@PSFK » hip-hop http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:30:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Hip Hop And Foursquare: Tupac’s History And Jay-Z’s Empire State Of Mind http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/hip-hop-and-foursquare-tupacs-history-and-jay-zs-empire-state-of-mind.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:10:34 +0000 jayz-alicia-keysThe social app is being used to document the rapper's life and to take fans through spots mentioned in the hit song featuring Alicia Keys.]]> Listening To And Reading NYC’s Underground Music Scene Of The 1970s http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/listening-to-and-reading-nycs-underground-music-scene-of-the-1970s.html Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:25:57 +0000 cedar-park-jamWill Hermes, author of a history of the city's punk rock, hip-hop, disco, salsa, and loft jazz culture, blends music and story together via Soundcloud.]]> How Hip Hop Has Become A Force For Social Change [Pics] http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/psfk-attends-lupe-fiascos-hip-hop-panel-in-brooklyn-pics.html Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:30:06 +0000 FST-7PSFK attended rapper Lupe Fiasco's organization's first event which raised over $2,500 for the Horn of Africa at the panel alone, and discussed the music genre's role in advocating justice.]]> How Jay-Z Inspired A Generation Of Hustlers [Headlines] http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/how-jay-z-inspired-a-generation-of-hustlers-headlines.html Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:30:25 +0000 jay-z-hustlerThere isn’t a moment in his story where he realizes drug dealing is a deplorable profession and decides he needs to change his life around. He simply switches hustles. He never changes. He’s Jay everyday. ]]> Ruby Pseudo: A 19 Year Old On Conspicuous Consumption http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/ruby-pseudo-a-19-year-old-on-conspicuous-consumption.html Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:28:23 +0000 shopshopshopA millenial's thought's on the culture of consuming luxury products propagated by certain musical artists.]]> Second Shot Photo Report: PSFK At The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/second-shot-photo-report-psfk-at-the-brooklyn-hip-hop-festival.html Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:33:35 +0000 hip-hop-brooklyn-525-8Q-Tip headlines the 7th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival and brings surprise guests including Kanye West and Busta Rhymes.]]> What Is SwagSec? http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/what-is-swagsec.html Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:18:56 +0000 Justin-Bieber-and-Lil-BAnonymous and LulzSec style hacking collaborative claims it has raided websites and collected fan data of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber andf the Klaxons.]]> Gil Scott-Heron obituary http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/gil-scott-heron-obituary.html Mon, 30 May 2011 11:00:40 +0000 gil-scott-heronAmerican poet and musician whose political awareness led him to celebrate black culture in influential recordings.]]> Is Hip-Hop Homophobia At A Tipping Point? http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/is-hip-hop-homophobia-at-a-tipping-point.html Mon, 09 May 2011 15:12:40 +0000 LIl-B-and-Tyler-the-Creat-005Tyler, the Creator and Lil B are the latest rappers to be accused of homophobia, but the attention their lyrics attracts suggests attitudes in hip-hop are slowly changing.]]> Celebrating The Boombox As A Sonic Campfire [Video] http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/celebrating-the-boombox-as-a-sonic-campfire-video.html Thu, 05 May 2011 15:53:04 +0000 boomboxAn art gallery pays homage to the boombox for its history and role in spurring collaborative creativity.]]> Jookin Meets Classical [Video] http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/jookin-meets-classical-video.html Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:53:43 +0000 spike1American director Spike Jonze recently captured a beautiful and unique collaboration between cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Los Angeles dancer Lil Buck.]]> Jay-Z At Red Hook (Pic) http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/jay-z-at-red-hook-pic.html Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:09:18 +0000

Another piece of urban spam or a monument to one of Brooklyn's heroes.

]]> Rap Map: Mapping Lyrical Content http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/rap-map-mapping-lyrical-content.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:56:53 +0000 PSFK Rap Map1The project from Rap Genius chronicles who said what about where in the often hyper-local world of hip-hop.]]> (Video) Martha Cooper’s History Of Street Art http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/video-martha-coopers-history-of-street-art.html Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:20:40 +0000 The photojournalist shares her views on tagging and graffiti in her new book.]]> Where Do Beats Come From? Man Or Machine? http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/where-do-beats-come-from-man-or-machine.html Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:16:23 +0000 PatternariumPatternarium is a new generative beat making software. ]]> Copyright Criminals: Can You Own A Sound? http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/copyright-criminals-can-you-own-a-sound.html Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:50:47 +0000 copyright-criminalsCopyright Criminals is a documentary that examines the use of sampling in hip-hop.]]> Grimetapes.com: Archiving The Canon Of Early Grime http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/grimetapes-com-archiving-the-canon-of-early-grime.html Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:44:07 +0000 Grimetapes_PSFKMuch has been made of the chart topping successes of Grime music in 2009; which has spawned much consternation about the actual definition of the term and genre.]]> Visualizing “Mo Money Mo Problems” http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/visualizing-mo-money-mo-problems.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:28:49 +0000 Visualizing Mo Money Mo Problems-1By processing the "Mo Money Mo Problems" music video, Nick Hardeman has generated a series of images which display the color and action of the video in a highly abstract form.]]> What is Auto-Tune, and Why Does Jay-Z Want it Dead? http://www.psfk.com/2009/06/what-is-auto-tune-and-why-does-jay-z-want-it-dead.html Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:39:25 +0000 Jay-ZThe newest song released off Jay-Z’s upcoming album, The Blueprint 3, is not particularly earth-shaking in its musicality, but rather for its statement, entitled “D.O.A.,” or Death of Auto-Tune. But what is auto-tune? The term has been a particular source of both fervor and heated contention throughout both pop and rap oeuvres over the last year or two, becoming radio-ubiquitous to the point that many are likely exposed to it (willingly or otherwise) without knowing what it is. Auto-tune is a software audio processing filter developed by Antares Audio Technologies, originally developed for producers who had to deal with singingRead more...]]> Eminem’s Twitter Treasure Hunt http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/eminems-twitter-treasure-hunt.html Tue, 19 May 2009 22:03:43 +0000 20090519-jq3kkkdj3sdit2522u83b6g72xChris Brogan took notice of a novel promotion technique used by the person or team over at the Eminem Twitter account. They were live tweeting real-world locations in Detroit where fans could go and pick up tickets. It’s an interesting kind of digital-physical treasure hunt, where tickets were hidden in locations like mailboxes and shoes around the city. [via Chris Brogan]]]> Bronx Rhymes: Location Based History of Hip-Hop http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/bronx-rhymes-location-based-history-of-hip-hop.html Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:08:10 +0000 sedgwick1020Bronx Rhymes is an interactive project that combines physical location and digital mobility to trace the roots of hip-hop in the Bronx where the genre is said to have been born. The project is the brainchild of interactive designers, Masha Ioveva and Claudia Bernett, as a means of exploring different facets of musical history across a variety of mediums. An unlikely pair to serve as the ambassadors of hip-hop perhaps, but with their thoughtful approach the duo has created an engaging portrait that chronicles the early days of rap, while leaving plenty of room for it to grow.   In areasRead more...]]> Event: Street Shots Exhibition by Martha Cooper in Los Angeles http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/street-shots-exhibition-by-martha-cooper.html Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:38:12 +0000 marthacooperAn exhibition of works by legendary street photographer Martha Cooper is currently being presented at Subliminal Projects in LA until February 13th.  Martha Cooper is a photographer who has been capturing the graffiti and hip-hop scenes through colorful images since the 1970s.  She started by documenting imaginative children in New York City and quickly became involved in the development of hip-hop culture.  Her recent book, Going Postal, is a collection of street art utilizing postal labels for their canvas.  Throughout her lengthy and celebrated career, Cooper has proven her ability to capture the spirit of graffiti and the often-anonymous artistsRead more...]]> The Rise of Chinese Hip-Hop http://www.psfk.com/2009/01/the-rise-of-chinese-hip-hop.html Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:26:16 +0000 redstar1  Much like its American counterpart, Chinese Hip-Hop rose from the streets, giving a voice to disaffected youth whose message might not otherwise be heard. While this form of expression has been around in China since the 90′s, it failed to gain a widespread following until musicians started rapping in Chinese, a fairly recent development that brings greater relevancy and reach to the form. And though steadily growing in popularity, at its root rap is still vehicle of protest and as such, an underground phenomenon that a mainstream audience is not prepared to understand or face, particularly given the ChineseRead more...]]>