Whad Up Fam

Is there anyone who has done more for the progression of Hip Hop other than KRS-ONE?  I think the only person that comes close is Africa Bambaataa who was the first to pronounce Hip Hop as a culture by exposing the first 4 elements of Hip Hop.  KRS-ONE furthered the teachings of Bam and introduced another 5 elements to the list and helped create the Stop The Violence Movement. That’s just a brief description of what KRS has done for the progression of the culture.  This brotha was rocking stages when a lot of y’all were still swimming in your daddy’s nuts.  I think I was around 7 years old when he released his first album Criminal Minded.  He has been able to stay relevant throughout the decades and is still putting on hype shows, dropping fresh tracks and has remained true to his teachings.  Like a fine wine, KRS only gets better with time.

When I hear the words KRS-ONE, what immediately comes to mind is the phrase “Rap is something you do, Hip Hop is something you live.”  When I heard those words for the first time a few decades ago, it struck a major cord in my brain that still resonates to this day.  I hope the new generation of Hip Hoppers are continuing to dig deep into the history for some valuable lessons.

Back in the summer I was blessed with the opportunity to meet up with KRS-ONE on two separate occasions.  Our Cypher cameras were able to capture some of his extraordinary stage and community presence and we also got an in-depth interview profiling his past, present and future.  Big up my man Shaun Bolden just chillin’ in the cut to get these candid photos. Yall’ ain’t ready for Beanpie.  The KRS-ONE interview will air this Friday @9pm on AUX (channel 107 Rogers).  A week later it will be available online for the world to see.  Also Ian Kamau, an ill Emcee out of T Dot will be featured in the same episode as KRS ONE.  It’s only fitting since Kamau is one to speak nothing but truth when ever he blesses the mic.

Now you know I always try to spread the love around.  Last week I posted an interview with Marco Polo, who is an ill producer, and Torae who is a sick Emcee.  This week I wanna show love to the DJ, with this interview we did on DJ Nana.  If your reading this and wondering who DJ Nana is, all I can say is the brotha never stops working.  He is based out of T.Dot but his reach goes far out to places like South Africa.  He overstands the roll of the DJ and can create a disgusting beat off the MPC 2000.  Very well rounded artist, and I only hope yall take the time to learn more about his contributions to Hip Hop.  I’ve posted his interview bellow.  In case you cannot see it just follow this link http://www.aux.tv/video/Cypher-110-DJ-Nana/