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David Banner: Whites Are Getting More Lyrical & We're Mumbling

2015-10-01T19:01:58.747Z

"For the first time in my life, Smallz, I'm proud. Like, I'm proud of myself, dude."

For some time now, fans of David Banner have been anxiously awaiting his album "The God Box," especially after the year he's had on social media. In the past few months we've watched as Banner explained what needs to be done in hip-hop for the Black community while also addressing the plight of police brutality. With "The God Box, " David Banner wants to make sure he covers every topic that should be addressed, which is why he feels it's "one of the best hip-hop albums ever."

While trying to shorten the number of tracks on "The God Box" to 13 (because he's "always been spiritually connected to the number"), the rapping activist is also making note of the changes being made in the hip-hop genre. "We gotta push hip-hop to another level 'cause I'm even watching lyrically - the White boys are getting more and more lyrical and we['re] basically mumbling," David expresses. For that reason, he's not "just not gon[na] throw some s*** together." "I'll push it all the way back. Or pull a Dr. Dre before I put some bulls*** out," he tells DJ Smallz. "Ima be honest with you, I'm trying to do like Akon doing. Like, I'm trying to provide energy and water - I'm trying to change the situation of Black people globally. This music s*** ain't nothing but words and beats."
Catch David Banner speak about the current state of hip-hop, his achievements in life and more in this DJ Smallz Eyes' exclusive.

Afrika Bambaataa: Punk Rockers Were 1st Whites to Accept Hip-Hop

2015-04-02T21:36:52.396Z

The Godfather of Hip-Hop, Afrika Bambaataa, sat down with VladTV to discuss his various nicknames, the origins of the culture and when exactly white people begin embracing Hip-Hop.

The legend says that most of his nicknames were given to him by people who recognized his role in progressing the culture. He also spoke on his relationship with fellow Hip Hop great Kool Herc, saying they were both the hottest DJ's within their respective neighborhoods in The Bronx. He also revealed the origins of the term "Hip-Hop" itself, saying it came from the raps of Keith Cowboy and Lovebug Starski.

Bambaataa also reveals when white people actually started to embrace the culture, saying the punk rockers of downtown Manhattan were the first to show love from outside of the movement. He disagrees with Lord Jamar's statements that Whites are "guests in the house of Hip-Hop," saying in the early years you could make that argument. Today, however, Hip-Hop is a global phenomenon that has branched out to all people, similarly to religions having roots within one culture and eventually branching out to others.

Get a history lesson from the great Afrika Bambaataa above.

Michael Eric Dyson On Why Poor Whites in 'Red-States' Vote Against Their Interests

2014-11-05T23:12:22.972Z

Michael Eric Dyson On Why Poor Whites in 'Red-States' Vote Against Their Interests