One more Boogie Bang to close out the year? Why in the hell not? This time around, BK’s Sha Stimuli plays the master of ceremony as Trackstar gives you a dose of that deuce deuce. Mmmhmmm, that’s that shit. This is your tape of dopeness to keep. Read the rest of this entry »

The rappers with the most persistance are the ones that deserve a shot to be heard. Bubbling under the radar (obviously due to MC overpopulation), Sulaiman represents Chicago as well as a dedication to Hip-Hop, producing lyrics and beats with the same amount of intensity. Read the rest of this entry »

I knew it was coming. I fuckin’ knew it. People cease to amaze with the lengths they will go to make themselves standout. A few weeks ago the world paused in amazement (and ridicule) of Birdman’s latest piece of body art. So how do you out do the #1 Stunna? By doing exactly what this young lady did in this picture. I don’t know who she is, so I won’t call her outside of her name, whatever it may be. But really though sweetie? What the hell are you gonna do when you’re 35? While most women refer to themselves as “grown ass women” or “independent women”, you’re going to be the only one in your camp still referring to herself after a song that many likely won’t remember 10 years from now. “5 Star Chick” was a hit record and most certainly a club anthem, but ink worthy it is NOT. Hell, even the slogan’s originator, Yo Gotti, was surprised.

But what may be one person’s mistake is the lighting of another’s creative lightbulb. Other suggestions for completely pointless, yet highly entertaining tattoos? Here goes nothing.

1. Tim Tebow’s tears – As a Florida State fan, I’ll be the first to admit I enjoyed watching Tebow play the game of football. At the very least, I knew his heart was in every play. However, the fans/supporters of the University of Florida truly believe this man is the second coming of the Messiah and whenever Tim Tebow hurt, they languished. He could do no wrong. He brought multiple national titles, a Heisman Trophy and arguably the greatest collegiate resume’ of all time along with him. So, in the grand scheme of things, you can’t blame ‘em. But he’s gone now, so there’s only one logical way to pay tribute to the man, by tatting his tears on your face. That’s how.

2. Your own personal Cannabis ID Card – This really only applies to residents of California. People like to smoke weed, that’s no secret. It’s also known that gaining access to Cali’s cannabis clinics are more exclusive than Lakers courtside seats. If you’re lucky enough to gain entry, the last thing you want to do is lose your ID. To alleviate this concern, tat that sucker (with all pertinent info) on you to make sure you’re good regardless. I’m pretty sure someone has thought of this already though.

3. “The Kanye Shrug” – Whenever someone asks you a question you don’t have an answer to, show ‘em this tat and keep on moving about your day. They’ll get the picture. If you’re feeling risky, add a bottle of Henny as well.

For as outrageous as these ideas may sound, previous experiences has proven not to put anything past people. If someone can imagine it, a lot times it will become a reality, for better or worse. Regardless, if nothing else, one lesson continues to remain true. Before making a decision that will certainly follow you for the rest of your life, please, as the title says, “think before you ink.”

Fashawn ain’t the only Cali kid who can cause damage on a Premo track years after the fact. Sharper than an entire closet of creased Dickie® fits, Bad Lucc shows his work of art over C. Martin’s Works of Mart–Gangstarr’s “All 4 Da Cash.” Presumably off The Demo, consider this your three minute warning as Mr. Lucc spazzes out of control, with the flow. Read the rest of this entry »

Voted Creative Loafing’s mixtape of 2009, SMKA snatched up Blac Waldo to remix the original 808 Experiment. Originally released on 12.28.08, consider this project is made by a DJ, for DJs. One producer, ten remixes. We’ve already delivered a couple of samples. At this point, grab it, let the trunk bang and enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

Most males now have a little extra cashflow either as a result of Christmas gifts and gift cards or the holiday being over so we can resume our normal spending habits. Personally, I’ve been enamored with a few of the items pictured below and now seemed like as good a time as any to showcase them.

Case-Mates I.D. cases for BlackBerry, available @ the Case-Mate site. They also make them for iPhones as well, but iPhone users have other options like…

…iMojito’s leather case, which doubles as a wallet as well. Available @ Malcolm Frontier.

This BlueLounge Refresh shared charging station is the pick of the litter though. Multiple gadget charger will eliminate the excess cords or even the need for multiple chargers. Works with several different devices and you can see a full list @ BlueLounge.

Leading up to the drop of YSL, I’ve been challenging Jonesy to see what he could do over different beats. My motto is “If you a rapper, aggin, rap.” Drop some shit that’ll make me pay attention. Create a few teaser joints over familiar tracks to whet the appetite of listeners who know your skills and maybe grab a few new fans in the process. Since it’s so formula, you already know that you have to do a different song and dance, something stupendous to stand out. To that end, he’s sent me a few “flowmercials.” Read the rest of this entry »

Nod your head to this and let your daughters hear it too. It’s approaching 2K10 and Bambu, the MC of mutiny, said misogyny is a thing of the past. In all actuality, he claims it’s “dead” on the first slice from his upcoming EP, …paper cuts… which will be released February 23rd, 2010 on Homegrown Blendz Records. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s the end of the year so you know what that means: time for Skillz to do his Hip-Hop version of “Auld Lang Syne.”

Who gets the business? Michael Jackson, Chris & Rihanna and of course Tiger Woods. Read the rest of this entry »

Who cares if a majority of the country is dead in the middle of winter? It’s warm in Cali and the red cup crew @ Primitive come through with nice tees for future wear. I’m sure there’s some Heavy Metal band that inspired this shirt. While the influence is speculation, I’m 100% certain it’s Billy Bad Ass. A few more shirts and crewnecks featured below, all available @ Primitive’s online shop.

Jonsin’ For Feren Jones

Tiger Woods’ Official Website Forum Shut Down [Amy Grindhouse]

Mr. T Will Not Make A Cameo In “A-Team” Movie [Showing Out]

Is ‘Exhibit C’ The ‘Time’s Up’ Of 2009? [Unkut]

Norwood Young’s Twat Before Christmas [C&D]

Conceited Middle Aged Women Fail In Relationships? Shocker! [Bol] Read the rest of this entry »

Honestly I didn’t chuckle at the Krumpin’ Cheerleader from a few months back. That triumph alone made me feel like I was Mr. E-Sophisticated, rising above internet stupidity in a single bound. But after watching the above video, I was brought crashing back down to Earth.  As TSS’s resident video game geek I felt obligated to share this with you guys. This video had me from the start and won me an all expense paid trip to hell. Read the rest of this entry »

“It’s for my piss-test failers who won’t leave it alone, shoutouts to Ricky Williams and Pacman Jones…”

The first official single off of DZA’s Substance Abuse “Ounce An A Half” is a hazy affair as leading members of NORML’s rap chapter gather for the remix. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m always a little tepid when I get little emails like this in the inbox. I do want to see emcees test their mettle against the better beats in Hip-Hop’s catalog, but Illmatic is venerated and most attempts end up leaving me giving said artist the side-eye. Thankfully, Fashawn and I will be able to continue on, he as artist and I as blogger, because he holds it down over Premo’s production.

“Just wanted to thank everybody for their support in 2009. I couldn’t have been asked for a better group of colleagues, fans, and team to help get my music out to the masses. I’m gonna drop this project I actually wrote and recorded in a week while living in LA last summer before I did The Antidote. I chose to hold off on it for a while, but feel 2010 is the perfect time to let my fans hear it. Here’s a little taste of it. Shout outs to Green Lantern for lacing me with instrumentals, to Large Pro for helping me get what is almost impossible to get and to one of the best poets to ever live who inspired me to do what i do. Look for more music, collabs and shows for 2010. God Bless and Thanks again.”

Sounds like big tings gwan’on for the young roughneck.

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Download — Fashawn – “Memory Lane” (Freestyle)

Yeah, now that jury has decidedly reached a verdict, the judge will proceed over this whole ordeal and deem that this shit just flat out sucks. I don’t care how about any hood pass or how good it sounds in a trunk with two 12′s. Punchy, deliberated flows that even most novice of rappers could pull off. Gucci, Tell ‘Em and Waka Flocka couldn’t hit a bingo with one of those jumbo markers your granny keeps in her left apron pocket. Three UN-notable quotables are in order. Read the rest of this entry »