Atmosphere – Hip Hop Group

Writing/Essay/Journal

Atmosphere began when two musicians, Sean “Slug” Daley and Anthony “Ant” Davis, clicked based on their work

ethic. The label they went on to co-found, Rhymesayers, has played a pivotal role in creating a thriving

Minneapolis hip hop scene.

Write about something you have persisted in doing in order to get better at it. What kept you going and what did

you learn about yourself? Like Slug and Ant, did you make friends along the way based on your love of the

activity?

Activity

Slug says his writing is a snapshot of his life and changes with his experiences. In the song “Say Shh,” he writes

about having pride in where he’s from. Work collaboratively in small groups to write a rap that shows where you're

from.

First, establish a beat by clapping or tapping out a rhythm. Then, have each person write a stanza. Begin each

stanza with “I am from __________.” Include important experiences, people, places, etc. End the stanza with a

verse about where your future lies. To conclude the rap, combine all of your experiences into a single stanza

that you can rap in unison. Perform your rap for your classmates.