Subject:

Hip-Hop Culture

  • Music

    December 15, 2011

    Salt-N-Pepa

    Saturday, December 17, Gothic Theatre, 303-788-0984.

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force's Planet Rock: The Album is 25 years old today

    "Party people! Party People! Can y'all get funky?" You already know what it is as soon as the first twinkling bells, crowd screams and intergalactic beat drops for Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force's cult hit, "Planet Rock." Get your ass to the nearest dance floor and do an old school dance, stra ... More >>

  • Music

    May 5, 2011

    A-Trak spins May 9 at the Gothic

    "Party people! Party People! Can y'all get funky?" You already know what it is as soon as the first twinkling bells, crowd screams and intergalactic beat drops for Afrika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force's cult hit, "Planet Rock." Get your ass to the nearest dance floor and do an old school dance, stra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2011

    Break Dancing! Animated GIFS will pop and lock your day

    ​Break dancing took Denver by storm in the mid '80s, drawing 10,000 people to a competition at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where this paper's founder and editor Patricia Calhoun was a judge.

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    The first thing you need to know about hip-hop: It's all about your posture

    Dina, showing us what makes "it" look like hip-hop.​Did you know that hip-hop is a lifestyle? Did you know that Dina--who looks like she could be your mom, your swim coach, even your dental hygienist--holds the secret to this hip-hop lifestyle? It's simple, really. You just have to know how to pop ... More >>

  • Articles

    February 3, 2011

    Kraddy: Dubstep is just slow hip-hop

    Dina, showing us what makes "it" look like hip-hop.​Did you know that hip-hop is a lifestyle? Did you know that Dina--who looks like she could be your mom, your swim coach, even your dental hygienist--holds the secret to this hip-hop lifestyle? It's simple, really. You just have to know how to pop ... More >>

  • Music

    August 26, 2010

    Three questions with Denver DJ Narky Stares

    Dina, showing us what makes "it" look like hip-hop.​Did you know that hip-hop is a lifestyle? Did you know that Dina--who looks like she could be your mom, your swim coach, even your dental hygienist--holds the secret to this hip-hop lifestyle? It's simple, really. You just have to know how to pop ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2010

    DJ Cavem Moetivation on greening the 'hood as hip-hop's organic gardener

    Jay Esposito​ DJ Cavem Moetavation (aka Ietef Vita) is out to green the 'hood, one hip-hop element at a time. Activist, b-boy, DJ, MC, graffiti artist, beat-boxer, film maker and journalist, Cavem plays many roles, all geared toward empowering the 'hood with tools that facilitate evolution of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2010

    As promised, Hip-Hop Congress kept the spirit of hip-hop alive in La Raza park

    Rachel Romero​ Record high temperatures had nothing on the heat being generated by the b-boys/b-girls, MCs, DJs and graffiti artist gathered at La Raza park yesterday for the Spirit of Hip-Hop Park Jam, hosted by Hip-Hop Congress -- a multi-collegiate college group geared towards bringing hip ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2010

    An encore screening of Soulz of the Rockies slated for this Friday

    If you count yourself a fan of hip-hop culture -- particularly local hip-hop -- Soulz of the Rockies is an absolute must-see. Can't remember the last time I've been so energized by a film, any film, much less a local one. But Soulz of the Rockies is deep. The documentary, produced by MU$A, is as r ... More >>

  • Music

    December 17, 2009

    James Pants

    Wednesday, December 23, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2009

    Q&A with Flawless of Fresh Breath Committee

    ​Back in 2008, we named Boostwell Crew the best hip-hop crew in Denver. Headed by SP Double, the crew consisted of local emcees and producers, Flawless, Fo Chief, ManDaMyth, Catch Lungs, EMB, Purpose, Procise, Kontrast and a few others. Shortly after the recognition, a number of members left the c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 26, 2009

    Africa Dances

    ​Back in 2008, we named Boostwell Crew the best hip-hop crew in Denver. Headed by SP Double, the crew consisted of local emcees and producers, Flawless, Fo Chief, ManDaMyth, Catch Lungs, EMB, Purpose, Procise, Kontrast and a few others. Shortly after the recognition, a number of members left the c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2009

    Nuggets reps can't outshine JabbaWockeeZ during NBA All-Star Weekend

    The JabbaWockeeZ unmasked. Three representatives of the Denver Nuggets took part in NBA's All-Star Weekend, with varying degrees of success. J.R. Smith didn't embarrass himself during the Slam Dunk competition, as Chris "The Birdman" Anderson did a few years ago as a member of the New Orleans Horne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2009

    Guru shows love to Colo. hip-hop artists

    For those unaware, Guru is founder and one half of legendary hip-hop group, GangStarr. Although the status of GangStarr is up in air (Guru says the group is done; DJ Premier says they're on a long break), the duo haven't talked since 2003. In the meantime, while DJ Premier is producing Christina Agu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2008

    Rap-Up: DJ Vajra shares a table of vinyl with Q-Bert

    It's no secret that DJ Vajra is one of, if not the best turntablists out of Colorado. He recently took a trip to San Francisco and connected with one of the best DJ's on Earth: DJ Q-Bert. Vajra visited Q-Bert at his house and had a scratch session on Q-Bert's infamous table of four pairs of turntabl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2008

    Q&A with Kid Rainen of America's Best Dance Crew winners JabbaWockeeZ

    It's no secret that DJ Vajra is one of, if not the best turntablists out of Colorado. He recently took a trip to San Francisco and connected with one of the best DJ's on Earth: DJ Q-Bert. Vajra visited Q-Bert at his house and had a scratch session on Q-Bert's infamous table of four pairs of turntabl ... More >>

  • Music

    June 19, 2008

    Dilated Peoples

    Monday, June 23, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2008

    Last Night... Flobots and RJD2 @ DU's May Day Music Fest

    Monday, June 23, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

  • Calendar

    February 7, 2008

    Under the Influence

    Urban Allyance takes hip-hop on an eco-friendly trip.

  • Blogs

    December 26, 2007

    Best 2007 - Miami: DJ I-Dee's Tracks to Relax

    Urban Allyance takes hip-hop on an eco-friendly trip.

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2007

    More RJD2 4 U

    Urban Allyance takes hip-hop on an eco-friendly trip.

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2007

    More RJD2 4 U

    Urban Allyance takes hip-hop on an eco-friendly trip.

  • Music

    May 10, 2007

    RJD2

    This hip-hop producer turned fledgling rocker hasn’t turned his back on the boom-bap.

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2007

    Busted in Sin City

    This hip-hop producer turned fledgling rocker hasn’t turned his back on the boom-bap.

  • Music

    January 25, 2007

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    Who will be inducted next? Gaze into our crystal ball.

  • Music

    July 20, 2006

    Cut Chemist

    The Audience¹s Listening (Warner Bros.)

  • Music

    December 1, 2005

    Tre Hardson & Fuqawi

    Friday, December 2, Round Midnight, Boulder, 303-442-2176; Sunday, December 4, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

  • Music

    November 24, 2005

    Alter Call

    This Apostle's work here is almost done.

  • Film

    June 30, 2005

    Dance, Dance, Revolution

    Hip-hop, clowns, and war dances meet on the street in Rize.

  • News

    April 7, 2005

    Urban Slight

    Denver rolled out the carpet for All-Star Weekend, but it's still not enough for urban-film distributors.

  • News

    February 17, 2005

    Hip-Hop Hype

    Denver's plummet from the summit.

  • Calendar

    December 11, 2003

    Hip-Hoppin' Holiday

    The beats don't stop in Toyz

  • People & Places

    March 27, 2003

    Best Radio Revolutionaries

    Skyjack Radio

  • Music

    March 20, 2003

    Ready to Reload

    After five years, Gang Starr reclaims its place in the hip-hop pack.

  • Music

    August 29, 2002

    Club Scout

    Solar Flow

  • Music

    March 7, 2002

    Peoples Get Ready

    As part of underground hip-hop's newest dream team, Dilated Peoples are at the top of their game.

  • Music

    February 7, 2002

    Backwash

    What’s a little competition between friends? Local turntablists get ready to battle it out in Boulder.

  • Calendar

    March 29, 2001

    Best Place to Raise Your Consciousness

    Cafe Nuba

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best hip-hop show

    Basementalism, KVCU-AM/1190, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturdays

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best li'l independent slice of cybernet pie

    www.joesgrille.com

  • Music

    June 15, 2000

    Scratch It Up

    The steel wheels keep turning in the DMC turntable battles.

  • Music

    May 4, 2000

    Dilated Peoples

    The Platform
    (Capitol)

  • Music

    March 23, 2000

    Master of the Universe

    Mix Master Mike wants you to know how the tables turn.

  • Music

    January 13, 2000

    Like a Record, Baby

    QBert and the Invisibl Skratch Piklz put a new spin on the DJ craft.

  • Music

    December 9, 1999

    Break Out

    The beat of the street makes the Freestylers feel like dancing.

  • Music

    November 25, 1999

    And You Don't Stop

    These student DJs are hip-hop professors.

  • Music

    September 3, 1998

    Jammin'

    Jam X was a turntablist before turntabling was cool.

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