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James Shields Draws Hip-Hop Coloring Book

dailyheights
dailyheights
edited November -1 in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy

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"...James “Creative” Shields can’t dance, can’t rap and can’t deejay. But he sure can draw. And now he’d like to teach a younger generation to draw as well."

"The Bed-Stuy-based artist recently released “The Hip Hop Coloring Book Vol. 1,” a 28-page children’s book that aims to teach kids about two of his favorite topics, creativity and the history of hip hop."

Quote: "People forget that hip hop as a culture is not just about money and ego. It’s an art form that can provide kids with self esteem and identity. It promotes individuality.”

"It features a list of seminal artists from early years of hip hop including Grandmaster Flash, Curtis Blow and DJ Kool Herc."

Read more: NY Daily News

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  • dailyheights
    dailyheights

    Now I can't get Kurtis Blow out of my ear. These... are... the breaks! Break it up, break it up, break it up!

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