Independent MC Fat Tony is hoping culture is more
powerful then the borders that separate them. Using his influence, Tony
is bringing American rappers to Mexico City, Mexico every month with his
“Function” series.
This week will be the second installment of the series in Mexico’s capital at the club Das Racist. Mexico’s Yoga Fire and California vocalist Cult Days will support the headlining artist Kool A.D.
Tony told Remezcla, a Latin news site: “Both cultures influence each
other. It’s only right that these artists have a space to meet and share
ideas instead of admiring each other from afar.” Tony used his
opportunity to work a country that closely borders his hometown of
Houston as a way to build a cultural bridge between the two countries.
He discovered Mexico City’s enthusiasm for Hip Hop in 2015 at
Festival NRMAL, when he was booked to perform. He was later invited back
a second time for the Hip Hop League DF after-party for Material Art
Fair.
“Function is all about bridging the gap between two neighboring
countries who should mingle more often,” says Tony. “Especially in each
other’s cultural inventions and appreciations.
http://thesource.com/2016/07/29/houstons-fat-tony-brings-mexican-and-american-rappers-together/
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