Vol. 24 | Art of Hip Hop

The Birth of Hip Hop and Hip Hop Studies, Plus a Brief Chat with Author and Scholar Jeff Chang

ARTpublika Mag had a chance to catch up with Jeff Chang, and ask him about his love of hip hop, academia surrounding hip hop and the culture

More Street: Interview with Asya Blue, Creative Director of The Hip Hop Museum in The Bronx

ARTpublika Mag caught up with Asya Blue to learn about her career as well as the exciting design work she’s doing for The Hip Hop Museum.

Paint on the Walls: Interview with Alan Ket, co-founder & curator at the Museum of Graffiti

When graffiti was popping up all over New York City during the 1980s, a Brooklyn teenager going by Alan Ket was at the top of his game.

General History of Afrofuturism and a Close Up Look at How it Influences Hip Hop

Often utilizing contemporary social movements or popular culture as backdrops, Afrofuturism reimagines, reinterprets and reclaims the past..

How Dapper Dan Became Hip Hop's Leading Designer in the 1980s

It's impossible to have a conversation about hip hip culture and its aesthetic without mentioning the one & only Dapper Dan, born Daniel Day

How Three White Kids Became the Beastie Boys And Changed Hip Hop History

Before the Beastie Boys, hip-hop was an underground secret, but the success and accessibility of Licensed to Ill introduced it to the world.

What Critics Missed About the Hood Movie Parody "Don't Be a Menace" and Why It Deserves Another Look

Don’t Be a Menace features cameos by actors from the hood films it parodies. This can mean that the comedic angle was taken with permission.

How Basquiat, Who Used Music as Inspiration for His Art, Inspired Generations of Hip Hop Artists

In the late 1970s and early 80s, a very young Jean-Michael Basquiat (1960-1988) became a fixture in New York’s flourishing music scene.

Inspired by Hip Hop, MC Grammar Writes Awesome Educational Rap to Teach Kids

Follow in the footsteps of MC Grammar, a former teacher by the name of Jacob Mitchell who turned into an educational rap star.

Underrated Hip Hop Ladies From the 1980s: Sweet Tee

Sweet Tee's most recent single, "Hunger Games'' can be heard on the Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) movie soundtrack.

Three Stylistically Iconic Hip Hop Album Covers from the 1980s: A visual essay

Fine Art by Kehinde Wiley for the 2005 VH1 Hip Hop Honors Awards: A visual essay

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