We wonder if there are still B-Boys (pictured here at the New York State Fair in 2011 outside a area now know as the I Love NY Pavilion).
Posts Tagged ‘Hip Hop Culture’
Throwback Thursday: NYS Fair
Thursday, August 25th, 2016When will SU get a Hip Hop Fellow?
Thursday, March 24th, 2016
Harry Allen, writer, photographer and hip hop historian completed a two-day residence at Syracuse University and ended it by showing some of his vintage Golden Era pictures at Waston Theater last night.
Provocative
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016
Kierna Mayo, editor
She has been at Ebony for less than a year, but Kierna Mayo is already on a Tina Brown-type trajectory to change the publication, and scramble what we think of as the journalistic status quo.
Mayo encouraged students to bring their “authentic self” to their work and to critically examine the culture in which they cover.
“[How you think] is the thing that changes you from having a job to having a career.”
“Create a space for your kind of thinking,” she said. “…feeling empowered matters.”
Mayos has deep roots in magazines, including stints at Honey and Cosmo Girl and even the Source.
She also talked about the day she played hookie from work to cover and experience the street procession following the funeral of The Notorious B.I.G.
She is credited with giving Mary J. Blige the “Queen of Hip Hop Soul” label back in the day. She visited SU’s Newhouse School as part of the Leaders in Communications series.
Mayo is the second Hampton University graduate we’ve seen speak to the journalism students.
Native Tongue
Saturday, February 20th, 2016
World Be Free
In addition to his conscious lyrics, Brian Freeland, aka World Be Free, also sported a 90’s-centric Hip Hop uniform at the CFAC Cipher. His boots (below) were accented by Delano Brown.
Bootsy
City View (Camouflage)
Saturday, February 20th, 2016
Tamar Smithers talked about the decision to include CFAC’s Hip Hop Cipher to the Journey Through Music of the African Diaspora this month.
Thursday’s show was a great example of blending Hip Hop Culture into the local music scene, and specifically the Connective Corridor.
MC C-Nube @ Hip Hop Cipher (CFAC)
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, September 3rd, 2015
Jorge Pabon at Cornell
One of the featured B-boys from tonight’s CNN film, “Fresh Dressed,” appeared at Cornell University a few years ago to talk about the impact of Hip Hop Culture.
See What You Believe
Wednesday, April 29th, 2015
DJ Afar spinning at Funk & Waffles (Downtown).
Performance Art
Monday, January 12th, 2015
DJ Maestro, Beatmaster of the Orange (at CFAC)
Maestro definitely moves the crowd. It was good to see him on the Connective Corridor on Saturday. We hope he is a top choice when they finally do a an outdoor fashion event at Forman Park, or when the choose another artist to perform/ride the 443 Centro Bus.
Def by Heritage
Friday, October 17th, 2014
Wawa, the energetic rapper, actor, dancer, performer and teacher (who happens to be Deaf)
Warren “Wawa” Snipe was born Deaf, but he hasn’t let that stop him from reaching his dreams. The multi-disciplinary rapper, dancer and actor has traveled to over 100 countries, founded a dance company, and is fluent in several languages.
Wawa came to OCC last night to spread the love of what he calls “Dip Hop.”
We look forward to his upcoming video for the anti-bullying song “Vendetta.”
Wawa’s musical partner is DJ Nicar (who joined him on stage last night at OCC to perform the song “Vendetta.”)
Wawa was joined on stage by OCC ASL club member Chelsea (left) during his performance.
Still Black, Still Strong
Monday, December 9th, 2013
Gift of Gab
The Westcott Theater served up a dose of West Coast positivity with the anticipated arrival of Blackalicious in Syracuse last night. The group was founded in the 1990s by Tim Parker (aka Gift of Gab) and Xavier Moseley (aka DJ Chief Xcel). Gift of Gab had a health scare with kidney failure last year, so it was good to see him back on stage.
The duo was joined on stage by the Portland team Lifesavas, made up of Vursatyl and Jumbo the Garbage Man (who wore a “Less Drama, More Music” t-shirt).
Their hour-long set included the first Blackalicious single “Swan Lake” and some new material, including the song “Blacka,” from their upcoming album (due out in March).
In the mean time, check out the East Bay Funk from this song.
Openers for the show were Our-Reality and Chaz Ultra.
Vursatyl from the Lifesavas