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My interview with DMC about his new hip-hop virtual world (video)

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

Here's the video of my interview with the pioneering rapper DMC (of Run-DMC fame) talking about his new virtual hangout DMC World. It was great getting an opportunity to hear DMC's views about hip-hop culture, online games, and youth empowerment.  The actual virtual environment looks pretty clunky and dated, I'm afraid. But DMC clearly has…

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ENGAGE Expo 2009: From brand placement to youth development

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

Ted Tagami of Small Worlds demoing to Joyce, Barry and GK youth Chanel at ENGAGE. I just back to the office from the ENGAGE Expo, which took place March 10-11 at the Jacob Javitz Center in Manhattan.  I have to say that I was a bit pessimistic going in about what I was going to…

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Interviewing DMC (of Run-DMC) about hip-hop, virtual worlds and youth

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

I had a remarkable opportunity to interview hip-hop artist Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC fame today! I caught up with Dee at the Engage Expo at Jacob Javitz Center this morning, who was here to promote his new virtual space DMC World.  We had a very interesting discussion about hip-hop culture, virtual worlds, digital games,…

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A History of the Jazz Split

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