Was Queen’s “We Will Rock You” a rap record? One of our favorite MCs said it was.
Is Turntable.FM the future of social music?
Death isn’t just something that happens to someone else. Never forget the legends.
The editor shares thoughts on struggle, hardship, and art.
Are the two concepts different? The editor shares his views and asks for your input.
The editor weighs in on falling off and what we’re doing to stay more relevant than ever
A blog? A magazine? Where do we fit?
Got questions or comments about the site? Share your thoughts with us
Giving thanks for what’s good is the best policy — forget about hating and let’s rejoice in what we love: Great hip hop
Trying to cope with Eyedea’s passing and move forward in a positive way. RIP Michael Larsen
This is the blog for Tyler Hakes, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of aboveGround. I'll just use this for my general musings related to music, hip-hop, life and this site. I'll try to keep everyone up to date on what we're working on and how things are going. Feel free to leave comments with any questions or suggestions you have for us.
Peace, love, and real hip-hop.
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