Avenue of the Arts has been putting out rap music in Arizona for 10 plus years. So it was obvious to me, when I heard that they were hosting a weekly night at Thirdspace on Grand Avenue, that a dope night of hop hop would ensue. And any one in attendance on June 11 observed just that – dopeness. The scene at Thirdspace is chill, which is a stark contrast to the energy brought that evening. The outdoor patio, with speakers blasting the sounds from inside, is laidback and seemi

As a child hip-hop made me read books And hip-hop made me wanna be a crook And hip-hop gave me the way and something to say And all I took in return is a second look - Atmosphere Party for the Fight to Write I love rap music. I love the beat, the bass, the melody, and most definitely when DJ’s scratch the perfect sample. But more than all that - I love lyrics. Rap lyrics invoke so many different feelings and thoughts through images of love, hate, poverty, economic freedom, an