Editor’s Note 011
Editor's Note > 011 > – Jun 27, 2007 – by ease 
Music is a powerful thing, but lately all people seem to do is focus on the negativity that music i.e. rap/hip hop has delivered to the community. Fresh off the Brooklyn Hip hop Festival it was plain to see that music does have other sides to it whether you like them or not it is all a part of what this “hip hop” is.
This issue we are focusing on the power of music and what it can do an individual, a community, and on a global scale. Within the last year there has been no one with more effect on the hip hop community than the passing of James Yancey (Jay Dee, Dilla Dog, Pay Jay, J Dilla) his passing has made people realize the power of his music and what that has done locally to the city of Detroit, nationwide and then internationally. The man could reside from any country overseas because they treat him like he is one of their own. Slum Village has been a product of that impact but to keep the theme going we have a two part interview with DC Metropolitan’s own Oddisee, Muhsinah, Wise Intelligent, M-1 and this is a very powerful issue where the music is being used as a somewhat revolutionary tool.
Last night Monique shouted to the audience, “Say it Loud”…”I’m Black and I’m proud.” I hope we as a people can regain that strength to say it with conviction because what I’ve witnessed in the media in 2007 has made it hard for me to say it loud. Scheme will fight to bring that balance and pride back to the hip hop community and the communities of color at large.
Shout outs to the AGYTATORS for their dope photography in this issue.
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Once again, Mr. Editor, You Did It Again!
Dope…very dope issue!
In the seventies we created the black power to the people movement. We wore our nappy hair with much pride, our red black and green flags on our cars, living rooms and our african attire. I feel sick when I see how my generation failed to teach this pride to our children. What happened ? Were we so wrapped up in becoming the ESTABLISHMENT…the same ESTABLISHMENT we criticized because that life style was so plastic to us. Those of us who are baby boomers need to back it up and remember youth, stop putting down our hip hop culture. I take much pride in our people, our young people especially. I love the beauty and intelligence I hear in those young folks who got it ! Listen to the words of our young. It’s not all just about booty. Dear Dale your comment is beautiful and true but never hold back on saying it Loud.
Peace
Mom Vicki