Ben Merlis

Ben Merlis is a vegan straight edge Hip-Hop hardcore punk rocker from Los Angeles, who thinks Pearl Jam is the worst thing that ever happened to music. He is also a writer for uDiscover Music, a publicist for ZZ Top, Experience Hendrix, ABKCO, and Roy Orbison’s estate, as well as the singer/guitarist for Surprise Vacation.

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Ben Merlis’s History (and Future) of Hip-Hop

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By Ben Merlis | November 5, 2019
By Ben Merlis | November 5, 2019

Ben Merlis’s History (and Future) of Hip-Hop

The author of Goin’ Off: The Story of the Juice Crew & Cold Chillin’ Records talks the state of hip hop today.