With the rise of nerdcore — hip-hop for and by self-proud geeks and nerds — "geekstas" and ultra-computer-savvy emcees have carved out their own niche within the genre. They reach out to their fellow nerds with insider jokes and references to Lord of the Rings, programming languages, video games and science. On the next Yo! KALX Raps!, I'll take a look at how nerdcore artists put a twist on gangsta rap and draw from the DIY aesthetic of other alternative sub-genres like backpacker hip-hop. We'll hear from nerdcore artists like MC Hawking and Futuristic Sex Robotz and listen to songs by better-known artists such as Blackalicious that dabble in the nerdcore aesthetic.
Get your geek on with Yo! KALX Raps! tomorrow, Sunday March 29 at midnight.And here is the rest of it.
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