The Experienced Listener Says, "Platforms & Hustles: The BalanceBetween Fame and Activism"

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There’s a disco that occurs in our society every time a new cause rises up.   It starts with a call to action.  That call reaches the common people first.  And then, eventually, the common people start relaying the call to people of great influence, who may be able to do some things that common people generally can’t.  The first group of influential people… are typically deaf.  More concerned about maintaining their influence than using it, they distance themselves from controversy and agitation by all means.  The other group, however, receives the call.  And then something significant happens--- that group subdivides.

The Experienced Listener Says, "Rock the Mic Wit Akuma Beads!!"

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There's an affinity between Hip Hop and martial arts, ya'll know it.  "Wu-Tang Clan", anyone?  "Battle" rapping?  C'mon, it's obvious.  Matter of fact, what got me hooked on the Street Fighter series was when I saw Chun Li do her Whirlwind Kick, because it looked like the windmill/headspin that a Hip Hop break dancer would do.  But with more sexiness of leg action.