Hip Hop is Alive and Well: Live from the DNC
I am at the Democratic Convention right now, witnessing a panel about Hip Hop and politics featuring Michael Eric Dyson.
The past month has been buzzing with talk about Hip Hop and Politics. I have been attending any and all events relating to Hip Hop and politics.
Right now, the panelists are talking about how the Hip Hop community is far more engaged in politics than you would think. So it was suggested that you really research what is going on and be the change yourself. At Rock the Bells, I was able to connect with people like Dead Prez, Method Man, and was moved by NAS, Mos Def, and Immortal Technique etc.
Dyson just spoke about Rock the Bells, and NAS' assertion that, "Hip Hop is dead," noting how Talib asked if Hip Hop was dead on his first album. He states "The announcement of death is the precursor of resurrection. The irony of it all is that he said Hip Hop is dead on a Hip Hop album!"
Here are a few photos from Rock the Bells Denver:
The past month has been buzzing with talk about Hip Hop and Politics. I have been attending any and all events relating to Hip Hop and politics.
Right now, the panelists are talking about how the Hip Hop community is far more engaged in politics than you would think. So it was suggested that you really research what is going on and be the change yourself. At Rock the Bells, I was able to connect with people like Dead Prez, Method Man, and was moved by NAS, Mos Def, and Immortal Technique etc.
Dyson just spoke about Rock the Bells, and NAS' assertion that, "Hip Hop is dead," noting how Talib asked if Hip Hop was dead on his first album. He states "The announcement of death is the precursor of resurrection. The irony of it all is that he said Hip Hop is dead on a Hip Hop album!"
Here are a few photos from Rock the Bells Denver:
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