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Phillip Haddix
Joined: Aug 11, 2025
The never ending bond between rap music and live performance
How KRS-One embodied the heart of hip-hop on one BDP track
Why ‘Not Like Us’ ignited a fierce debate about rap’s place in culture
Biz Markie was diabolical on the mic (but could he be beaten?)
Nas vs. Shakespeare: Would a battle even be close?
Hip-hop's many lyrical and musical homages to doo-wop
A brief history of Paul Winley Records and the recording industry that captured rap
Rhyme but harmonized: The impact of doo-wop on hip-hop's competitive spirit
Rhythm at the root: The communal and audible lineage of hip-hop's music
Rappin' and rollin' through time and space: Various precursors to hip-hop's voice
Somebody or some bodies?: Rethinking rap’s need for individual pioneers
Wax, static, and sound waves: How lyrics and rap routines pass between MCs
7 unforgettable nostalgia trips from rap hits of the past
