By Dylan Deprey Walking into White’s Barbershop, one finds Octavius Simmons shaping up one of his regulars. The buzzing “zips” and “zaps” are interrupted by rolls of laughter. Simmons (28) … [Read more...]
A.D.H.D. is No Coincidence
By Dylan Deprey Sometimes life presents opportunities that are more than a coincidence. Although the idea of fate boggles the best believers and naysayers alike, sometimes people are destined … [Read more...]
Patience Unleashed Unites Community Advocates and Local Hip Hop
By Dylan Deprey Hip-Hop has grown exponentially from spinning records in scorched abandoned project buildings in South Bronx. Whether it was groups like A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul … [Read more...]
Hip-Hop Legend and Local Rappers Share the Stage
By Dylan Deprey The first snowfall of the year was no match for Hip-Hop fans to crowd the Miramar stage on Milwaukee’s Eastside for a taste of real New York Hip-Hop. World renowned wordsmith RA … [Read more...]
AUTOMatic’s “Marathon” is no Run in the Park Radio Album
By Dylan Deprey The chemistry between a rapper and producer duo can generate amazing music. From Eric B. and Rakim to Dr. Dre and Snoop Doog, the brethren bond between the DJ and emcee stems … [Read more...]
The Power of Hip-Hop
By Dylan Deprey Chants rang across Cleveland State University, as a 14-year-old boy was arrested during a Black Lives Matter Protest in July 2015. The crowd persisted and pleaded that the … [Read more...]
A Creative Collective of Dope Individuals: Unfinished Legacy
By Dylan Deprey The golden age of hip-hop birthed a new generation of artists during the late eighties and nineties. Whether it was break-dancing, emceeing or DJing, it emulated a renaissance … [Read more...]