Our GoalsWhether people like it or not hip-hop is changing and this new hip-hop has the potential of being amazing! Doing our part to make that happen is what we are all about. Our goals are to:
Preserve
the essence of emceeing
Teach
new emcees to learn how to rap Teach
current emcees how to improve their rap skills Save
rappers years of trial and error in their pursuit of a career in rap Provide
aspiring emcees with advice from other successful rappers Breakdown
various aspects of the rap game Help
aspiring hip hop artists manuever in the music industry
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"I'm glad I ever came across this site. I'm already a well respected talented rapper. I've been considered by most people a great lyricist, but i unfortunately have a weakness in freestylin. I've read the tips you provided and I will definitely keep them in mind. Keep up the good work." - Rayman
"Your site is just amazing I'm an amateur rapper…I just need some advice to better my delivery and make my words sound more clear. Your site has helped me a lot." - Abishek V. (India)
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The Beginning of TheStateofHipHop.comAbout me: Just a quick rundown about me…I guess you can say I’m an east coast head with a love for that west coast sound (but I have to admit, the South is running things right now...and Hip-Hop infused Rock/Pop/Funk/etc. is the future...but more on that later).
I dig the underground but consider the difference between it and the mainstream to be popularity rather than talent (who is more talented can be argued both ways; I don’t believe either).
I’ve lived in Florida, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, traveled to 10 countries, attended 10 schools and should be graduating from college with a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Connecticut any day now…
I have spent years reading up on, listening to, observing, analyzing, and living hip-hop on the quest to break it down into parts that can be easily examined…
Before that: In the mid 90’s I would get online and text battle, recorded audio and just kept learning basics. In college and through lots of outside reading I gained loads of knowledge and constantly searched for connections between my classroom material and rap.
I’ve developed relationships with DJ’s, producers, lawyers, rappers, club owners…I even worked in the promotions department at perhaps the biggest hip-hop radio station in Connecticut, learned the ins and outs of all the departments, and then one day I was satisfied (and in a way dissapointed) enough to move onto something different…
I get a lot from sharing everything I’ve learned and continue to learn throughout the years with other young people and future superstars…and that’s why…
Now, in 2007 I have put together The State of Hip Hop - A source for emcee improvement.
As an organization we expect to help guide the next batch of great rappers the game has yet to see!
This will be achieved through endless free interviews, news, book recommendations, emcee improvement articles as well as other resources including e-books, audio books and more being released over time...so stay on the look out!
Also, please be sure to check out our declaration/disclaimer page if you would like a clearer picture of the site's goals (for fans and haters alike).
I thank each of you for visiting The State.
Enjoy the site!
PS To learn more about how I built this site click here.
Contact Us
Visitors:
In order to provide you with the best in emcee improvement I insist on constant communication with our visitors. That means that if you have an issue with any of the content on the site, have a recommendation, a concern, a suggestion, a complaint or a compliment (I love those), please direct them to the appropriate email address below.
My Personal Email: Carlos@TheStateofHipHop.com
General Questions: Support@TheStateofHipHop.com
Feedback About the Site: Feedback@TheStateofHipHop.com
Advertising Questions: Advertising@TheStateofHipHop.com
Employment Questions: Openings@TheStateofHipHop.com
Webmasters:
If you'd like to:
Link exchange or get reciprocal links
Submit your site for our links page
Suggest a site for our links page
Or get competitive rates for various advertising options with TSOHH simply include your URL along with your message and I will get back to you with more information. You may also check out our Hip Hop Advertising page for info on banner creation and more. Note: If you are interested in volunteering for a postion at TSOHH please email: Openings@TheStateofHipHop.com. There are currently no paid positions open but we are still seeking volunteers as contributing writers, lyric scouts, news correspondents, and site promoters. These positions are great for resumes and we're always willing to provide letters of recommendation. Volunteers are considered first when paid positions open up.
In order to provide you with the best in emcee improvement I insist on constant communication with our visitors. That means that if you have an issue with any of the content on the site, have a recommendation, a concern, a suggestion, a complaint or a compliment (I love those), please direct them to the appropriate email address below.
My Personal Email: Carlos@TheStateofHipHop.com
General Questions: Support@TheStateofHipHop.com
Feedback About the Site: Feedback@TheStateofHipHop.com
Advertising Questions: Advertising@TheStateofHipHop.com
Employment Questions: Openings@TheStateofHipHop.com
Webmasters:
If you'd like to:
Link exchange or get reciprocal links
Submit your site for our links page
Suggest a site for our links page
Or get competitive rates for various advertising options with TSOHH simply include your URL along with your message and I will get back to you with more information. You may also check out our Hip Hop Advertising page for info on banner creation and more. Note: If you are interested in volunteering for a postion at TSOHH please email: Openings@TheStateofHipHop.com. There are currently no paid positions open but we are still seeking volunteers as contributing writers, lyric scouts, news correspondents, and site promoters. These positions are great for resumes and we're always willing to provide letters of recommendation. Volunteers are considered first when paid positions open up.