Ray Protege – Hipster Hip-Hop (mixtape)
Posted in Mixtapes on July 11th, 2008 by Hyphen
I’ve been meaning to post this up for a minute but the inbox was wylin’ out on me. So, perhaps you’ve heard of this “hipster” hip-hop movement, eh? You know…the idea that since a lot of MC’s are wearing tight (literally, no slang), flashy clothes, and rhyming on either throwback beats or electro-synth stuff, they must be part of this “hipster” takeover. In actuality, most of the artists who fall into this category are just talented dudes rapping honestly about their lives. Some definitely rock clothes that Mars Blackmon himself might shun, but really, that’s the style of streetwear that’s popular these days. If you ask me, it’s less embarrassing than a 5XL white tee, but I’ve never claimed to be any sort of fashion guru. I still subscribe to the “send me a free t-shirt and I’ll wear it” philosophy.
The point is, people are denigrating some really dope artists by tossing that “hipster” label at them. Plus, they get forced into in a box that’s ridiculous to begin with. Ray Protege is a DJ from Chicago (often cited as the heart of the movement between Lupe, ‘Ye, Cool Kids, Kidz In The Hall, etc.) and he’s decided to release this mixtape to poke fun at the whole issue. Whatever label you want to put on these artists, they’re dope. The tape features songs from Sound Session favorites like the Kidz In The Hall, Pacific Division, Wale, Mickey Factz, the Knux, and more. Cover, tracklisting, and download link after the jump.