New Exhibit Tackles Stereotypes And Showcases Chinese Americans Role In Hip-Hop
CollegeHipHop.com Staff
Hipsters, go wild. VNYL, a subscription service for vinyl records, has released a turntable that merges the past with the future.
Called TRNTBL, the music player spins records, can connect wirelessly to any audio device, and identify the songs you’re playing (like Shazam). It can even share tunes with your friends on Spotify.
There’s also a feature that lets your followers listen to what you’re playing in real-time. It’s basically Periscope, but for vinyl.
“We believe TRNTBL can take center stage in your home. The player is beautifully designed to making listening to vinyl more accessible for this new and growing audience of premium music listeners,” said Nick Alt, VNYL’s Founder. “We look forward to connecting a new generation of vinyl lovers by way of the built-in sharing and community features of TRNTBL.”
TRNTBL is available in black and gold or crème and gold. It’s a bit pricey, at £290 (20), but you can pre-order one for just £244 (51).
You can find out more details about the product at http://trntbl.co.
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Where: El Segundo, California, United States
When: 18 Jun 2016
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A new exhibit in downtown Los Angeles is exploring the relationship between Chinese Americans and Hip-Hop culture.
The “Don’t Believe the Hype LA: Asian Americans in Hip-Hop” exhibit is taking place at The Chinese American Museum of Los Angeles.
The installation is curated by Justin Hoover and Ninochka “Nosh” McTaggart.
Nosh McTaggart came up with the idea for the installation when she was completing her Ph.D. at
“It is exciting how this exhibition explores hip hop culture as a space for connecting racial and ethnic identity, self-expression, and innovation for Asian Americans.” – Ninochka “Nosh” McTaggart.
The “Don’t Believe the Hype LA: Asian Americans in Hip-Hop” exhibit features more than 15 of Los Angeles’ most influential and Asian Americans in hip-hop representing the genres for elements DJing, MCing, Breakdancing and Graffiti.
Photos, poetry, artwork and a custom-built, hands-on turn table installation built by the world famous Beat Junkies are featured in “Don’t Believe the Hype LA: Asian Americans in Hip-Hop,” which is free and open to the public and runs until November 4.
“This show creates a space of community for younger Asian Americans who defy expectations,” added Justin Hoover. “It is a place for cultural resilience where we can show the world that we embody a range of cultural practices and lifestyles.”
