Time 4 Sum Action
We got a lot of treats for you this month. We get at the underrated slept on phenomenon O.C, in the latest installment of our exclusive Hip Hop Icon series. This was a long one so for all you who don’t like to read check out the podcasts. O.C gets deep about his career, people’s misconceptions about him, and why he refuses to rock on the same bill as KRS-ONE.
In Slick Talkin’ we speak with Miss Flowers, the founder of the non profit organization Hip Hop 4 Health, to discuss her innovative approach to teaching kids about health issues through hip hop culture. She teams up with various artists and health practitioners to provide a forum for young people to address important health issues and identify alternative solutions. No doubt.
A Rise, the newest member of the Halftime fam, gets up close and personal with former X-Men DJ Rob Swift, talking about his influences and dedication to showcasing the art of turntablism. Kagan delivers an ill piece in Sweat the Technique, examining Lyn Collin’s Think (About It) visually breaking down the many samples that have been birthed from the record.
J-Hize states the facts on some tracks in Sickwidit reviewing several albums including new ones from Doujah Raze, Kool Keith, and Smiley the Ghetto Child. There’s also a book review of Hill Harper’s Letters to a Young Brother, a new J-Who? editorial, a DVD review of Insmoniac Magazine’s Hip Hop Street Credentials, and a Bulgaria breakdown in Hip Hop International. Let’s go!
