Let's Remember Him This Way
When a pop culture icon passes, it's never a happy thing. The death of Michael Jackson has definitely sent shivers through the urban community, most of whom revered MJ's music, which was an essential soundtrack for most of their lives. Well, up until Bad, at least.
But this is no time for humor. This is a time for remembrance.
When ASD heard about Jackson's passing, we quickly asked local DJs, label owners, artists, and authors for their reactions. Sterling James,
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Big tip o' the ASD hat--hey, do we have hats?--to SF Weekly Clubs Editor John Graham for passing along this tasty tidbit about what could be the Next Big Hip-Hop trend.
In JG's words:
"Now that MC Chris has agreed to appear at Insane Clown Posse's Gathering of the Juggalos meathead festival this summer, I guess nerdcore hip-hop is officially dead. That opens the door for Kirtan-core ... rapping about yoga!"
Funny thing is, I went to Point Reyes rapper MC Yogi's we