by itchysilk | Jan 9, 2018 | MUSIC
In the second part of Malik Crumpler’s extensive exploration of Gangster Rap, he takes a look at the impact of crack and home policies meant to curtail (in part) the crack epidemic. Ironically these very same policies meant to bring order helped (to a degree)...
by itchysilk | Jan 3, 2018 | MUSIC
In the first of a three-part feature, #itchysilk writer Malik Crumpler discusses gangster rap hegemony. In many respects as a genre it should be vilified. After all, it glorifies violence, degrades women and revels in the taking and selling of drugs. Contrary to logic...
