There are 4 elements to hip-hop.

Those are DJ-ing, MC-ing(rapping), Writing(Graffiti), and Break Dancing. Of those 4, my man Charlie, dominates 2 of them, (MC-ing and Writing). My count is 0/4. I make a couple of beats from time to time but I don't consider myself part of the culture. That does not however, impede me from appreciating it and enjoying it. Last night, Charlie and I headed down to Miami Springs, FL to a Hip-Hop outreach called "Catalyst". It's run by this guy named Joel. All kinds of kids come out and get together for the love of the culture and at the same time, they get the Gospel and they stay off the streets. I had to give my kudos to Joel, 'cause let's face it, it takes a lot of balls to do things like these. Preach on man!