The latest issue of One More Robot serves as time capsule for people interested in the magical moments that was nineties hip-hop. From the street beat influence of NWA, to the rise of country boy bling bling kid Lil Wayne, the impact of hip-hop’s greatest legend 2pac and an interview with Faith Evans on her marriage to The Notorious BIG, editor Dean Van Nguyen and his crew of writers dig deep into the highs and lows of the decade.

“Maybe it’s because they’re based in Ireland and not mired in America, but One More Robot brings a uniquely literary and historical perspective to writing about hip-hop,” says Bill Adler, co-author of Def Jam Recordings: The First 25 Years of the Last Great Record Label. “Their range and depth is quite refreshing.”

Michael A. Gonzales is a regular contributor to One More Robot. A journalist for many of the top American rap magazines (The Source, Vibe, Rap Pages) during the nineties, he was particularly excited about The Nineties Hip-Hop Issue. “I never realised that I was doing more than writing feature stories, but also documenting the history of a joyful era,” says Gonzales about his work at the time. “Looking at the rich line-up of stories in the latest One More Robot, I literally got goosebumps. From the hip-pop of MC Hammer to the thug growl of Tupac to the rise of Bad Boy Boy Records, this issue is for both the hardcore fans and curious new jacks. Packing the punch of a periodical version of Wild Style, this issue of One More Robot rocks the boulevard. Indeed, believe the hype”

“I’m particularly happy with the involvement of André LeRoy Davis,” said editor Dean Van Nguyen. From 1990 to 2007, Davis wrote and illustrated ‘The Last Word’ for influential hip-hop magazine The Source, a brilliant caricature cartoon column that poked fun at whoever the cover artist happened to be. As one of the centrepieces of The Nineties Hip-Hop Issue, the man once referred to as ‘Hip-Hop’s Official Cartoonist’ shares some of his favourite work from the nineties and explains why he feels they are highlights. “I’m incredibly humbled André choose us as a worthy publication to highlight his portfolio,” added Van Nguyen.

As well as The Nineties Hip-Hop Section, the new issue also features regular news, reviews and opinion columns familiar to the One More Robot readership. A full breakdown of what’s in the latest edition is available via their website.

The Dime Squad

One More Robot’s Nineties Hip-Hop section features work by…

Cherryl Aldave is a freelance journalist and former publisher of North Carolina’s first hip-hop zine Headz.

Sara LeeAnn Banevedes is a writer, artist, photographer and designer. Her work previously appeared on the cover of One More Robot’s pop issue.

Jonathan Bogart has written for websites like Popdust, The Singles Jukebox and was published in Da Capo’s Best Music Writing 2011.

Charlie Braxton is a music journalist who has appeared in The Source, Vibe, XXL, Murderdog, Rap Pages and is the co-author of Gangsta Gumbo.

Louise Butler Sherlock is an artist and illustrator based in Dublin.

Joe Coscarelli has written for various publications including New York, The Village Voice and Spin.

André LeRoy Davis wrote and illustrated ‘The Last Word’ column on the final page of The Source from September 1990 to January 2007.

Michael A. Gonzales is the co-author of Bring the Noise: A Guide to Rap Music and Hip-Hop Culture and has written for Vibe, XXL and Wax Poetics.

Quentin B. Huff writes ‘Busted Headphones’, a monthly hip-hop column for PopMatters.com.

Miles Marshall Lewis is the author of the book There’s a Riot Goin’ On, an examination of the Sly and the Family Stone album of the same name.

Donal McCarthy is a Dublin-based blogger with an interest in hip-hop.

Monte Smith is an acclaimed street poet, rap journalist and anti-racism activist from North Carolina.

Dean Van Nguyen is the editor of One More Robot and writes for AU, The Deli, PopMatters and Wax Poetics, among others.


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