I think it is crucial that we get all the "Hip-Hop Minds". Oldschool(D Planet,Proverb,Tumi, Zubz, MrC etc.) and Newschool(Myself, Explicit,Koli, Bondizzo,Morale, Buff POUND, Bongani Fa**ie etc.) to clearly DEFINE the Business Concept of Hip-Hop in SA(Or The Congress of Hip-Hop).
***I only mention the following names because they are the most ACTIVE in the game currently***
Of course there are tons more people I would like to come forward and offer their time,energy and brain power, and most importantly their Pa**ION AND LOVE for Hip-Hop(and all sub-genres spawned from Hip-Hop including Gangsta Rap, Crunk,Snap,Hyphy, Motherland Crunk,Hip-Hop/rock, Hip-Pop,Conscious Hip-hop, Backpack Rap, Neo-soul Hip-Hop, Grime, R&B/Hip-Hop, Kwai-Hop,(in fact Kwaito itself), Motswako etc). This is not a "Purist" movement. It is a "Growth and Development" movement. It is purely grounded on the concept of UNITY.
The real aim is for us to EMBRACE our differences, then learn to work together towards the growth and development of Hip-Hop in SA as a viable business/career which can create fullfilling JOB OPPORTUNITIES for everybody.
From the gully "Battle Rappers", to the grimy "Boom Bap Preservists", to the flashy "Hip-Pop Star" all the way down to Promoters, Print Media,Fashion designers,Manufacturers/Distributors,Management,Music Video Girls,Dancers and most importantly "THE FAN looking for a career in different fileds within Hip-Hop".
We must all construct a system which creates revenue for all of us. But not just in monetary terms. It must be something you can be proud of and must bring VALUE to our lives.
A system that can can be duplicated and "updated" as time goes by so when change is needed again, there is less resistance as we will be PREPARED for the climate changes.
Everything from shows, to songs, to business ventures, must be collaboratively done.
I implore you all to think about this and come FORWARD and let your opinions be heard.
This is an open discussion and everyone is welcome to exercise their ability to unite our minds and resources and start something that can never be broken.
ps. Yes, I do have a brain, we all do, now lets all use them together.
