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June 18, 2013 at 6:16 pm / home / by Curators of Hip Hop

Cold Sinner – Album Review

Jermaine Coles fans have been patiently waiting for the release of J.Cole’s follow up to “Cole World: The Sideline Story”. The North Carolina artist has abandoned his basketball themes and has adopted a tone a that has a taken a far different path with “Born Sinner”, stating “It’s way darker this time”. The sophomore album is a reflection of J.Cole’s last two years in the rap industry and revolves around religious themes and undertones that focus on Cole’s internal [...]

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June 7, 2013 at 7:05 pm / home / by Curators of Hip Hop

Dunson – “From Corporate America to Hip Hop”

In this COHH feature we follow a Maryland-based emcee/producer by the name of Dunson. Being influenced by the sounds of DC’s “GO-GO”music and Baltimore’s House music, Dunson has a unique melodic ear, which influences his productions. In this interview, we discuss how Dunson leaves the corporate world to follow his dreams in the pursuit of creating music. He also shares the story on how he came to surround himself with other noteworthy artist such as John Legend and Chrisette [...]

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May 31, 2013 at 4:40 pm / home / by Curators of Hip Hop

Richard Raw – “The First State of Mind”

In this feature “The First State of Mind” we focus on Richard Raw from the first state, Delaware. Richard Raw is not your average emcee. This man is a lecturer, public speaker, constantly doing shows (independently) and still makes time to volunteer for the homeless every Sunday in his city. As he states in this video, you have to be “active.” We first met Richard Raw at a showcase we produced in Delaware where our partners at RAMG studios referred [...]

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May 12, 2013 at 7:10 am / home / by Curators of Hip Hop

BBOY IN SHANGHAI – PART ONE

BBOY in Shanghai was a major success! This is part one from the trip with much more to come on the real scene of Shanghai from “Rock” and “Danny” who both helped put together the now 7-year event. They went from under a hundred dancers to thousands. I must say (J.Fletch) that BBIS is true proof that hip hop is powerful and will always be a global culture unlike any other. Why’s that? I’m in a room full of [...]

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April 16, 2013 at 5:10 pm / home / by Curators of Hip Hop

Dead Prez -Curators of Hip Hop™

Dead Prez is a group we at COHH label as “Ambassadors of Hip Hop.” Why? They’re a group of emcees that understand the phrase, “It’s bigger than Hip Hop.” They make a conscience effort to incorporate political, social and economical messages within their lyrics. Stic.Man and M-1 are the duo who comprise Dead Prez and they first met in Tallahassee on the campus of Florida A&M University. Dead Prez stormed on the scene in the late 1990′s with a [...]

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April 16, 2013 at 5:02 pm / home / by Curators of Hip Hop

Malcolm and Martin: New Era Revolutionaries

This week we’re bringing you an interview from the West Coast with up and coming artists Malcolm and Martin. The duo Styliztik Jones and KB Imean are a refreshing look at the new wave of hip hop that is bringing the essence of hip hop back to the mainstream. TheCOHH chats with Malcolm and Martin about the controversy about their name and what their message is really about. Sit back, vibe and listen to the knowledge Malcolm and Martin share during [...]

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April 16, 2013 at 3:56 pm / home / by Curators of Hip Hop

“Sneak Peek” Goes to Tallahassee

The monthly showcase that started back in December of 2012 has made it down to Tallahassee, FL. A city that is very personal to the producers and founders of COHH. A preview of the film “Curators” will be shown along with live performances.

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R.A.P.P. Quelle

May 20, 2011 at 4:20 am / home, Home

Curators of Hip Hop interviews Bahamian emcee R.A.P.P. Quelle on South Beach. He describes his style, how he got involved with hip hop and what hip hop means to him.

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The Celestial Lyricist

April 1, 2011 at 9:37 am / home

With popular Christian artists like Trip Lee, debuting music videos on shows like 106 & Park, it’s only time for a generation of Christian Hip-Hop artists such as Stefanotto and Deraj to step into the limelight. However, the limelight isn’t something these rappers desire. They desire to share a divine message. And Deraj seeks to share this divine message through every talent he possesses. When you think of a multi-talented artist you think of Deraj. Not only is he a [...]

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Logic: Young Sinatra

March 18, 2011 at 5:15 pm / home, Home

Up-and-coming Maryland-based artist Logic recently talked with The COHH about his introduction to hip hop and why he believes his grind will take him to the next level. In this video, the young talent showcases his lyrical abilities. His first mixtape, entitled Young, Broke and Infamous released early 2011. For inquires on his music contact him on twitter @Logic301 and visit www.mindoflogic.com

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DEE-1 “One Man Army”

February 18, 2011 at 4:00 am / home

Dee-1 “One man Army” Many people know and admire Dee-1 for his boldness with his song to Jay-Z, 50 cent and Weezy, but he’s been around much longer. TheCOHH caught up with the New Orleans native while visiting Washington D.C. Dee-1 gives theCOHH a glimpse into what his muse is and why he’s nicknamed the One Man Army.

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Cold Sinner – Album Review

June 18, 2013 at 6:16 pm / home

Jermaine Coles fans have been patiently waiting for the release of J.Cole’s follow up to “Cole World: The Sideline Story”. The North Carolina artist has abandoned his basketball themes and has adopted a tone a that has a taken a far different path with “Born Sinner”, stating “It’s way darker this time”. The sophomore album is a reflection of J.Cole’s last two years in the rap industry and revolves around religious themes and undertones that focus on Cole’s internal [...]

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Dunson – “From Corporate America to Hip Hop”

June 7, 2013 at 7:05 pm / home

In this COHH feature we follow a Maryland-based emcee/producer by the name of Dunson. Being influenced by the sounds of DC’s “GO-GO”music and Baltimore’s House music, Dunson has a unique melodic ear, which influences his productions. In this interview, we discuss how Dunson leaves the corporate world to follow his dreams in the pursuit of creating music. He also shares the story on how he came to surround himself with other noteworthy artist such as John Legend and Chrisette [...]

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Richard Raw – “The First State of Mind”

May 31, 2013 at 4:40 pm / home

In this feature “The First State of Mind” we focus on Richard Raw from the first state, Delaware. Richard Raw is not your average emcee. This man is a lecturer, public speaker, constantly doing shows (independently) and still makes time to volunteer for the homeless every Sunday in his city. As he states in this video, you have to be “active.” We first met Richard Raw at a showcase we produced in Delaware where our partners at RAMG studios referred [...]

Continue reading »
BBOY IN SHANGHAI – PART ONE

May 12, 2013 at 7:10 am / home

BBOY in Shanghai was a major success! This is part one from the trip with much more to come on the real scene of Shanghai from “Rock” and “Danny” who both helped put together the now 7-year event. They went from under a hundred dancers to thousands. I must say (J.Fletch) that BBIS is true proof that hip hop is powerful and will always be a global culture unlike any other. Why’s that? I’m in a room full of [...]

Continue reading »
Dead Prez -Curators of Hip Hop™

April 16, 2013 at 5:10 pm / home

Dead Prez is a group we at COHH label as “Ambassadors of Hip Hop.” Why? They’re a group of emcees that understand the phrase, “It’s bigger than Hip Hop.” They make a conscience effort to incorporate political, social and economical messages within their lyrics. Stic.Man and M-1 are the duo who comprise Dead Prez and they first met in Tallahassee on the campus of Florida A&M University. Dead Prez stormed on the scene in the late 1990′s with a [...]

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Malcolm and Martin: New Era Revolutionaries

April 16, 2013 at 5:02 pm / home

This week we’re bringing you an interview from the West Coast with up and coming artists Malcolm and Martin. The duo Styliztik Jones and KB Imean are a refreshing look at the new wave of hip hop that is bringing the essence of hip hop back to the mainstream. TheCOHH chats with Malcolm and Martin about the controversy about their name and what their message is really about. Sit back, vibe and listen to the knowledge Malcolm and Martin share during [...]

Continue reading »
“Sneak Peek” Goes to Tallahassee

April 16, 2013 at 3:56 pm / home

The monthly showcase that started back in December of 2012 has made it down to Tallahassee, FL. A city that is very personal to the producers and founders of COHH. A preview of the film “Curators” will be shown along with live performances.

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OOH of BROWN FISH: Breaking down the “SaveaDopeBoy” Movement.

March 30, 2013 at 3:10 pm / home

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Brown FISH: Revolutionary & Independent

March 13, 2013 at 3:21 am / home

The Baltimore based group first met in 1997 at Coppin State University. By combining a passion for literature with music, they formed the group now known as Brownfish. This is part one of a feature we produced on the campus they first met.

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“Why does he have to hate on white girls?” By Professor Rod

December 14, 2012 at 1:03 pm / home

After Bambu’s recent show in Honolulu as part of his Rent Money Tour, there was some drama outside the venue. (No this post isn’t about rap shows and violence.) Back inside Next Door, I asked Bambu what happened? He explained that he was having a discussion with a young white woman who felt offended and unsafe during the performance of “Like Us” in his set? Last fall when I saw a couple shows in the northwest during the Blue Scholars Cinemetropolis [...]

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