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What the south end sounds like: Draze drops Seattle’s Own
by Reagan Jackson My relationship to hip hop has always been complicated by my upbringing as a fourth generation black feminist. I love music and great beats, but lately I’ve found...
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Draze is Seattle’s Own – Seattle’s Next Emcee
*You may have heard him on “Empire,” “Sports Center,” or even “Love and Hip Hop.” Draze is an emerging emcee from the vibrant Emerald City music scene, and today, his...
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EMP Museum celebrates black history month with ‘Black Love’
For Seattle hip-hop artist Draze, looking out each year at the diverse crowd at the EMP Museum’s black history month celebration, “Through the Eyes of Art,” is nothing short of...
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Folklife 2015 celebrates hip-hop and its roots
Paul de Barros Seattle Times music critic Close your eyes and think “Northwest Folklife Festival.” What do you see? A bluegrass fiddler? A juggler? A kid with face paint?...
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Black History Month gets a star-studded kickoff at EMP
On Saturday night the EMP presented their Black History Month kickoff event “Through the Eyes of Art,” along with a special showcase featuring work from local artists and photographers called “The...
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Talib Kweli, Draze kick off Black History Month at EMP
EMP celebrates Black History Month with programs exploring the lives and legacies of African Americans and the African-American experience, kicking off with “Through the Eyes of Art” Saturday, Feb. 7,...
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Curbed.com: Central District Changes Hightlighted In Hip-Hop
As many Seattle neighborhoods experience growth, we often forget that there are others that might be getting left behind. Seattle hip-hop artist Draze recently released a music video for his...
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Hip-hop artist mourns gentrification of black Seattle neighborhood
the Grio – Hip-hop artist mourns gentrification of black Seattle neighborhood Your browser does not support iframes. SEATTLE, Washington — It’s easy to see facts and figures charting Seattle, Washington’s real...
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Seattle Times – The pain of neighborhood change reflected in the lyrics of hip-hop artist Draze
Every time I go to South Seattle and the Central District, I see more and more homes being renovated and new apartment buildings under construction. This city changes fast. But...
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‘The Hood Ain’t the Same:’ Draze Brings Seattle Together on Gentrification
The Skanner Newspaper – ‘The Hood Ain’t the Same:’ Draze Brings Seattle Together on Gentrification Draze, also known as Dumisani Maraire Jr., has an unequalled lineage in the Pacific...
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Seattle Magazine – Who Will Do the Right Thing in the Central District?
In November, I moved from Wedgwood to Mount Baker, city-side near Massachusetts Ave. I moved for many reasons—to be closer to work and in a more urban setting, near better...
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Central Disrtrict News – Hip hop artist Draze releases music video about Central District gentrification
Seattle hip hop artist Draze released a music video for his single “The Hood Ain’t the Same” earlier this month. The video shows landmarks and community members throughout the Central...
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