The Haunted House of Enlightenment : Clan Supreme’s Consicous Universe
Thursday, October 30th, Halloween’s eve, rain is falling gently on Montreal. 8:30 p.m., I open the door of the BloK Bar and, without knowing it, …
Author: Hippolyte Klein
Monk.E: L’éphémérité, for one night only
In an industry where release parties are often private, elitist parties, Monk.E does the opposite, he invites his audience. On October 21, the day his …
Eclipse Vol. 1.5: Clan SPRM’s Next Chapter Begins
In a small Montreal studio illuminated by soft yellow light, where thirty people were snapping fingers like in a poetry lounge, Clan SPRM unveiled the …
The Rise of Okis: A well-supported talent
Without certain people and their knowledge/skills, some rappers would never have had the careers they have today. It’s a crucial and complex stage in their …
Sampling in French Rap
The hip-hop movement arrived in France in the 1980s through films, including Wild Style in 1983, concerts by Zulu Nation creator Afrika Bambaataa, and even …
Sampling impact on US hip hop
A sample consists of taking a part of an audio from another source – often an existing song – and reworking it to create a …
US Rap chronicle : Eminem’s vengeance on his childhood life
Raised by his single mom, with whom he had a tumultuous relationship, Eminem moved around a lot in his youth, frequenting different schools. Unfortunately, he …
French Rap Chronicle: The iconic 113 turned down Rihanna for a featuring
In 2005-2006, 113 were offered a featuring with Rihanna by their label, but after consideration, the three members (AP, Mokobé, Rim’K) turned it down. At …
Quebs Chronicle: Hip-Hop’s Boycott in Montreal
The hip-hop scene, which began to develop in Quebec in the early 1980s, was, like many others before it, boycotted by the government. Yes, unfortunately, …