authenticity. subsequent to tuesday's class where we discussed the topic of authenticity concerning hip-hop artists, i got to thinking. if we want to judge whether a hip-hop artist is authentic or not, we must first know what authentic is. so we are challeneged with the question, what are the characteristics that make up a hip-hop artist? is there such thing as a "super" hip-hop icon? the pinacle of hip-hop embodied in one individual. lol okay im getting carried away...but forreal, what are some of the charateristics that make up a hip-hop? (let me know)
on my quest i discovered an interview with Neil Cavuto and KRS-One at which point KR
S-One spoke about establishing "The Real Hip Hop network" with DJ Kid Capri. the goal, KRS-One asserts, is to improve hip-hops image. "We're seeking a balance in hip hop right now...we have a lot of cleaning up to do in our own communities. We c
an't just keep still pointing fingers everytime somebody says something...controversial raciall
y..."
when Cavuto asked KRS-One if this network would endorse censorship KRS-One replied
"Hip hop is edgy. Is is edgy. We may use the n-word. We may use the h-word...You can be sure that will be balanced off with family values, education, social change."
Click the link below to view the whole article and watch the interview.
To hit up the REAL HIP HOP NETWORK click the link below
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