Bloomberg’s Mike Check

Politicians used to despise Hip Hop but now it has become quite popular for them to lobby the Hip Hop generation for votes. First, President Barack Obama utilized social networks to galvanize young professionals into rallying behind him and ultimately vote on his behalf.

Now New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has disseminated a letter asking for the support of the city’s “Hip Hop generation” in his campaign to remain mayor for a third term.

In his letter, Bloomberg stroked the egos of the Big Apple’s large urban professional population and outlined his due diligence in improving the public school system.

Bloomberg is a phony whose push for an extension on term limits is evidence of his power-hungry nature. Sure enough, if reelected he’ll continue to make New York more expensive to live in while he and his corporate cronies line their pockets like fat cats.

The Big Apple needs change like the entire country needed change with Obama. To read Mayor Bloomberg’s letter click here.

Indie Spotlight

Artist: Those Chosen

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

In a musical genre that was popularized by group performances, Hip-Hop seemingly has become devoid of duos and trios; every artist is riding solo nowadays but “Those Chosen” are the exception to the rule. Recognized as an avant-garde group, their “street influenced, politically fueled” narratives push the boundaries of Hip-Hop’s status quo.

Reminiscent of 90s’ groups like A Tribe Called Quest and Black Sheep, the Los Angeles-based trio consists of Foreshadow, Kornbread and Japetto. Together, their music resembles the sounds of the genre’s Golden Era with new millennium swag.

Those Chosen have garnered the attention of industry suits and fans alike with live performances on MTV2 and national music festivals. Their recent collaborations with Hip-Hop legend Slick Rick and Grammy Award-winning producer IZ Avila of the Avila Brothers has solidified their status on the independent level.

Scribe Culture recently had the opportunity to sit down with the L.A. trio where we discussed their mixtape with DJ Mick Boogie, early influences and performing at the One World Hip Hop Championships.

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Featured Single – City Haze “Dream Boy” ft. Levar Thomas

Just in time for the summer, a hot track from an independent artist Scribe Culture thinks has a bright future. His name is City Haze and the track is “Dream Boy,” featuring vocalist Levar Thomas. Some ladies are already telling us it’s a keeper.

The song is off City Haze’s sophomore EP “Star of the City,” which will be available via free digital download this September. Listen in and let us know what you think:

City Haze “Dream Boy” feat. Levar Thomas