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Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a hip-hop 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, featuring appearances by pioneers and stars of the music genre. Hip-hop artists invited to join Harris at the party at the vice president's mansion included Common, Jeezy, MC Lyte and Roxanne Chante. A number of commemorative events were held this year to commemorate hip-hop's 50th anniversary. The birth of the genre is credited by many to his August 11, 1973, back-to-school party that 18-year-old Clive Campbell, also known as DJ Kool Herk, deejayed at a Bronx apartment building in New York City. It goes back to Harris said…
Instead of engaging in petty gossip that leads to scandal, Christians are called by Jesus to directly and lovingly offer help to misguided friends, Pope Francis said. Before praying the Angelic Prayer with a crowd of about 20,000 people in St. Peter's Square on September 10, the Pope said that fraternal correction is “one of the highest expressions of love, and one of the harshest.” Yes,” he said. Unfortunately, he said, when someone makes a mistake, the first thing that happens is gossip, so that everyone other than those involved knows the details of the incident. “Brothers and sisters, this…
Movie-based worship appears to be making a comeback on church marquees. And it's sparking a new debate among Christians who think these services are great spiritual conversation starters or too frivolous for a Sunday morning. Some of us may associate these projects with efforts that are friendly to older seekers. However, this year's blockbuster series has once again given the movie-based service some notoriety. Super mario bros– witty messages and barbie A lesson covered in pink. Saddleback Church hosted an entire “At the Movies” series, which kicked off with two church leaders dressed as Woody and Bo Peep from the…
SARATOGA SPRINGS — After a successful start to its first half-season in January, Saratoga Springs-based C3 Hip Hop Dance Company is preparing to launch its first full season this September, with children It provides an opportunity for students to connect with the local community and perform. C3 was founded by Julie Labate, a Miami native who grew up dancing on various local teams. After moving to Saratoga Springs, Labate started C3 with the hope of establishing her own program. C3's first half-season began in January, and Labate said the first few months “went well.” According to her, a total of…
Hip-hop recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, making it the perfect time to decide whether you now perceive this global genre as a friend or an enemy. While attending various commemorative ceremonies, I was reminded of when the Grammys and other awards programs refused to recognize rap music as a legitimate art form. Reminiscing about nostalgic moments in hip-hop has strengthened my personal connection to the culture.Unfortunately, for many of us, the love affair with hip-hop has come to an end and has been for some time. In an interview with Darryl McDaniels of the groundbreaking group Run His DMC, he…
KRS-One wrote “Sound of the Police” and “Black Cop” but now appears with NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who brags about being a cop. (Photo: NYC.gov, Office of the Mayor)Nothing is sacred under capitalism. Even hip hop, the genre which spoke to Black politics and culture is now just another commodity. Originally published in Defector. I went to hip hop’s 50th birthday party, and all I got was a collection of insipid lists. And a new Sprite commercial. To be fair, there were also the usual puff pieces. The New York Times detailed “How Hip Hop Conquered the World.” But I’ve been with it almost every…
Burna Boy wants to bring Afrobeats to the world. Well, Afro-fusion, at least, is what he insists is not only his genre, but the genre he created. Afrofusion is a blend of elements of Afrobeats (different from Afrobeats)s), hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, reggae, and many more are the foundational elements of what many know as the Afrobeats genre as a whole. In Burna's mind, this mixture is considered universally acceptable as it brings African elements within and outside of music to the masses. Afro-fusion has been present to varying degrees in Burna's past projects, but after the release of his beloved…
When was hip-hop born? Its birthday is widely accepted as August 11, 1973, the day a now-legendary party was held in the Community Room at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, a high-rise building in the Bronx, New York. It was hosted by Jamaican-born teenager Cindy Campbell, who charged women 25 cents and “men” 50 cents to raise money for new back-to-school clothes.Her brother Clive Campbell (better known as DJ Kool Herc) provided the music. Although he was only 18 years old at the time, he did something that would change his music in popularity. He used a two-tier turntable to mix soul…
Black N' Blue Hip Hop Crew will be hosting a dance showcase on April 20th with a few special guests. The team is run by University of Arizona students and frequently participates in school events. Black N' Blue performs at Bear Down Fridays, basketball games, charity events, and more. “As a team, we work year-round to create fun and energetic hip-hop production that reflects our personalities,” said Rachel Littleton, a senior at UA and president of the Black N' Blue Hip Hop Crew. I'll tell you. At the show, audiences will see a reflection of the personality each dancer brings…
as we close On the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it's only fitting that we honor not only the rappers and singers who paved the way, but also the creators who shaped the culture of the dance floor.dancer and choreographer tweet boogieKnown as Tweety in some circles, she has been working with icons like Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Jazmine Sullivan and Janet Jackson since she was just a teenager. I have danced with and for them.Now 46, she brings her skills to the New York City dance studio Ailey Extension, where she helps non-professional dancers honor…