Here are some great hip hop holiday gift ideas, including books, vinyl, draank and more!

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In many ways, the internet has democratized both art making and art criticism. While this might have helped independent hip hop artists, it has also helped diminish the effectiveness of traditional music critique.

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Talib Kweli plans on bringing the creative power back to artists, eliminating the middleman between the fans and the talent. His model, along with others making a mark in the ever-evolving modern music business, is starting to pay off.

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