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MKE Hip Hop Archive Project


By the Community, For the Community, From the Community: Inventorying Our Archive
CAW worked with Milwaukee Hip Hop Archive to understand the scope of our collections and make decisions about preservation, digitization, and accessibility.
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Tell You About Street Promotion with Brian Allstar Franklin
hat goes around comes back around again! The music industry is witnessing a "full-circle" moment where the high-touch, boots-on-the-ground energy of the Street Promotions era is evolving into a high-tech Direct-to-Consumer powerhouse.
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When did you Fall in Love? "Smooth as Butta"
He has been a mentor to local artists, DJS and a staple at city nightlife events and club appearances. His name always comes up in the Archive Interviews. The legacy runs deep. Peep the Sample.
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Making History, Preserving Culture!
A core component of this project is its focus on education and empowerment. TRUE Skool Interns were directly involved in the archival sessions, learning the process of preserving history.
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Hip Hop as Living History for Generations
The Milwaukee Hip Hop Archive Project being awarded Ruth Arts and Wisconsin Humanities grants marks a critical validation of our mission and Hip Hop Culture as a legitimate, essential humanities practice and a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s cultural record. Read that again.
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Elephant Memories
The Hip Hop Group Black Elephant
In this SAMPLE clip you hear the group emphasizing how important family support is. We did a very long interview. We talked about the group , the solos, the past and whats happening now. Lotta love and lessons shared.
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Before the Beats: DJ Rob Ski and His Early Musical Beginnings!
D.J. Rob-Ski is a Milwaukee-based hip-hop music producer, DJ, emcee, and songwriter known for his instrumental albums and live performances. He has deep roots in the Milwaukee music scene.
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Story time with "Too Tuff Tony"
Everyone's origin story is different, this one from Milwaukee Legend Too Tuff Tony is no exception. It might not be what you expected either.....Check it out!
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The View From the DJ Booth
We recently sat down with the man behind the decks at djlboogie.com to discuss his incredible evolution. Who put him on? How did he get started?
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The Making of a Royal Dynasty
Royal Dynasty isn't just a crew; it's family, it’s a legacy. They are the OGs! We’re diving into the Milwaukee roots. You can't know where you're going if you don't know where you started
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Unveiling Milwaukee Hip Hop Community Led Research Collab
Through this project, the contributions of Milwaukee's entire Hip Hop community are being recognized and celebrated. Period.
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