Last night I went to Enter The Cypher in Danbury for the 3 year anniversary. So what I was performing, I would have been there to support regardless. You know why? This is what real hip hop is all about.
Not much has changed since I first visited Enter The Cypher. It's still on 1 Elm st in Danbury, you can still find that random drunk guy who wants to debate world politics. You can watch a football game and even shoot a couple of rounds of pool.
What has changed is the scenery. The backyard is under construction, theres a dope new stage, and most importantly D_Cyphernauts have played an influential part in solidifying the AFA at this venue.
Last night I saw a lot of firsts at the place where I actually had my first performance alongside the newly formed Phenetiks crew in 2005. The place was packed to capacity, the entire AFA was in the house including the original D_Cyphernauts. Great! I had my first solo performance flaunting new material produced by Sketch and engineered by Deto22. I looked around and the people who are usually ignoring us at the bar were focused on the stage. May not seem like much but its a first. I saw at least 3 people filming and noticed a couple of bloggers and writers in the crowd. But for the first time ever at Cousin Larry's I saw a Hip Hop Showcase that everyone stayed for, participated in, and enjoyed. This is what Hip Hop is all about and this is how we (Hip Hop) can rebuild for our future.
It may have taken 3 years but who the fuck is counting? Determination. Yeah thats it , Hip Hop determination. See , the AFA was there last night in full force, but some members are there ever third Friday, like D_Cyphernauts. Their determination in maintaining the Cypher is why the results were so great last night.
ETC is the birthplace of the newly formed AFA, it is the "Mecca" for underground hip hop in Danbury. Over the years ETC has been able to attract hip hop acts from up and down the east coast. The longevity of this showcase is proof enough to the asshole that hip hop is not dead. All we ever needed was a spot, some mc's, a few microphones(not really necessary) and there we have it. Hip Hop! It's that simple.Last night was a testament to D_Cyphernauts determination. A packed house full of hip hop junkies all waiting for a fix. New material from different artists. New fans wearing AFA apparel. Where else can you find a community like this? Did I mention nobody gets shot or sucker punched @ ETC.
I salute Nemesis Alpha and Othello for their hard work and dedication.
We are in the midst of a new era of hip hop in CT and on the East Coast period and how ironic is it that it all started at a cypher?
peace.
Special shout outs: Henchmen-Ripz, Mentalcase, J Bello, Al Babblez, Matikhan The Great, Larry, The Bartenders, The Soundman(u know who u are), Dj Halo, D_Lynn, Kiara.
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