Marlon is a Houston B-Boy who wants everyone to know that Houston has a nice scene that represents 'real Hip Hop". He says its not about commercialism. Its about the art and he his crew Havikoro are here to underscore that point.
Got Soul Sessions Radio is an internet radio station that specializes in urban soul. Romaine Smoots is the marketing director. She talks about Houston's music scene and how Got Soul Sessions has tapped in. She also talks about what the two mayoral candidates need to do if they wish to win over the votes of her listeners. She says be honest and star having more direct conversations.
Downtown Houston was on fire this past weekend as a few hundred folks showed up for the Discovery Green Living Life Festival. Headlining the acts were Marc Bamuthi Joseph a spoken word artists and playwright along with Hip Hop icon MC Lyte. The festival was the jump off for a year long conversation that will help facilitate the fusing of Hip Hop, politics, art, and Green Sustainable living. Both Lyte and Joseph are strong believers in the power of art to help uplift, educate, and inspire communities. Their track record over the years has more than proven that.