The Hip Hop Archives to Present Hip-Hop Lessons on the Game of Business With Ben Horowitz at Harvard University
Many know Ben Horowitz as the co-founder of venture capital firm, Andreessen Horowitz, one of the leading sponsors for 2012 NewMe Accelerator. But Horowitz is also making a name for himself in the world of hip-hop and entrepreneurship. He uses hip-hop lyrics to explain business matters creating a new language for techies in Silicon Valley [...]
Read MoreNew Tech Startup Rap Genius Decoding Your Favorite Lyrics
Music startups are exciting, for the simple fact that they help move the industry forward instead of back like so many like to harp on. One in particular is getting the attention of many music lovers called Rap Genius. Rap Genius is a startup from the Bay Area, Calif. that has created a massive and [...]
Read MoreCurrenthiphop.com Revamps, Improves Sharing Features
It’s been a while since we checked in on burgeoning music website Currenthiphop.com. No longer a freshman in the online music scene, Currenthiphop has transformed into one of the must-visit sites for fresh mixes, fresh beats and–most importantly–fresh talent. Popular industry newcomers like Asher Roth as well as R&B heavyweights like Mary J. Blidge are [...]
Read MoreSnoop Dogg and Symantec Say Hack is Wack
Snoop Dogg is hooking up with Symantec to promote a contest against cybercrime. Contest participants simply have to display their rap skills in an anti-cybercrime video. The “Hack is Wack” contest challenges the public to upload their best two-minute rap video on the subject of cybercrime to a website by Sept. 30. The entries will [...]
Read MoreCurrentHipHop Brings the Freshest Hip-Hop Content on the Web
Finding the exact types of content you’re looking for is an ongoing battle for many of us. Sure, you probably know a few sites where you can find hot new music, maybe even download it. You probably also follow a few hip-hop blogs. Wouldn’t it be easier if there was one place you could go [...]
Read MoreEminem Takes Over Vibe Verses
Vibe Verses is an online community based on Kickapps and actually owned by Vibe. It’s specifically geared towards aspiring artists. It’s been around for quite a while, running contests to grow and stimulate the community. Once you’ve created your profile, you’ll find many of the standard features you’d expect to find on any social network, [...]
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