Featuring: poetry by Terra Bogart, Amanda Rudd, Megan Smith, and Leah Yursaek.

Have you heard of Papoose? B(dot) Charles is going to let you know why you need to collect Pap's tapes. Hip Hop has fundamental building blocks that shaped music over the years, Atiba discusses in this issue to find out how Tommy Boy is celebrating its anniversary through 144 songs.

Featuring: poetry by Terra Bogart, Marja Lankinen, Megan Smith, Claire McTaggart, Sarah Poon, Rachael Hudak, Amanda Rudd, Tami Jackson, A. Mari. A hidden gem pit in Ann Arbor, a casting call that may cause problems, a review of Ghostface live at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, and a summary of Yamama'nm: DC's sultry soul jazz band. Threads that make you Dialogue, a diary entry from R.A.N.- an upcoming artist. This all sums up to another great issue.

Open the pages of this issue of Insight to find a bundle of art. Poems from artists across the nation are included and represent the beauty of the arts as the cover a variety of subjects. A tribute to John Lennon is featured in a pencil sketch. Read about an organization in Columbia that is changing the lives of children today and is headed by a popular musician. dead prez are more than just a rap group and one artist looks at their album, "Let’s Get Free" in depth. Travel with the Blues Traveler, Bill Steber, and look at pieces of the world through his eyes. Rounding out this issue, JR Gong, The Clipse and Rob Swift all go under the needle.

We have 2 special entries from a soldier from Iraq. The first is a review of Kanye's "Late Registration" and the second is a review of Madden 2006. Interviews of Laced Magazine's, Rodney St. Louis and another interview with acclaimed photographer, Jamel Shabazz. You will find two short story excerpts, poems, things to do in Ann Arbor, Soul finds a Graf spot in Ann Arbor and much more.

Inside we feature Daniel Bernard Roumain and DJ Spooky. This month’s poems by Atiba Edwards, Erick Michael, and Chris Reed. F.O.K.U.S. has its first short story by Hyatt Michael. 50 Cent’s The Massacre and Sharief’s Bubby’s Luv go Under The Needle. Check out classics in the spot from Soul and Prime and more.

Interviews with Pound Magazine‘s Christian Pearce; SMACK & Craig Davis, founders of S.M.A.C.K. DVD Magazine; Cartoon King MIAMI KAOS; and Spike Lee. Want to become a drug dealer? A pennyless paradise. This month’s poems are by Atiba Edwards, Nicky Avant & Lauren Whitehead, Deborah Wiggins, and Lhea Copeland. The Game"s Documentary and Geto Boy‘s Foundation go Under The Needle. Entry Two from Daniel Horton; Valentines Day Shout-outs and much more.

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