Is hip-hop dead? That question alone can lead to a great deal of arguments. In an era where the radio waves are dominated by songs with catchy hooks and bouncy beats rather than substance, it’s understandable to see why some think hip-hop is now the dearly departed. In the beginning, hip-hop was more about lyrical content than the beat in the background. Now it seems that no one wants to hear what is being said if they aren’t bouncing to the beat. One up and coming hip-hop artist in the Seattle area thinks that hip-hop is still alive, but rather lost instead. His name: Titus Flow. His mission: to help hip-hop find it’s way back to it’s roots. “If hip-hop is lost, then I’m the map and compass.†says Flow. “If you truly love something, it’s never dead to you. It lives through you. Titus Flow is not your average emcee. He is an artist who paints pictures with words so vivid that you actually see what he’s saying. “I’m not trying to change the game or save it. I just want people to start listening for content againâ€. Having lived in all four regions of the United States at some point in his young life, Flow is not limited to any particular style. His arsenal of songs consists of subliminal messages, stories, and braggadocio. Using his lyrical wit and clever punch lines, he is sure to catch any listener’s ear. After getting his start in ’06 performing at various venues and nightclubs, getting spins and interviews on radio stations, and being featured on multiple internet podcasts, Flow is ready to take ’07 by storm. He is scheduled for many guest appearances with local artists and his mixtape “The Man With the Golden Mic†is due this fall.-PH'KAKI MAGAZINE
