DMC To Star In Conscious Reality Series

J-Banks · 03-03-2009, 05:08 PM

DMC To Star In Conscious Reality Series

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darryl “DMC” Daniels is currently developing an innovative new reality show competition entitled The Kings of Rap.

The IME Entertainment-backed series offers an unprecedented twist to aspiring artists joining the show.

In The Kings of Rap, young rappers are tasked with creating music that does not “glorify violence, degrade women, or include the use of profanity.”

The series is based in New York City, and will feature filming from famous locations such as the “Abbey Road of Hip-Hop,” Chung King Studios.

In surveying the landscape of Hip-Hop, DMC argues the culture now embraces the negativity it once rallied against and sought to change.

“There are so many talented kids out there who don’t get heard or don’t get signed because they’re not controversial enough, or they’re too positive. That amazes me,” DMC explained to AllHipHop.com. “The spirit of Hip-Hop was always about changing the world or yourself, not with a gun or with denigrating or offensive words, but by being effective with your mind.”

As a member of the groundbreaking collective Run-DMC, DMC helped push Hip-Hop into mainstream consciousness through unprecedented advancements in rhyme structure, production, and fashion.

Referencing the popular change mantra of last year’s presidential election, DMC states the first and most important change that can be made begins with the spoken word.

“This is a time when everyone is talking about change and we as a country have the opportunity to make a difference,” DMC explained. “We can start by changing what we have to say to each other, and what we say to our kids through music.”

Once completed, DMC and IME will announce a network and launch date for the program.

Source: Allhiphop

VITO THA CHAMP · 03-03-2009, 05:18 PM

That's whats up...HE seem like he ain't doing nearly as good as Run...he could use that...

BIGDO · 03-04-2009, 03:57 AM

MEH....it's not art unless it's honestly how the individual feels....dictating what and how they write their music is a lame idea....and the label of "conscious" has nothing to do with not rhyming about mysogeny or violence or whatever....there's a lot of "conscious" Hip-Hop that includes rhymes about sex, drugs, violence and murder and includes profanity......P.E. was conscious, Common Sense was Conscious, Nas was conscious.....man, DMC dropped the ball with this bullshit...

Deuce Six · 03-04-2009, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGDO

MEH....it's not art unless it's honestly how the individual feels....dictating what and how they write their music is a lame idea....and the label of "conscious" has nothing to do with not rhyming about mysogeny or violence or whatever....there's a lot of "conscious" Hip-Hop that includes rhymes about sex, drugs, violence and murder and includes profanity......P.E. was conscious, Common Sense was Conscious, Nas was conscious.....man, DMC dropped the ball with this bullshit...

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J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	DMC To Star In Conscious Reality Series DMC To Star In Conscious Reality Series DMC To Star In Conscious Reality Series Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darryl “DMC” Daniels is currently developing an innovative new reality show competition entitled The Kings of Rap. The IME Entertainment-backed series offers an unprecedented twist to aspiring artists joining the show. In The Kings of Rap, young rappers are tasked with creating music that does not “glorify violence, degrade women, or include the use of profanity.” The series is based in New York City, and will feature filming from famous locations such as the “Abbey Road of Hip-Hop,” Chung King Studios. In surveying the landscape of Hip-Hop, DMC argues the culture now embraces the negativity it once rallied against and sought to change. “There are so many talented kids out there who don’t get heard or don’t get signed because they’re not controversial enough, or they’re too positive. That amazes me,” DMC explained to AllHipHop.com. “The spirit of Hip-Hop was always about changing the world or yourself, not with a gun or with denigrating or offensive words, but by being effective with your mind.” As a member of the groundbreaking collective Run-DMC, DMC helped push Hip-Hop into mainstream consciousness through unprecedented advancements in rhyme structure, production, and fashion. Referencing the popular change mantra of last year’s presidential election, DMC states the first and most important change that can be made begins with the spoken word. “This is a time when everyone is talking about change and we as a country have the opportunity to make a difference,” DMC explained. “We can start by changing what we have to say to each other, and what we say to our kids through music.” Once completed, DMC and IME will announce a network and launch date for the program. Source: Allhiphop __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

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VITO THA CHAMP Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATL Posts: 7 Repped: 0 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	That's whats up...HE seem like he ain't doing nearly as good as Run...he could use that...