Vincent Johnson Staff Writer There are many reasons for why I have fallen in love with this thing called hip-hop. Sometimes I feel like this thing is my life’s blood. Hip-hop. It’s gritty, painful and unapologetically honest. It’s the culture, the music, the poetry, the mythology and the religion all wrapped into one. It’s the drug that opens my eyes … Continue reading Tupac was a prophet: The religion of hip-hop
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Located at 606 South Elm St. in downtown Greensboro, Elsewhere is a place that speaks for itself. With literally thousands of random objects that have been accumulated over the last 70 years, Elsewhere is a museum of living art. The building features three floors that have been filled with the innovative creations of artists from around the world, while … Continue reading Elsewhere hosts exciting celebration
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Alex Aff is young rapper and producer from Durham, N.C. who is focused on his craft, his cash and most importantly, his grind. In September, he released his latest project, an album titled “Forever,” and received positive reviews from both critics and fans. As an artist who both raps and produces the bulk of his own material, Aff has … Continue reading Artists Weekly: Alex Aff
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer The Blind Tiger, a local bar and live music venue, will host its House of Fools Halloween concert event on Oct. 31. The event will feature music from a few different acts including the bands IAMDYNAMITE, Old Heavy Hands, and alternative rock artists Mark Kano and Mike Garrigan. The event will be headlined by none other than the rock … Continue reading House of Fools
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Ten years ago, The Game released his critically acclaimed, classic debut album, “The Documentary.” Classic singles like “Dreams,” “Hate It Or Love It,” and “How We Do,” are what made the original Documentary such a legendary project. Songs like these truly showcased Game’s talent, creativity, and storytelling ability. This year, The Game set out to recapture the hunger, pain, … Continue reading “The Documentary 2.5” album review
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer As we grow and move throughout this world, there are times when we forget about the important roles that songs, words and art play in our lives. We get so caught up into the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we fail to appreciate what makes this world beautiful and worth living in. With their recent collaborative effort, “Rock-A-Bye … Continue reading “Rock-A-Bye Baby: A New Lullaby” Book Release
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Bent Frequency Duo is a musical group composed of percussionist Stuart Gerber and saxophonist Jan Berry Baker. Last Friday night the duo performed a set at Mack and Mack clothing, which featured a number of unique pieces from composers like Mark Engebretson and Dorothy Hindman. Gerber and Baker, who are also both music professors at Georgia State University, are … Continue reading A Friday night set by Bent Frequency Duo
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer One thing about elections and the democratic system of selecting leaders is that more often than not, young citizens fail to vote in local elections. A couple examples of elections that are overlooked way too often include mayoral and city council elections. It is extremely important for young people to vote in these smaller elections because these are the … Continue reading Show of Hands WUAG Concert
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer When artist Scott Fray paints his masterful works of art, he does so on canvases that can breathe, smile and speak. Scott Fray and his wife, Madelyn Greco, make up the professional body painting company, LivingBrush Bodypainting. They are five-time body painting world champions. Fray and Greco are the only professional body painting artists that have won all five … Continue reading When paint comes alive
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Nationally renowned author Kwame Alexander spoke at the Elliott University Center Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 12. Alexander, who has been writing for over twenty years, managed to construct an extremely impressive body of work. As a New York Times Bestselling author of 21 books, including two novels, and the receiver of the 2015 Newbery Medal for his 2014 hit, … Continue reading Kwame Alexander: Worthy of Recognition
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