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Looking For The Perfect Beat

Looking For The Perfect Beat

Posted by Koe Rodriguez on 20th May 2014

Back in 1983, Hip-Hop could do no wrong. Testament to this statement would be Charlie Ahearn's film "Wild Style." The videos "Buffalo Gals" and "(Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew." And Afrika Bambaa … read more
THE BIG BOOK OF HIP HOP PHOTOGRAPHY

THE BIG BOOK OF HIP HOP PHOTOGRAPHY

Posted by Koe Rodriguez, Hip-Hop Historian, Owner / Founder athousand-words.com on 24th Mar 2014

Back in 1986, I walked into Stan's Records on Bergen Avenue in Jersey City to peep the latest rap offerings. I quickly spyed the EP "Make the Music With Your Mouth, Biz" by rap's newest rhymer on the … read more

HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY BEAT STREET

Posted by James "Koe" Rodriguez on 12th Feb 2014

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of one of Hip-Hop’s favorite films – Beat Street. Released on June 6, 1984, Beat Street was based on an original story by former High Times editor Steven Hager an … read more