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The Hip-Hop Museum of Washington, DC Inducts Grandmaster Caz, Coke La Rock, Grand Wizzard Theodore & MC G.L.O.B.E.

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They say, “Build it and they will come.” Such is the case for The Hip-Hop Museum of Washington, DC highlighting the talents of four pioneers who made a major contribution to the culture. By inducting them in a private ceremony Sunday, February 28th 2020, at the birthplace of Hip-Hop, which is 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, New York, the The Hip-Hop Museum of Washington, DC made history. Historian Jay Quan had the honor of inducting the legends: Coke La Rock (Father of Rapping), Grand Wizzard Theodore (Inventor of the SCRATCH, Fantastic 5, L-Brothers), Grandmaster Caz (Cold Crush Bros. & Wild Style), and MC G.L.O.B.E. (Soulsonic Force), with a private induction ceremony hosted by comedian Russell Peters at the birthplace of Hip-Hop. Although there were more contributing founders of Hip-Hop, four were chosen to be honored by Jeremy Beaver – the founder of the Hip-Hop Museum of Washington, DC. A beautiful addition to the ceremony was the donation of the vintage flyers from the infamous  ‘King of Hip-Hop Flyers’ Buddy Esquire, who passed away in 2014. Johan Kugelberg who was Buddy’s friend and Biographer, donated the collection to the museum. It was an invaluable asset that topped the historical event. Hip-Hop Publicist Lynn Hobson recounts, “Hip-Hop is a culture and art movement that was created by African Americans, Latino Americans and Caribbean Americans in the Bronx. Its evolution was shaped by many different artists, but there’s a case to be made that it came to life precisely on August 11, 1973, at a birthday party in the recreation room of an apartment building in the Bronx, New York City. This historic party was the birthday girl’s brother, Clive Campbell—better known to history as DJ Kool Herc, founding father of hip-hop and Coke La Rock, founding father of rhyming. This became the birthplace of Hip-Hop. DJ Kool Herc was born and raised in Jamaica until he was 10 before his family moved to the Bronx. He began spinning records at parties while his father’s band played in between sets in the early 70’s.  Coke La Rock performed by what was known as “toasting” at the time as DJ Kool Herc spun the records. Together with the help of repeating the record’s ‘drum-break,’ the two created what is now known as Hip-Hop.” Visit HipHopMuseumDC.org for more videos and information on the ceremony and how you can be involved in helping to preserve America’s #1 export.

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Tap Hip-Hop Legends For New Album, Tracklist

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have made an impression on Hip-Hop. In 2014 the Seattle duo’s The Heist was awarded the Grammy award for Best Rap album. Several people were shocked that it won over Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. Earlier this year, the introspective musicians released “White Privilege II.” The controversial track delves into America’s sordid past. The song begs the question as to how misconstrued perceptions still plague the United States. [ALSO READ: Machine Gun Kelly On ‘White Privilege II’: Macklemore Makes Race An Issue] Next Friday (Feb. 26), their new LP This Unruly Mess I’ve Made will be available to the public. From the tracklist the artists appear to pay homage to some of Hip-Hop’s most respected voices. Icons like Grandmaster Caz, KRS-One, Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, and DJ Premier are featured on the upcoming project. The album which boasts 13 tracks. It also includes other contemporary artists like YG, Anderson .Paak, and Chance The Rapper. When he’s spitting sixteens King Driis — also known as , Idris Elba — also made the cut. Tracklist: 01 Light Tunnels [ft. Mike Slap] 02 Downtown [ft. Eric Nally, Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, and Grandmaster Caz] 03 Brad Pitt’s Cousin [ft. XP] 04 Buckshot [ft. KRS-One and DJ Premier] 05 Growing Up [ft. Ed Sheeran] 06 Kevin [ft. Leon Bridges] 07 St. Ides 08 Need to Know [ft. Chance the Rapper] 09 Dance Off [ft. Idris Elba and Anderson .Paak] 10 Let’s Eat [ft. XP] 11 Bolo Tie [ft. YG] 12 The Train [ft. Carla Morrison] 13 White Privilege II [ft. Jamila Woods]

Hip-Hop’s First Female Emcee Gets Honored At Cornell University With Afrika Bambaataa

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) When Nicki Minaj was just likely just getting out of her diapers, Hip-Hop’s first female MC was spitting bars with the best rappers of the day. Current day Hip-Hop fans may not be aware of the name, but MC Sha Rock is a step closer to getting the acclaim she deserves as Cornell University hosts an exhibit that will chart rap music in the 70’s. The “Now Scream: The Hip-Hop Collection Exhibition” will run from April 4-7 at Cornell in Ithaca, New York. Screening films will also be included in the exhibit and highlight vintage footage of The Original Funky Four MC’s, a group that included the first female rapper. “I am humbled and honored that the Cornell University Hip Hop Collection, will showcase the first vintage film footage that was documented and dated in 1977 by a young man’s task to complete a high school project,” Sha Rock told AllHipHop.com in a statement. The footage chronicles her as the first female MC. This weekend also marks Africa Bambaataa’s return to Ithaca as visiting scholar. Other guests include The GZA of Wu Tang Clan, DJ Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Caz, JDL of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers, and DJ Breakbeat Lou For more on Sha Rock, go to www.mcsharockonline.com. Also, go to www.unboundfromtheunderground.com. Check out “It’s The Joint” by The Funky Four + One from Sugarhill Records. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTJ6RrQoOxU?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]

Hip-Hop Collective Rebel Diaz Gets “Unjustifiably Violent” Eviction and Raid from South Bronx Home

By: Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire)Category: MOBILE

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop’s  birthplace continues to be altered, after a local community center is raided and evicted by surprise. The Rebel Diaz Art’s Collective (RDACBX) of the South Bronx had their warehouse turned art space on 478 Austin Place reduced to scraps Thursday (February 28) after lease negotiations fell through. New Rochelle real estate company Austin Property Corp allegedly attempted to stall those negotiations, after RDACBX’s lease expired. According to DNAinfo, the landlord and RDACBX constantly clashed over unauthorized graffiti on the building and complaints from building tenants. Allegedly, the collective protested a rent increase from $1,400 to $2,400 by refusing to pay the rent, even though they claim some payments were rejected. As a result, six months of back rent piled up and the landowner took action. According to a press release from RDACBX,  a previous participant, 19-year-old Karen Louviere, claims the raid methods were unjustifably violent. “They came in with armed guards officers into what is supposed to be a safe space for the community.” RDACBX’s co-founder RodStarz hinted at a more conspiratorial reason for the surprise eviction: “In a time where budget cuts, stop and frisk, and gentrification are affecting our communities, it’s a shame we are being treated like criminals. There is no justification for this eviction.” An emergency press conference/rally was scheduled yesterday at 6pm at the location of the fallen community center. RDACBX were responsible for numerous events which promoted cultural awareness and promoted local artists. One of the events included  South by South Bronx, a flip on the popular music event South by South West (SxSW) and featured talks from Hip Hop pioneers such as Grandmaster Caz and rising stars such as Mysonne. This eviction is being treated as an unfortunate holdup and not an insurmountable obstacle to achieve certain goals such as the planned creation of the Richie Perez Radical Library in dedication to the late Puerto Rican human rights activist. “Despite the violent removal of RDACBX from its space, RDACBX will continue to work on its development, as it strives to be a resource for the community. There is a need for this organization to exist in The South Bronx,” says Claudia De La Cruz, a member of RDACBX Check below to see RodStarz’s speech at the RDACBX rally: [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CTPEImOYGws#!]