RE: The Hip-Hop Question...

Dana Cobbs (DCobbs@sequiturcorp.com)
Tue, 20 Aug 1996 10:01:36 -0400

Hi Jay!
In response to your questions, I almost dont know where to start. (Like
you, I agree its hard to put the sentiment into words) But havin' grown
up with rap music since '78, there is 1 basic point that I am able to
make. Hip-hop is a culture just like any other, (as well as a mind
state) and rap happens to be the music of this particular culture. I
came across a thourough discussion on this very topic the other day that
you should find either enlightening, or just plain confusing (smile),
please give a read and let me know what you think...

http://www.elementarymag.com/round.html

Peace,
Dana

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>From: Jason Brancazio[SMTP:jbrancazio@mail.hamquist.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 1996 12:54 AM
>To: Jazz List
>Subject: Re: Money Mark Interview
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> Reply to: RE>Money Mark Interview
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>- thread, anyone?
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>A choice quote from Mark:
>"True hip-hoppers are into jazz". Couldn't say it better myself. -Jon
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>I read that statement and had the same exact feeling. Maybe this is a
>discussion for a hip-hop list....but maybe it spills over.....forgive
>me if you think it's irrelevant.
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>what is it to be a 'true hip hopper'? With all the statements nowadays
>in rap (though not exclusively so) about 'keepin' it real' , I would be
>very interested to know what some of the people on this list would say
>in reply to this question. I, for one, probably can't put the
>sentiment into words. An easier question to answer might be 'what do
>other people mean when they talk about being a true hip hopper?' Is it
>just the music? Or does it go beyond that? And if so, where? What
>else are true hip hoppers into? My gut feeling on the last question is
>a hell of a lot more than hip-hop.
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>Jay B
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