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Monthly Archives: February 2014

Central Disrtrict News – Hip hop artist Draze releases music video about Central District gentrification

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Seattle hip hop artist Draze released a music video for his single “The Hood Ain’t the Same” earlier this month. The video shows landmarks and community members throughout the Central District and other south end communities.

“We could have just shot a bunch of buildings but it is the people who give these structures life. We wanted to highlight some of the real people touching the real community at a grass roots level.” says Draze. “As artists I think we have a responsibility to tell our truth to the people, regardless to how uncomfortable it may be. My city is alive but my community is dying, maybe this is my effort or Eulogy to get someone to care.” says Draze.

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Rainier Valley Post – South-End Artist on Gentrification: “The Hood Ain’t the Same”

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Seattle-based rapper Draze delivers a dope music video and track dedicated to highlighting the effects of gentrification on Seattle’s Central area and south end communities. Throughout the video, the rapper takes his fans on a journey through the rapidly changing urban areas of Seattle.

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GabrielTeodros.com: Draze “The Hood Ain’t The Same”

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50 Next, Experience Music Project, Gabriel Teodoros, the hood ain't the same

this video is dope on multiple levels. lyrics, production, style, historical documentation… accuracy. it really captured an entire era. much respect Draze, Tyrone & Deven.

“used to own our homes, now we’re all renters
got folks moving south like birds for the winter
they asked momma to sell her home, she said no
but then we had to shake when them property taxes rose
i know you say you ain’t the ones in them white sheets
but these suits and ties are similar to me
don’t try to paint me as the black man who’s angry
when situs judi slot pragmatic terbaik you gut my community
it’s hard to build a legacy” – Draze

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Fresh-N-Def.com – Draze – The Hood Ain’t The Same

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50 Next, Experieince Music Project, Freshndef, the hood ain't the same

After Debuting these visuals at the “Through the eyes of Art” Art Exhibit for Black History Month at the EMP last week. Draze gives us the video. If you’re from Seattle and Born, Raised, or spent a lot of time in the CD or South End, then the visuals alone will make it worth a view.

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