Mos Def, 1992.
on this day in 1991
The science of sampling, circa 1988.
Three reasons that made me want to do this thing I’ve been doing for 20 years.
Mandatory viewing for anyone claiming a vested interest in DC hip-hop. Young T-Slice (age 16) spitting these bars grew up to become Sub-Z, member of Freestyle Union, Opus Akoben, and DC hip-hop pioneer.
Required reading:
The Warrior and the Missionary (Ta-Nehisi Coates, WCP 1997)
These days, Sub-Z fronts Thaylo Bleu.
Not sure why this song was in my head all day. Maybe it’s time for another trip out west.
(Source: fuckyeahbillieholiday)
I just felt like watching the Arsenio Hall Farewell Power Cipher. Shoutouts to Arsenio’s S-Curl, Dirt McGirt (“The Black Man is GOD!”) and Bob James.
Respect the architects.
19 year old Al Sharpton with the super perm, meeting his idol (around 2:10). Thank you, internet.
