| Rating |
Date Attended [^] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Educational and informative
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| Sat, Sep 10, 05 11:00 AM |
pingus66 |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| Raheim was very down to earth and not uptight like most of the pioneers from our era (I'm from that era too). It seems like every time I listen to one of the old school dudes, they are very hostile and have nothing good to say about the new generation. Personally, I have nothing good to say about the new generation either with exception to a few artists and I definitely understand where they come from with the hostility and all but, there's better ways to educate the youth and this tour is one of them. Raheim was cool (tight shirt and all...ha,ha). He provided us with some cool background of the origins of hip hop and was very informative about some of the locations, characters and situations that they had to deal with in order to make it happen. My only complaint is that he seemed to space out from time to time but thanks to the lady that was with him....she kept things rolling when he had his lapses. Other than that, he had good knowledge of what happened....just needed to work on the delivery a bit. My kids and myself had a good time though and the lunch was great. I definitely recommend it. |
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Dope
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| Sat, Sep 10, 05 11:00 AM |
djgummo |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| Absolutely recommend this tour to any Hip Hop fan. I'm an old school head / golden era b-boy. I had always dreamed of visiting New York for the simple fact that to me, a California native, the Bronx is like Hip Hop Mecca. Every B-boy has to make a pilgrimage. When I read about the Zerve tour, I knew that this was perfect for me. I would have never known how to see the places that made up the history of Hip Hop. This tour was exactly what I had hoped it would be. I even got to rub the Tree of Hope at the Apollo! Our host was Raheem from Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five...so dope! He was more than willing to answer all of my questions and discuss all things Hip Hop with me at great lengths. It was definately the highlight of my New York vacation. For anyone considering taking the tour, do it!
DJ Gummo,
Garden Grove, CA |
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all Hip Hop heads should be required to take tour!
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| Sat, Sep 17, 05 11:00 AM |
Ratchet |
Male |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| This tour was great! Grandmaster Caz was very entertaining and informative. My homeboy and I planned for months to go on this tour when in NYC, and we were not disappointed. They took us to some very memoriable spots, and I took some great pictures at the Graffiti Hall of Fame. The lunch spot was off the hook. It was right up the street from the world famous Appollo, and it was a buffet. I am a vegetarian, and found plenty there to eat. Very tasty. Next time I go to NYC, I'm taking the subway to that restauraunt.
Even if someone knows NOTHING about hip hop, I believe they would completely enjoy this tour.
To see pictures of this tour, look for my New York adventure blog on my website: www.southeasthiphop.org on the links page. Also make sure you tune into www.wutkradio.com every Saturday Night for the Edutainment Hip Hop Show. Aight. |
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Crown jewels
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| Sat, Sep 17, 05 11:00 AM |
edonald |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| No matter which way you cut it, the figures don't lie. The culture of hip-hop is now a global phenomenon on many levels including socially and economically. Finally, a tour has been put together to not only acknowledge the stats, but to credit those responsible. I may be way off base, but I think the tour should have local [if not national] government support. The popularity of the tour will undoubtedly grow in the coming years, by which point it will have possibly been hijacked by a corporation keen to promote his/her own personal cause. I know it's easy for me to say as an 'outsider', but the fact remains, hip hop culture has, and continues to offer many positives to people from all walks of life, races and ages. In the long tradition of African-American expression, it will surely go down in history and the 'pioneers' should therefore be held in as much reverence as those from the traditions of Blues, Jazz and Soul. Additionally, the tour should become the centrepiece of a wider series of regularly scheduled events and activities that can serve as a living record of the culture for both locals and visitors from across the world.
I was amongst the first of the many European followers of hip hop in the early eighties and prompted by pioneers like Dondi, Lee and Futura became a passionate and dedicated graffiti artist. I have since used my talents and skills to inform much of the work I do now both as an artist and professional designer.
I'm reluctant to criticise the tour because of the many, many positives. I will therefore, end by saying that with continued support, community participation and of course PR and advertising, the tour and of course the culture, will eventually become recognised as a jewel in New York's crown. |
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wow
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| Sat, Sep 17, 05 11:00 AM |
Heidii |
Female |
20-29 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| I really liked the tour. Grand Master cash was awesome. He was the best on the tour, listening to his passion for hip hop and his live experience was beautiful. |
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Off The Chain; Very Insightful
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| Sat, Sep 24, 05 11:00 AM |
hiphopnature |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| My expectations for the tour were exceeded above and beyond. I gained alot of information and alot of issues were clarified in terms of the true birthplace of Hip Hop.
I was ecxcited and at the same time disappointed because the tour couldn't last for another 4 hours. Everywhere we went had a history, a purpose, and a voice. GrandMaster Caz and Debra were professional and polite.
They showed us love, we felt so comfortable and because of this, we have embraced the history Hip Hop alittle more. Anyone visiting NYC should take this tour because not only is it about a cuture that was derived from a time when people were discouraged from having any culture, this tour provides a sense of open-mindedness for life and how something such as Hip Hop has caressed the hearts of individuals from Finland to Scotland.
It was a pleasure talking and vibing with one of the Pioneers of Hip Hop and an honor to share his spirit.
Much respect and Blessings,
Kweilin and Dave |
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The greatest experience of HIP HOP!
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| Sat, Sep 24, 05 11:00 AM |
Mariko |
Female |
Under 20 |
International Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| The Hip Hop Tour led by Pioneering Legends of Rap was GREAT! You do not only see and hear hip hop, but you feel it with your own body. By experiencing this tour, you are able to get a new, deeper look into Hip Hop. Can't expereince it any where else! |
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amazing tour
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| Sat, Sep 24, 05 11:00 AM |
Anthony |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Unspecified |
| We thought this was an amazing tour. It was a great introduction for us to New York, the birthplace of Hip Hop.
Grandmaster Caz knew what he was talking about because he was there, he lived it.
If you want the low down on the birth of Hip Hop in New York, this is the tour to check out.
Big thanks to Caz and Debra for making this an awesome tour! |
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More to NY than Times Square....
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| Sat, Oct 1, 05 11:00 AM |
hiphoppoca |
Female |
20-29 |
International Tourist(s) |
Other |
| I am going to recommend this tour to anyone I know visiting NY, there is such a stigma attached to places like Harlem and its a shame. The tour was excellent and put together with great enthusiasm. Grandmaster Caz made the tour what it was, well worth it.... |
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Absolutely Essential!
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| Sat, Oct 1, 05 11:00 AM |
soulsis |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I highly recommend this tour for hip hop fans, music afficionados and culture seekers of all types. This tour is not just about music - it is about history, and to have the legends, the historians who were there lead the tour is what makes it most special. My tour guide, Grandmaster Caz, was (and is) the real thing and absolutely made the entire experience worthwhile. The stories and sites focus on the origins of hip hop and don't go past the early 1980s too too much. If you're not already schooled in the "old school," you might not understand the relevance of some of the tour stops, but fortunately, this tour inspires you to dig deeper and learn more about the history. I enjoyed myself so much that next time I'm in NY, I plan to take the tour AGAIN and bring a friend! djsoulsister |
