There's been a question that I've been thinking about for some time now. The question is, what makes something Hip Hop? Or rather, what makes someone a Hip Hopper? I guess what I mean is what characterizes Hip Hop (What are the guidelines for accurately labeling someone a Hip Hopper)? When I asked this question before to others, they just told me that one just has to be a practitioner of one the 4 main elements (breaking, graffiti, rap, dj) to be a Hip Hopper. But when I thought about it, to claim that would make all the mainstream rappers…

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Today so far has been trying me…A argument, or a conflict rather, between myself and an instructor of mine made apparent to me my lifelong struggle with being humble to my ideas or embrace m personal enthusiasm with my thoughts. Now i have no problem with taking a step down from being the center of attention. To be honest, i personally try to avoid it at all costs. I dont like to be singled out for my thoughts, whether its praise or pride, i rather share than to personally benefit from things in life.

This morning, I went to my…

The Life and times of the greatest producer to grace Hip hop in little over a decade, James Dewitt Yancey continues to move souls and MPCs to create that distinct bass heavy boom bap. J Dilla will be missed as deep as the oceans and his music is infinite.

Know and discover the man, the legend, the best to have ever graced the MPC…

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Peace and love…

R.I.P James Dewitt Yancey aka J Dilla aka Jay Dee
February 7, 1978 - February 10, 2006