Monthly Archives: March 2014

I look forward to in the future of this blog is connecting with new people that share this passion with me. One of the beauties of todays technology and social networking is that countless 90s underground tapes anfromd records that are being shared with a wider audience. Alot of this music is being heard again for the first time in years. As a result of this, people from San Diego to Pittsburgh are being introduced to new styles and sounds everyday. Through this shared love of 90s hip hop can lead to forging new friendships which could include some of the artists themselves. Many 90s enthusiasts not only can share value knowledge and experiences, but many also have huge record collections.

Those that were of age in the 90s can contribute greatly to educated younger 90s enthusiasts.
With todays technology there is nearly an infinite amount of possibilities and networking options. Since my major is graphic communication and design, I study alot of album covers and music ads from the 90s. While tumblr and pinterest are mostly visual, there is a wealth of rare 90s scans from magazines and other print media. From articles to rare ads, i have already developed a following of my pinterest board that features 90s magazine covers. I feels so good see so many people that share the same interests with me and time will tell just how many wonderful folks i will meet.

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Like any other culture or history, it is essential for those interested to develop a reverence and appreciation for the days of old. Although everyone has their one interests and tastes, for too long supposed hip hop fans think they can just waltz into the culture and claim something that they have barely participated in or followed with conscious effort. As with other music genres, the greatest period of  prosperity and influence is often a hot topic of debate.

If the 70s and 80s laid an undeniable foundation for hip hop, then the 90s was the skyscraper built on top of it. When many people my age think of the 90s, they tend to solely think of things like Nickelodeon and  Sonic the Hedgehog. And while this is not entirely their fault, it annoys me when they sometimes expect me to view the 90s the same way. I view the 90s through a completely different lens, a lens founded upon hip hop and urban culture.

They say Power Rangers, I say Yo MTV Raps. They say Ninja Turtles, I say Fresh Prince or Martin. Get my drift?   Some of my friends jokingly ask why am “old school”, but I proudly declare and profess my love for the 90s. There is no question that there are still talented artists in hip hop, its just that they have become increasingly more obscure and difficult to get into. The 90s were magical and the levels of creativity and variety have yet to be seen again in the world of hip hop.  Hey, if people can obsess of Ancient Rome or the 1880s England, whats wrong with 90s hip hop?