In today's #MusicMonday, I wanted to talk about something a little different by talking about Black Music, specifically the origins of Hip Hop and how I've navigated being an artist and scholar in this space. Here are a few takeaways. . . ✔️1. As a predominantly white Hip Hop artist and scholar, I felt it was necessary to dedicate time learning about a culture that isn't necessarily mine. Although I identified with the struggle and other aspects of my mixed identity, it didn't mean I was exempt from doing this work. I think this is important for all non-black artists participating in Hip Hop culture to do. This is critical difference between appreciating a culture vs. appropriating it. . . ✔️2. Hip Hop was started in the late 70's/early 80's in the South Bronx, New York by predominantly Black youth. Puerto Rican's also vastly contributed to the culture during this time. I think I may make another video summarizing the origins of Hip Hop that documents the social and political climate i...