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Rafael Cortez's avatar

Freestyle Culture. Yes, it exists, we see in the pictures, the videos, the interviews, the events that these awesome freestyle artists are part of. But it is more than just all these things and the music. I don't know the freestyle artist personally, but I've gotten to know them through what they put out on social media. I see the closeness freestyle artist have with each other. How one artist will go out of their way to support another freestyle artist. After all these years how, these artists get together at an event and support each other and have a great time and give great performances. I'm not saying the freestyle culture is perfect, I'm sure it has its hiccups. Freestyle culture is more modest, their fans have followed the culture since the 80's or maybe earlier, and so has hip hop fans. Hip Hop fans range from very young to fans from when Hip Hop started. I believe freestyle will bust out of the bubble it's been stuck in. I appreciate all the producers, promoters, managers, booking agents, DJ's that are doing their parts to keep freestyle alive. Can't forget the Freestyle artist your awesome and the fans that show up to every event to support them. Much appreciate the Freestyle Blast Latif. Thank You brother.

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Latif Mercado's avatar

That was great Rafael, thank you brother. Sometimes I'm too close to the action to get good look at what really is happening, so that's why I bring up these topics and invite discussions.

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Rafael Cortez's avatar

Your blessed brother to be so close to the action. Even though I live in the west coast and so many more freestyle events happen in the east coast I feel blessed to be part of the freestyle culture as a fan. I believe music chooses you, and not the other way around. It's just up to each of us to embrace which genre fits the most in our hearts. Yes, freestyle genre is not as big as hip hop but personally I would be kind of lost without it.

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Latif Mercado's avatar

Yes, I am blessed, and I don't take that for granted. I appreciate you and your interest in the Newsletter, and please any friends or family you feel might also appreciate this, don't hesitate to share. Stay in touch, Rafael.

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Margo Espino's avatar

Always an informative read!!

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Latif Mercado's avatar

Thank you Sis!

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Ryan Estrada's avatar

I’m always learning something new with every issue. Thank you Latif

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Latif Mercado's avatar

Thank you my brother

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