“I have a friend who owns a record store in Capitol Hill — I remember chatting with him, and he was like, ‘Yeah, I sell 10 copies of (“Nevermind” by Nirvana) a day,’ ” said Gary Campbell, a music researcher. “It’s one of those things like, why isn’t it the same enthusiasm, love, discussion, excitement around Seattle hip-hop?”
The question drove Campbell to create “The Seattle Hip-Hop Walking Map.” Spanning over 7 miles across the Central District, downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill, the guide, which is available at pop-up events hosted by artist nonprofit Common Area Maintenancethroughout the summer, highlights 23 “landmarks” integral to the city’s first rap decade — from record shops to concert venues and clubs..
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