Violinist's Style As Much Hip-Hop As Haydn ****
Nov 29th, 2008 · Violinist, singer and composer Emily Wells has broken from her classical roots to employ hip-hop rhythms and looped violin melodies. She speaks with Andrea Seabrook.
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Hip Hop Finds A Place On The Reservation
Nov 28th, 2008 · Hip hop artist Brutus Baez, better known as Bigg B, blends his culture and passion for music. Bigg B explains the hip hop scene on Native American reservations, and how he incorporates the struggles of his people in his lyrics.
On Billboard Chart, No Longer Lonely At Top
Nov 22nd, 2008 · Hip hop artist T.I. is currently sitting atop the Billboard singles chart. He's taking up a lot of room, too. He's got the No. 1 and No. 2 songs in the country. It's a rare feat — accomplished by the Beatles in 1964 and the Bee Gees at the height of disco. Andrea Seabrook spins a few hot hits and examines the phenomenon.
Obama, Unplugged: Why Presidents Can't E-mail
Nov 19th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama will likely have to give up his well-worn BlackBerry and e-mail account when he takes office in January. For years, Obama has lived with his BlackBerry on his hip, but the Presidential Records Act would make all of his correspondence available for public review.
Pop Stars 'Cheat' With Pitch Correction Software
Nov 18th, 2008 · Anyone listening to hip-hop these days will know the sound — a synthesized vocal treatment made popular by artists such as Sean Kingston and Lil' Wayne. These artists are using pitch correction software. Musician David Was take us through a tour of the biggest addicts and sees what he sounds like with a little help from his computer.
Q-Tip's 'Renaissance' Worth The Wait
Nov 11th, 2008 · As leader of the 1990s hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip rose to fame on the strength of their jazz-influenced production and his smooth, unruffled rapping. After problems plagued his solo career, Q-Tip disappeared from the music scene. He has now resurfaced with an entirely new CD, The Renaissance.
Obama Hip-Hop: From Mixtapes To Mainstream
Nov 7th, 2008 · This election season, hip-hop artists flocked to their mixing boards in unprecedented fashion in support of Barack Obama. Rapper Young Jeezy and professor Mark Anthony Neal discuss the impact of an African American president-elect on hip-hop.
Q-Tip Talks Politics and Longevity
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Hip-hop icon and former A Tribe Called Quest frontman Q-Tip returns to the music scene with his new studio album, The Renaissance. Q-Tip talks about his longevity in the rap business, his new CD, and why getting involved in politics is important for the hip-hop community.
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