“I identified with hip-hop artists because I felt similar pain, anger, and separation from the ‘mainstream’ culture.”

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This is a comment by Deborah on the post “Hip Hop Generation Masculinity: The Story of Tupac, Biggie and Me”.

Hip Hop Generation Masculinity: The Story of Tupac, Biggie and Me

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Shawn Maxam on how the 1990s and rap music defines him as a man.

Ten Things I’ve Learned From Rapping

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Josh Bowman really likes to rap.

#musicmonday: late nights & early mornings [free MP3 downloads]

When a dope musical flow is a must, you’ve got to go with a name you can quickly trust …

#musicmonday: a cheery road to a mayan apocalypse [free MP3 downloads]

The first Monday of the year and it’s time to get a whole lot of excellent free new music. Happy New Year!

#musicmonday: are you experienced? [free MP3 downloads]

The day after Jimi Hendrix’ birthday we present rock to rap, soul to something else, all free for your digital life.

#musicmonday: happy birthday michael jackson [free mp3 downloads]

Alt-rock, hip hop, neo-soul and rock and roll, from Chubb Rock to Red Hot (Chili Peppers), free MP3 downloads for everybody.