Nathan Dufour on His Verses Project Grant Award
Beyond honored to announce that Iβm one of four recipients of a grant from the @verses_project, to support a concept album called the Hip-Hop History of World Philosophy !!! π€ππ
The @verses_project carries on the legacy of @viceversesforever, co-founder and luminary of the mighty mighty @eownyc @eodub, a worldwide hip-hop community. @vicevvs was a mentor to me and many others in this community β he embraced what I was bringing to it and gave me unforgettable advice and support. His legacy has persisted with incredible power.
Receiving this support is a huge milestone in my career. Over the past few years, Iβve gotten to a point of being able to make income from my art and reach gradually wider audiences β but this is the first full-on grant Iβve gotten greenlighting an original solo project of my own conception. Yes indeed β a history of World Thought & a stylistic journey through hip-hop, from their origins to the present.
If anyone in my network has love for hip-hop, as an artist, acolyte or fan, follow the handles in this description, learn about Vice and about EODub, and get involved! The rewards will be mutual and abundant. Iβm beside myself with gratitude.β¦And big ups to the other recipients @truewroteit @melothemagnificent & @randymasonmusic!!!
ALSO β let me know what philosophers / regions / eras you want covered in this project β suggestions welcome! I want this to be a community-informed project from start to finish! Speaking of which, much love to https://www.instagram.com/agormaus/ the mega-talented producer who made the beat you hear in this vid.
Vβs up βοΈβοΈ