Each week I try to go through as many post from the HipHopLives.net Group on Facebook and review what people have submitted. I can’t guarantee that I will be in a good mood all the time, and I won’t be…
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November: Hip Hop History Month
Since November is Hip Hop History month, a time in the folklore of Hip Hop when we celebrate the intricate history of the culture we all dwell in, let us reflect on the past. Many Hiphoppas talk about old-school vs…
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R.I.P. PH aka Pumpkinhead an Emcee
PH aka Pumpkinhead, reminds me of what real Hip Hop emcees used to be. He was a lyricist and speaker of refined, well thought out verses of rhythmic poetry. He could also use those words well in an Emcee Challenge…
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Posted in emcee, eow, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, Recent Posts
My Philosophy is more typical than you might remember
A particular classic hip-hop song starts out with a ‘sample’, which is an audio clip borrowed from an unrelated source: “So you’re a philosopher? Yes (deejay scratching). Yes. I think very deeply.”1 Judging from a superficial perspective of mainstream music…
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Posted in 9 Elements, ARTISTS, elements, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, history, krs one, kurt nice, music, rap, remember, shadesradio.com, truth
Less rappers more emcees
No more rappers We don’t need more rappers. Hip Hop is bigger than rap. There are too many rappers in general, but especially in America. We don’t need any more rappers. We need more million-dollar graffiti artists. We need more…
Rappers just look like emcees
Rapper Mac Miller was quoted on Vlad TV as having said Golden era music is similar to 2013. His full quote from thestar.com stated; “Artists right now are making some of my favorite music in Hip Hop that’s ever been made,…
Tagged with: bboy, culture, dj, emcee, graffiti, hip hop, kurtnice, rap
Posted in 5%, 9 Elements, After Pac, After Tupac, ARTISTS, b-boy, bboy, beatbox, Chuck D, de la soul, Deejays, dj, elements, emcee, five percenters, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, history, krs one, kurt nice, mf doom, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
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8 other things Hip Hop added to American culture
…And no I’m not talking about twerking! When we think of the cultural influence that Hip Hop has on American society and even the World, we think mostly in terms of the elements; Emceein, Deejayin, Graffiti Art, Breakin etc. In…
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Posted in bboy, cenk uygur, Deejays, dont curse, elements, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, history, kurt nice, Latest Issue, magazine, rap, rapper, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
Posted in bboy, cenk uygur, Deejays, dont curse, elements, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, history, kurt nice, Latest Issue, magazine, rap, rapper, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
Rare footage of KRSONE at Stonehenge
KRSONE at Stonehenge in 2007 with Mondo One backed by words from DJ Supreme and the Teacha speaking on Hip Hop. Are you swayed by the public portrayal of Hip Hop Kulture? Is what you see and hear on television…
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Posted in 9 Elements, advertising, After Pac, After Tupac, elements, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, history, krs one, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com, truth, wisdom
Posted in 9 Elements, advertising, After Pac, After Tupac, elements, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, history, krs one, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com, truth, wisdom
How my suburban town changed Hip Hop forvever
Introduction In this essay, the importance of our action or inaction as human beings in society, is discussed to remind us that even if we think that we are insignificant, the things we do or don’t do in life have…
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Posted in 9 Elements, big pun, canibus, Deejays, elements, emcee, GRAFFITI, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, history, jay-z, kurt nice, Latest Issue, mixtape, new jersey, Plainfield, Recent Posts, shades of hip hop CDS, shadesradio.com, World
Posted in 9 Elements, big pun, canibus, Deejays, elements, emcee, GRAFFITI, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, history, jay-z, kurt nice, Latest Issue, mixtape, new jersey, Plainfield, Recent Posts, shades of hip hop CDS, shadesradio.com, World
Star is done with male battle rap
After the latest scandal surrounding battle rap and the latest altercation during an event, Star of Shot 97 internet radio and long-time radio host, says he’s finished with the genre. On his daily internet show on shot97.com from 12 –…
Tagged with: 9 elements, battle, co-ed, culture, drect, emcee, grindtime, hip hop, kurtnice, lives, media, qb, rap, shadesradio, swave sevah, video
Posted in 9 Elements, emcee, eow, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, kurt nice, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
Posted in 9 Elements, emcee, eow, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, kurt nice, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
Some interesting pics, enjoy
These pictures are completely random and have nothing to do with each other or some greater meaning than what you derive from them… Kurt NiceKurt Nice aka Kurtiss Jackson is a behind the scenes pioneer in the Hip Hop Kulture,…
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Posted in cali, elements, emcee, GRAFFITI, hiphoplives.net, pics, Recent Posts
New video uploads
Just in case you missed it, here are some new uploads to the shadesradio channel on YouTube. To get notification in your email, please subscribe or connect with me on Twitter (@KurtNiceHHL) to receive updates from the blog. Kurt…
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Posted in 9 Elements, elements, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, kurt nice, mixtape, new jersey, new york, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com, video
Posted in 9 Elements, elements, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, kurt nice, mixtape, new jersey, new york, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com, video
New uploads this week
Here are some new uploads to the Shadesradio YouTube channel this week. I went back on Spreaker.com to do some commentary on the Hip Hop Business course that I have been putting off for a long time. I still have…
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Posted in 9 Elements, After Pac, After Tupac, elements, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, kurt nice, new jersey, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
Posted in 9 Elements, After Pac, After Tupac, elements, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, kurt nice, new jersey, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
The next level of mixtape promotion
What are the challenges you face as an artist trying to live through your art? Whatever you think they may be, most of those challenges aren’t new. There is no question that the internet has made it much easier for…
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Posted in 9 Elements, advertising, advice, After Pac, After Tupac, ARTISTS, Deejays, emcee, facebook, freestyle, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, history, industry, kurt nice, Latest Issue, magazine, mixtape, music, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
Posted in 9 Elements, advertising, advice, After Pac, After Tupac, ARTISTS, Deejays, emcee, facebook, freestyle, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, history, industry, kurt nice, Latest Issue, magazine, mixtape, music, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
Classic video from the Golden era of Hip Hop just added
The Shades of Hip Hop video archive just added some more classic Hip Hop video to the 24/7 livestream feed on shadesradio.com These behind the scenes clips feature the Boot Camp Clik members, OGC, Heltah Skeltah and the Coco Brovas…
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Hip Hop Appreciation Week 2013
Happy Hip Hop Appreciation Week! Take time to observe the principles of True Hip Hop Kulture; Peace, Love, Unity and Safely Having Fun. Watch an old-school movie like Beat Street, Wildstyle, or Krush Groove. Check out a classic episode of…
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During the Poison Pen interview a scuffle broke out
Here’s a clip from the upcoming photo journal called Undaground Seen. The full color book is filled with quick captures from the Hip Hop underground in NY and NJ in 2008. One of the times discussed, is when we recorded…
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Posted in 9 Elements, After Tupac, ARTISTS, emcee, eow, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, industry
Posted in 9 Elements, After Tupac, ARTISTS, emcee, eow, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, industry
Who’s the best Emcee of All Times?
The question comes up over and again. Who is the best emcee of all time? Is it Tupac, or Eminem, or Jay-Z or maybe someone else? What does it mean to be an emcee or a rapper? Is there a…
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Posted in 9 Elements, After Pac, After Tupac, ARTISTS, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, kurt nice, new jersey, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
Posted in 9 Elements, After Pac, After Tupac, ARTISTS, emcee, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, kurt nice, new jersey, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
The Lies Hip Hop Told Me pt.1
There are a number of myths and outright lies that have been perpetuated in Hip Hop Kulture that poison the minds of novices and old-timers alike. Some of these lies have mistakenly become part of the false identity ascribed to…
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Posted in 9 Elements, ARTISTS, Deejays, elements, emcee, GRAFFITI, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, industry, music, rap, rapper, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com, truth
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Critique My Craft Showcase Jan 26th
CALLING ALL SERIOUS ARTISTS & PRODUCERS ARE YOU READY TO BE JUDGED & VERBALLY CRITIQUED BY MY INDUSTRY JUDGES SAT. Jan. 26th 2013 FROM 10PM-1AM AT EL HABANERO RESTAURANT 43 BRUCKNER BLVD. BRONX,NY 10454 …
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Posted in advice, emcee, events, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, industry, rap, rapper, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
Posted in advice, emcee, events, Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, industry, rap, rapper, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
