The Grip Ep. 24 – What is Hip Hop Culture?

Your host Matthew Sky Osborne gives Leah a brake this week and talks with recording artist John Hammond from the group "The Ugly People" about the origin and nature of Hip Hop in the world and how African Americans use it to communicate and express their trials, tribulations, hopes, and dreams.    Make sure you share the podcast and leave us a comment and rating on iTunes to get your chance to win a #BEHUMANE wristband. Get your wristband today at SkyEnt.live   You can subscribe and listen on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, Google Play, Stitcher and Youtube. ----------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by 19 Production www.19ProductionHouse.com where all your business and brand photography/videography needs can be met with style, consistency, and professionalism. ----------------------------------------- Websites www.SkyEnt.live - Music, Vlogs, Movies, & Documentaries. IG: TheGripPodcast Twitter: MatthewSkyOz Facebook: The Grip Podcast Video: www.Youtube.com/SkySoundSky ------------------------------------------- Intro Song/Playlist Shuffle: It Takes Two - Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock 6:30 - Who is John Hammond? 10:00 - Why don't we support each other? 12:18 - New Zealand 18:20 - Russel Westbrook 24:00 - Is Hip Hop African Americans Voice? 37:00 - What is Hip Hop and its origins in the black community? 48:00 - Why is Hip Hop so powerful and why do white people consume so much of it? 1:00:00 - Code switching 1:06:00 - Still Nigga 1:22:00 - Is Lebron The Epitome of the "I have a dream" speech?  1:32:00 - Is Hip Hop a crutch for Black People creatively?  Outro Song: Ambien Lullabies - The Ugly People