Bavu Blakes is a brick in the foundation of the Austin Hip Hop scene and is now focusing on “how the original Hip Hop generation leverages their resources for today’s generation“. We talk about:

• His upbringing as the direct target for the emerging Hip Hop culture.
• The birth of Hip Hop Humpday and what it brought to Austin.
• Freestyling vs writing.
• His move to California and how Austin has changed when he came back.
• His role as an educator, teaching 7th graders and Hip Hop Grew Up.
• The concept of the Summer Saturday Songs series.

 Quote of the show: “I’m the gateway drug…” – Bavu Blakes

Stay tuned for the freestyle at the end of the show