All Entries tagged with "Features"

Production Breakdown: Marion Write’s “Field of the Dollar”

Posted by Richard on 09/03/10 | Filed under Features, Production Breakdown, Marion Write

I've never been to Las Vegas and, until now, I've never felt the urge to visit. A dope record, however, is a powerful thing – and “Field of the Dollar,” the latest mixtape leak from up-and-comer Marion Write, is about as intriguing an introduction to Sin City's mystique as a hip-hop connoisseur could ask for. Read More/Watch Video...

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Nike to Release Vintage Nike Blazer Hi Vintage This Fall

Posted by Danielle Harling on 09/03/10 | Filed under Features, Kicks, Nike

With vintage pieces quite popular among fashionista’s, hipsters, and other fashion-conscious folks across the country it comes as no surprise that major brands like Nike are releasing a number of vintage inspired pieces. This fall, sneaker heads can look forward to the release of Nike’s Blazer Hi Vintage. See more...

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Fails of the Week: T.I. Busted, Basebrawls, Broken Dicks & More!

Posted by Nathan S. on 09/03/10 | Filed under Features, Fails of the Week

In the latest of an ongoing series that will include the best...or worst...fails of the week from the world of hip-hop, sports, pop culture and beyond, I examine T.I.'s recent, retarded arrest, Nyjer Morgan's crazy ass fighting, Caviar's dangerous porn career and much, much more.

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My City: Jeff Spec is Live from Vancouver [Exclusive Interview]

Posted by Nathan S. on 09/03/10 | Filed under Features, My City, Jeff Spec

Us ugly Americans often discount any hip-hop emanating from our northern neighbor, but the truth is that Canada's produced no shortage of dope emcees (besides Drake). In the latest edition of our My City interview series, up-and-coming Vancouver rhymer and sneaker-head Jeff Spec talks about Van-City's creative hip-hop energy, the boundaries of Canada's music industry and his new album "Sneakerboxx". See more...

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Go “Behind the Boards” With Simon Illa (Exclusive Interview)

Posted by John Stewart on 09/02/10 | Filed under Features, Interviews, Behind the Boards, Simon Illa

Simon Illa is a genius. I was first introduced to his work through his work with my homie Kyle Lucas. Simon never fails to impress every listener with his unique flair and the sonic characteristics of the songs he is involved with. Read along as we discuss so of his story and path into the music industry as well as his take on the current, digital state of music. Enjoy! See more...

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White on White Hate; or, Why White Folks are Suspicious of Mac Miller

Posted by Nathan S. on 09/02/10 | Filed under Features, Eminem, Asher Roth, Mac Miller

I was inspired to write this after listening to The Hyped Men's podcast with Peter Rosenberg yesterday as the guys, all of them white, started discussing why white hip-hop fans are so quick to hate on white rappers. While they hilariously danced around the subject, I thought they really only scraped the surface. Looks like it's up to me to go deeper by delving into the two primary reasons why white-on-white hate is so rampant. See more...

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Throwback Thursday: Missy Elliott “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” (Video)

Posted by Nathan S. on 09/02/10 | Filed under Features, Videos, Throwback Thursday, Missy Elliott

After getting taken back through the entire Missy Elliott catalog earlier today in our "Open Letter to Missy Elliott" I found myself going through all her old flicks, and one stands out in particular - "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)". Although it may seem relatively mundane now, when this one first dropped in '97 it caused an absolute outpouring of response. Let's take a little trip back in time, shall we? See more...

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Meet the Mystery Booty of the Week, Freida Pinto (Pics)

Posted by Nathan S. on 09/02/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, MBOW, Christine Teigen

First and foremost, shout out to samc15, who somehow figured out this week's Mystery Booty of the Week (MBOW) after some intrepid research. You were right, it was Frieda Pinto, the star of the hit movie "Slumdog Millionaire" and exotic beauty. Congratulations, I'm sure your mom is proud. See more...

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The Femcee Letters: An Open Letter to Missy Elliott

Posted by Burmy on 09/02/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Femcee Letters, Missy Elliott

Dear Missy, where do I begin? All the zeniths of femcee stardom Nicki Minaj is achieving right now were the very apogees you set about a decade ago. With such a story, where can I focus? Allow me to focus on your uber-creativity, your versatility, and your mission of unity among female urban artists. See more...

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If Your Favorite Rapper Was a Star on “The Office”

Posted by Danielle Harling on 09/01/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, TV, If Your Favorite Rapper Was

In this latest edition of “If Your Favorite Rapper Was A Star On [Insert Television Show Name Here]” we take a look at NBC’s Emmy award winning show “The Office.” Who doesn’t love “The Office,” right? And who doesn’t love rappers? Okay, maybe not everybody but we couldn’t resist the opportunity to pair our favorites on “The Office” with who we think their Hip Hop counterparts would be. See more...

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