Feb/March 2010 – The Open-Mic Issue is here
Philly Cypher (formerly called Writer Blocks) is a newsprint magazine dedicated to the OPEN-MIC culture in Philadelphia. It was founded by artist / music producer Traycee Lynn. The first issue launched in spring 2009 kicking off with an exclusive interview with Bad Boy recording artist, Janelle Monae. Philly Cypher also produces mixtapes and sponsors special performance events throughout the city.
The most recent issue is below ***If you are having trouble viewing this, it is because you are using stanky Internet Explorer and you need to upgrade to Firefox Browser, lol – in the meantime we are working on it:
Philly Cypher Feb/March 2010P
“This is a hobby. This is a passion. I love music, reading, and moving people. I believe I do all three of those things through Philly Cypher…People used to tell me that I was “doing too much” and I look back on the history of my people and am even more encouraged to do more and be more…all at once” – traycee lynn.
OTHER BACKGROUND INFO – Philly Cypher is a spin-off of Writer Blocks (another publication launched by Traycee Lynn from 2002 to 2007 and included exclusive interviews with Geffen recording artist Common, Kevin Liles (former VP of Warner Brothers), poet / activist Sonia Sanchez, film maker / author Walter Mosley, The Last Poets, Jaguar Wright, Floetry, Jill Scott and countless local independent artists in Philadelphia.
Philly Cypher picks up where Writer Blocks left off only this time bringing more edge and placing a unique stamp in print media for arts and entertainment.
