Queens in this bitch/Clean in the 6/New York City, I don’t like no team but the Knicks…

The numbers may not reflect so, but Lloyd Banks capped off his return to relevancy with last year’s Hunger For More 2. Time moves fast however. New music is needed to satisfy the public’s thirst, therefore new music is always being recorded. Take this collaboration with Jim Jones, “Fly In The Wind.” Read the rest of this entry »

Going pop at the beginning of your career definitely has its perks. While your average MC builds up his catalog and snags a couple of straight-to-DVD bit-roles before getting their crossover bread, Bobby Ray is soaking up the spotlight and it’s only the beginning of his sophomore season in the bigs. Hey, if your phone’s ringing and there’s money on the other end, you answer it, right? Read the rest of this entry »

Pardon my ignorance but this has baffled me for twenty-four hours. Were we all aware that Dr. King never legally changed his name, instead his father simply told his congregation that he wanted to be referred to as “Martin Luther King,” his so – being a junior – should be called the same and everybody ran with it? Read the rest of this entry »

As the hook says, this is the “sound of a battle cry.” With fiery, socially conscious lyrics delivered over hard-hitting production, The Regiment has come to shake up the mind and light up the spirit. Over Apollo Brown’s trademark pulse-rattling drums, they do just that with the aptly-named “Battle Cry,” the first cut off their upcoming album Panic Button. Read the rest of this entry »

Young Chris does his 1-2 mic check over Kanye’s “Devil…” Read the rest of this entry »

The Divisional playoffs of 2011 will be remembered for some epic upsets, Aaron Rodgers’ coming out party and the precise moment when Patrick M. stopped caring about sports.

Ravens Vs. Steelers

Pre-Game Chatter: The division foes split the regular season series in two of the most physical games of the season. With both defenses chomping at the bit to back up their reps, there was no reason to expect anything different. Read the rest of this entry »

The saying goes that a journey of a million miles begins with one step. In the case of Gilbere Forte’ it all began with a dream deferred. The then newcomer’s 87 Dreams grabbed the attention of many and set the bar for Gil’s next move. Now with “Born In ’87,” the Philly transplant’s visions emphatically explode on the mic, bringing him one step closer to that dream reaching fruition. The track serves as a pretty vicious warning shot to listeners & competitors alike, as Gilbere’ further cements his foothold among those on the cusp of Hip-Hop’s next wave, taking a mere few minutes to address the questions of his origin, publicizes the industry chatter and the co-signs surrounding his name. Read the rest of this entry »

The Jets co-pilots take to the airwaves with a track of their own, allowing Spitta to lean his seat back while they commandeer the plane. Read the rest of this entry »

Eve L. Canela

Wes Welker Foot Interview Results in Benching [Associated Content]

Is College Always A Good Financial Investment? [Black Voices]

Oldest African-American Dies At 113 [CNN]

‘G’s To Gents’ Star Baron Colon Charged With Murder [TUD]

BMX Bikers All Fall, Spectators Later Admit It Was Funny [With Leather]
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The LeBron-less “Heatles” stopped in Chicago last night to go up against Derrick Rose and the Bulls. Dwyane Wade put the Heat on his back & didn’t look back, attempting to curtail a two game losing streak after their 13 game winning streak was snapped in L.A. However, Rose was up to the task, leading the Bulls to a 99-96 win by turning in 34 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds and a couple of beautiful drives to the basket. Read the rest of this entry »

While Nike’s done different Black History Month sneakers for several years, 2011 marks the first time they’ve dedicated multiple models to honor African-American culture’s achievements both on and off the court. Also, several will be hitting retail, another first.

Nike celebrates Black History Month by praising all those who have answered the call to greatness, with a special and well-deserved nod to the Black athletes who committed themselves to making an impact on their sport, and in the process, changed our world. Read the rest of this entry »

Everybody’s favorite NBA rookie sees his nom de plume on an ill t-shirt, courtesy of Undrcrwn and retailer Tradition.

“Clippers Blake Griffin is the unanimous pick for Rookie Of The Year through the first half of the season. His incredible athleticism and dunks are making everyone jump on the “Clipper Nation” bandwagon. Read the rest of this entry »

Our good friend Ronnie Fieg takes the guys from Inside The Sneaker Box on an in-store tour of David Z’.s flagship shop in SoHo. I love the wide array of kicks displayed instead of the repetitive supply seen on the racks @ other retailers or the limited looks given @ boutique shops. Read the rest of this entry »

– Kanye and Jay-Z went “H.A.M.” and we wondered if people will ever take the time to learn of its true origins.

– DJ Burn One managed to get Rittz, Yelawolf and Big K.R.I.T. together on one track. The outcome was amazing. White Jesus dropping soon. Read the rest of this entry »

No need to front as if Ke$ha’s relevant to what we do, as we all can peacefully coexist in our separate lanes. But when anybody can stir Andre 3000 out of the Batcave to make an appearance, we must applaud their efforts. Read the rest of this entry »