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Reconnect the String: the African Origins of Hip Hop Culture & It's Healing Power

Reconnect the String: the African Origins of Hip Hop Culture & It's Healing Power

H. Samy Alim
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"Reconnect The String" by Emile YX? is a groundbreaking exploration that unveils the profound ancestral connections between Hip-Hop culture and its First Nation / African origins. Through a tapestry of shared expressions and narratives, this transformative book illuminates the hidden threads that bind us, ultimately leading to a global community united by talent, skills, and the reclamation of our shared humanity and kinship. The cyclic chants and clapping of the ancient ones around the fire is compared to the selected break beats that were looped to drive the dancers into trance. Those very breaks that birthed the breakdancer or b-boy can be compared to the trance dancer driven into that state for healing. The story tellers are compared to the rappers or MC's. The rock art of old to the aerosol art or wrongly named graffiti of today and the circle is the portal where time stands still and we bring down the sky to reconnect the string to who we truly are.

Emile YX?, an eminent pioneer of South African Hip-Hop hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, delves deep into the very essence of Hip-Hop Culture in "Reconnect The String." Drawing inspiration from the profound wisdom of Bushman thought, the book emphasizes how our disconnection from our past, present, and future has left us estranged from ourselves, our spirits, and the natural world.

At its core, "Reconnect The String" champions the power of first-person narratives and the retelling of our own heritage. Emile YX? passionately recounts local stories, inviting readers to reclaim their own histories. The journey commences in Cape Town and extends globally, as the author encourages readers worldwide to join hands in reweaving their stories and revitalizing their cultural legacies.

More than a book, "Reconnect The String" is an odyssey of authentic connections, unveiling the authentic camaraderie and familial bonds that thrive within the Hip-Hop community, transcending industry barriers. In a world where information is often colonized, this work endeavors to restore the heart and soul of Hip-Hop. By tracing the lineage of a culture deeply rooted in Africa, the cradle of humanity, Emile YX? advocates for the rehumanization of information and the resurgence of a global heritage that speaks to us all.

Don't miss the chance to experience "Reconnect The String" and embark on a transformative journey to reclaim our heritage, rewrite our histories, and reignite the heart of Hip-Hop culture. Embrace the power of unity, self-expression, and the timeless legacy that binds us all.
Language
English
Pages
161
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
October 28, 2023

Reconnect the String: the African Origins of Hip Hop Culture & It's Healing Power

H. Samy Alim
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
"Reconnect The String" by Emile YX? is a groundbreaking exploration that unveils the profound ancestral connections between Hip-Hop culture and its First Nation / African origins. Through a tapestry of shared expressions and narratives, this transformative book illuminates the hidden threads that bind us, ultimately leading to a global community united by talent, skills, and the reclamation of our shared humanity and kinship. The cyclic chants and clapping of the ancient ones around the fire is compared to the selected break beats that were looped to drive the dancers into trance. Those very breaks that birthed the breakdancer or b-boy can be compared to the trance dancer driven into that state for healing. The story tellers are compared to the rappers or MC's. The rock art of old to the aerosol art or wrongly named graffiti of today and the circle is the portal where time stands still and we bring down the sky to reconnect the string to who we truly are.

Emile YX?, an eminent pioneer of South African Hip-Hop hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, delves deep into the very essence of Hip-Hop Culture in "Reconnect The String." Drawing inspiration from the profound wisdom of Bushman thought, the book emphasizes how our disconnection from our past, present, and future has left us estranged from ourselves, our spirits, and the natural world.

At its core, "Reconnect The String" champions the power of first-person narratives and the retelling of our own heritage. Emile YX? passionately recounts local stories, inviting readers to reclaim their own histories. The journey commences in Cape Town and extends globally, as the author encourages readers worldwide to join hands in reweaving their stories and revitalizing their cultural legacies.

More than a book, "Reconnect The String" is an odyssey of authentic connections, unveiling the authentic camaraderie and familial bonds that thrive within the Hip-Hop community, transcending industry barriers. In a world where information is often colonized, this work endeavors to restore the heart and soul of Hip-Hop. By tracing the lineage of a culture deeply rooted in Africa, the cradle of humanity, Emile YX? advocates for the rehumanization of information and the resurgence of a global heritage that speaks to us all.

Don't miss the chance to experience "Reconnect The String" and embark on a transformative journey to reclaim our heritage, rewrite our histories, and reignite the heart of Hip-Hop culture. Embrace the power of unity, self-expression, and the timeless legacy that binds us all.
Language
English
Pages
161
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
October 28, 2023

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