As the school days begin the wan, the official senior skip day is something all the graduating students look forward to. If you’re as cool as Mac Miller however, everyday is a Ferris Bueller holiday. Trips to the bowling alley and pillow fights–all before noon is just part of the lavish laziness to be enjoyed in the ‘Burgh. The only thing that isn’t truant is the lyricism. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m asking for a pass because there will be a surplus of NBA posts this week

The NBA season kicks off in a matter of hours and depending whether the Cowboys can limit themselves to under 35 penalties tonight, I may be 100% invested in hoops come this time tomorrow. Not to be lost in their well-deserved Kevin Durant hoopla this summer, Nike hasn’t forgotten Read the rest of this entry »

If you actually watched that Wayne documentary from a while back, you’ve probably wanted a quality version of this track. Today’s that day Read the rest of this entry »

A little over two years ago, no one knew about Bobby Ray Simmons, the young man who would go on to become known as B.o.B. Luckily, we did and had the foresight to have him headline our Bootleggers and Tastemakers stage. Backed by his small but rowdy band, he proceeded to tear down the stage with a performance that left us as diehard fans. Read the rest of this entry »

“Just Go” has been previously released, appearing briefly on Wafeek’s The Aristocrats mixtape. But now it’s back with good reason. Dare I say that once your song makes it to a nationally televised show that’s more than enough cause Read the rest of this entry »

This is a must listen.

Nikki & Rich – the dynamic duo whose Facebook byline refers to their music as “Alicia meets the Supremes while hanging out with Lauryn Hill listening to Outkast’s ‘Hey Ya’ remixed by Phil Spector” Read the rest of this entry »

Lito dropped this one off through his Twitter, stating that it won’t be on Starlito’s Way 3 but it’s still one helluva warm up track. The full meal will be available on December 14th. Fans, rejoice.

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Download — All Star – “Until Then” (Prod. by P. Rich)

After 30 years, Sony is pushing the stop button on Walkman, ceasing production of the portable cassette player. Raise your hand if you actually knew these were even still available for purchase over the last five to ten years.

“…The company today announced it will stop manufacturing and selling these devices in Japan – after 30 years. Sony says the final lot was shipped to retailers in April this year Read the rest of this entry »

Being a NFL defender is a tough gig with a much greater share of shame than glory. Week 7 was the week the defenses turned the table as this week featured defensive touchdowns. Ground zero for the cornerback invasion was Solider’s Field, where D’Angelo Hall  almost single-handedly ended Jay Cutler, Mike Martz and Lovie Smith’s careers. Hall intercepted a harassed Cutler 4 times in the second half, returning one for a game-winning 92 yard touchdown. Read the rest of this entry »

The autograph isn’t nearly as cool as the fact that homie actually thought this up. Can you say world news? Oh, and peep the contrast between Mr. Cool, Calm & Collect and ol’ girl to his left.

Source: The Guardian

Pulling in from leftfield comes “In My Car,” Wiz’s collaboration with the Memphis Juiceman. The results are much better than expected as the two talk whips, steering wheels, weed and wild women. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m really feeling Banks’ recent output. While he’s long claimed to have a Hunger For More, the music hasn’t felt like it. Now with Fif’s waning attention for music and Yayo carving his sizeable niche, it’s left G-Unit’s most lyrical in a sink or swim situation Read the rest of this entry »

Summer Walker

20 Banned Album Covers [Billboard]

CNN Cares About Black People [Maurice Garland]

Waka Flocka Has A Halloween Mask [Urban Daily]

The 25 Most Depressing Sports Franchises [Bleacher Report] Read the rest of this entry »

There are acts of grandiose, extravagance, and then there’s the act of Kanye. While the latter isn’t exactly an adjective, the English language could have a legitimate case on adding another word into its ever growing library. The ripe, young culture of Hip-Hop has benefited greatly from an one Kanye Omari West since he officially revealed himself to the commercial masses back in 2003. Other musical genres have a had a multitude of polarizing figures and rap music has its fair share of legendary icons that defined the face of the movement, but none have consistently pushed the boundaries of what is allowed in the realm of beats & rhymes. Read the rest of this entry »

Looking back at what a grand, content-filled week it was.

– Baracka Flocka Flame had the internuts in a tizzy, as did Willow’s “Whip My Hair” video.

– Use a condom, save the race. Beware handpicked “10 Women Who Should Never Reproduce.” Read the rest of this entry »