I never questioned my decision to skip out on copping a few pairs of the Fire Red III’s as I scrapped together the cash to scoop three tickets to see a re-united Rage Against The Machine at the 2007 Rock The Bells (my two homeboys weren’t exactly willing to pay $130 a pop to see a rock band and I didn’t want to brave my first festival alone).

A few Zach war cries and Tom Morello solos later, two Read the rest of this entry »

Mos Def let’s you see what he’s saying over some Brazilian bass with this visual off “The Ecstatic.”

Previously Posted — Mos Def – “Casa Bey” (Audio)

Since the Vibe Top 50 list hit the net, the Hip-Hop blogging lane of the super information highway has been all abuzz about who was too high/low, who should/shouldn’t have been and other claims. This has prompted bloggers and commentators alike to go on mini-rants and formulate their own lists.

TSS is no different. And we know there are those of you who look to us for insight regarding such matters.

Pop under the hood for OUR top 5 Hip-Hop blogs. Read the rest of this entry »

Gangster L. has a mixtape coming with Mike Tyson?

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Download — GLC – “If I Never”

If you thought technology couldn’t shrink anything smaller than they already have, then pick up that piece of paper sitting next to your desk and imagine it playing music.

Yes, genius, you’ve figured it out.

Speakers in paper.

Thanks to a new invention by a research group at Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), we will all be getting bombarded with inconsiderate chitter-chatter every time Read the rest of this entry »

Words By K1NG

The music we love is a part of a business.

That is one thing that we must remember as consumers of the art forms we respect and love. Business in a broad sense consists of two things: Supply and demand. The only way to determine the demand of a certain product is the sales of that product in the marketplace. So it would make sense that, as consumers, we should just buy the music we enjoy right? Read the rest of this entry »

What a juxtaposition of styles & skills. On what sounds like two totally different tracks, Ghost dumbs out on his portions (“I would talk to shorty but her ass ain’t big enough, Her friends look like the type that would just give it up…even fat girls get twisted into pretzels”). Then Mr. Browz comes in with superb lines like “hop in my four wheeler.” Go figure on who the hell thought this one up. Read the rest of this entry »

Snagged from BoH

At exactly 3:00am EST, TSS breached the 9 million visitor mark.

Hard to believe that it’s been less than 2 months since the last milestone. Read the rest of this entry »

Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia Announces Mixtape Collabo With DJ Scream

Juicy J is easily one of the most respected figures in the game for all he’s contributed to Hip-Hop but whomever gave him the idea that a mixtape would generate interest for his upcoming solo album Hustle Til’ I Die surely sold him a wolf ticket during a full moon.

Alright, no more parade thunderstorms. The original Juiceman teams up with DJ Scream, Project Pat, Gorilla Zoe and Gucci Mane to remind everyone why he’s The Realest Nigga In The Game.

*snickers* Read the rest of this entry »

We already waxed poetic on the whole Air Max section of the Nike Sportswear Livestrong collection. The lineup will feature the classic Air Max 1, Air Max 90 and Air Max 180 runners with a release date slated for May 16th, 2009. Hit the break for retailer info. Read the rest of this entry »

Overall, the promo & packaging for this album > the audio.

Yeah, I said it.

Seen @ Life Files via Broken Cool

Previously Posted — Eminem’s “3A.M.” Video At 10 P.M. | Eminem – “My Mom” “Bagpipes From Baghdad” & “Insane”

Say “Squeeze!” Felicia Chong On Titillating Tuesday

Relapse: The New Kingdom Come? [XXL]

Victoria Gotti’s $3.5 Million Dollar “Growing Up Gotti” Home Facing Foreclosure [The Life Files]

A Brief History: Sports Announcers and Their Questionable, Memorable Comments [The Big Lead]

Jacking For Blogs: Swizz Is Still Banging Alicia Keys and He Wants You To Know It [C&D]

Greatest NBA Playoff Shots [FanDome]

15 MIA Kool-Aid Flavors [Gunaxin]

Postal Service: Worker Stole $20,000 In Stamps [CNN]

Dallas Penn: Bobbito Garcia [OSD]

Best Sites Online To Watch Movies For Free [Wallet Pop]

Parra x Nike Air Maxim 1 [Street Level]

12 Awesome Sports Brawls That Got Ugly [Hail Mary Jane]

In lieu of waxing words, trying to find enough adjectives & phrases to convince you this is worth a listen, I’ll just throw my rep up. If you listen to Gibbs’ “Flamboyant” freestyle and you’re not mildly pleased Read the rest of this entry »

At the rate celebrity nudes are going, one would be wise to stock up on a variety of lotions. Lubriderm for your Latinas, Jergens for sisters. Maybe something similar to shampoo-scented for white chicks. I don’t know. All I know is this recent “rash” of celebrity pics may not slow down any time soon. Word is Jenny from the block could be the next female you’ll be right-click > save as into that secret folder on your hard drive. Read the rest of this entry »