Hip Hop Is Dead
Here is the proof…
…nuff said.
Jul 16, 2008
Nas x ALIFE
Out today are both the new and semi-controversial “Untitled” album from Nas and the commemorative teeshirt and lighter combo from ALIFE.
See more images, the video of Nas performing at the ALIFE NYC store and locations of all your ALIFE stores after the jump.
Jul 15, 2008
Flint MI Baggy Pants Law
Crazy new and UNCONSTITUTIONAL laws being enacted around the country are nothing new. In the age of using fear to control, any law can get passed by convincing the sheep of the world that it some how threatens their perfect rainbow and unicorn filled safety. The newest trend of absurd laws being enacted in the US is to make it a crime to wear “saggy trousers”. Following in the footsteps of a few redneck towns, Flint, MI has also enacted such a law. You know because anyone wearing their jeans below their belly button must be drug smoking, gone toting criminals (it certainly has nothing to do with creating a “reason” to search otherwise innocent civilians)! To help you understand the law, that could result in up to A YEAR in jail or $500.00 fine, the Detroit Free Press created the sweet illustration above. They also provided a special concealed message for MI residents: “Flint residents now have to watch their butts because Police Chief David Dicks is on the lookout.”
It is just a matter of time before everyone is forced to dress like this guy.
Source: [Detroit Free Press]
Jul 10, 2008
Current TV: Martha Cooper
This is a great video from Current TV on Marth Cooper and her involvement in the early stages of hip hop and graffiti.
Filed Under: NYC, Graffiti, Hip Hop, Street Art, Books, Music, Culture, Photography, Design History, Art, Design
Jul 10, 2008
Everyday Normal Guy
Remember when rap used to talk the truth and about the hard knock life? Now every rap song is identical. How many times can I hear about your dubs and cristal? What happened to ‘64 Impala’s and 40’s? Thank God there is the Every Day Normal Guy to tell it how it is for the regular guy out there. Check out part two of this soon to be classic!
Jun 27, 2008
Cool Like Dat
As I sit here in front of my fan, sipping on OE, waiting for the ice cream truck to keep from melting into my couch, I thought we could all use some music to remind us when we were “cool”. Reminisce and enjoy. You’re welcome.
Jun 8, 2008
