Chrissy digital

For my cultural aspect, I chose HipHop [note- I did not say 'rap'].
I thought it was something that has evolved into a well known form of entertainment. HipHop in its original form has four elements: DJing, MCing, Breaking and Graffiti. I tried to depict each separate using different examples.

My personal connection to HipHop is that I have been a huge fan since early elementary school.
When I was eleven, I memorized the words to Ladi Dadi and rewrote a version of the rhyme myself. I always wished I could break like my brother, but I never made it past a basic pop-lock. My little brother became a talented DJ, and I was a so-so rapper and graffiti artist. I always knew there was power in words, and writing rhymes was one of many ways to express it.
I went to every show I could, and I've seen nearly all the original rappers in concert. I had stacks of those old cassette tapes- many recorded from the radio. Later, that collection became CD's; now mp3's. I haven't listened to the radio in about 10 years, but I am constantly listening to music. HipHop is still very present and meaningful to me, though about half of what I listen to is about two decades old. I take to the modern artists who demonstrate "old school" qualities.

My husband and I are both HipHop purists, which is something we both appreciate daily. That small subsection of people is very ethnic, gender, and age specific. I just happen to not fall in on the gender line; which makes me the only female purist I know.

I have a strong sense of appreciation for the pioneers and those who followed right after them, and I truly admire the talent they share- especially because I lack it myself. Hopefully my video reflects that, and doesn't just look like a mishmash of random stuff.