Hip-Hop
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Sweatshop Union Interview Part 2
This is the second installment of the interview I did with Dusty Melodica from the hip-hop group Sweatshop Union. This entire interview is available as a podcast from the Dope FM radio show on 93.3 CFMU Hamilton. Please check it out and subscribe to the podcast. It’s free and one of the best hip-hop mix…
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Sweatshop Union Interview
Last week, I had the honour and the privilege to interview one of the best groups in hip-hop right now. I talked to Dusty Melodica of Sweatshop Union. This interview is available as a podcast. I thought it would also be a good idea to put up a transcript of it here as well. I’ve…
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Bush Babees
I used to tape music videos when I was younger. I made several Beta tape collections of great rap videos. Those tapes are long gone. But thanks to YouTube we can still watch some old classic rap videos. Today, I wanted to look back at one of favourite groups of the 90s. They only put…
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Getting Things Right
It’s often hard to get things done right the first time. Life is one learning experience after another. And even though I am a teacher, I will forever be a student because I am constantly learning. That’s what life is about. So here is what I learned this week. 1) Things never run smoothly We…
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Chase March – on a podcast!
As you know, I am passionate about hip-hop music. Well, yesterday, I got to take my passion to the airwaves. I joined the crew of Dope FM to help interview a rap group. Dope FM is one of the best hip-hop shows in Canada. It is broadcast every week from the campus of McMaster University…
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I Hate Itunes
Itunes is pretty easy to use and can sure be addictive. I’ve bought two albums off of it so far. I also bought three single songs. And I’ve subscribed to 16 podcasts and downloaded over 40 different shows. I imported a few of my favourite Cds too. So what’s not to love you ask? Well…
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Addicted to Podcasts
I have known about podcasts for a while now. My friend even burned me a few CDs of some notable ones. I really enjoyed having the new hip-hop mix shows and have listened to the CDs quite a few times. But now, I have the Internet at my command and disposal. Must get podcasts. Must…
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The Easiest and Hardest Word to Say
“No” Isn’t it? It’s easy to say no to certain people in certain situations. It’s hard to say no to some people no matter what the situation. It’s easy to say no to things that you think people expect you to say no to. It’s hard to say no to things that people seem to…
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Daddy’s Home
Yesterday was Father’s Day and BET celebrated it by running a special called “Daddy’s Home.” The show focused on four rappers Jeulz Santana, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi (from Oukast), and The Game. The special program allowed us to see a glimpse of the family lives of these famous artists. These fathers were amazing and one…
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Stealing Lines
I swear, if I hear one more rap artist stealing the line, “Cash Rules Everything Around Me, C.R.E.A.M. Get the money,” I am going to scream. Now this is in now way disrespectful to the Wu-Tang Clan. “Cream” is a brilliant song and that is probably why it is quoted so much in other songs.…