“When I look at other magazines and journal inaugural issues, I can say that we are way ahead of the game. I believe that our vision of creating a venue in which people who study and love hip-hop can be read, heard and seen producing hip-hop scholarship is an idea that should always be at the front of our minds as we move into future issues. This journal will last as long as there are people who are willing to look critically at the meaning and purpose of the culture of hip-hop and it’s artifacts.” - Mazi Mutafa, Executive Director