What’s the best rhyme cypher in Hip Hop history? Is it Shades of Hip Hop’s Cypher featuring Big Pun, Canibus, Mos Def, DMX, John Forte and Mic Geronimo? You tell me…
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What’s the Best Cypher in Hip Hop History?
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Posted in Hip Hop, hiphoplives.net, kurt nice, Recent Posts, shadesradio.com
My Thoughts on Hip Hop History Month
The concept of Hip Hop History Month is lost on today’s society. There is not enough appreciation for the rich culture and economic opportunities afforded by the existence of Hip Hop to properly celebrate its success or awareness. At this…
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How my landline contributed to Hip Hop History
About 18 years ago, in December of 1997, I had a conversation on my ‘land-line’ (phone) that led to something epic in the history of Hip Hop. At the time, I was the cameraman, host, producer and editor of what…
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Why did KOTD use Canibus in their commercial?
In a shadesradio.com commentary I talked about how most Hiphoppas don’t watch battles of any kind, whether its emceein, deejayin, bboyin, or whatever. Why is that? Isn’t Hip Hop Kulture losing out on what could be well-regulated, profit generating business?…
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The Best Hip Hop Convo
After returning from participating in a panel discussion for Hip Hop Education Week at Essex County College in Newark, NJ today, I started to think. Some of the best conversations about Hip Hop have already happened. They happen in schools,…
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Remember Me?
Do you recognize any of these Hiphoppas from Rock Steady Crew’s 34th anniversary? Leave a comment and test your knowledge… Kurt NiceKurt Nice aka Kurtiss Jackson is a behind the scenes pioneer in the Hip Hop Kulture, creating the…
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King of the Dot Show a Disaster for Hip Hop
On June 9, 2012, Hip Hop turned another corner. This night, an incident with far reaching implications, stained the memories of many Hiphoppas in a way they will never forget. Some moments in Hip Hop are looked on with fondness…
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