Music

SUCKER MC'S - THE SHOT HEARD 'ROUND THE WORLD

By JayQuan The game was in a rut in 1983. I distinctly remember wondering whether the art form that I so loved was about to be proven a...

THE LEGACY OF PRINCE MARKIE DEE

By JayQuan The Puerto Rican Prince Mark Morales was a standout in his group the Disco 3 (later re named The Fat Boys) from day one. He...

NOBODY CAN BE YOU - THE STEVE ARRINGTON INTERVIEW

By JayQuan First off, Steve is probably the most humble cat that I’ve ever had the honor of interviewing. I have talked to folks who have...

The Energetics, Planet Patrol & Space Soul:JayQuan with Planet Patrol Founder Herb Jackson

By JayQuan In 1982 my 12 year old mind was blown by a song called Planet Rock, by Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force. As one who...

CUTMASTER D.C. INTERVIEW

By JayQuan “I was born in Harlem, because that’s where my mother happened to be when it was time for me to come into the world. But I...

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BRENDA REYNOLDS OF POSITIVE FORCE INTERVIEW WITH JAYQUAN

In September of 1979 the radio started playing a 15 minute record with 3 cats talking rhythmically over the music to Chic’s summer anthem...

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THE LEGACY OF LOVEBUG STARSKI

By JayQuan Love Bug Starski was right there at the genesis of the subculture now known as Hip Hop, before it even had a name. With his...

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