Hip-Hop
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George Stroumboulopoulos on the Red Carpet
George Stroumboulopoulos came through The Red Carpet of the Stylus Awards just as the organizers were shutting it down. He was very popular and there were about four media outlets that all wanted to grab a quick interview with him. The organizers rushed him through the line right passed us. I made eye contact with George and…
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Personification in Rap (KYH Episode 22)
Hip-hop has the power to make things come alive. Whether it is due to the process of storytelling, the persuasive message behind the song, or through an infectious rhythm or hook. Hip-hop has power. Of course, that is one of the reasons we celebrate it each and every month on this segment of DOPEfm, we…
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A DOPEfm Christmas
Here’s a Christmas album unlike anything you’ve ever heard. I know that I get bored of the same old Christmas music every year, so I wanted to put together a straight hip-hop Christmas mix. I had to dig to find enough content to fill an entire CD but I found some really interesting tracks. This…
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The Bridge Wars (Hip-Hop History Podcast: Episode 21)
Welcome to Know Your History, your monthly dose of hip-hop knowledge. We’re all about the music here and not about boring dates, historical figures, and battles. Wait a minute, hold that thought. Hip-hop has those things too. And unlike high school history class, I think you’ll enjoy our half hour together. Download this episode for…
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Rych Kydd
Chase: “We’re on the red carpet at the 2011 Stylus Awards with Rych Kydd. You’ve got a trophy in your hands.” Rych Kydd: “Rated Next DJ 2011.” Chase: “How’s that feel? That was handed out last night?” Rych Kydd: “Yeah, at the pre-nominee party. It feels amazing. A lot of hard work, a lot of…
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The Roxanne Wars (Know Your History: Episode 20)
Welcome to Know Your History, your monthly dose of hip-hop knowledge. I’m your host, Chase March, and I’ll be with you for the next thirty minutes as we explore a huge war within hip-hop. You can download this episode for free or stream it with the player below. Like most wars, this one was started…
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The Birth of the Rap Battle (Know Your History: Episode 19)
Battles are as old as hip-hop itself. The crowd was the ultimate judge when it came to the early days of this culture. Whether it was to determine who ruled the dance floor, which neighbourhood had the best deejay, or who could rock the microphone the hardest. Battles have been a staple of hip-hop since…
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Jully Black (Red Carpet Interview)
Daddy J and I caught up with Jully Black and her producer on the red carpet at the 2011 Stylus Awards. Here is a transcript of our interview. Chase: “Jully Black! Chase March and Daddy J from DOPEfm.“ Jully: “Nice to meet you. I’m here with my producer, Young Pete Alexander.” Chase: “Nice to meet…
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Putting Graffiti In Its Place
This is a bridge in a Kitchener suburb. You cannot see the underside of this bridge from the road. You cannot see the graffiti art if you are simply walking by on the sidewalk. The colourful logos and words are pretty much completely hidden from view. That is why this is the perfect spot for…
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Doctor Who: The Mixtape (Free Download)
I have been making mixtapes for a long time. I always made them on actual cassette tapes though. When it came time for me to transition to the digital era, I still made my tapes in two parts. I did so because I really didn’t know another way to make them. However, I just discovered a way…