XXL’s Freshmen ‘11 have been leaked, but have they made the right choices? The 2011 list is made up of Big K.R.I.T, CyHi The Prince, Diggy Simmons, Kendrick Lamar, Lil’ B, Lil Twist, Mac Miller, French Montana, Yelawolf & Meek Mill.
R. Kelly.
Yesterday I interviewed Mr Birthday Sex himself, Jeremih for SB.TV. Our conversation about R. Kelly led me on a 12 Play YouTube-marathon-session when suddenly I Wish popped up. In that mini YouTube still-shot were thousands of memories. Though I seem to have mentally blocked the bit when he talks to his mum, aka the sky, […]
Danny Brown Is The Truth.
The Fader finally got round to releasing their interview with Danny Brown. The rapper gives a little more insight into The Hybrid as he talks about how he uses sexually explicit lyrics to mask his socially conscious intentions and the time he almost got picked up by Roc-A-Fella. Though I knew the story, I wasn’t […]
Charles Hamilton.
This whole Charles Hamilton situation is making me sad. It’s horrible to see anyone go through the issues he currently is, but it’s even more tragic when it happens in the public eye. Remember that whole Britney situation? The video of him battling Serius Jones for cash in a New York barbershop showed him looking vulnerable. I […]
Blame Hip Hop.
So Too Short and other Bay Area rappers have been blamed for an increase in teen prostitution. Apparently the affluent lifestyle that they promote through songs about pimping was what led these girls into prostitution, therefore it is the fault of the rappers. Hmmm, that’s a bit of an outlandish statement in my eyes. I […]
London Brawling.
From budget cuts to riots, it seems the Thatcher years are on a comeback. It’s funny because when ConDem came into power, a lot of people were talking revolutions and though I could see how bad the future may become, I still found the footage of yesterday’s riots quite surreal. We could still learn a […]
O.F.W.G.K.T.A. in London.
Odd Future performed on Friday night in my old stomping ground, Stoke Newington. Tickets for the show sold out in one hour so it was a mix of industry heads, super fans and people with fast Internet connections.
Inside Outside.
If you like Graffiti, you’ve probably already seen this, but if you haven’t it’s definitely worth a watch. The past decade has seen street art move away from its natural outdoor habitat and adapt itself in order to fit inside. This documentary explores the various techniques used to do this, culminating in an exhibition in […]
Kat Stacks Bitch.
Recently Rah Digga offered her two cents in the debate over Kat Stacks, adding the most sensible perspective that I’ve heard so far. She pretty much sums up my own opinion on the groupie of 2010.
Hawaiian Snow.
Named after one of the strongest strains of sativa known to man, Hawaiian Snow promises a heavy dose of potent Hip Hop. Brought to you by Tony Yayo and Danny Brown, the mixtape combines Brown’s complex lyrics and Yayo’s cocaine flow.
The Official Part 2.
I’ve been a fan of UK Hip Hop since the days when fake I.D was essential to get into Kung Fu nights, but over the last few years I’ve been slightly disappointed by what’s on offer in the UK. While I think it’s worth celebrating the mainstream success of formerly underground artists. I like my […]
Rock The Bells.
If Rock The Bells says one thing about the state of Hip Hop today, it’s that it damn sure ain’t dead. In fact, it’s evolving better than many other genres as it pays homage to the legends of the scene while supporting the new breed of artists. While excitement was reserved for those performing on […]
Haterade.
There is concern in the capital tonight, as ‘hating’ appears to have reached epic levels. The act of dishing out unwarranted opinion using negative language can be damaging to your health and your career, possibly causing people to view you as envious, bitter, and past-it. 2010 has become the year of the Internet Gangster (IG), […]
80s Baby Films.
Every summer holiday I take care of my little sister Ronnie during the school holidays partly because I’m a lovely human being, but mostly because I want to keep her off the pole*. Over the years I have attempted to educate her on classic films to no avail. Like, I don’t know if you’ve realised, […]
Odd Future.
It’s very rare that you come across an artist that makes you want to grab strangers in the street and force feed music to them. The last rapper that caused this level of addiction in me was Danny Brown. So when Mr Brown himself took to Twitter to tell the world about Odd Future, I […]
Fuck Drake.
I’m just gonna come out and say it, I fucking hate Drake. For the last year or so, I’ve tried to like him and in the beginning I almost got there. But then I realised that I was just into the beats. Beats, which I’m sure could go to a genuinely talented artist if it […]
The N Word.
Recently I’ve begun to think differently about censorship in music. This is a bit of a shock to me as I’ve always been a girl that prefers the explicit versions of songs. Maybe it’s maturity, but I’m starting to believe that some words should be concealed, in particular, words that could be considered racist if […]
Send In The Clones
Musician Grace Jones has been an icon in popular culture since she began her career in the early 1970s. She became a pioneer of the edgy androgynous look mainly due to her cropped hair and love of tailoring. However, Jones was always fully in touch with her feminine side and proud to display her body. […]
Dolce & Gabbana: The Make Up
I have never owned a lipstick quite like my mothers. It was vivid red, with the powdery smell that will forever remind me of her. Its curvy gold case would sparkle like treasure from deep at the bottom of her handbag. This lipstick harked back to the golden age – when men were chivalrous and […]
Blaxploitation Movie Posters
Blaxploitation films appeared in the 1970s at a time when many black actors struggled to receive top billing in movies. Combining the words ‘Black’ and ‘Exploitation’, the genre provided movies with an abundance of roles for black cast members, most importantly in lead roles. The films, usually set in crime ridden cities, demonstrated problems faced by […]
