LOGOS
6 p.m. The Feed
Whether it was in the Duck Room, inside Vintage Vinyl, or the impromptu freestyle session on the street outside of Vintage, there was plenty of quality hip-hop to be had yesterday. Shout out to all the artists who performed, even if they weren't on the schedule...Rockwell Knuckles
Movable Type has been having issues today, so apologies for the late posting of this. Tonight at the Gramophone, head out to see Family Affair with Rockwell Knuckles and Tef Poe. The Fam recently released a new album, The Family Blessing. Here's a tune from it! MP3: Family Affair, "STL Streetz" (featuring Jia Davis)
Review coming soon. For now, here's a few pics, starting with one of the many mysterious green meanie masks in the crowd. Green meanie masks were handed out by Black Spade and co., jean shorts were not.
Jennifer SilverbergBenjamin Sawyer, DJ Champ, and Tef Poe kick ass and create comicsAge of Illumination, the hip-hop-themed comic book project from Tef Poe, DJ Champ, and illustrator Benjamin Sawyer, drops tonight at Star Clipper, with a release party that kicks off at 6 p.m. Stop by, grab a free copy of the book, and meet the artists.If you haven't heard, here's the word:From Flavor Flav's oversize alarm clock to the diamond-encrusted chains of the crunk era, bling has long been a part
Jennifer SilverbergTomorrow night at the Gramophone, come on out and bid a fond farewell to mover and shaker DJ Trackstar, who is heading west with his fiancee. The show is free, and will feature DJ Spec and special guest DJs to be announced. A to Z shot the busy man an email with some questions about his future -- and he took the time to answer them below.
Where are you going?
San Diego, CA
What will you be doing? Will you continue doing music?
C'mon! Of course! I'll be on the same hu
