Distributed and Digital Blackness

Mohandas "Kool Moe Dee" DeWese describes the historical significance of hip hop

Hip hop artist Mohandas "Kool Moe Dee" DeWese (1963 - ) was the first rapper to perform at the Grammys. His 1987 album, How Ya Like Me Now, went platinum, and his 1989 album, Knowledge Is King, went gold. 

Mohandas "Kool Moe Dee" DeWese (The HistoryMakers A2005.253), interviewed by Shawn Wilson, December 12, 2005, The HistoryMakers Digital Archive. Session 2, tape 8, story 7, Mohandas "Kool Moe Dee" DeWese describes the historical significance of hip-hop

Geographical Points

- Bronx, NY: The inception of hip-hop as a way to communicate poverty and struggle is born and passed down (from the 70s to Jay Z)

-Detroit, MI: Rap begins to branch out and take on new forms of inclusion following going mainstream (the Eminem effect)

-Atlanta, GA: Formation of the Dirty Souf and Trap Hip-Hop (OutKast, GOODIE MOB, etc.)