Tag Archives: Spoken Word

Lemon Andersen: “County of Kings: The Beautiful Struggle”

Posted on September 8, 2008 by pica-blogger

There are a lot of clichés about spoken word artists, especially those who rise up against all odds and make good with rhyme. Movies like “8 Mile,” “Slam,” and “Spoken Word” have turned Lemon Andersen’s life story into an institution, … Continue reading →

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How Hip Hop can I be if they let me on the set.

Posted on September 9, 2007 by pica-blogger

The Break/s is mostly autobiographical, focusing mainly on Marc’s role as an ambassador for hip hop to the world of high art. The accaptance that this role is self-imposed, and self-perpetuating, forces you to question his motives, and your expectations, … Continue reading →

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