Filmed in Oakland, California by Astrid Edwards. Showing the new street hip hop that the youth are using to concentrate their energies on the plight of communities that are down by law, rather than reverting to violence and further tension - the complete ideal of hip hop in fact. As Jay Z has shown constantly new hip hop has failed those that originally set it up. This video puts true hip hop back on the agenda. Oakland is known for its community sit-ins, overpriced housing, corrupt landlords, and a lack of opportunities. The community has had to defend for itself, and this video documents it. Produced, Directed and Filmed by Astrid Edwards www.rockmother.posterous.com Additional Stills Annie Atkins www.annieatkins.com Edited by Phil Currie at Stitch www.stitchediting.tv Featuring Turf Feinz www.turffeinz.com