the message

Hip Hop Legend, Edward Fletcher, known professionally as, Duke Bootee, has passed away from what has been described as “congestive heart failure.” The New Jersey native is recognized for helping pioneer consciousness and social-political…

At some point in our lives, we have all heard the classic hip hop refrain from Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, “Don't push me ‘cause I’m close to the edge.” However, despite the funky bass line and infectious hook, “The Message”…