The scrapbook party rockers are asking heads in their network and whoever else is in possession of relevant goods to bring items to be digitally archived, so that all eras and elements of the culture can be represented and catalogued for future generations—for research purposes, sure, but primarily so that their contributions can be scanned in stone.
OOMPA: THE POETIC JUSTICE OF ROXBURY’S MOST POSITIVE RAPPER
How a Roxbury poet-turned-rapper is making a career off of hyper-reflective truth and optimistic perseverance.
CLIFF NOTEZ: FIVE LESSONS FOR JUGGLING COMMUNITY WORK
The musician, filmmaker, photographer, writer, producer, and founder of HipStory dishes out tips about how to get involved in Boston’s music & arts scene without burning out.
JOINING JOYNER
Not like one of the most hardworking successful rappers out of Mass in years needs the approval of an aging hip-hop head in dad jeans, but I’m going to stand firmly behind Joyner Lucas on this one.
AROUND MY WAY: THE PULL UP
The latest quarterly expression of their mutual affection, the Pull Up, will showcase the area’s emerging and established talent. But for this unique crew, it’s not just about seeing artists perform live—it’s about the building of community that comes from regular connections, and fixing systems that for too long have denied people an equal shot.
WHEEL OF TUNES: SAMMUS
For our interview series, the PhD rapper talks Metroid, social caveats, and the lasting impact of NASA icon Mae Jemison.
ENSEMBLE MIK NAWOOJ: BOOM BAP SYMPHONY EPIPHANY
“It’s not quite hip-hop, as we don’t follow conventional 16-bar structures nor do we have 808 or drum machines, but also not classical—definitely not classical.”
WHEEL OF TUNES: WYCLEF JEAN
For our recurring interview series, the iconic rapper talks Fela Kuti, stripper poles, and escaping death in the ’80s.
WHEEL OF TUNES: ASTRONAUTALIS
The Minneapolis alternative rapper talks old westerns, bird watching, and the lasting influence of Spike Jonze skate videos.
WHEEL OF TUNES: OPEN MIKE EAGLE
The Los Angeles rapper talks basketball trophies, airport bars, and mafia-style weddings.
