POSTING #2

My subcuture is hip-hop.  For one of my fieldsites, I  attended/was a part of a local hip-hop show.  The show was located here in Muncie, outside of Village Green Records.  It was a pretty cold night, but 10 local acts showed up to perform a variety of songs nonetheless.  Also despite the weather, a standing crowd of about 30 was in attendance so it was a pretty nice turn out.  Plus, since the show was outside, the music from the show could be heard all around The Village so people would walk past and stop by to listen from time to time.  There was basically a mic and audio system set up outside the store along wit a turntable.  All the performers came with great energy and passion.  I was also able to meet a Dj and other artists that I felt really represented what hip hop music is really about.  I am an insider to this culture, but I was still able to learn a few new things by being part of the show.  Dj Definition talked with me about the hip-hop industry and just music in general.  He also gave me tips to improve with my scratching and other Dj techniques.