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"Oh, Nas is 'the one.' But you want to talk about someone caught between the CEO world and the

movement -- Nas has issues. He’s in the hood, Queensbridge projects, he’s gotta keep it real with

the fellas. Then he picks up the phone and talks with me discussing NASA and the universe and hip hop’s role on Mars. When I asked him, 'Nas I want you to speak at NASA,' he hung up the phone on me. He couldn’t take it. He called me back an hour later saying, 'Yo, man. I’m sorry man. Yo, man. Yo, you just too much man. I had to take a breather.' I said, 'Stop being afraid. It’s just a building. You go and you talk and you leave.' But he wants the training. He’s interested in the training and he’s not afraid. It’s just I’m a crazy guy."

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wow. just wow.

 

 

First Principle

 

Hiphop (Hip´Hop) is a term that describes our independent collective consciousness. Ever growing, it is commonly expressed through such elements as Breakin, Emceein, Graffiti Art, Deejayin, Beatboxin, Street Fashion, Street Language, Street Knowledge and Street Entrepreneurialism. Wherever and whenever these and future elements and expressions of Hiphop Kulture manifest; this Hiphop Declaration of Peace shall advise the use and interpretation of such elements, expressions and lifestyle.

 

 

Second Principle

 

Hiphop Kulture respects the dignity and sanctity of life without discrimination or prejudice. Hiphoppas shall thoroughly consider the protection and the development of life, over and before the individual decision to destroy or seek to alter its natural development.

 

Third Principle

 

Hiphop Kulture respects the Laws and agreements of its culture, its country, its institutions and whomever it does business with. Hiphop does not irresponsibly break Laws and commitments.

 

Fourth Principle

 

Hiphop is a term that describes our independent collective consciousness. As a conscious way of life, we acknowledge our influence on society, especially on children; and we shall forever keep the rights and welfare of both in mind. Hiphop Kulture encourages womanhood, manhood, sisterhood, brotherhood, childhood and family. We are conscious not to bring any intentional disrespect that jeopardizes the dignity and reputation of our children, elders and ancestors.

 

Fifth Principle

 

The ability to define, defend and educate ourselves is encouraged, developed, preserved, protected and promoted as a means toward peace and prosperity, and toward the protection and the development of our self-worth. Through knowledge of purpose and the development of our natural and learned skills, Hiphoppas are encouraged to always present their best work and ideas.

 

Sixth Principle

 

Hiphop Kulture honors no relationship, person, event, act or otherwise wherein the preservation and further development of Hiphop's culture, principles and elements are not considered or respected. Hiphop Kulture does not participate in activities that clearly destroy or alter its ability to productively and peacefully exist. Hiphoppas are encouraged to initiate and participate in fair trade and honesty in all negotiations and transactions.

 

Seventh Principle

 

The essence of Hiphop is beyond entertainment: The elements of Hiphop Kulture may be traded for money, honor, power, respect, food, shelter, information and other resources; however, Hiphop and its culture cannot be bought, nor is it for sale. It (Hiphop) cannot be transferred or exchanged by or to anyone for any compensation at any time or at any place. Hiphop is not a product. Hiphop is the priceless principle of our self-empowerment.

 

Eighth Principle

 

Companies, corporations, non and not-for-profit organizations, as well as individuals and groups that are clearly benefiting from the use, interpretation and/or exploitation of the term Hiphop, (i.e. Hip Hop, hip-hop,) and the expressions and terminologies of Hiphop, (i.e. Hip Hop, hip-hop,) are encouraged to commission and/or employ a full-time or part-time certified Hiphop Kultural Specialist to interpret and answer sensitive cultural questions regarding the principles and proper presentations of Hiphop’s elements and culture; relative to businesses, individuals, organizations, communities, cities, as well as other countries.

 

Ninth Principle

 

May 3rd is Rap Music Day. Hiphoppas are encouraged to dedicate their own time and talent to self-development and for service to their communities. Every third week in May is Hiphop Appreciation Week. During this time, Hiphoppas are encouraged to honor their ancestors, reflect upon their cultural contributions and appreciate the elements and principles of Hiphop Kulture. November is Hiphop History Month. During this time Hiphoppas are encouraged to participate in the creating, learning and honoring of Hiphop's history and historical cultural contributors.

 

 

Tenth Principle

 

Hiphoppas are encouraged to build meaningful and lasting relationships that rest upon Love, trust, equality and respect. Hiphoppas are encouraged not to cheat, abuse, or deceive their friends.

 

Eleventh Principle

 

The Hiphop community exists as an international culture of consciousness that provides all races, tribes, religions and styles of people a foundation for the communication of their best ideas and works. Hiphop Kulture is united as one multi-skilled, multi-cultural, multi-faith, multi-racial people committed to the establishment and the development of peace.

 

Twelfth Principle

 

Hiphop Kulture does not intentionally or voluntarily participate in any form of hate, deceit, prejudice or theft at any time. At no time shall Hiphop Kulture engage in any violent war within itself. Those who intentionally violate the principles of this Declaration of Peace or intentionally reject its advice, forfeit by their own actions the protections set forth herein.

 

Thirteenth Principle

 

Hiphop Kulture rejects the immature impulse for unwarranted acts of violence and always seeks diplomatic, non-violent strategies in the settlement of all disputes. Hiphoppas are encouraged to consider forgiveness and understanding before any act of retaliation. War is reserved as a final solution when there is evidence that all other means of diplomatic negotiation have failed repeatedly.

 

Fourteenth Principle

 

Hiphoppas are encouraged to eliminate poverty, speak out against injustice and shape a more caring society and a more peaceful world. Hiphop Kulture supports a dialogue and action that heals divisions in society, addresses the legitimate concerns of humankind and advances the cause of peace.

 

 

Fifteenth Principle

 

Hiphoppas respect and learn from the ways of Nature, regardless of where we are on this planet. Hiphop Kulture holds sacred our duty to contribute to our own survival as independent, free-thinking beings in and throughout the Universe. This planet, commonly known as Earth is our nurturing parent and Hiphoppas are encouraged to respect Nature and all creations and inhabitants of Nature.

 

 

Sixteenth Principle

 

Hiphop's pioneers, legends, teachas, elders, and ancestors shall not be inaccurately quoted, misrepresented, or disrespected at anytime. No one should profess to be a Hiphop pioneer or legend unless they can prove with facts and/or witnesses their credibility and contributions to Hiphop Kulture.

 

 

Seventeenth Principle

 

Hiphoppas are encouraged to share resources. Hiphoppas should give as freely and as often as possible. It is the duty of every Hiphoppa to assist, whenever possible, in the relief of human suffering and in the correction of injustice. Hiphop is shown the highest respect when Hiphoppas respect each other. Hiphop Kulture is preserved, nurtured and developed when Hiphoppas preserve, nurture and develop one another.

 

 

Eighteenth Principle

 

Hiphop Kulture maintains a healthy, caring and wealthy, central Hiphop guild – fully aware and invested with the power to promote, teach, interpret, modify and defend the principles of this Hiphop Declaration of Peace.

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today, "hip hop" is white kids with messenger bags living in bklyn or some other trendy area wearing "high end" clothing and claiming they keep shit real, even though that is a cliché term they may not use, they still think it.

 

give me back public enemy, de la soul, epmd and all of those classic black artists because i'm sick of whiny white boys moving from the suburbs to pursue their careers as street artists and white hip hop moguls, while they sing about "building" or their addiction to prescription drugs.

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reminds me of this list from http://www.mcsweeneys.net/

 

Probable Sequels to Breakin' (1984) and Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984).

 

BY WHITEY ECKERSON

 

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Breakin' 3: Poppin' 'N Lockin' All in Your Face!

 

Breakin' 4: Coin-Droppin' 'N Exploitin' Nonprofit Status

 

Breakin' 5: Structural and Foundational Building-Code Violations at Miracles

 

Breakin' 6: Top-Rockin' 'N Tax Evasion

 

Breakin' 7: Gettin' Help From the Mob

 

Breakin' 8: Turbo and the Mime Piss Off the Mob

 

Breakin' 9: Limbs

 

Breakin' 10: Kelly Suddenly Leaves the Country to "Pursue Her Dance Career"

 

Breakin' 11: Holes in the Ozone

 

Breakin' 12: We Had Better Enter the Witness Protection Program, Move to Somewhere in South America, and Start a New Community Center Down There Before We All Get Killed

 

Breakin' 13: Breaker's Dozen

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Good song by the way.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMto1UuexkY

 

[Large Professor]

Now I've never been one to knock the next man for getting his

You know what I'm saying? (Right right)

And I do realize that now hip hop is a form of showbiz. (Uh huh)

But this has always been something with which you have to be true

So in the year on 1992...(this is how we do!)

 

[Large Professor]

At the age of 19 heard the scene

A lot of M.C.'s that do not come clean

Fronting on dealing hard times in rhymes

You see him in the streets and you see no signs

Of the hell, and they get on stage and tell

Some cornball war story, ring the bell (word)

You're fakin the funk

Talking that extra hard junk, you're probably a punk

And Imma let you know, that this way

You just don't cut with the artificial flow

 

[K-Cut]

Knee digs out a great backs a next

When fakes try to front, they get smoked like blunts

My rhymes penetrate like skunk

Ayo word up, I think you're fakin the funk

 

[Large Professor]

You're fakin the funk! (You're fakin the funk)

 

Chorus:

Yo! You're fakin the funk! (You're fakin the funk) (Repeat 6x)

 

[Large Professor]

You do a song about a current event

Get on television and seem hesitant to represent

And that's what we call fraud

You can't kick the streets with a look I sold out a board (word)

And everywhere has streets

That's not trying to hear the same wack rhymes over the same stink beats

Cause times are real, and I can't feel

Putting...down on the reel to reel

 

[K-Cut]

Now Imma let you know

With those weak style of raps, it's time to go

I eject rejects that step

I'm a vet ready to snap your neck

I shine and rhyme at the same time

The mastermind of the sport called the rhyme

Now it's my time to dump chumps that front

(Ayo Professor what's up?)

 

[Large Professor]

You're fakin the funk

 

Chorus (1/2)

 

[Large Professor]

The era of the wack M.C.

Is getting shut down when the Main Source stomps through your town

Cause we don't play the role of a clown

And keep things jumping with the real rap sound

 

So to all the people stealing beats (You're fakin the funk)

To the crossover rapper with the pleats (You're fakin the funk)

To all the chumps that's claiming the streets (You're fakin the funk)

Fronting incredible feats (You're fakin the funk)

To the girl acting like a prostitute (You're fakin the funk)

Wearing that hooker type suit (You're fakin the funk)

To the rapper with the big space suit (You're fakin the funk)

To the artist that doesn't pay dues (You're fakin the funk)

 

[K-Cut]

Caue, exotic and then you're torn with the hyper tone

I can't be blown because my rhymes are hard like stone

So prepare for the scare, because I'm you're worst nightmare, punk

Cause you're fakin the...

 

Chorus

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hip hop died when white people started to like it

 

nah hip hop died in the mid to late 90's when all that puffy shit was blowing up. after that you had all of these "indy" white kids becoming mc's.

 

i'm white, and i've liked hip hop since i first heard aj scratch by kurtis blow when i was in 3rd grade.

 

i think i'm joining that kult of hip hop. i want to drink the punh and wear some limited edition nikes before i kill myself.

 

 

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Are you one of these "types"?

 

10. HipHop Revisionist:These are the folks that go on and on about the "good" old days...as if they were there. "Back in the days they did/didn't..." is usually one of their favorite sayings. Bling, Money, Violence...?it was all there. Kool DJ Herc even got stabbed at one of his own parties.

 

9. People that seperate "Rap" from "HipHop": "Mr. Lif is an MC, LiL Flip is only a rapper." These guys usally have a list of Rap/Hiphop artist, but no reason behind their choice. The ironic thing about these guys is, if they made a list of HipHop artist, and took a trip to the birthplace of HipHop, virtually no one will have heard of their "HipHop artist. They aren't bumping Sage in the Bronx

 

8. Mainstream Haters: These are the guys whining and crying about how radio and MTV is killing HipHop. What they don't seem to realize is that is HipHop would have never went mainstream(which it did in the 80's), it would have never made it out to their backwater ass town in the first place. I remebmber a time when there was NO HipHop on the radio, period. The only way that you heard new stuff was from cats on your block or a older cousin or something. Wanna know how i was introduced to HipHop? Through a HollyWood movie in 1984. I am not ashamed to say it, I also remember the first 5 HipHop songs on the radio. Plus, these nuts seem to be unaware of how easy it is to get a hold of there precious "underground" HipHop. Just type it into GOOGLE and poof, there it is.

 

7. Chicken Littles: These are the nuts running around talking about HipHop is dead. If you didn't start it, how can you kill it? I for one haven't listen to much HipHop lately, in fact post-1995 HipHop probably makes up about .5% of what i listen to on any given day. Does this mean that HipHop is dead? No, it means that I don't have much intrest in it, but it is alive and well. And will remain.

 

6. People Who Think Undergroud is a Style: Plain and simple, Jedi Mind Triocks is not "underground". Quannum may not be in Rap City, but best believe that they don't wanna be "underground"

 

5. White People:Just kidding. No really, I like you guys.

 

4. Poor Little Starving Artist: They yell, "we dont' do this for the money" turning up there nose at sellouts that don't have any love for the "culture" because they want to pay their bills with HipHop. It's easy to do it for the "love" when you used moms VISA to buy your MPC4000xL and go to shows in dads ML450. People that actually had to eat "free lunch" in grade school(like me) are less concerned with the "love" as we are with the light bill.

 

3. Purist: These are the funniest people on the planet. They think that people must imitate 1979 to even be considered "HipHop" I actually had a conversation with a guy in an AOL chat where the guy stated that since I no longer "Broke" That I was not HipHop, only a guy who listened to HipHop music. In the same breath he told me that hiphop music must contain samples(!) I asked him about the ROOTS and Organized Noize, he stated "the're alright, but I don't consider them HipHop"(!) This is an extreme case, but many folks out there feel this way.

 

2. Branch Dividians: These are the folks that treat HipHop like a cult, something seperate from everyday life. They think that HipHop is something that you have to pass test to qualify, has rules to follow. They usually dieify KRSone.(I call theese ones KRS-oneites) Yes I know KRS has contributed alot to this "culture" and he is a dope artist(I own everything between Criminal Minded and I Got Next) but he is not GOD. And he is not any more or less HipHop than you or I.

 

1. Historians: It's good that you know Kool Hercs middle name, and that you know the Kool Moe Dee/Busy Bee battle line for line, but this does not make you HipHop. A good friend and I were having a conversation about Islam. He said that there are Jewish scholars that know more about Islam than 90% of the Muslims worldwide. There are Christians and Athiest that know more than 90% of the Muslims, because they have studied. But this information does not make them Muslims, just someone who has a lot of knowledge about Islam. The same thing applies to HipHop. Information alone does make one "HipHop"

 

 

Are you one of these types?

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