As we built, verbally and mentally, with
KRS-ONE at the
Harriet Tubman School in
Harlem, NYC, we were reaquainted with a little known tome of knowledge called
the Gospel of Hip Hop. I was first able to skim thru it briefly, one year ago at
shadesradio.com's 1st Annual Hip Hop Appreciation Week Celebration via
Minister Server. Though, again, it was only briefly. I mostly remember wanting to have a copy of my own to read at my leisure. However it was not available like that. It won't be out officially until 2009. So upon seeing
KRS again here, we were able to get into a discussion about the book. Still, commenting now about this event takes on a whole new perspective due to our interaction with
KRS since then. In basic terms,
Shadesradio.com's connection with the TRUE ESSENCE of Hiphop's principles, culture and spirituality are something we share in common with
KRS. Because of this, we will be working hard as media ambassadors of the
Stop the Violence Movement to bring mental awareness, originality, and responsible creativity back to the forefront of the hip-hop industry. We are asking others who wish to participate in this revitalization of the Hip Hop genre to join us as the 20th anniversary of the
STV Movement is recognized. For more info on how to reaffirm the REAL principles of Hiphop, call
973.622.7752 or email us at
info@shadesradio.com. Lastly, as both a fan and producer of authentic Hip Hop material, just imagine how it would feel to get a call from
KRS-ONE acknowledging your efforts to preserve the culture. Well that's how we felt recently after getting a call from
the Teacha, himself... On behalf of
Jah Jah Shakur and the whole
Shades of Hip Hop/shadesradio.com staff, Supreme Big Up! to
KRS-ONE for keeping it REAL FOR REAL.
