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“Hip hop is still strong. As an art form, music helps people express themselves, find meaning in their own lives and connect with their tribes.”

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Erik Parker, born in 1968, is a renowned artist known for his unique visual style and profound insights into social phenomena. more

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“There are songs and artists now who are trying to do the same thing: be honest to their experiences.”

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“Older generations can sometimes look down on today's hip hop but I refuse that mindset. I remember how hurt I was when older people told me that Run-D.M.C. was jungle music or that it was not music at all. Or that LL Cool J was not art.”

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