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By Nate Seltenrich, Eastbayexpress.com
Not since NWA's "Fuck tha Police" has overtly political hip-hop enjoyed any real measure of commercial success. Acid Reflex isn't quite as explicit or controversial, but Paris' political and social commentary on terrorism, Darfur, Katrina, and much more, all set to cogent contemporary beats, challenges mainstream hip-hop to move beyond bling.
By Cheo Hodari Coker, Deadline.com Editors’ Note: This guest column by former Luke Cage showrunner and Creed II writer Cheo Hodari Coker is part of Deadline’s series commemorating the 50th anniversary
By Brandy Collins, oaklandside.org The new collection at the African American Museum and Library at Oakland pays tribute to the local people and places who’ve helped shape the genre. There’s more to
By Kyle Eustice, High Times Magazine REVOLUTIONARY BAY AREA HIP-HOP LEGEND PARIS TALKS JOE BIDEN, THE LACK OF POLITICALLY-CHARGED RAP IN 2021 AND DECRIMINALIZATION OF MARIJUANA. Paris was born and rai