The Culture Cards: A Pioneering Fantasy Hip Hop Game with NFTs
The Culture Cards (TCC) is an exciting hip hop game that uses non-fungible token (NFT) tradable cards depicting legendary artists of the genre. The project represents the world's first mainstream fantasy hip hop game powered by officially licensed NFT collectible trading cards.
Fred Frenchy, CEO of TCC, developed the Culture Cards concept. The international touring / booking agent and former music executive for Universal Music Group plans to use his project to expose the hip hop community to the crypto world via NFTs. He also intends to use the cards to celebrate the pioneers and legends who helped shape the hip hop Culture.
The first NFT release, scheduled for November 10, 2021, will pay homage to the late Big Pun. The American rapper is renowned for his multi-syllabic rhyming schemes and excellent breath control that catapulted him to the very top of the hip hop charts.
Interested fans can join the whitelist presale from October 26th-28th for a chance to own one of four rare Culture cards dedicated to Big Pun. The cards on offer have varying qualities and rarity, with Diamond NFTs being the scarcest. Participants in the presale can collect their cards at www.theculturecards.io.
After the first NFT drop, the TCC team will release three digital collectibles featuring iconic artists every two weeks. The physical cards will be launched in early 2022.
Unlocking the Best of the 'Culture'
TCC seeks to bridge the gap between legacy artists in the hip hop sector with the new generation of music lovers. To this end, the NFT platform will forge multiple strategic partnerships to roll out its native token, Culture Coin.
The digital token is scheduled for launch at the end of 2021, serving as the gate pass to success in the crypto-NFT ecosystem. Culture Coin will give users access to exclusive official NFT drops from trending celebrities and hip hop masterminds.
The TCC native coin will also enable music lovers to unlock access to limited-edition products and top-tier brands. Coin holders will also be able to enjoy highly sought-after experiences of the "Hip Hop Culture."
Besides unlocking access to the NFT world and rewarding holders with unique perks, the Culture Coin will also play a role in giving back to music legends and pioneers. Some tokens from the Urban Community will assist hip hop icons facing issues such as medical/ healthcare bills, lawsuits, etc.
Ushering Global Culture-makers into NFTs
The Culture Card’s high impact concept has opened the door for the first hip hop fantasy game ever. The platform's mission is to introduce legendary hip hop pioneers and architects of the Culture to the crypto world. It also seeks to create enhanced NFT experiences for music fans and collectors across the globe.
Fred Frenchy is deeply involved in the music industry. He has leveraged his close relationship with some of the most prominent hip hop artists and urban brands to actualize his disruptive and empowering Culture Cards concept. The pioneering CEO believes it is time for architects of the powerful hip hop movement to benefit from it via NFTs.
The TCC founder is also looking to effect change in the Culture by involving other industry participants who have impacted the hip hop movement. His platform will sign DJs, music executives, radio personalities and other global culture-makers and introduce them to the NFT world. Over time, TCC aims to expand its reach and content to entertainment, fashion, and sport.
NFT Markets Are Booming!
The NFT sector exploded into the global scene in the summer of 2020 as the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement took off. NFTs allowed content creators such as musicians, animators, and other creatives to digitize their work and profit from selling unique and immutable tokens.
The NFT industry now offers a marketplace where participants can access high-quality digital collectibles that are rare and original. The NFT space has seen parabolic growth over the past few months, with sales volumes surpassing the $10 Billion mark in Q3 of 2021, per data from DappRadar.
Hip hop artists have been some of the biggest beneficiaries of the NFT craze, with icons such as Wu-Tang Clan making millions from the sale of their digital masterpieces. Even music mogul and Def Jam Recordings founder Russell Simmons has recently decided to dive into the booming NFTs market.
TCC is well-positioned to lead a movement of change by engaging Culture pioneers and modern-day trailblazers to offer the hip hop community significant exposure to crypto and NFTs. This celebrity involvement, coupled with a robust and intense marketing strategy, will help the project create awareness and take flight in the crowded NFTs space.
What Makes The Culture Cards Stand Out?
Unlike other platforms that promote music-related NFTs, TCC allows hip hop icons and celebrities to interact directly with music fans and collectors.
Moreover, the platform's revolutionary fantasy game lets users build their ideal ‘Hip Hop World’ featuring their favourite legacy and modern artists. For example, hip hop enthusiasts who enjoy West Coast / 90's / Gangsta Rap can buy and hold cards like Ice Cube, NWA and Snoop.
The TCC marketplace allows music lovers to trade their card collections. They can also battle other 'players' in the collectible card game for a chance to own rare NFTs featuring the best hip hop acts.
Participants in the initial TCC collectible phase can collect the rarest cards featuring hip hop legends like Big Pun. All NFT trading cards are officially licensed, allowing the pioneering project to generate more buzz among Black and non-Black audiences and benefit from promotions from the celebrities attached.
Final Take
The brainchild behind The Culture Cards concept has far-reaching connections in the music industry that his team will utilize to build a trusted brand that unlocks the best of Culture.
Furthermore, The Culture Cards is a community-centric platform committed to engaging and rewarding its supporters via weekly giveaways. Users can participate in the ongoing BUSD and NFT Giveaway and earn free tokens for answering questions based on NFTs and hip hop.
TCC is poised to celebrate and reward pioneers and legends of the Culture. It also promises to offer fans a mind-blowing NFT experience and access to some of the all-time hip hop greats, industry heavyweights, and Culture shape
