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Launched in 2013, Vinyl Me, Please is a Boulder, Colorado-based company specializing in a premium vinyl album service, in which albums are mailed to consumers. For example, let’s say J Dilla's Donuts is something you’ve always wanted to see in your collection, but can’t find it no matter how many hole-in-the-wall record stores you go to. Place an order online with Vinyl Me, Please and it’s delivered within a few days. 

This service comes at a time when vinyl records have seen a huge resurgence and are seemingly more popular than when they were initially invented. CEO and co-founder Matt Fiedler has made it a personal mission to bring vinyl to the hip-hop community, which has been largely ignored in the vinyl record boom.

A number of hip hop and R&B artist have announced that they will perform at the upcoming Many Rivers To Cross Social Justice Music and Arts Festival.

The two day festival will take place in Chattahoochee Hills, GA (just outside of Atlanta,) on October 1 and 2.

Besides Public Enemy, Common, John Legend, and Estelle, the festival will also host performances by Dave Matthews, Carlos Santana, and comedian Chris Rock, among others.

The purpose of the festival is to promote advocacy and awareness of human rights issues around the world. Tickets will go on sale before the end of the month.

The festival is being organized by Sankofa.org, an organization dedicated to promoting progressive, socially conscious awareness, charity, and activism.

In the wake of recent events, Meek Mill has promised to stop using lyrics about "extreme violence."

The Philadelphia native says he will stop using lyrics that promote or glorify violence after the release of his upcoming mixtape, Dreamchasers 4.

"BY THE WAY ....AFTER DC4 I won't continue to rap about extreme violence!!!," Meek wrote in a post on Instagram. "!! But I will remain to let my people know in these terrible environments to adapt and survive at any cost because "US BLACK PEOPLE ARE STILL AT WAR WITH OURSELVES AND THE SYSTEM IN REAL LIFE!"

In the past Meek has posted pictures of himself po

A-F-R-O, the young rapper from Los Angeles who critics have labelled "the future of hip hop" has teamed up with Toronto-based producer Marco Polo, who, in addition to his critically acclaimed solo work, is also known for working with artists like Talib Kweli and KRS-One, to create A-F-R-O POLO, a collaborative project that combines both artists' immense talents.

You can stream the Afro Polo EP on Soundcloud here. Fans who purchase the album will also get access to two additional tracks, "Lair of the Black Worm" and "Joe Jackson."

The EP was produced entirely by Marco Polo, and features guest appearances from Eamon and Pharoahe Mo

Almighty Kay Gee is someone who has been with hip hop from the start. He was introduced to the culture in 1971 when he attended a DJ Smokey party and witnessed b-boys, graffiti writers and DJing. As a child, he couldn't afford turntables, so he learned how to breakdance instead, and then in 1974, he felt inspired to learn how to rap.

He met DJ Charlie Chase at an emcee convention in 1978, and in 1979, he became a full-fledged member of the Cold Crush Brothers.  In 1982, he went with them to Japan on the Wild Style Tour. His career has included collaborations with a number of legendary hip hop artists, such as KRS-One, Funkmaster Flex, and Doug E Fresh, and he served as influence for artists such as Chuck D and Kool Keith.

Recently, Almighty Kay Gee had to un

Without Jamaica and its people, there would most likely be no hip-hop. Rapping essentially originated in Jamaica, where it was initially referred to as “toasting.” Kingston native Kool Herc brought it to New York City in the early ‘70s and the rest is history. 

Ziggy Marley, Bob Marley’s eldest son, has carried on his father’s tradition of spreading love, spirituality and political messages through reggae music. From his first solo album, 2003’s Dragonfly, to his recent self-titled effort, his spirituality radiates from every word he sings. His second solo album, 2006’s Love Is My Religion, carried on the reggae-style pop sound and the lyrical themes established with Drago