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Slum Village :: Evolution
Although I have interviewed Slum Village two times before over the past years, I was excited to do another interview with them, as this formation consists of T3, Illa J and Young RJ. The last two are...
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Skeme Richards :: Music, Art & Geekery
This is why I love my city, I can randomly run into living legends. Although I have to give it to my girl LoRock for introducing me to Skeme Richards when he was over here, hosting the monthly Legends...
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Del The Funky Homosapien :: Skateboards, Stabbings & More
As soon as I got word of Deltron 3030 going on tour for Event 2, I was hoping they would hit Europe as well. Or so to speak, Amsterdam. It definitely was on my “who to meet-bucket list” to shake hands...
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Reflecting on 2013
At the end of each year, I do a write up of the blessings I have received that year. For some reason, this year, I want to write more than just about my blessings. Maybe because a lot has happened this...
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The Grey Area between Black & Sight
If you have read some of my posts, you know I have shared the experience with my health struggles. Hospitals, surgeries, recovery. Today I am writing about another thing I am struggling with. My sight....
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WEFUNK :: Professor Groove & DJ Static
Last Sunday was full of funk, soul, hip hop and bboy-ing in Amsterdam as the Spin Off Finals of 2014 took place over here. For this year, they labeled it the Funky Edition and had special guest DJ’s...
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Trapazoyd :: Tetraheathen & Commagang
Trapazoyd, not the first artist that you would expect me to do an interview with. But when I first heard his song “Hey Selfie Bitch”, I completely died laughing. I had to figure out who he was and as...
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Krondon :: MC, Producer, Ghostwriter
This member of the Strong Arm Steady crew has been on my radar for several years. I got familiar with his music through mutual friends and of course my love for hip hop. Last week I finally got the...
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Yancey Boys :: Frank Nitt & Illa J.
Frank Nitt and Illa J. are the Yancey Boys together. Last year they dropped their debut album “Sunset Blvd” and finally got to Europe to do a few shows including Amsterdam. Both of these MC’s (and...
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Adrian Younge :: I am Vinyl
The, in my opinion, super producer, Adrian Younge, finally stopped by in Amsterdam again. Two years ago I wanted to do an interview but it didn’t happen. This time I got the chance to sit with him and...
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Raheem DeVaughn :: Sexually intimidating?
In the weekend that I went to visit my big sis in Manchester, UK, I got the chance to talk to soul singer Raheem DeVaughn. The singer had a show out there, and I took the opportunity to see what this...
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Free The Robots :: Not To Be Boxed In
For the longest I wanted to interview Free The Robots. This producer from California was first introduced to me by my friend Rhettmatic, during a hip hop show in Amsterdam somewhat years ago. Not as a...
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Rotterdam Beats :: Great Networking
For the 5th edition of the Rotterdam Beats Festival, I was asked to be part of the team. Rotterdam Beats is a central meeting point for the whole range of urban music genres. The event takes place in...
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Reflecting on 2014
It’s about that time again. Reflecting on the past year that has gone by quicker than ever, so it seems and feels. If you have read my write up from last year, you saw that I ended that year in Chicago...
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AM/PM: The Art of DJing
In 2015, the definition of a DJ is significantly different than back in the day. When I speak of “back in the day”, I am referring to the time when DJing became a new respected art form. There are many...
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Happiness is a Choice =)
It’s the end of July, 2015. I turned 37 last month and I celebrated it for an entire weekend, at home in Amsterdam and at my second home in Houston, with my sister, my best friend. I never really...
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Pharoahe Monch :: Personal Struggles
The Boogiedown Festival is one that I have been visiting for years and had almost missed it this year. Thanks to the organisation, I still got to be there again, as they always make sure I am aware....
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M.O.P. :: Staying Relevant
The Boogiedown Festival is one that I have been visiting for years and had almost missed it this year. Thanks to the organisation, I still got to be there again, as they always make sure I am aware....
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EPMD :: Still In Business
I have been a fan of EPMD since I can remember, and it’s crazy to think I actually became friends with these two great MC’s. Throughout the years I have had the pleasure to interview them and hang out...
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Denzel Curry :: Music Is My Art
The second edition of Woo Hah festival this year had an insane line-up. From new up and coming artists to veterans in the game. One of the young rappers that hit the stage goes by the name of Denzel...
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