Nas' Illmatic blew my mind when I first heard it. The poetry was done on such a high level that in a way, it validated our existence, our culture. He used the language of the street at the time and made it art. Art tends to be validating.
Hip hop has evolved, thankfully. Kids are making music that is important to their lives and outlooks. - Erik Parker
Hip hop has evolved, thankfully. Kids are making music that is important to their lives and outlooks.
- Erik Parker
Every piece of music is not for everybody. - Erik Parker
Every piece of music is not for everybody.
Nas' Illmatic blew my mind when I first heard it. The poetry was done on such a high level that in a way, it validated our existence, our culture. He… - Erik Parker
Nas' Illmatic blew my mind when I first heard it. The poetry was done on such a high level that in a way, it validated our existence, our culture. He…
All the songs are pieces to the puzzle. They each represent something different. So it's really difficult to say one song represents the album. - Erik Parker
All the songs are pieces to the puzzle. They each represent something different. So it's really difficult to say one song represents the album.
Hip hop is still strong. As an art form, music helps people express themselves, find meaning in their own lives and connect with their tribes. - Erik Parker
Hip hop is still strong. As an art form, music helps people express themselves, find meaning in their own lives and connect with their tribes.
There are songs and artists now who are trying to do the same thing: be honest to their experiences. - Erik Parker
There are songs and artists now who are trying to do the same thing: be honest to their experiences.
We need to do stuff we've always done, even though you might not like it. - Erik Parker
We need to do stuff we've always done, even though you might not like it.
Older generations can sometimes look down on today's hip hop but I refuse that mindset. I remember how hurt I was when older people told me that Run-… - Erik Parker
Older generations can sometimes look down on today's hip hop but I refuse that mindset. I remember how hurt I was when older people told me that Run-…
If you see yourself reflected in art, you feel validated. - Erik Parker
If you see yourself reflected in art, you feel validated.
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