"Vocabulary Spills, I'm Ill" - Day 18: Hip Hop History Month 2013

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I was rackin' my brain tryin' to figure out what to write on today's Hip Hop element, Street Language. I can remember many times where I've used slang or ebonics to communicate with someone who had no earthly idea of what I was talking about. 

One guy I used to work with even understood me to say "go home to your house" after I told him to "take it to the house". What I meant was, "your work day is over for today. Please come here to headquarters because you won't be doing anything else for today." 

So here's what I've done for the day. I found a song that describes this perfectly. Its called 
"Ebonics" by the late Big L. Enjoy!

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Mello Melanin

The Rap Beat Creator, Emcee, and Hip Hop Scholar

www.RapBeatCreator.com

Deejay Spotlight: DJ Magic Mike - Day 16: Celebrating Hip Hop History 2013

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To celebrate Hip Hop History Month today I want to put the spotlight on DJ Magic Mike. Magic Mike has been puttin' it down for years and was a pioneer in the era of Miami Bass. Yes, I was definitely influenced by New York and Hip Hop in general from the late 70's and early 80's but since I'm from Atlanta, I was also heavily influenced by the "Southern Bass Movement". The Miami Bass sound changed the way records sounded and influenced the whole culture of Hip Hop. 

DJ Magic Mike had a few songs that I used to play non-stop especially since I had "the boomin' system" in my ride. In the south, there was a period of time when the person who had the car with the most bass was "the man!" Two of my favorites songs by Magic Mike were "Drop That Bass Part 2" and "Feel The Bass". I used to ride around the city playin' those songs on full blast.

Here's DJ Magic Mike below mixin', cuttin' and scratchin' live on a YouTube video. I've also included "Drop That Bass Part 2" so you could feel what I felt back in the day....and still do now!!! 

Check it out and let me know what you think...

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Mello Melanin

The Rap Beat Creator, Emcee, and Hip Hop Scholar

www.RapBeatCreator.com

Celebrating Hip Hop History Month 2013 Day 5: What is Graffiti?

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I have to be honest with myself and you too. Although I do know plenty about the culture of Hip Hop, there is one element I need to brush up on and that is Graffiti Art. According to The Gospel of Hip Hop, Graffiti Art is the study and application of street calligraphy, art and handwriting.

I do know the history of Graffiti Art goes back to ancient times and begins with hieroglyphics and cuneiform. Modern Graffiti Art can be seen on murals and other types surfaces. In the essence of time and attention spans, I have included the Wikipedia link on Graffiti Art bellow:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graffiti

I have also researched some history on Youtube.com that you can check out too.

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Mello Melanin
The Rap Beat Creator, Emcee, and Hip Hop Scholar

www.RapBeatCreator.com

Celebrating Hip Hop History Month 2013 Day 4: Big Daddy Kane

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Continuing to drop knowledge during Hip Hop History Month, I move on to another element called "Emceein". Emceein is the study and application of rhythmic talk, poetry, and divine speech. One of the best emcees that ever touched a mic was Big Daddy Kane.

Check out Kane's flow on his classic song "RAW":

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Mello Melanin
The Rap Beat Creator, Emcee, and Hip Hop Scholar

www.RapBeatCreator.com

Celebrating Hip Hop History Month 2013 Day 3: Michael Jackson

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Since I've been banned from using Facebook at my 9 to 5 gig (more like 6 to 6 but that's another story), I have taken to using my blog to promote Hip Hop History Month. This morning some of my coworkers and I were have a conversation about Micheal Jackson. 

I mentioned to them that Micheal Jackson's name is listed in The Gospel of Hip Hop as popularizing one of the 9 elements called Breakin. Breakin is the study and application of street dance forms. The style of Breakin that the King of Pop used was primarily a technique called Lockin. 

Here is the Michael gettin' down in one of my favorite videos, "Smooth Criminal". 

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Let's Make It Happen!!!

Mello Melanin
The Rap Beat Creator, Emcee, and Hip Hop Scholar
www.RapBeatCreator.com