Michael Maniacal

27/06/2024

The office:

02/06/2024

25/05/2024

All techno music is not created equal:

the mix version of kraftwerk's Home Computer

27/04/2024

23/03/2024

The office:

22/03/2024

For my Old School/Hip-Hop fans: tell Alexa to "play Eric B & Rakim radio station"
You're welcome!

10/12/2023

"Know the Ledge", originally released on the soundtrack for the film Juice under the title "Juice (Know the Ledge)", is a 1992 single released from Eric B. & Rakim.

17/11/2023

I'm headed to my massage therapy appointment with this new Andre 3000 album in hand. ❤️

01/10/2023

The office is open for business on a Sunday evening:

11/08/2023

Random fact:
Hip hop literally changed my trajectory in life. I begin to emulate those disc jockeys and their techniques.

11/08/2023

🎉🎤 Celebrating the Birthday of Hip Hop! 🎧🎉

Today marks a historic milestone in the world of music and culture. It's the birthday of HIP HOP! 🎂🎉

🌟 On this day, back in the late 1970s, in the vibrant streets of the South Bronx, New York City, a revolution was born. A powerful cultural movement emerged, giving birth to a genre that would forever change the music landscape and leave an indelible mark on society.

🎶 Hip hop, with its infectious beats, poetic lyrics, and electrifying energy, quickly became a voice for the marginalized, the unheard, and the underrepresented. It gave rise to DJs spinning vinyl, MCs spitting rhymes, breakdancers defying gravity, and graffiti artists turning walls into canvases of expression.

🎤 From the iconic pioneers like DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, and The Sugarhill Gang to the game-changers like Run-DMC, Public Enemy, N.W.A., and A Tribe Called Quest, hip hop has witnessed the rise of legends who shattered boundaries and pushed the art form to new heights.

💥 Throughout the years, hip hop has evolved, embracing various sub-genres, styles, and influences, continually reinventing itself while staying true to its roots. It has become a global phenomenon, transcending borders and connecting people from all walks of life, cultures, and languages.

🌍 Today, we celebrate the power of hip hop to inspire, empower, and provoke change. It has given a voice to the voiceless, highlighted social injustices, and sparked conversations on important issues. It has united communities, ignited dance floors, and provided a platform for artists to express their creativity and tell their stories.

🔥 So, let's raise our virtual glasses in honor of hip hop's birthday! Join us in celebrating the music, the culture, and the incredible artists who have shaped hip hop into what it is today. Share your favorite hip hop tracks, memories of unforgettable performances, and the impact this genre has had on your life.

📢 Together, let's continue to support and uplift the hip hop community, appreciating its artistry, diversity, and the positive influence it has had on countless lives. Happy Birthday, Hip Hop! Here's to many more years of beats, rhymes, and endless inspiration. 🎉🎶