Nuu Elementz is an up and coming Hip-Hop organization created by Lance Farmer/DJ Lidz. This organization's motto is "Creating a new generation of Hip-Hop heads". The mission is to preserve the past generations of Hip Hop while embracing the new generation of Hip Hop. Let's get back to what made us fall in love with Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop is more than money, clothes, cars and women...Its a culture.
DJ Jazzy Jeff is still on his world adventures as episode 4 of Season 2 is release for his series Vinyl Destination. It is as described below, peep the footage right above:
"This episode of Vinyl Destination kicks off DJ Jazzy Jeff's first European tour of the year. It is especially memorable for one of the guys as this is his first trip abroad. The crew starts their epic voyage with a long flight to Moscow, Russia, made even more grueling when they find out about the long ride to their hotel. Just when they thought the journey couldn’t get any worse, something unexpected happens. That night Jeff and Skillz rock Denis Simachev Shop & Bar before heading to Sophia, Bulgaria where Jeff hits the tables at the Yalta Club. Watch this week's episode to find out who gets their first stamps and witness a car ride that gives new meaning to #EpicFail."
Now, this is a remix people have been waiting for; the official remix to Que's banger "OG Bobby Johnson". This remix doesn't feature the usual suspect, Que picked up Snoop Dogg, Pusha T & A$AP Ferg. I know y'all wanna hear this one right above.
For the newly introduced cypher held by RAW Papers; Like of Pac Div, Sir Michael Rocks, Mod Sun & Dizzy Wright link up to bring you the first "RAW Cypher". With DJ Wreckineyez on the wheels and production from Scrilla, you guys definitely enjoy this one.
You know that Yeezus film that has been rumoring around, it happens to be a reality. We have the official trailer to Kanye West's upcoming film, directed by legend Hype Williams. I can't wait for this to hit theaters. Hit the link below to check the trailer
Wu-Tang Clan's own Raekwon visits DJ Envy, Angela Yee & Charlemagne Tha God's 'The Breakfast Club' for an interesting interview on a wide array of topics such as: his upcoming flim F.I.L.A, Wu-Tang Clan, Jay Z and much more. Check out the footage right above.
Wow, definitely did see this coming. Lupe Fiasco and Taylor Gang's Ty Dolla $ign link up for the smooth cut "$nitches", produced by Dolla $ign. In addition, Lupe decided to drops the sequel to "$nitches" entitled "30's [$nitches 2]. 2 tracks in one day, thanks alot Lupe. Stream both of this cut right above. Testuo & Youth coming soon.
With Oxymoron out and being well received, Schoolboy Q visits 'The Arsenio Hall Show' to perform his hit cut "Man Of The Year". If you haven't already, pick up Oxymoron in stores and iTunes now.
In addition to dropping this new track right above entitled "Tangerine Girl", Asher Roth announces the release date of his upcoming LP RetroHash, which will drop April 22nd. Check out this new track and stay tune for more on this project.
Pro Era member CJ Fly next video will be a short film for the track "Eyetalian Frenchip" off of his latest project Thee Way Eye See It. We have the trailer he posted via Instagram for you guys right below, take a look.
It's #GustavoWednesday again, Tallahassee based MC GustavoByrdz brings you guys another new cut entitled "Audio Rapture". You guys can stream and download this one right above. EVERY DAMN WEDNESDAY!
With his 6th studio LP dropping in less than a week, Rick Ross decides to unleash a visual for his latest freestyle "Oyster Perpetual". Check out this one right above, Mastermind drops March 4th.
Kanye West makes an appearance on 'Late Night with Seth Myers' last night to discuss such topics as Fatherhood, 'SNL' and more. Also, 'Ye closed with a medley of some of his most impactful songs of his career. Check out of this right below.
Snoopzilla & Dam-Funk brings us a new visual from their collaborative effort 7 Days Of Funk entitled "Do My Thang". Take a look at the video right above.
The memebers of Nuu Elementz and friends held its second elemental discussion this past Friday on the topic of the first element of hip-hop, graffiti. The dictionary term for graffiti means writing or drawings on public walls or services. The term graffiti has been used since the ancient times in Greece and Rome. The first known example of graffiti is in ancient Greece Ephesus, modern day Turkey. Figure drawings can also be found in the catacombs of Rome.
Today, many see graffiti as vandalism or scribbles on the wall. But graffiti is an art. It is an expression. Graffiti was used to express political statements, or to use as an art canvas. In the 60s, a big wave of graffiti spread opposing the Vietnam War. Black Panther advocates tagged 'Free Huey' on the walls and against former President Nixon.
In the 70s, graffiti was used to warn people of gang territory. "My mom let me draw on the walls in my room. I chose the colors for my walls," said Rob Drake (@Rob_Yhung) from Miami, who was 11 years old at the time. "I picked yellow and wrote over it with a black sharpie." He said his mother influenced him with a lot of art. "I wrote my calendar, to-do lists, poetry, everything on my wall." JocelynBrantley (@18UntoldStories) from Harttford, Conn. started appreciating graffiti more when she noticed the art park in Tallahassee.
ElonMatthews (@LonSoCal) grew up in Los Angeles. "When you drive through the neighborhoods, you'll see a lot of different writings." He said that if a gang tagged a wall, it signified that somebody is going to die. "Gangs took force." Patrice Washington from Orlando said if she could write graffiti right now, she would draw a sunflower. "I love sunflowers. I'll draw it to match my personality."
Candy Churchill (@Pr1s5yHippie) from Chicago said she would use graffiti to write on court houses in order to bring awareness on certain topics. There are many differences between east coast graffiti and west coast graffiti. In the east coast, graffiti is more animated with many colors. In the west coast, graffiti is strictly defined. Both coast writings have to do with gang affiliation.
Graffiti shows different messages of oppression, community voice, and history. Murals in different areas where urban communities will allow you to remember the people who have come through that neighborhood. Graffiti is a way to communicate ideas. "A group of African American students participated in mass graffiti to announce the racism issues going on at their school," said Candy. You will notice graffiti because it is easy to pick up on. Graffiti is used more for an artistic expression than a criminal act. Rose Marshall from Tallahassee, Fla. said on the way to the beach in Pensacola there is a bridge filled with graffiti that people are allowed to tag. "It's been there for 50 years or so." Graffiti is usually seen in urban areas but it has expanded to the suburbs as well. The green electric boxes are usually always tagged with graffiti. "I've seen graffiti on monorails in Miami," said Quint Wilson (@_QTarantino) from Miami. Jocelyn said the most interesting place she has seen graffiti was on the floor. You will notice graffiti in places difficult to reach. Elon said that the artists use a grapeline seat. "You strap yourself to the seat and use your upper body strength to go over the water under a bridge and write." Graffiti depends on social change. "Our parents generation couldn't do what we can. We're rebellious, they weren't allowed to be," said Rick Moore (@RickiRich) from Toronto. Graffiti has come a long way from its original roots. Below are a few writings around Tallahassee.
Hit-Boy recently chopped it up with STASHED TV for an interview to discuss some things such as Audio Push, his reaction on Drake's "Trophies" release and much more. Check out the clip right above.
Finally, Amerigo Gazaway releases his Soul Mates series project Yasiin Gaye: The Departure (Side One), mashing the sounds of New York MC Yasiin Bey(Mos Def) & soul singer Marvin Gaye. You guys are gonna want to listen to this below.
With their collaborative track "No Sucka Emcees" available to stream now, Tallahassee based crew Vintage Tux drops the official cover art to their upcoming project Boom Bapper's Paradise. No word on a release date yet, we'll keep you guys updated.
For those who couldn't catch Part 1 of VH1's 5 part documentary "The Tanning Of America: One Nation Under Hip Hop", we got you covered right above. Make sure your guys tune in to part 2 tonight at 11.
Dreamville Records own Bas takes to the snowy New York weather to provide a new visual for the track "Golden Goal", off of Revenge Of The Dreamers Dreamville Records mixtape. Take a look at the video right above.
As if 15 tracks wasn't enough, Schoolboy Q lets loose a exclusive bonus track entitled "Californication" featuring A$AP Rocky. Check out this one right below. Oxymoron in stores and iTunes now.
Coming off of Albert Einstein: P=mc2(Deluxe edition), Prodigy & Alchemist release the track "Murder Goes Down" for our enjoyment outside of the album. Check it out right below and get the deluxe edition of Albert Einstein right now on iTunes.
Pharrell unleashes the official track list of his upcoming album G I R L last through his creative company 'i am OTHER'. The video list each song including his smash hit "Happy" that will be featured on the project. Check out the track list right below. G I R L releasing March 3rd.
01 Marilyn Monroe
02 Brand New f. Justin Timberlake
03 Hunter
04 Gush
05 Happy
06 Come Get It Bae f. Miley Cyrus
07 Gust of Wind f. Daft Punk
08 Lost Queen
09 Know Who You Are f. Alicia Keys
10 It Girl
Cyhi The Prynce releases his latest project Black Hystori Project today, executive produced by Kanye West. You guys can stream and download his Cyhi's 18-track mixtape right below. Enjoy!
Bam Bam annouces more dates on his 'Blue Chips ' tour. Action will be running throught, Atlanta, Tampa, New Orleans, Miami then back up north. Take a look at the dope artwork and dates right above.
Continuing with 'Mash-up Mondays', Big Boi comes with a new mash-up entitled "Objectum Shalamar". This one is combination of "Objectum Sexuality" by Big Boi ft. Phantogram & "A Night To Remember" by
Shalamar. Check out the track and visualization right below.
Jay Z's 'Life+Times' catches up with TDE's come up kid Isaiah Rashad to break down his Cilvia Demo cut "Tranquility". Check out this footage above and cop Cilvia Demo right now if you haven't already.
After recently releasing their latest EP The Trinity, The Lox announces that they will be hitting the road for their "The Trinity" World Tour starting February 28th in Connecticut. Check out the dates and place right above. The Trinity available right now.
Boston MC Latrell James drops this new cut entitled "Distance" for his fans off of his prelude project #TwelveBy16s. Look out for his upcoming project Twelve dropping this Spring. Take a listen to "Distance" below.
Tallahassee based Hip Hop collectives Green Squad & Capital decides to join forces for an ill, yet appropriate freestyle to the Odd Future cut "Oldie". You guys gotta peep this right above.
Tally Hip Hop keeps on thriving as collective Vintage Tux links with Omega Crimson & Rakeem for a new cut entitled "No Sucka Emcees", produced by Brandon* Look for this cut on VT's upcoming Boom Bapper's Paradise. Take a listen to "No Sucka Emcees" right above.
After announcing his leave of Shady Records yesterday, 50 Cent unleashes a new visual for his cut "The Funeral". Expect this track on 50's upcoming album Animal Ambition dropping in June. Check out his clip right above.
Wow, this is definitely something that I'm looking forward to. 9th Wonder is the perfect person for this. See the description right above:
""The Hip-Hop Fellow" is a 78 minute documentary following Grammy Award winning producer 9th Wonder's tenure at Harvard University as he teaches 'The Standards of Hip-Hop' course, conducts research for his thesis and explores hip-hop's history, culture and role in academia. The film centers on the emerging significance of incorporating hip-hop studies into the academy and spotlights the scholars and musicians at the forefront of preserving 40 years of hip-hop culture.
Interviewees include Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Kendrick Lamar, Young Guru, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Phonte, Dr. Marcyliena Morgan, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Ab-Soul, Rapper Big Pooh & DJ Premier."
After Pharrell announces the release of his new project G I R L a few days ago, today we get the full track list foe the album. P enlists names like Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Daft Punk & Miley Cyrus to be features on his project. Peep the track list below, look out for G I R L, dropping March 3rd.
Jimmy Fallon's made his big debut Monday on The Tonight Show.
On his first night as host this past Monday, Fallon shared a video he did with Will Smith on the Evolution of Hip-Hop Dancing.
On Tuesday, he and the Ragtime Gals did a barbershop quartet version of R. Kelly's Ignition (Remix).
On Wednesday, Fallon offered NBC News' Brian Williams and Lester Holt to a mash-up of the classic hip-hop track, Rapper's Delight, originally performed by the Sugarhill Gang in 1979.
Check out Fallon's Tonight Show promotion commercial featuring The Roots.
Blue Sky Black Death decides to flip another track and it happens to be Frank Ocean's Channel Orange hit "Pyramids". In addition, BSBD announces that they will be going on a 9-date tour. Check out the dates for the tour right below and stream their take on Frank's cut above.
1 half of Blackstar, Talib Kweli decides to release the video to his single "Rare Portraits" off of his latest project Gravitas. Make sure you pick up his album right now. Peep the video right above.
GOOD Music own Cyhi The Prynce pay homage to Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton with his latest track and visual "Huey". Look out for this on his upcoming project Black Histori Project, executive produced by Kanye West, dropping Feb. 24th.
Following up their incredible performance along side Daft Punk at this year's Grammy Awards, Pharrell and Nile Rodgers team up again for yet another spectacular performance; this time they take to the 2014 BRIT Awards. P and Nile get it started with the hit "Get Lucky" and switches to P's Platinum status song "Happy". Check out the performance right above.
After announcing that his documentary will be debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival, Nas unleashes a short trailer of the documentary Time Is Illmatic. I'm definitely looking forward to this film. You guys can check out the trailer right below.
As line-ups for festival season are arising, we get the line-up for Tennessee's Bonnaroo Music Festival and Kanye West will be headlining the fest along with others like Elton John, Lionel Richie and Vampire Weekend. Other artist performing at Bonnaroo 2014 are Janelle Monae, Frank Ocean, Skrillex, Wiz Khalifa, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Chromeo and many more. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, February 21st at Bonnaroo.com. Check out the full line-up right above.
Following up his Stolen Youth mixtape with Larry Fisherman, the young MC Vince Staples will be dropping the sequel to his debut Shyne Coldchain II. With mostly production from No I.D., this project looks promising. No release date but look out for it soon. Check out the track list below.
After announcing his upcoming project, Vince Staples decides to unleash the first offering from the project Shyne Coldchain II entitled "Nate" featuring James Fauntleroy. Take a listen to this one right above.
Created by artist Aye Jay, the Gangsta Rap Coloring Book presents 48 icons of rap. You'll recognize the most popular gangsta rappers from hip-hop in a series of images in thick black lines. The 'iconic' coloring book was an underground hit. Aye Jay eventually expanded the book from 20 to 48 pages.
After Schoolboy Q and Hot 97 link for the Oxymorom listening session, we have the full CDQ version of Q's favorite track on his upcoming LP entitled "Blind THreats" featuring OG Raekwon. Take a listen to this one, Oxymoron drops February 25th.
Graffiti was mainly used by political activists to make statements and by street gangs to mark territory.
In Los Angeles during the 1930s, shoeshine boys began tagging their street corners with their names to keep others away from their spot.
Shortly after Cornbread made his debut, graffiti began to spread to New York in the Washington Heights section.
Taki 183 was one of the most influential graffiti writers in its history. His nickname was the alias for his name, Demetrius. He frequently tagged the subways of New York with his art. Taki's simple signature captured the attention of a reporter and an article appeared in the New York Times. He was the first New Yorker to become famous for writing graffiti. The appearance of his name sparked the public's interest and was published in a New York Times article.
The numbers in the nicknames identify the number of the street each artists lives in.
Writing started moving from the streets to the subways and became competitive. The subway system was a line of communication and a unifying element for all the separate movements. At this point, writing consisted of mostly tags and the goal was to have as many as possible.
After a while, graffiti became so popular that everyone was doing it. Writers found many unique ways to tag. They enhanced their tags with stars, flourishes, and other designs. Crowns were used by writers who proclaimed themselves as king.
The most famous tag in the culture's history was Stay High 149. He used a smoking joint as the cross bar for his "H" and a stick figure from the television series, The Saint.
Writers started to present their tags in larger scale. Larger tags drew more attention.Writers began to increase the thickness of the letters and would outline them with an additional color. This led to the development of the masterpiece. Super Kool 23 is credited for the masterpiece. The thicker letters enhanced the name. Writers decorated the interior of the letter with designs. First with simple polka dots, later with crosshatches, stars, checkerboards.
The competitive atmosphere led to the development of actual styles. Broadway style was introduced by Philadelphia's Topcat 126. These letters evolved in to block letters, leaning letters, and block busters. Phase 2 later developed Softie letters, more commonly referred to as Bubble letters. Broadway style and Bubble letters were the earliest forms of actual pieces and the foundation of many styles.
Hugo Martinez founded the group, United Graffiti Artists. It selected top subway artists from all around the city and presented their work in the formal context of an art gallery. UGA provided opportunities for exposure. The Razor Gallery was a successful effort to the artists Martinez represented.
Females began to gain attention during the early 1970s. Manhattan's Barbara 62 and Eva 62 where the most prolific. They were just as conquerable as the male writers. As with many male-dominated fields, women weren't respected as writers and were rumored to sleep around.
A new wave of creativity bloomed in the late 70s with crews like TDS, Shy 147, Rasta and more. Style wars were peaking again. It was also the last wave of bombing before the Transit Authority made the elimination of tagging a priority.
In 1980, writers started to consider other creative options. Numerous of writers flocked to art galleries to broaden their horizons.
During the mid 1980s, the writing culture changed dramatically. Due to the drug trade, firearms where available and the climate on the street was tightened. Laws restricted the sale of paint to minors and required merchants to place spray paint in locked cages. Legislation was in the process to make penalties for graffiti more severe.
After the increase in the Metropolitan Transit Authority's anti-graffiti budget. The budget paid for a total of 80,000 hours to remove graffiti. Yards and layups were ore closely guarded and new sophisticated fences where build and quickly repaired when damaged. This caused for writers to quit.
Many other writers weren't so easily discouraged. Physical strength and unity became a major part of the writing experience.
On May 12, 1989, the MTA declared victory over graffiti. The MTA set a policy to remove all marked subway cars from service.
Graffiti holds a significant place in the elements of hip-hop. Graffiti represents the visual of hip-hop. Writers were as prominent like b-boys, emcees, and DJs at the party.
Graffiti still exists as a major part of the urban environment.
TDE's newest signee visits Power 105's 'The Breakfast Club' in New York to chop it up with DJ Envy, Angela Yee & Charlamagne Tha God. He discussed his latest project Cilvia Demo, signing with TDE and more. Take a look at the footage above.
Every Damn Wednesday! New music from Tallahassee based MC GustavoByrdz for #GustavoWednesday, this week he brings us the track "Space Montanat", produced by JoeyBeats. Check this out right above.
Yesterday, The Internet announced the Spring leg of their 'Feel Good' tour. This Spring tour contains 19 dates including Tallahassee on April 1st, SXSW and Coachella dates. Look out for details on when tickets go on sale. Take a look at what dates The Internet come to your city.
It's been 8 years since Pharrell's first solo project and with his success in 2013 and so far in 2014, Skateboard P decides the announces that he will be releasing another solo project entitled G I R L, dropping March 3rd. We have a clip of the announcement right below. We can expect some great from P on this one.
The Cali based group OverDoz releases their latest visual for the tracks "Hiroshima" & "Baby Steps" all in one video. Look out for these tracks on their latest project Boom. Take a look at the video right above.
A-Trak & Lex Luger unleashes another track from their upcoming project entitled "100 Bottles" featuring Travi$ Scott. Low Pros dropping soon. Take a listen to this one right above.
Today, we have yet another festival Outkast will be headlining for their upcoming 40 festival reunion tour. Outkast will be hitting Toronto for Drake's 5th annual OVO Fest. Tickets for this festival go on sale this Friday, February 21st on OctobersVeryOwn.com.
Schoolboy Q will be collaborating with Hot 97 for an exclusive Oxymoron listening session today at 3PM EST. Using Ustream, Q will be streaming the 15 track LP for all to hear. If you want to listen to Puffy's album exclusively before February 25th, be here at 3PM.
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