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Electric Kingdom by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist (electro funk, breaks, hip hop, b-boy anthems)

Started by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist in Podcasts

0 Jan 20, 2008

Origin of "B-Boy"

The word “b-boy” is derived from “break boy,” the term Herc used for those who hit the dance floor during the “break” segments of records…

Started by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist in Lessons

0 Jan 19, 2008

Master of Records

A large part of the disc jockeys' mystique and power is their resourcefulness in finding unknown or obscure records that can move a crowd.…

Started by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist in Lessons

0 Jan 19, 2008

Musical Model of Funk Evolution

(Except from Funk by Rickey Vincent) Black music has continued to innovate; from the first slave songs, to the latest street-corner raps,…

Started by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist in Lessons

0 Jan 19, 2008

Lesson: History of the Scratch

Introduction to the Hip Hop Documentary, "Scratch" (2001) by Doug Pray, where DJs Grand Wizard Theodore explains how he invented scratchin…

Started by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist in Lessons

0 Jan 19, 2008

AMERICAN DREAMIN [deedot remixes] - American Gangster full album remix - FREE DL

Here it is, for your enjoyment and my promotion...let me know what y'all think...DOWNLOAD HERE

Started by deedot in Submit Music

0 Jan 19, 2008

Can You Count on Voting Machines?

By CLIVE THOMPSON, The New York Times Magazine, January 6, 2008 Jane Platten gestured, bleary-eyed, into the secure room filled with voting…

Started by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist in Petition

0 Jan 19, 2008

Letter to the President

Letter to the President $13.99 This feature-length documentary showcases hip-hop's close-knit ties to America's social and political polic…

Started by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist in Politics

0 Jan 18, 2008

Bob Johnson of B.E.T. is an asshole and hypocrite (by Davey D)

Started by Staff Pick in Music News

0 Jan 16, 2008

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Dub & Dabs at 415 - 10th Street (San Francisco) / Free with RSVP / 21+ at 415 - 10th Street

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Dub up and dab out with us, Saturday, July 13th from 7-9:30pm, at Chronic Culture, 415 10th St. Sesh your finest hash rosin, full melt or other concentrate while listening to sets from DJ Sep (Dub Mission) and Maneesh the Twister (Surya Dub, Dub Mission) as we celebrate SF Hash Week with heavy dub reggae and heady vibes. Special live dubwise…See More
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DJ Slimer Unveils Collaborative Single with TROY-B & Rising Star Liliia Kysil

Vernon, VT — DJ Slimer ignites the dance floor with “Possessed,” a provocative new single featuring established artist TROY-B and rising star Liliia Kysil. The track promises a vivid and undeniably sexy vibe, fueled by wordplay, captivating composition, and an undeniable synergy reminiscent of a championship team.Discerning music listeners who crave a return to the art of seduction in music will find themselves captivated by the upcoming release. This single, reviving the power of evocative…See More
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So London The Vêrmîn Lord: A Transatlantic Journey to Musical Greatness

Born and raised in Lewisham, London, So London is an artist whose musical journey transcends borders and defies expectations. His early years in the vibrant cultural hub of South London laid the foundation for a unique blend of sounds that would later define his career. At 17, driven by an insatiable hunger for new experiences and musical influences, So London made the…See More
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Tupac Day at Arroyo Viejo Park

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Tupac DayA day of honor, remembrance, and serviceBay Area Hip-Hop Forever in partnership with the Black Culture Zone and EastSide Arts Alliance presents the third annual Tupac day in Oakland.This event is Free With performances by Naru Kwina Yero and Pink Diamond RBGNEXTGEN And DJ bangzEducational resources, healthcare, resources, mental health, resources, vendors, food, and a kid zone.This is sponsored by the Levitt foundation and Just City Cultural Fund R3 (remember resist and reclaim project)See More
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Tupac Day at Arroyo Viejo Park

June 29, 2024 from 3pm to 7pm
Tupac DayA day of honor, remembrance, and serviceBay Area Hip-Hop Forever in partnership with the Black Culture Zone and EastSide Arts Alliance presents the third annual Tupac day in Oakland.This event is Free With performances by Naru Kwina Yero and Pink Diamond RBGNEXTGEN And DJ bangzEducational resources, healthcare, resources, mental health, resources, vendors, food, and a kid zone.This is sponsored by the Levitt foundation and Just City Cultural Fund R3 (remember resist and reclaim project)See More
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Breaking Into the Rap Scene with Authenticity and Ambition – Promising Icon Yungkass Stuns with a Matchless Talent

Rising star Yungkass is not just entering the music world but redefining it with her unique blend of rap, dance, and an unwavering commitment to self-expressionOrlando, FL —Yungkass’s journey into music was inspired by her mother, but it quickly became a personal platform for growth, confidence, and communication. Through her lyrics, she strives to voice the unspoken realities and struggles of everyday life, making her listeners feel seen and understood.Yungkass’ music is more than…See More
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Letter To The President: The Streets Get Political (Part 1)

Narrated By Snoop Dogg- Letter To the President is a feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 years.
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