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Tuesday October 11

Art, Beats + Lyrics Come To Life In Washington, DC

 

Hip-hop's pop culture appeal can be rather boring sometimes (OK, really most times). We sheepishly go with the typical cheesy fast food themes and gimmicks. But Gentleman Jack's Art, Beats + Lyrics (ABL) return engagement in Washington, DC gave a...

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Bobby Marvin  |  10/11/2011 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Thursday October 06

Gettin' Down With The 'Kings,' As Crowned By Borbay

 

On Wednesday night, after a glut of media coverage and unanimously positive reviews, artist Borbay closed the showing of his #KingsOfHipHop show at Publicis Modem in NYC. His collection depicts the seven arguably most successful hip-hop artists working today, wryly...

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Remi  |  10/06/2011 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Tuesday August 23

When Erykah, Jaybo & Miki 'MADE' A Moment In Berlin

 

Earlier this month, Erykah Badu was invited to bask in the adoration of classical composer Mihalj "Miki" Kekenj, and French-trained German artist Jaybo at Berlin's famed MADE space. With Miki's somewhat more traditional take and Jaybo's more street-leaning style (from...

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Remi  |  08/23/2011 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Monday October 18

I'mma Let Kanye Finish If He Promises Not To Do This Again

 

I'm not going to pretend to know what the hell is going on in Kanye West's mind. I do know that he tweeted the banned image of this album cover yesterday that Roc A Fella/Def Jam rejected of what he...

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ill Mami  |  10/18/2010 at 12:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Wednesday October 21

Shark Toof's Out To Get...You

 

If you're in California and love Street Art, chances are you've noticed some pastes and graffiti from Los Angeles to San Francisco by artist Shark Toof homaging Michael Jackson's legendary "Thriller" video. They're done in this fantastic B-Horror movie poster...

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Ro  |  10/21/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Thursday July 23

'M3: MC's, Mics & Metaphors' Gives Visual Insight Into the Master of Ceremonies

 

Hip Hop has always been a blend of different disciplines. It is a culture rooted in music but elaborated in a variety of ways, including the visual. And arguably the most visible figure in Hip Hop is the MC. In...

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Ro  |  07/23/2009 at 2:30 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Thursday May 28

Wu-Note Project Improves Hip Hop Classics

 

As much as I love Wu-Tang Clan, there has always been something unmistakably lacking when it came to their finished product. The subpar album art gracing most of their CD and vinyl album covers--save ODB's amazing ones--irked graphic designer...

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ill Mami  |  05/28/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Wednesday March 11

LA Visual Artist Finds Inspiration In Soul Sistas 'After Midnight'

 

Los Angeles visual artist Steven Lopez's two passions, art and music, have been combined to create his "After Midnight" series. Featuring bright and bold portraits of icons such as Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Minnie Riperton and Sade, as...

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ill Mami  |  03/11/2009 at 3:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Thursday October 16

Mutual Masturbation: Vanessa Beecroft and Kanye West

 

Kanye West has finally given me a reason to lose any sliver of interest in his music by choosing to "collaborate" with artist Vanessa Beecroft. There are a myriad of interpretations that could be forced upon the listening party that...

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Ro  |  10/16/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Wednesday June 11

You Better 'Recognize' Hip Hop Art At The Smithsonian

 

For those of you who live and breathe hip hop, you are most definitely aware of the many arenas that hip hop dwells. It's not just rhyming or break dancing after all. Hip hop has served as the muse...

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ill Mami  |  06/11/2008 at 3:45 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Friday May 09

Erykah's Vortex Tour Poster Is Here

 

After seeing the beautiful work of artist E.M.E.K. on Erykah Badu's previous tour posters for her international dates, comes the US tour poster for her current US tour with The Roots. A bit of discolsure: I am an unapologetic Erykah stan,...

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ill Mami  |  05/09/2008 at 3:55 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Wednesday April 09

New Erykah Badu Tour Poster & More Tour Dates

 

Erykah Badu and EMEK have not failed to represent when it comes to the collaboration on her tour poster designs. Thus far, the tour posters for her Israel and Nigeria tour dates have been visually dope and left us...

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ill Mami  |  04/09/2008 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Wednesday February 13

Erykah Badu's Nigeria Poster

 

Erykah Badu has been kicking it hard in warmer climes, such as Israel where she recently performed in Tel Aviv in promotion of her forthcoming album New AmErykah. This Sunday's concert in Lagos, Nigeria will likely be just as stirring...

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ill Mami  |  02/13/2008 at 1:30 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Wednesday January 30

Retro-Futurey!

 

Here's the bright, shiny poster for Kanye West's "Glow in the Dark" tour (click to enlarge), that employs the same retro-futurism that has been his visual identity since the course of The Graduation began. At once we recognize how the...

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nOvaMatic  |  01/30/2008 at 11:15 AM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Monday January 28

Erykah Badu's Israel Tour Poster

 

As we wait with baited breath for every tidbit of information related to anything having to do with next month's release of New AmErykah (including the "Honey" video we posted yesterday), we present to you the concert poster for her Tel...

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ill Mami  |  01/28/2008 at 2:35 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Wednesday October 10

BumpHipHop.com's Dope R.I.P. Wallpapers

 

Hip-Hop blog Bump recently unleashed nine masterfully executed desktop wallpapers celebrating our fallen soldiers. Biggie, Pun, 'Pac, Easy, Big L, Dilla, JMJ, Mac Dre and ODB are all available for download in three screen resolutions. Head on over to Bump...

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nOvaMatic  |  10/10/2007 at 6:13 PM  |  Permalink

Monday September 24

Dig If You Will The Artwork Of Demont Peekaso

 

Anyone who has bought a Raheem DeVaughn CD or been to one of his concerts is already familiar with the work of artist Demont Peekaso. His artwork graced the cover of DeVaughn's debut CD The Love Experience, and Peekaso...

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Butta  |  09/24/2007 at 2:57 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink

Friday September 21

Wild Stylin' On 'Em

 

My apologies for not getting this event review posted sooner, but I've been so busy grooving to all this free music that we've been sharing with you all. However, I've put my fliTunes on pause long enough to provide a...

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Butta  |  09/21/2007 at 10:25 PM  |  Comments ()  |  Permalink







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