Hip-hop turns 44 today, and what better way for Colorado to celebrate than having hosted A Tribe Called Quest on the eve of its inception? It was a bittersweet night, one filled with classics as well as new material from one of the flagbearers of 90s hip-hop. Before getting too sentimental from the jump, let's … Continue reading A Final Quest: ATCQ’s Red Rocks show is their last ever in Colorado
Mental Health struggles happen to everyone, including my favorite rock band
"Parks and gardens seem to be places of untold sadness. The sound reverberates as linkin logs crash to the ground, echoing the loss of passion as breaths are extinguished harshly." Chris Cornell died on May 18th, 2017. Chester Bennington died on July 20th, 2017, which also happened to be Cornell's birthday. Birthdays, holidays and other special … Continue reading Mental Health struggles happen to everyone, including my favorite rock band
Why Tokio Myers should be on your radar
While a talent show like Britain’s Got Talent is not something I’d normally watch, this year’s edition had a nice departure from the acts one tends to expect. A person’s essence comes through when they put their all into what they are doing, and with this 32-year old from West London, that essence shines brightly … Continue reading Why Tokio Myers should be on your radar
WORLD PREMIERE: Does Vocabulary Equal Success? A Hip-Hop Investigation
There are a number of ways in which a rapper can be successful; they can sell out shows, they can curate a huge online presence, and they can promote themselves in various other ways. One thing that we tend to forget when listening to these artists is the actual craft of rhyming. Despite the relative ease … Continue reading WORLD PREMIERE: Does Vocabulary Equal Success? A Hip-Hop Investigation
WORLD PREMIERE: Rhymes from Altitude (2017)
A semester's worth of work. Nearly two day's worth of filming. Countless hours editing. Actual injuries while making this film. Needless to say, this was a labor of love. This film is dedicated to all of those who support and are down with the Denver hip-hop scene, as well as those who are down with … Continue reading WORLD PREMIERE: Rhymes from Altitude (2017)
Farewell (Day 30 of NaPoWriMo 2017)
This month has simply been a blink of the eye, and now it's May. There have been some poems and haikus, rhymes and spoken word pieces, and even a guest poet. If you liked what you've read here, check out our stuff from earlier years. To take us out, let's get into one last piece … Continue reading Farewell (Day 30 of NaPoWriMo 2017)
Rise & Shine (Day 29 of NaPoWriMo 2017)
Often times when it seems like something crazy or unimaginable is happening, it usually is. Luckily for the Humanz (as well as you), things were not what they seemed over the past couple of days: Rise & Shine Super hazy and not due to the gaseous atmosphere surrounding, but instead because blinds are drawn and … Continue reading Rise & Shine (Day 29 of NaPoWriMo 2017)
