What Goes Up Must Come Down

Its over. This Monday was the last hurrah for hip-hop at the Hi-Pointe.

Monday night hip-hop/freestyle sessions at the Hi-Pointe Cafe were a staple of the St. Louis scene for eons, predating (I believe) and providing a grittier, more intimate setting than the science spin at Blueberry Hill. Truly, the music at the hi-pointe was food for the hip-hop soul. As many might know, the Hi Point Cafe has been sold, and Sept. 3rd brings the swan song.

For people old enough to remember, Cicero's used to have a monday night hip-hop session a decade ago, but all that ended after a melee. As far as I can recollect, this emerged not long after. If anyone can correct my timeline, please feel free.