How a local organization helps spread Seattle hip-hop across the globe
Crane City Music, a vinyl record label and Seattle hip-hop advocacy organization, has helped local artists get their work on vinyl and extend their reach.
Jade Yamazaki Stewart
Jade Yamazaki Stewart is a Seattle Times features reporter. You can reach him at jstewart@seattletimes.com or on Instagram at @jade_vs_food.
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