Artist: Ras G & Open Mike Eagle

There are few rappers I'd rather have represent hip-hop on a global level than Open Mike Eagle , whose thoughtful, self-aware style has become a mainstay in my rotation since hearing his 2010 full-length debut . The art-rap diplomat and his fellow Los Angelean Ras G , of Brainfeeder fame, have a chance to travel to Uganda to teach a youth program about hip-hop and record a project with Ugandan rap artists. But they need some assistance. From Mike Eagle himself: "The project was conceived and developed by LA hip-hop non-profit [...]

• Ras G & Open Mike Eagle - Warhorn

Open Mike Eagle and Ras G are currently raising funds for a trip to Uganda to teach a youth program about hip-hop and record with local artists. You can read more about the project and how to donate via the link below... CLICK HERE TO DONATE Ras G: Soundcloud • Twitter Open Mike Eagle: Website • Twitter Photo by Barootz [...]

• Ras G & Open Mike Eagle - Warhorn

Dear Internet, Remember that one time when a bunch of you gave money to foot the bill for the weed carrier in Animal Collective to travel to Mali to play a concert and buy all sorts of exotic sandals. Well, this time I have an even better and less culturally noxious offer for you. Mike Eagle and Ras G are two of the best musicians that Los Angeles has yielded in the last decade. The former coined the phrase "art-rap" to make Animal Collective fans feel guilty for ignoring experimental rap in favor of exclusively [...]

• Ras G & Open Mike Eagle - Warhorn