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The Scoop on Gay Hip Hop

Writen by Herndon Davis

Hip hop; the epitome of hyper masculinity often characterized with images of violence, degradation of women, and hostility towards gays/lesbians. Typically embraced by young urbanites, hip-hop music has actually gained a degree of ma…

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Hip Hop Battles

Writen by Michael Russell

When we hear the term “battle” most of us revert to thoughts of grueling life or death wars that were fought between two countries. Figuratively that’s not to far off of what a hip hop battle really encompasses. Is it literally life or d…

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Cole Porter’s Song "Night and Day"

Writen by Garry Gamber

“Night and Day” was written by Cole Porter for the 1932 Broadway musical, “The Gay Divorce,” starring Fred Astaire. It was the last Broadway show for Astaire and the last show that he performed with his sister…

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