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Hip Hop History Month 2008

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Hip Hop History Month
Month of November

For over three decades, Hip Hop has been rapidly evolving, not only as an arts discipline, but as an influential cultural force, among youth of historically under-represented backgrounds. Despite it being recognized by the United Nations and the U.S. State Department as a culture, Hip Hop still struggles to find representation beyond the commercialized, mass-media portrayals of it’s artistic practices.

Hip Hop has become one of the largest influences in youth culture around the world, however many wouldn’t be able to tell you what the four main elements are, how it began, or even that there is a local scene. Like most musical genres, it has become commodified and has lost much of its integrity in the mainstream media. The music has become more about marketability and less about the craft. Hip Hop is being portrayed negatively by many artists who work in the element of Rap (Emceeing), and this negativity is usually instigated and promoted by the record industry and various other corporations who exploit the culture at the expense of the youth’s state of mind and morality. The Universal Zulu Nation believes there is a difference in speaking out about negativity (activism) and promoting it as a desirable lifestyle. Our goal is to bring awareness that Hip Hop is an universal culture that not only entertains, but educates, unifies, inspires and empowers people of all ages of all kinds.

The Universal Zulu Nation calls upon the world to recognize November as Hip Hop History Month. November is significant in that both Zulu Nation and Hip Hop were started during this time (Nov. 12th, 1973 and 1974 respectively). Hip Hop practitioners and enthusiasts from around the world travel to New York City to experience these legendary Anniversary events (2008 line-up below).

This is also the time when we ask everyone to take some time to study and research the History and Herstory of Hip Hop, locally, nationally, and internationally. We have launched two new features to the site that will be of great resource. The first is “Hip Hop History” written by Kounter Kulture which can be found HERE. The second is “OurStory”, a brand-new online Hip Hop encyclopedia very similar to Wikipedia.com. Click HERE or see above.

The Zulu Nation appreciates all efforts to preserve the whole of Hip Hop culture, including any days or weeks set aside to conscientiously appreciate Hip Hop, but would rather that all of these days and weeks combine to celebrate in unity every November. If you are planning any events in honor of Hip Hop History Month in November please let us know! Email us at info@206zulu.com

OurStory
Hip Hop History Month Home Page

Arts Gumbo

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October 25-26, 2008

Arts Gumbo
Saturday
Ozya: An Urban Odyssey
ALL AGES MUSICAL PLAY: Ozya, a larger-than-life West African griot, guides Rainier Valley families through the divides of immigration, school rivalry and gangs. Featuring Auntmama, Big World Breaks, Massive Monkees. Community dialogue & global hors d’oeuvres.

Sunday
Urban Odyssey Workshop
Big World Breaks, Massive Monkees, 206 Zulu & spoken word artists teach the elements of hip hop in a culture of justice. 

Rainier Valley Cultural Center
3515 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98118

Freefall ’08

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Freefall ’08
2v2 Battles
Brooklyn Rock Battle
Open Mic
Graffiti Battle

The Rec
16554 Fremont Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133

7-11pm – Free – All Ages

Yo Mama

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Friday, October 10, 2008

YO MAMA
Featuring:
Veral Oasis, Piece, El Dia, DJ Sweet Elite, Canary Sing, Christina Orbe, Onion, Moni, BeLoved, Toddler Hip Hop, and More!

UW Ethic Cultural Theater 
3940 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA

6-9pm – $10 Adv. – All Ages

Jake One “White Van Music”

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ARTIST: Jake One
ALBUM: White Van Music
LABEL: Rhymesayers Entertainment
RELEASED: October 7, 2008

  1. I’m Coming (feat. Black Milk, Nottz)
  2. Gangsta Boy (feat. M.O.P.)
  3. The Truth (Brother Ali, Freeway)
  4. Turn It Down
  5. God Like (feat. D. Black)
  6. Bless The Child (feat. Little Brother)
  7. Oh Really (feat. Posdnuos, Slug)
  8. Hi
  9. Trap Door (feat. MF Doom)
  10. Dead Wrong (feat. Young Buck)
  11. Kissin’ The Curb (feat. Bishop Lamont, Busta Rhymes)
  12. How We Ride (feat. Freeway)
  13. White Van (feat. Alchemist, Evidence, Prodigy)
  14. Big Homie Style (feat. GMK, J. Pinder, Spaceman)
  15. Scared (feat. Blueprint)
  16. Great Sound
  17. Get ‘Er Done (feat. MF Doom)
  18. Feelin’ My Shit (feat. Casual)
  19. Soil Raps (feat. Keak Da Sneak)
  20. Glow (feat. Elzhi, Royce Da 5’9″)
  21. R.I.P. 
  22. Home (feat. Vitamin D, C Note, Maine, Ish)

Artwork – Keith Eric Williams
Executive Producer – B. Sayers, Jake One, S. Daley
Mastered By – Chris Athens
Mixed By – Keak Da Sneak (tracks: 19), Vitamin D (tracks: 1 to 18, 20 to 22)
Photography By – Spike Mafford
Producer – Jake One

Available At
Apple Music
Deezer
iHeart
Pandora
Spotify
YouTube Music

Jerm Dee & Rufio “Kick It”

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Filmed and Directed by Anthony Rowe

The Cost of Living Release Party

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Friday, September 5, 2008

The Cost of Living Release Party with
Graves, Jewels Hunter, Phreewil, WD4D, Ricky Pharoe, Audeo Poet, Cheo Lopez, Life Cycle

Showbox Sodo
1700 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98134

8:30pm – $10 – 21+

Zulu Jam at Nectar

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Saturday, September 6, 2008

ZULU JAM Featuring 
DJ Afrika Bambaataa, Silver Shadow D, Alpha-P, Orbitron, Specs One, Waves of the Mind, BYC, Fraggle Rock Crew & Freshest Kids, DJ Luvva-J, DJ Tecumseh, DJ WD4D, DJ Able

Nectar Lounge
412 N 36th St
Seattle, WA

9pm – $10 Adv. – 21+

Kool DJ Red Alert Celebrates 25 Years on Air

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By Tools of War

Kool DJ Red Alert is recognized and respected worldwide as one of the founding fathers of Hip Hop music and culture. Red is considered an icon of contemporary DJs and a pioneer of the radio mix show format. 

Red began his career on commercial radio at 98.7 Kiss FM in October 1983. After eleven years, he moved down the dial to Hot 97 where he rocked for seven years. He then returned to 98.7 Kiss FM for two more years. In 2002 he switched over to Power 105.1. In 2007, Red Alert returned back to where it all started for him: 98.7 Kiss FM! 

To commemorate Kool DJ Red Alert’s 25 years on the radio, many events have been planned, culminating with a special tribute celebration hosted by 98.7 Kiss FM to be held at the Izod Center in New York on November 21st, 2008.

– Kool DJ Red Alert was named one of the 50 Most Influential People in Music by Rolling Stone Magazine.
– Red Alert founded Violator Records and Management, now headed by Chris Lighty.
– Kool DJ Red Alert was a major catalyst and influence in the career development of such artists as A Tribe Called Quest, Queen Latifah, The Jungle Brothers, Fat Joe, Black Sheep, Funkmaster Flex, Kid Capri, DJ Enuff and many others.
– Red Alert has six compilation albums to his credit.
– Kool DJ Red Alert is Honored in the The Bronx Walk of Fame with a street named after him!
– Red Alert Productions will soon present new artists.
– Kool DJ Red Alert will be featured in the upcoming Wendy Williams biographical movie and Red has a role in “Sip’n Sin” an International Short Film.
– Kool DJ Red Alert honored at 2008 Harlem Week!

Black Noise Celebrates 20 Years of Hip Hop

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Emile Jansen, also known a Emile YX?, is a true renaissance man. Since 1982 he has played a fundamental role in the development of Hip Hop in his homeland, Cape Town, South Africa. Using his rhymes, dance, graffiti art, writing, and organizing, he has engaged and empowered youth over the last two decades. With a life devoted to the betterment of his community, he uses Hip Hop as a platform to educate, and his words and lyrics to raise awareness on social-political issues. Emile has worked within schools, community centers, and institutions around the world (including Harvard University) and has developed various educational programs such as T.E.A.A.C.H. Project (The Educational Alternative Awakening Corrupted Heads), Heal the Hood and the Robben Island artists-in-residency program. 

Emile has worked with influential organizations such as The African Hip Hop Movement and South African Chapter of The Universal Zulu Hip Hop Nation, he and other Hip Hop artists within South Africa gave full support and participation in the anti-apartheid movement. After years of resistance, when state sanctioned apartheid ends, Emile YX? performed for President Nelson Mandela at his inauguration in Cape Town. 

His crew, Black Noise, is a powerful collective of like-minds who have also made tremendous impacts in there community through Hip Hop. Since 1997, Black Noise has entered and maintained high ranking (consistently receiving 3rd & 4th place) in the worldwide breakdance competition called “Battle of the Year” in Germany, and has sponsored over 50 dancers to compete over the years. Some prominent members include: Thee Angelo, Lella, Fly D, Duane Lawrence, Marley, TMD, Tarro, Quazar and dozens of others.

Emile YX?, ROAR, and emcees of Black Noise have pushed there music to unparalleled heights, releasing many albums and compilations, while touring extensively throughout Africa, Europe, and the United States working with many record labels, and since, have established there own label- Outhouse Records. 

Next week, August 28th-29th, Black Noise will celebrate there 20th Anniversary at The Baxter Theatre, South Africa’s first major venue to host an all-out Hip Hop concert, along with a new “Best of Black Noise” CD release and DVD that highlights the group’s history.

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