CULTURE CLASSICS – “Electric Relaxation” A Tribe Called Quest
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the release of one of The Culture’s most classic #CultureClassics, “Electric Relaxation” by A Tribe Called Quest.
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CULTURE CLASSICS – Kid Cudi “Pursuit of Happiness”
This week in #CultureClassics we take a look back at one of the more unique MCs in all of hip-hop and his unique party anthem record as we breakdown “Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi.
THE FEAT. – Youtuber DJ Akademics
#RunTheCulture Today we feature hip-hop YouTuber, TV host, and…rapper?!? DJ Akademiks. DJ Akademiks is a Jamaican born, NY raised entertainment media personality and creator for The Culture. He covers various hip-hop news and entertainment items on the YouTube, TV, radio and on social media. His videos are composed of his raw, off-the-cuff audio commentaries layered on top of stitched-together video clips…
Ranked: NWA Members
#RunTheCulture N.W.A. the world’s most dangerous group, pioneers of west coast and gangsta rap, and one of the greatest and most influential groups in hip hop history. All that despite only being active from 1986 to 1991. In that 5 years the group endured controversies including being banned from many mainstream radio stations due to their…
Hiplet: Where Hip-Hop And Ballet Meet
Innovation, pushing things beyond their limits and turning them into something new. That’s what The Culture is all about. A perfect example of that is Hiplet, a stunning fusion of hip-hop and African dance with classical ballet. Hiplet is the brainchild of Homer Bryant, the founder of the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center. He was a young dancer…
Ranked: The Members of The Wu-Tang Clan
November marks the 25th anniversary of the debut release Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers from hip-hop legends the Wu-Tang Clan. Bursting onto the scene in 1993 with a hardcore sound that mixed Far East kung-fu and mysticism with New York hip-hop lyricism to create something the world have never heard before. The crew of creators…
Culture Classics – Common x I Used to Love H.E.R.
There are a few odes to hip-hop that are considered #CultureClassics and this week we’re showing love to one of the all-time greats, “I Used to Love H.E.R.” by rap legend Common. “I Used to Love H.E.R.” was one of the lead singles off Common’s 1994 album Resurrection, and has since become one…
Interview: Hip-Hop Journalist Kim SoMajor
Kim SoMajor is a creator for The Culture who more than lives up to her moniker. Writer, PR guru, radio personality, hip-hop head. Oh and the Editor and Cheif of Hip-Hop Weekly. We catch up with this woman on the move and talk classic albums and how to be a hustler. #GetFamiliar You’ve been…
13 Must Read Hip Hop Autobiographies
Hip-Hop artists are some of the most captivating, colorful, and compelling people in The Culture. The lives they’ve lead and the stories they can tell naturally make them great subjects for biographies and who better to tell those stories than the MC themselves? Hip-hop memoirs can give us a glimpse into an artist’s creative…
Culture Classics – Hey Ya By Outkast
Today in our #CultureClassics series we feature “Hey Ya” by Outkast. The Speakerboxxx/Love Below album dropped this week back in 2003 and that classic album was led by this classic single from Andre 3000. The mix of Beatles-esque rock and Prince-like swagger couldn’t be denied. “Hey Ya” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for…
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