Monch

A. frikartii 'Monch') or coreopsis, which flowers for a good six weeks, don't carry the season.

The Seattle Times 2009

Dolan and Pharoahe Monch is that they re-purpose the very technological platforms that have increased the surveillance of American citizens and literally adjusted the frame to offer counter-surveillance and critique of American institutions like law enforcement.

Mark Anthony Neal: "Who Got the Camera?": Hip-Hop's Quest for Social Justice Mark Anthony Neal 2011

Whereas a term like "Clap" invokes gunfire in many urban communities, Monch uses the term as a metaphor for the deep knowledge that many possess in Black communities regarding the misconduct and abuse of law enforcement officers; community members literally break out into rhythmic clapping whenever they confront the offending officer, who not so surprisingly, lives in the very neighborhood where the killing occurs.

Mark Anthony Neal: "Who Got the Camera?": Hip-Hop's Quest for Social Justice Mark Anthony Neal 2011

Dolan and Pharoahe Monch is that they re-purpose the very technological platforms that have increased the surveillance of American citizens and literally adjusted the frame to offer counter-surveillance and critique of American institutions like law enforcement.

Mark Anthony Neal: "Who Got the Camera?": Hip-Hop's Quest for Social Justice Mark Anthony Neal 2011

Dolan and Pharoahe Monch, suggest that hip-hop's critical eye for social justice is as keen as ever.

Mark Anthony Neal: "Who Got the Camera?": Hip-Hop's Quest for Social Justice Mark Anthony Neal 2011

Dolan and Pharoahe Monch is that they re-purpose the very technological platforms that have increased the surveillance of American citizens and literally adjusted the frame to offer counter-surveillance and critique of American institutions like law enforcement.

Mark Anthony Neal: "Who Got the Camera?": Hip-Hop's Quest for Social Justice Mark Anthony Neal 2011

Pharoahe Monch brings one of hip-hop's most complex flows to the camp and the crowd roared its approval when he opened his set dropping the line "I'm top 5 all time, alive or dead" before ripping through a collection of tongue twisting highlights including "Let's Go," "Desire" and "Clap."

In concert: Duck Down anniversary show at Liv Click Track 2010

Whereas a term like "Clap" invokes gunfire in many urban communities, Monch uses the term as a metaphor for the deep knowledge that many possess in Black communities regarding the misconduct and abuse of law enforcement officers; community members literally break out into rhythmic clapping whenever they confront the offending officer, who not so surprisingly, lives in the very neighborhood where the killing occurs.

Mark Anthony Neal: "Who Got the Camera?": Hip-Hop's Quest for Social Justice Mark Anthony Neal 2011

Concerns about police misconduct also inform the short film for Pharaohe Monch's "Clap One Day," which was the featured single from Monch's stellar 2011 release W.A.R.

Mark Anthony Neal: "Who Got the Camera?": Hip-Hop's Quest for Social Justice Mark Anthony Neal 2011

Concerns about police misconduct also inform the short film for Pharaohe Monch's "Clap One Day," which was the featured single from Monch's stellar 2011 release W.A.R.

Mark Anthony Neal: "Who Got the Camera?": Hip-Hop's Quest for Social Justice Mark Anthony Neal 2011