Cypher Series

So, what’s more hip-hop than spontaneous cyphers?
That’s rhetorical…

To kick off the end off this blog’s first week, it is time to introduce you to a man who has been holding it down for Allston, and hip hop in general, for a long time.

Meet Madness 2012 and one of his many projects, “Cypher Series”.

Along with working at the Allston Cafe (go there, now), and organizing shows at the infamous Unit 11, Madness also films MC’s freestyling every chance he gets. Whether it be after or before shows, during parties, or even random sessions on the street, he is known to whip out a camera, a nasty beat box, a verse or two, or, if you’re lucky, he might do all those things while toting a didgeridoo (or harmonica).

The art and aura of freestyling, MC’s being put on the spot, beatboxing, and handclaps, helps perpetuate the local scene, and the global essence of hip hop.

Check out his catalog of sessions at his “Cypher Series” youtube channel, here.

Enjoy, and practice your off the domes!
Till next time,
-Virtch

Yo.

Allston stand up!

I figure, the local scene is so damn talented, but so damn disjointed.
Allston Hip Hop is an attempt to connect those making moves, making grooves, and staying true.

Right now, we are in the baby stages. Eventually, I hope this will expand, and catch on. As it grows, we will add artist interviews, freebies, exclusives, and anything else to quench your local hip hop needs.

Stay tuned, tell a friend, refresh daily, brush your teeth, and remember
“Rap is something you do, hip hop is something you live.”

Catch you soon,
-Virtch