Hip Hop – Rediscovering its Political Roots
Words by Glenn Kisela Hip hop has a long and storied history with roots deeply embedded within political movements. It has often been used as a medium for storytelling as well as a source of inspiration for the oppressed, specifically with its American origin. Hip hop has rarely strayed from delving into political issues even […]
Review: Black Panther The Album – Various Artists
Words by Zee Ntloko Black Panther is not just a superhero movie. To have a film with not only a black director, black writers and a predominantly black cast coupled with the sheer scale of anything Marvel Studios touches, it is only fitting that the music to accompany it is equally big, brash and most […]
[VIDEO] Kendrick & SZA Drop ‘All The Stars’ Video
As excitement builds for Marvel’s much anticipated superhero movie, Black Panther, Top Dawg Entertainment’s Kendrick Lamar and SZA have dropped a beautiful collaboration, All The Stars, which set to form part of the film. The TDE team has kicked of 2018 on a great note as Anthony ‘Top Dawg‘ Tiffith, CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment, is said to be […]
Does socially conscious hip hop have a market in today’s culture?
Words by Mercia Tucker “It was the first dominant rap group with the most dominant MC saying something that meant something.” Chuck D said this of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s The Message. The recreation room of the apartment building at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the West Bronx is listed by the New York […]
[VIDEO] Kendrick Lamar Drops ‘Humble’
Check out Kendrick Lamar’s brand new music video titled Humble.