![]() ![]() They won't book me doing hip-hop,” said Pope, who is black. ‘Cause they're not meaning they won't book hip-hop. We don't do that.’ And some of the newer ones are even more blatant about what they mean by that. Pope said he had been turned away from venues numerous times. you got to have a live music element - have bands play, and then kind of mix in the hip-hop.” “There were a few venues that blatantly didn't book hip-hop shows - and/or you kinda had to mask it,” Merren said. Finding a good venue with decent sound and regular availability was tough enough, he said, and sometimes the notion of an all-rap lineup was met with resistance. Mark Merren ran a weekly hip-hop series called Motivate Monday for five years starting in 2011, first at the now-defunct Church of Boston and later at Hard Rock Cafe. "'We're trying not to book much hip-hop' - that's usually how it's said." "If I'm going to bring hip-hop artists to a certain venue, there's always resistance," she said. The Boston rapper Dutch ReBelle said she had faced skepticism from clubs and talent buyers throughout her career. Nearly every one of the 10 artists and promoters interviewed for this article said they had been denied potential gigs by venues whose policy it was not to book hip-hop. Only the Middle East in Cambridge is known to feature a significant percentage of hip-hop on its calendar. With limited options for places to play, local hip-hop artists starting out in Boston find it difficult to gain traction. Though larger clubs, like House of Blues and Paradise, feature big name, out-of-town hip-hop acts on a regular basis, smaller venues skew heavily toward rock, and some never book hip-hop at all. The most oft-cited barrier for hip-hop artists in Boston is the dearth of venues willing to book them. But I don't have the same access here as I do there.” The disparity was undeniable to promoters like Finelli. “How is it easier for me to book shows in New York City than in Boston?” she said in an interview over the summer. The panelists described a city that routinely shut rap out of venues and saddled it with a reputation for violence. They saw hip-hop suffering from lack of opportunity and institutional support. In June of last year, a community forum was convened. Hosted by promoter Lisa Finelli, of the agency Xperience Creative, and titled “Boston Music State of the Union: Genre Equality,” the discussion panel featured many fixtures in the Boston music scene, including Pope. And we have to fight for every little bit that we get." Moe Pope It’s not highlighted, it’s not revered, it hasn’t been in the city for my whole career, you know. And we have to fight for every little bit that we get." "It’s not highlighted, it’s not revered, it hasn’t been in the city for my whole career, you know. "Our art is just seen as less than," Pope said in a recent interview. He saw the move as a reflection of the many ways rappers were sidelined in the city, most notably by venues hesitant to book hip-hop. It first bubbled forth in May, in the form of a viral Facebook post by the Boston rapper Moe Pope, who took the New England Music Awards to task for eliminating its hip-hop category. (Joe Difazio for WBUR)Ģ017 was a good year for hip-hop. For the first time in history, the media research company Nielsen reported that R&B/hip-hop had overtaken rock as the most-consumed music genre in America. The rappers Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar led a hip-hop and R&B-heavy crop of topline Grammy nominees - a notable development for the awards, which had in the past faced criticism for overlooking rap.īut Boston's local hip-hop community was telling a different story, one that had long been brewing. Pictured is Boston rapper BusyBars during a freestyle workshop in Everett. Facebook Email Hip-hop artists in Boston say they are sidelined in the city, notably by venues reluctant to book the genre. ![]()
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![]() ![]() He takes up the mighty sword Mythcarver and ends Umbrasyl once and for all. Luckily for Vox Machina, Scanlan makes the decision to stay, a decision that ultimately saves the day. Should he “line up” and help his friends fight for a better future? Or will he turn and run away? Later, when Vox Machina fights Umbrasyl, Kaylie’s words about Scanlan’s escape haunt him. He sees himself as an excellent grandfather to their children, part of a loving family. Kaylie’s shadow hung over Scanlan throughout the season finale. He wants to make it the right choice, but also wants to stay alive for this person he cares about now.”įor so long he was just a solo act. A lot of that weighs on him in the final moments of the season. “It really changes him and it makes him realize that he has something to live for and something he doesn’t want to die for. “When he meets a member of his own family, he’s never had that in his life,” continued Riegel. I’m no different.” Those two lines cut deeper than any sword, but in the final episodes of the season The Legend of Vox Machina asks: “What happens if Scanlan finds something He takes care of?” When the Sphinx Osysa (voiced by Alanna Ubach) reveals the worst fears of the members of Vox Machina, she simply tells him, “Nobody cares about you. Scanlan’s lack of connection has been an important common thread throughout the season, even as he grows closer to characters like Pike (voiced by Ashley Johnson). Some of these guys are way happier than me because they’re either looking for love or they have each other or their sister or mom.” “Just being around Vox Machina during the events of Season 1 and Season 2 made him think, ‘Maybe I did this wrong. Scanlan didn’t think he needed anyone else,” Riegel told Mashable in a Zoom interview. The revelation that he has a daughter comes as a major shock to Scanlan’s system, as he’s rarely someone who develops deep interpersonal relationships. ![]() SEE ALSO: Matthew Mercer Reveals His Favorite Dragon Moment From ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ She tells Scanlan that she wants nothing to do with him as she leaves Westruun. However, this change of heart isn’t enough to put Kaylie out of her lifelong pain. When Scanlan finds out he has a child, he is immediately remorseful and tries to make amends. And she’s pretty involved with him because he left her mother. In episode 10, Scanlan discovers that Kaylie (Aisling Franciosi), the gnome he has flirted heavily with throughout his time in Westruun, is actually his daughter. So what was the trigger for his heroic resistance to evil? Turns out surprising paternity. ![]() However, in the final episode, he deals the deathblow to the dragon Umbrasyl (voiced by Matthew Mercer). The series’ resident bawdy bard begins the season with a defeatist attitude when it comes to facing the Chroma Conclave. Scanlan Shorthalt (voiced by Sam Riegel) takes over quite the emotional journey in The Legend of Vox Machina Season 2. ![]() ![]() ![]() In auditions after graduation, about 20 out of 71 people passed the examination and joined Aoni Production. However, attendance at the time of advancement was insufficient, and from the third year it was transferred to Iwate Prefectural Forest Mausoleum High School. At Iwate Prefectural Kurosawajiri North High School, she attended a correspondence course at Katsuta Voice Academy.The voice was recorded to cassette tape and corrected by the voice actor Hisashi Katsuta who was a director. She wrote in a graduation collection, "I want to make the child's voices in the anime project of Hayao Miyazaki." She learned that there was no drama club or stage plays at the cultural festival at junior high school. ![]() While in elementary school, Kuwashima watched Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind while dreaming of becoming a voice actress. Biography Īlthough a shy child, she was interested in acting as an escape from her real self, especially when she saw the musical and television dramas at the Shiki Theatre Company. She has performed songs for anime, such as "Tokihanate!" ( 解き放て), which was used as the opening theme to Blue Gender. On film, she has had voice roles as the title character in Princess Arete and in Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa and Doraemon: Nobita in the Robot Kingdom. ![]() She has voiced characters in several video games. Her first major role was as Yurika Misumaru in Martian Successor Nadesico and she has had lead or major roles in a number of others. She is capable of playing a variety of roles, ranging from young boys to feminine women. Houko Kuwashima ( 桑島 法子, Kuwashima Hōko, born 12 December 1975) is a Japanese voice actress and singer. ![]() ![]() ![]() Many of them enable a 4G LTE connection, though a few are starting to offer 5G speeds. Today’s dedicated hotspots are typically cheap, tiny, and can often connect somewhere between 3-15 wifi-enabled devices simultaneously. Through a mobile device such as a mobile phones or tablet, through hotspot tethering functionalityĪs I’ll discuss next, there is a difference in experience.Through a dedicated mobile modem device (similar to the one seen in the image above).Mobile hotspots can be generated in 1 of 2 ways: Since MiFi was one of the first mobile hotspot devices, the MiFi name became a bit of the go-to name for mobile hotspot technology (similar to Kleenex for facial tissues). Some people refer to a mobile hotspot as “MiFi”, however, MiFi is a registered brand name for mobile hotspot devices created by the Novatel company – not a name for the technology. What is a Mobile Hotspot?Ī mobile hotspot is device that allows you to connect one or multiple wifi-enabled devices in order to connect to the internet. First, let’s start with some mobile hotspot basics. As I previously did with research into the cheapest prepaid plans and cheapest data plans, I similarly wanted to research and share what the cheapest mobile wifi hotspot plans on the market were. Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors actual results will vary.Luckily, there are a lot of options out there and prices are on the decline. 13 hours of usage on a single connection with light browsing. Make sure to check out all of Verizon’s unlimited plans to find the best option for your budget and needs.ġ. Being able to video chat with family, stay on top of projects and relax with your favorite shows can happen wherever life takes you. With so much of our world happening online, staying connected is more important than ever. ![]() No matter how you like to travel-whether by planes, trains or automobiles-your hotspot is a travel tech buddy that’s always up for a trip. With built-in security, a fast-charging, and long-lasting battery1 the portable MiFi X PRO will keep your connections protected all day long. The intuitive touch screen on the device itself is easy to navigate so you can quickly monitor your connections, identify your WiFi name and password, and more. This mobile hotspot delivers a next level, ultra-low lag experience powered by 5G and Wi-Fi 6 for up to 32 WiFi-enabled devices, including laptops and tablets. The MiFi X PRO 5G UW is a powerful, secure hotspot device equipped with everything you need to work, create, and communicate. Check email, video chat or just relax by the pool with your favorite streaming show.Īnother great option (especially if you and your team are working together outside the office) is the Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G UW. It has a rechargeable battery, lets you connect up to 30 devices at once, and comes in a lightweight and compact design, making it a great travel companion. The Verizon Orbic Speed Mobile Hotspot 5G UW is a great option if you’re new to the world of being connected on-the-go. Once you choose your plan, Verizon offers several router and hotspot options that can fit your budget and needs. With the Premium plan you can enjoy up to 150GB of premium mobile hotspot data to power all of your connected devices, and all plans (excluding the “Essential” plan) come with 5G Ultra Wideband connectivity, meaning you can enjoy high-quality streaming and 5G-fast internet access on the go. The plans were designed to fit your budget and needs, so you can choose the one that’s best for your budget and lifestyle and stay connected with confidence. Verizon has 4 different plans available: Essential, Plus, Pro and Premium. Mobile hotspot plans are available to provide the data you need to help you stay connected. You can create a mobile hotspot on most smartphones, but by using a dedicated device and mobile hotspot data plan you can allow more devices to be connected to your secure, private network at one time, and use data specifically allotted to your mobile hotspot device (that won’t then detract from your smartphone’s data plan). You can then use your personal, private hotspot connection on any Wi-Fi-enabled device, such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Mobile hotspots are connected devices that allow you to create a secure, reliable Wi-Fi connection. Whatever the reason is behind your need to be connected on-the-go, Verizon understands that you want a strong, reliable connection that can work for the whole family. Or maybe you’ve packed your bags and taken your computer on vacation, to enjoy a little R&R without falling behind on emails. You might be one of the many people who have experienced working from home, whether fully remote from your home office or even just occasionally. ![]() |
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