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Free health care in the City of O? For those who do not know, The City of O is the state capital … and thanks to a group called Olympia Common Action, there is a free workshop to address the increasingly popular movement of free health care being held on Thursday,
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Free health care in the City of O? For those who do not know, The City of O is the state capital … and thanks to a group called Olympia Common Action, there is a free workshop to address the increasingly popular movement of free health care being held on Thursday,
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Canadian-turned Portlander Josh Martinez and Sleep of Old Dominion pay another valuable visit to the 25360 as they rock the release party for their highly anticipated collabo album, Swine Country at The China Clipper Friday, April 24 during Olympia Arts Walk. The eccentric and lauded MCs came together as
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Canadian-turned Portlander Josh Martinez and Sleep of Old Dominion pay another valuable visit to the 25360 as they rock the release party for their highly anticipated collabo album, Swine Country at The China Clipper Friday, April 24 during Olympia Arts Walk. The eccentric and lauded MCs came together as Chicharones to
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Legendary Hip-Hopper and former member of the now-defunct (about to be put back together again) Fat Boys, Kool Rock Ski aka Kool Rock, has dropped a new 4-track record titled, Party Time. The former heavyweight MC with a dope voice and attack-rhyme-flow has sizzled down to about 187
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Legendary Hip-Hopper and former member of the now-defunct (about to be put back together again) Fat Boys, Kool Rock Ski aka Kool Rock, has dropped a new 4-track record titled, Party Time. The former heavyweight MC with a dope voice and attack-rhyme-flow has sizzled down to about 187 pounds and
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Cool Out TV celebrates 18 years A milestone was met this past Monday, April 6, when Seattle-based Cool Out TV Network celebrated its 18th birthday in grand fashion at Contour in Seattle. Contour is renowned for having the longest running hip-hop night on the West Coast at least — hosted by
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Cool Out TV celebrates 18 years A milestone was met this past Monday, April 6, when Seattle-based Cool Out TV Network celebrated its 18th birthday in grand fashion at Contour in Seattle. Contour is renowned for having the longest running hip-hop night on the West Coast at least — hosted by
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The subject of females on the microphone is seemingly always one of “consciousness versus sluttiness” and how to bridge the gap of the female MC. Well, ever since Sha Rock and Lisa Lee rapped “Us Girls” on the big screen of Beat Street, there has always been a diversity of
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The subject of females on the microphone is seemingly always one of “consciousness versus sluttiness” and how to bridge the gap of the female MC. Well, ever since Sha Rock and Lisa Lee rapped “Us Girls” on the big screen of Beat Street, there has always been a diversity of
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Hip-hop is such a unique culture. The music, the street, the sound, the feel … The people. The people are remarkable, and I had the tremendous opportunity of meeting one of the giants in hip-hop and really an iconic hero whom I admire. Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries visited
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Hip-hop is such a unique culture. The music, the street, the sound, the feel … The people. The people are remarkable, and I had the tremendous opportunity of meeting one of the giants in hip-hop and really an iconic hero whom I admire. Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries visited
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The umbrella of Olympia hip-hop promotion powerhouse Homeland Security can be a big shadow to operate beneath. As the only booking group/promotion company that I have witnessed consistently throw shows at least twice a month for more than a year now, HS has established a lot of credibility in terms
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The umbrella of Olympia hip-hop promotion powerhouse Homeland Security can be a big shadow to operate beneath. As the only booking group/promotion company that I have witnessed consistently throw shows at least twice a month for more than a year now, HS has established a lot of credibility in terms
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Having been a DJ since I was 6 years old has been a blessing and a challenge. I grew up spinning (actually “scratching”) on my mother’s Technic turntable — yeah, just one! So, recently I have been asked by cats interested in the art and culture of the DJ, “What
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Having been a DJ since I was 6 years old has been a blessing and a challenge. I grew up spinning (actually “scratching”) on my mother’s Technic turntable — yeah, just one! So, recently I have been asked by cats interested in the art and culture of the DJ, “What
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If you are looking for the DOPE hip-hop, the promotion team with the juice is bringing it … again. Homeland Security out of Olympia continues to consistently deliver quality hip-hop shows, with an emphasis on showcases for local and upcoming acts. Right up the pike is not different … The
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If you are looking for the DOPE hip-hop, the promotion team with the juice is bringing it … again. Homeland Security out of Olympia continues to consistently deliver quality hip-hop shows, with an emphasis on showcases for local and upcoming acts. Right up the pike is not different … The
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M-1 of Dead Prez spits his gift at the Evergreen State College Fresh off of his redeye flight from New York, M-1 laid his game and philosophy down to about 300 student, staff and civilians at The Evergreen State College Longhouse in Olympia Feb. 19. Sponsored by The Evergreen State
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M-1 of Dead Prez spits his gift at the Evergreen State College Fresh off of his redeye flight from New York, M-1 laid his game and philosophy down to about 300 student, staff and civilians at The Evergreen State College Longhouse in Olympia Feb. 19. Sponsored by The Evergreen State College chapter