Embark on Your Musical Journey: From eBook to Paperback and Beyond! We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest book project, “From Creation to Distribution: Unlock Your Songwriting Potential.” What began as an e-book has evolved into a comprehensive paperback edition, brimming with additional features and insights to empower aspiring musicians and artists on their creative journey. From E-Book to Paperback: Our journey commenced with the vision to furnish aspiring artists with a roadmap for bringing their musical ideas to life. The triumph and acclaim of our e-book spurred us to expa ..read more

The Rise of Hip Hop Content through Original Films has been defined by a tapestry of iconic cinema, each not merely entertaining but also serving as a cultural prism reflecting the vibrant movement. From the foundational ’80s classics like “Wild Style,” “Beat Street,” and “Crush Groove” to the recent blockbuster success of  “8Mile,” “Hustle & Flow,” and “Straight Outta Compton,” the journey of hip-hop cinema encapsulates the spirit, struggles, and triumphs of a culture that transcends mere music. These pivotal films carved a path where storytelling through hip-hop became a powerful ..read more

stages | stajis| 1. defined at the points, periods, or step in a process or development. 2. a raised floor or platform, typically in a theater, on which actors, entertainers, or speakers to perform. To me, I believe that true visionaries not only have the gift to expand minds but can invoke a feeling within their work. They are creators but also motivators. Motivating in the sense, that through the production of their creations, we feel apart of it. Harlem born, 32-year-old, Ismail Sayheed, known as “Calligrafist”, is a visual storyteller that enables a feeling within, making onlookers feel li ..read more

In the Hip Hop music scene, often are we used to catchy interludes, opulent wealth being showcased, and a beat to make you move your feet…but what happens when the music stops and we are back living the normal reality. Rarely, do we get the conjunction of both worlds, living the everyday life with real challenges while dreaming of that future. Xandre music is real. An authentic, relatable, and faith evoking energy relishing in the motto of survival, persistence, and belief. He is one to watch but most importantly one to listen to. Birth of Hip Hop sits down and chats with Xandre Music on his ..read more

The invention of Scratching: The backdrop to Rappers’ Rythme! Theodore Livingston a.k.a DJ Grand Wizard Theodore is credited for inventing the technique of “Scratching Vinyl Records”. At 12 years old, Theodore accidentally scratched his record after being startled by his mother. Today “Scratching” is considered an art form performed by djays and musical artists worldwide. Behind The Scenes: Invention of Scratch: The backdrop to Rappers’ Rythme! Hip Hop has evolved to new heights in recent years. Before the hip-hop industry got almost proliferated with rappers, it was the DJs that held the ori ..read more

Comics are Hip Hop. I think it’s fair to make that comparison (that COMICS are HIP-HOP). The creators of what would become the basis of superhero mythology (i.e. Siegel & Shuster, Kane & Finger, Marston, and Lee & Kirby) came from impoverished and marginalized first-generation immigrants whose hopes and dreams manifested in these new literary beings, which inspired generations…kinda like what Hip Hop did. Also, both comics and Hip Hop were, and still are to an extent, considered cheaply-produced, low-brow entertainment before they ever achieved economic success and cultural relevan ..read more

Itching for a SCRATCH An eleven year old DJ from the Bronx accidentally discovers the art of “Scratching Vinyl Records”. A story of DJ Grand Wizard Theodore who is credited for inventing the technique of “Scratching Vinyl Records”. Most today “Scratching Vinyl” is considered to be an “art form” used by DJ’s and musical artists worldwide ..read more

Joseph Saddler aka, Grandmaster Flash is one of the trinity of godfathers responsible for evolving the hip-hop musical genre. Born on January 1th 1958 in Bridgetown, Barbados and raised in the Bronx, Flash attended Samuel Gompers High School where he learned how to repair electronic equipment. Joseph’s fascination of his father’s record collection and his electronic acuities had led him to innovate techniques culminating into an art form of Turntablism. He pioneered the “Quick Mix Theory” that enables him to seamlessly loop any part of a song by using two records also the “Clock Theory”   ..read more

NEW- 2017 TV – PG ORIGINAL EXTRAS As I became entrenched in this genre of music. I started wondering, “Where did it all begin?”, “what are the roots of this musical form?” We all heard the name Kool Herc was the pioneer; some say Cowboy Wiggins was the one who coined the term, Hip Hop. Some even say that the Grandmaster Flash should be credited with coming up with this term. So the accounts of it all starting are a bit ambiguous. They have no certainty in them. Now what I like to think and what I have seen is the case with this form of music was that it started as what my people would call a ..read more

T-shirts are a staple in every wardrobe. And why not? They are comfortable, versatile, and incredibly easy to style. They are a perfect choice for all those days when you want a low-key vibe, but can also be jazzed up when the occasion demands. You don’t need to deal with pesky zips or buttons and can simply throw them over at the last minute. You can wear them to work, to the gym, to run errands, and even to sleep – wherever life takes you, you can always trust a basic t-shirt to have your back. Unfortunately, when it comes to fashion, the humble t-shirt is always the underdog, that one item ..read more