Staff Writer Since Tyler Nelson first picked up the microphone last August, the soon-to-be Prior Lake High School graduate has become something of an overnight local success. Over ...

In my documentary film, Microphone Check, we delve into these myths and illuminate the true roots of hip-hop, firmly anchored in Foundational Black American (FBA) culture. Rapping and Rhyming ...

is widely celebrated as one of the greatest emcees ever to grace the mic. His groundbreaking debut album with DJ Eric B., Paid In Full, stands as a cornerstone of Hip-Hop history, serving as both ...

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