Curators of Hip Hop

11/22/2025

A Year of the legends.

10/31/2025

🎙️ Props Due: Rakim

With all due respect — Rakim changed the entire language of hip-hop.

When most emcees were rocking party rhymes and call-and-response records, Rakim came in with a new kind of seriousness — a meditative, lyrical, almost spiritual flow.

He introduced complex internal rhymes, a calm delivery, and an introspective tone that made rap feel intellectual.

Partnered with Eric B., Rakim’s debut album Paid in Full (1987) set the blueprint for lyricism in hip-hop — influencing everyone from Nas and Jay-Z to Kendrick Lamar.

Even decades later, his records are still sampled and licensed in film, TV, and commercials — proof that staying true to artistry can outlast any trend.

✊🏾 Respect is due — Rakim, the God MC.

04/08/2025

Voices of the Culture

04/08/2025

The Movement - The Discovery

04/08/2025

Artifacts of the Culture

01/27/2024

Views from in Amsterdam.

01/08/2024

2023 has been an amazing year and we’re excited to share with you everything we have planned for 2024. First up, is our For the Love of Vinyl Hip Hop Art Exhibit. Curated by and , this exhibit is a unique trip through hip hop history with vinyl. The exhibit will be installed .Studios 20 N Howard street, Baltimore MD from January 13, 2024 to February 17, 2024.

We’re having a special opening 90’s throwback party with , January 13, 2024, from 6 pm - 9pm.

We’ll have some dope prizes from some of our favorite small businesses ( , and more) for the best 90’s outfit, accessories etc.!

Take a look at these moments from one our previous Hip Hop Throwback events.

Hit the link in our bio or visit https://bit.ly/3GPKj9t. Or scan the QR code on the last picture.

Live Art by

12/03/2023

Opinion Piece: Distorted Lines

I am troubled by the resurgence of minstrel imagery in our mainstream culture, a troubling echo of the past that now dances in the spotlight once more. One cannot help but ponder whether this resurgence is intentional or a natural outgrowth of our collective consciousness. At times, I recoil at the profound ignorance on display, as the very people who suffer most under these stereotypes seem to embrace them with open arms. It is as if satirical prophecy in "Bamboozled" has materialized before our eyes, a grim reality blurring the lines between fiction and truth. The glorification of violence and the erosion of dignity have become not only accepted but celebrated, a disheartening revelation of what some are calling cultural values.

12/02/2023

Short reviews by Co-founder

In "Truth Be Told," offers a testament to the transformative power of time. Through lyrical finesse and raw authenticity, he weaves a narrative that mirrors life's evolution. Each track is a brushstroke, intricately adding depth and clarity to the larger canvas of his message. Like a seasoned storyteller, AZ crafts an opus that resonates with the profound understanding that only with time can skill mature and truth emerge. "Truth Be Told" stands as a compelling testament to the enduring resonance of artistry refined by the passage of time.

11/30/2023

At the age of 58, we all got to respect the craftsmanship of a master Emcee. KRS-One

KRS-One drops new music video "50 More Years Of Hip Hop" in honor of Hip Hop History Month this November.KRS-One - 50 More Years Of Hip Hop (Official Music V...