For someone to do it well requires musical imagination. You can t be against it. Any aspect of Hip Hop is closer to the Jazz spirit than some of the conservative notions of people like Winston Marsalis. Max Roach said he understood where Hiphop was coming from. Hip Hop is here to stay.
DJ culture is very valid.
It s a very hard lifestyle. It s not for the faint of heart. My advice for them is to drink a lot of water, because that s healthy for you. It s easy to get involved, but it s difficult to have an impact or make a living. It s been hard.