Musically, Subterraneous Records is a group of producers from Michigan a.k.a. Waterworld. This group of Producers are called the Trackezoids (Unparrallel Productions) and they provide the production for Subterraneous Records. This Production Team consist of The Anonymous, Decompoze and Magestik Legend. Other Members of the Trackezoids include Zhao, DJ Phrikshun, and Chic Masters (Formerly known as DJ Upperkut). The First Trackezoids/Subterraneous project was the Binary Star Waterworld/M.O.T.U. albums.
Founded by the One Be Lo (General Subliminal), though Subterraneous is not a One Be Lo Movement. Subterraneous is a Hip Hop movement. Its purpose is to re-establish Hip Hop as a community, reinforce the community and preserve Hip Hop culture, by organizing shows, and traditional battles (emcee, dj, b-boy/girl). Also, by establishing a newsletter, a Hip Hop magazine and a Hip Hop comic book series. Through these Mediums, our goal is not only to create a positive atmosphere for Hip Hop, but also to develop a networking system throughout the community, so that ultimately, we the Hip Hop community can educate others about Hip Hop.
What is Hip Hop? Here we go again, another persons opinion of what Hip Hop is and/or is not. Well you may not agree with My Definition, but at least take the time to see where we are coming from and why. Beats, Rhymes, DJs, Graffiti, Poppin and lockinthese are not Hip Hopmore like elements of Hip Hop. Originally, Hip Hop was a movementnot merely just beats, rhymes, record deals and videos etc, etc
Even though djs and emcees were the Founders and voices of this movement, the original theme was positivityits goal, to create a more positive atmosphere for the youth, get the kids out of the gangs and off the street. Hip Hop was an atmosphere, the music was a tool for communication, education, and overall positive upliftment of the community. Moving back to the present, this community/society is definitely in need of a more positive atmosphere, especially for our youth. In my opinion, the true essence of Hip Hop has been corrupted by greedy capitalist, who only views Hip Hop as a business venture. In most cases, these capitalists could care less about the essence, the atmosphere, the culture, let alone the youth, unless it is profitable. Subterraneous means: One who lives Underground. We live underground in attempts to avoid the snares, and the ulterior motives of the venture capitalists. By no means am I suggesting artists or fans remain underground as far as musical taste or contracts, etc, etc We live underground in the sense that we do not allow the capitalists to define what Hip Hop is, what should be played on the radio, who we should or should not support. WE are Hip Hop, which means that WE should define Hip Hop, and WE should control it.
In order to be the most effective, everybody in this community must get involved. By understanding our individual roles and taking responsibility, the Hip Hop community can continue to thrive, grow, and ultimately expand. We all know the emcees, djs, producers and their roles in this community, but these are a small percentage of the Hip Hop community. What about everyone else, the Fans. Fans have the biggest role because we fans are the majority, and with the majority lies the most power if we learn how to network and utilize this force.
Hip Hop is the People, not the Music. The music is the common denominator. The music is what assembles college students, emcees, djs, businessmen, etc, etcunder the same roof for a Hip Hop show. Therefore, that brings us to the Ultimate Question:
Anybody can be Subterraneous. No credit checks, no applications, no membership fees If You support Hip Hop, You are Subterraneous. If you support Hip Hop then you already support Subterraneous. You dont have to rock mics, own a million cds, or know the complete history of Hip Hop to be Subterraneous. If you have read this Subterraneous introduction and you agree with what has been stated, then you are already part of the movement.
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