Hip Hop veteran Nas and Georgetown Sociology Professor Micheal Eric Dyson, took to the Lehigh University, alongside James Peterson, director of Africana studies, to discuss the current state of hip hop. The trio sat in front of a packed crowd, as 9th Wonder hosted, and spoke on a series of topics: from the latest increase of combining academics and hip hop, to its overall evolution. Nas stated on the issue of balancing conscious messages without coming off as a lecturer by saying “I Don’t See Enough Emcees Who Are Brave Enough To Be Honest”. Check out the full conversation below.
(Video) 9th Wonder Releases Trailer For ‘Hip Hop Fellow’ Doc!
Music Producer and college educator 9th wonder is getting ready to release a documentary on his experience teaching and learning through his Ivy League fellowship! 9th Wonder had the pleasure of contributing to Harvard and Duke’s Hip Hop Archive, check out the trailer for his inspiring documentary featuring, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Kendrick Lamar, Young Guru, and Ali Shaheed Muhamma.
Producer 9th Wonder Explains The Difference Between Drake And Phonte!!
Sought after producer 9th Wonder sat down with Hot 97’s very own Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds, where they spoke on topics that range from beats for Jay Z to the difference between Drake and former group mate, Phonte — who 9th believes is “one of the best, if not the best rapper in the last decade.” Hit the jump for more info.
#DJFunkFlexApp NEW MUSIC: Rapsody Feat. Phonte & Jay Electronica – Jedi Code
Jamla’s first lady spits that wonder rhymer sh*t on her latest featuring fellow southern spitters Phonte & Jay Electronica. 9th Wonder on the composition.
(Photos) Another Twitter Beef Between Producer 9th Wonder & WHO ?!?!
If this isn’t facebook, but with celebrities instead, I don’t know what is. Another twitter battle has popped off between producers, 9th Wonder and House Shoes. It seems like neither of the two are backing down. What are they ‘tweefing’ for – let’s just say, when it comes to Zulu Nation, don’t mess with 9th Wonder’s beliefs. J. Dilla is probably flipping over. Check out the gallery down bottom for the not so friendly exchange between the two.
