“The Mixtape of the Revolution” – The NY Times on Hip-Hop’s Newfound Global Persuasion

It’s easy to forget that hip-hop’s power expands beyond the myopia of the American blogosphere. Overseas, where music can be the only vehicle for free speech, hip-hop is a powerful force for political and social change. The New York Times takes a look:
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Video: Q-Tip Finds His African Roots

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A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip swabs his mouth with…well…a q-tip, as he seeks to find his ultimate roots. He predicts the Zulus of South Africa and/or Mongolia. However, neither were correct. Check the video to find out where our beloved Tribe frontman hails from.
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