The DC Urban Arts Academy, a multi-medium hip-hop arts Academy was the first initiative. Next came Words Beats Life: The Global Journal of Hip-Hop. Following that the University Project came about, taking WBL back to where it began–transforming university classrooms and campuses through hip-hop culture via interactive workshops, exhibitions and gallery installations.
Moving forward, WBL has a number of emerging initiatives such as The Cipher: A Hip-Hop Business Incubator, that we believe will become regional and national models over the next few years. We do hope that this new web site is a helpful tool for you to learn more about Words Beats and Life and how we might be a resource to you, your business, your family, your classroom, your community or your campus.
The Untitled Issue is dedicated to taking its readers on a journey through the many ways in which hip-hop scholars, artists and activists are archiving and evaluating the meaning and impact of this culture all over the world. This issue is good for at least two stamps in your passport and some frequent flier miles. Order yours today.
