Joe Patterson
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Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.
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Hip Hop Cinema
Born in the ghetto and expanded upon on every main stage that the world has to offer. Hip Hop has done a great job at being versatile since it was first conceived 50 years ago. Hip Hop’s versatility has been so impactful that it has managed to conquer the main stage of cinema just as much as it has music. Hip Hop’s presence in film has been undeniably remarkable. Since the 80’s rappers have made huge splashes in the world of film as actors, writers, directors and even producers. As entrepreneurs who have conquered the film world, Hip Hop artist have also been able to start their own film production companies and garner award recognition given by even the Oscars. Here are some of the biggest films inspired by Hip Hop:
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Journal
Happy Birthday Hip Hop . Top Story - August 2023.
I absolutely cannot believe that today, August 11th 2023 is the 50th birthday of Hip Hop culture. This means so much to me because Hip Hop plays such an important and positive role in my life. 30 of Hip Hop’s 50 years on this earth have been part of my very foundation and upbringing, so I have to write a letter expressing my love for Hip Hop, the positive impact that it has made and pay tribute to the Hip Hop artists who have inspired me.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Journal
My First Songs
I will never forget the first time I ever went to a studio and recorded my first songs ever. It was in the summer of 2013, a summer I always refer to as the “Summer of California Love”. In July I went to California to visit my family and during my second week there my first cousin, Floyd gave me the privilege of stepping in his recording studio so I could put my talent on wax.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Journal
Paul Reubens: An Adventure of Friendship
It’s been over a week since it was first announced that Paul Reubens passed away after a long and quiet battle with cancer. Like the rest of the world I too was heartbroken at the news of his death and as a lifelong fan I wanted to take a minute to celebrate his life.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Journal
Writer’s Fatigue
So here you are my friend, you made it. You discovered Vocal.com by some means of word of mouth. Maybe a friend suggested it to you or maybe you just discovered it on your own quest to find a place where you could stretch your writing muscles and express yourself. That’s what it’s all about here for us, being writers and practicing what we love. But even in a safe and enjoyable space like Vocal.com one or maybe many, can find themselves suffering from a case of writer’s fatigue. As convincing as writer’s fatigue may be, I wanted to let you know why you shouldn’t let it get to you.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Journal
Thank You Wes. Top Story - August 2023.
So I realized today is the birthday of Wesley Earl Craven aka the Master of Horror aka my number one top favorite filmmaker ever aka one of my heroes of writing. Wes Craven’s life was no doubt defined by the great body of cinema that he left behind and I wanted to highlight his cinematic masterpieces that helped to shape me as an artist.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Journal
