John Morrison

John Morrison

John Morrison is a Recording Academy/GRAMMY.com contributor.

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The Recording Academy Philly Chapter Celebrates 30 Years With An Inaugural Block Party & Fireside Chat With Tierra Whack

The Recording Academy Philly Chapter Celebrates 30 Years With An Inaugural Block Party & Fireside Chat With Tierra Whack

On July 31, the Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy hosted its inaugural Block Party at Punchline Philly to celebrate its members and 30 years of supporting the city’s rich music scene. Summer block parties have been integral to Philadelphia’s social culture for generations. With a vibrant mix of dancing, music, good people, and food, nobody throws a block party…

Philly Rapper Raj Haldar, A.K.A. Lushlife, On Going From Rapper To Children’s Book Author

Philly Rapper Raj Haldar, A.K.A. Lushlife, On Going From Rapper To Children’s Book Author

Upon discovering rap music as a child during hip-hop's first golden age (mid '80s–'90s), Philadelphia based rapper/producer/polymath Raj Haldar (a.k.a. Lushlife) would begin writing his own songs, eventually dedicating much of his teen years to the art of making music. Describing his initial feeling and memory of the music as "impressionistic," Haldar was deeply influenced by groups like Das Efx,…

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