Rocky Bucano, President and Co-Founder of The Hip Hop Museum has been working for over fourteen years to create a new home for Hip Hop where the culture’s past, present, […]
Last month, we profiled the archival donations the Museum received. These artifacts include vivid, creative art pieces that capture the most important voices and personalities throughout Hip Hop culture. One
JamsBash, the dynamic duo of Jamaal Parham and Bashan Aquart, are renowned for their unique storytelling. Their work is characterized by boundary-pushing design and classic filmmaking techniques. Having collaborated with
Welcome to Brick by Brick, a new feature in The Hip Hop Museum Newsletter. Each month, we will speak to someone involved with building The Hip Hop Museum, which will
An architect of the Canadian Hip-Hop scene and revered artist the world over, Saukrates, born Karl Amani Wailoo, burst onto the scene in the 90s with a unique, unmistakable sound.
Previously featured in the newsletter, Dr. Courtney Terry, the Hip Hop Museum’s Director of Education, is back to talk with us about an exciting new program called ‘My Camera Is
Benny Cruz, interdisciplinary artist and THHM Donor photographed by Jens FranzénJens Franzén, photographer and THHM Donor photographed by Bruce Gilden (Magnum Photos, London, England, 2019) These remarkable artists, based in
If you know how and why Hip Hop began, you know how powerful storytelling – for the sake of justice, culture, and entertainment – can be. Thus, you can appreciate why Sulaiman Jenkins and Mutah Beale produced and wrote their book Life is ЯAW: The Story of a Reformed Outlaw. They donated a signed copy to the Universal Hip Hop Museum.
If you know how and why Hip Hop began, you know how powerful storytelling – for the sake of justice, culture, and entertainment – can be. Thus, you can appreciate why Sulaiman Jenkins and Mutah Beale produced and wrote their book Life is ЯAW: The Story of a Reformed Outlaw. They donated a signed copy to the Universal Hip Hop Museum.
Music. Every genre has its thing. Songs are often, if not usually, about something specific and structured accordingly. While every song is – in different ways – about the human experience, the tones, styles, and methods are different.
Sharpism artist and THHM Donor Antonio Mcilwaine on his art’s origin: “One of the reasons I chose to become a visual artist is I was paid to make something that came easily to me. I could always create the product. Always.” The product was the portrait. He enjoyed it. Using different techniques. Telling a story. And when he finished, he could look at the portrait and say, “I created this.”
“Caricaturing allows me the opportunity to capture a subject’s unique characteristics in a fun way. In today’s society, we focus on being politically correct or perfect; this type of artwork allows me to step outside of the box.”
"*" indicates required fields
Copyright © 2025 - The Hip Hop Museum | Powered by Growth Skills
