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Date Attended [^] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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would have loved to see more places!!!!!!
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| Sat, Dec 23, 06 11:00 AM |
Michaela13 |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I would have loved to get information about the more recent hip hop scene and I expected to see more places!!!
For example where certain people have lived, places of shootings and so on. Instead your are only shown about 5 important places, whose importance dates back to the 70s and 80s. Also U get a lot of information about the life of the so called "pioneers" which was very boring after a while. Moreover the lunch took about 45 min of the 4 hours tour!
All in all i was quite disappointed!!!!! |
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MC's,grafitti, selecters, DJ's, rappin' in style !
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| Sat, Dec 23, 06 11:00 AM |
BULDEL |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Individual |
| Grandmaster Caz talked and sang with verve while we traveled from the upper West side all the way to the Bronx and back again and we wished we could've stayed a bit longer. To walk the streets and get more and more into the mood. Don't forget to check out the little record shop that sits next to the diner where we had our soul food. |
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Highly recommended. Great tour.
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| Sat, Dec 30, 06 11:00 AM |
mzjess |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| The tour was excellent. It is amazing to think that you can sit there and tour these historical neighborhoods as the history of hip-hop is orally described to you from the perspective of a real hip hop pioneer. My tour was led by Curtis Blow and included everything from lunch with the man, to an improvisational turn at performing "The Brakes" live on the bus, to a question answer session. The group was small and manageable, but that will surely change as more people hear about this wonderful experience. Overall it was well organized, although a bit more discipline could help make time for a few more spots. The only complaint I would have is that we did not go to Brooklyn or Queens. They should consider lengthening the tour to include at least one of those sites as well as the sites we did cover. I would not mind another 1-1.5 hrs to see those sites, the possibilities are endless. I had a great time. It was the best tour I have ever been on and should be emulated in other cities that have historical or cultural significance that is ignored by the mainstream. |
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Awesome
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| Sat, Dec 30, 06 11:00 AM |
janiano |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I had a lot of fun and it was well worht the money. Kurtis was great! Thanks for the great time! |
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Grandmaster Caz - A Legend
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| Sat, Feb 3, 07 11:00 AM |
aearley |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Honestly - even if you do not have a mild interest in Hip Hop and are just visiting New York then you NEED to spend 4 hours of your trip on this tour - the history and cultural insight that you learn are what goes towards making New York the place that it is today. Forgot the modern day stereotypes, the tour which was led by Grandmaster Caz (to describe him as knowledgeable is a vast understatement, as he was there at the beginning of hip hop and so I guess he is the knowledge - the spark that created the fire back in the 1970s) tours Harlem, the Bronx and visits key locations that have constituted towards the hip hop "movement". Caz was charismatic and insightful and above all else enthusiastic to be sharing his experience with the group. You even get to sample some delightful Soul Food at lunch (I recommend the Jerk Chicken - spicy). On the coach, Caz's narrative is broken up with samples of groundbreaking records of the early era and various video clips - including one of the man himself with a massive afro and an over the top stage outfit - hilarious! ;-) There is so much more to it and overall I was just privledged to have been a part of the tour. Just make sure you listen carefully to where you can pick up some Sedgewick & Cedar clothing that Caz is now a part of. Book up this tour now! |
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OPEN MY EYES.
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| Sat, Feb 3, 07 11:00 AM |
scottieg |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| After being a hard core hip-hop fan for 20+ years, it was a pleasure to finally come to the birth place and see where its from. Cheers grandmaster caz, it was awesome bro.
Scott Harman.
New Zealand, land of the long white cloud. |
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A Great Way to Teach Your Kids Hip Hop History...
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| Sat, Feb 10, 07 11:00 AM |
teqnotic |
Male |
40-49 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| A great way to teach your kids about the history of Hip Hop culture. I thought I knew alot about Hip Hop, but I even learned some facts. Grandmaster Caz and Reggie Reg guided this tour through Harlem. These Old School pioneers know their stuff. I'm glad I brought my kids along for the tour, now they know more than whats on TV and the radio. They know about the real Hip Hop culture, sadly something they will not learn in school, not even in the public schools of New York City, in the city where Hip Hop started. It was a fun time spent with tourist from all over the world, with my kids and I. Highly recommend this tour for everyone. |
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HipHop Tour from the heart
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| Sat, Feb 10, 07 11:00 AM |
capitalr |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
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Wassup,
A review straight outta Amsterdamned! The hush tour was legendary and a lot of fun! A great honour to talk and eat with Caz and Reggie Reg. Inspiring, never forget it and will pass on the Hush Tour message! Big up.
Some postive critics to improve the tour:
- maybe an extra stop to look at a freestyle battle (beatbox, streetcorner)
- some more Hush-tour stuff (shirts, caps) for tourist to buy during tour
With love,
Ray & Pum |
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Highly recommended
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| Sat, Feb 10, 07 11:00 AM |
janettev |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| I warmly recommend this tour to everyone. I really liked the stories Caz and Reggie told while we were rolling through places where they took place. Also the food place was great. And the music... |
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The best way to learn about hip hop history, ever!
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| Sat, Feb 10, 07 11:00 AM |
ptaskarazel |
Male |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| I’d recommend the Hush Tour to anyone going to New York for several reasons.
First of all it’s a great way to see the city so you can explore the sites further on your own afterwards.
Secondly you’re sure to have a great time no matter if you know some of the stuff beforehand, because it’s told in such an entertaining and personal fashion.
But mainly you get to see the real sites, hear the real stories and hang out with the actual pioneers. If you go on a tour of Pompeii, you can get a guide that’s knowledgeable and can even make the history seem alive, but you can’t get a guide that’s lived the history.
Reggie Reg and Grandmaster Caz were incredible guides and we commend them for their work. Hush Tour is the best tour I’ve ever been on, and the one that I’ve taken the most away from. |
