For quite some time now, the name “Mann” has been sliding across my radar, mainly due to his collaboration “Buzzin’” alongside 50 Cent. The Los Angeles resident leaves the party scene behind on “Aura” as he attempts to speak his own success into existence. Read the rest of this entry »

Words by C. Paicely

Rockie may be a fresh face, but he’s already learned the benefits of connecting with Hip-Hop’s busiest worker bee. Lil B has amassed a following largely because of his determination to amass a following, and anyone swift enough to slide him onto a track right now can expect exponential exposure increases. Read the rest of this entry »

Made for runners but clean as all get-out and suitable for the rest of us lazy folks, the new Vapor running jacket is a very nice, breathable outer layer by Nike, treated with a DWR (Durable Water Resistant) coating for lightweight protection in wet conditions and adjustable hood for a snug fit. Releasing in several colorways, finding one that works for Spring shouldn’t be a problem at all. Read the rest of this entry »

With 2011’s first quarter coming to a close, it’s time to put down the Kanye and the Saigon turn your ears and anticipation to a loaded Spring of Hip-Hop. To get you in the mood, TSS is proud to present the official mixtape for the upcoming Pete Rock and Camp Lo’s summer album, 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s with Trackstar the DJ and DJ Mark Divita backing the project. Read the rest of this entry »

Last night was the WWE’s final big sell before WrestleMania XXVII and it was awesome. The major event of the night was seeing The Rock and John Cena in the ring face to face for the first time ever. Read the rest of this entry »

“Pay attention to what’s hid in the books, They throw the books at us and slap the wrists of white collar crooks.”

More new music from SMKA’s upcoming, third installment of The 808 Experiment and it’s quite triumphant, the charge led by Donny, Bobby & Mikkey. Read the rest of this entry »

Royce Reed

Oprah’s Last Episode Will Air in May [GOT]

Nintendo 3DS Guide [G4TV]

A Super Low-Budget Wolverine Costume [BuzzFeed]

The Secret Behind Taco Bell’s Tasty Tiny Shrimp [Creative Loafing]

Greatest ’80s TV Catchphrases, From ‘Cheers’ to ‘Ninja Turtles’ [TV Squad] Read the rest of this entry »

It’s not “Ordinary Love Sh*t Pt. 3,” but will hold over until then. Upon listening to this track, two unique thoughts came to mind. The first being Joey’s ability to channel so much aggression on records. While Twitter and his occasional YouTube videos offer momentary glimpses into the life of one of Hip-Hop’s most enigmatic rappers, Read the rest of this entry »

Something something something Rihanna’s featured on the next issue of Rolling Stone, donning a pair of highly provocative, hubba-hubba shorts. These tears streaming down my cheek? Oh, those are tears of pure elation, so please pay them no mind. Read the rest of this entry »

On “Premeditated Murder,” J. Cole has a line that sticks out and rings true: “Keep grindin’ boy, your life can change in one year.” We tell ourselves the same sort of thing before walking through the doors of the job we hate, or the class that separates us from the degree we desire or even the obstacles in the way of our own mentally constructed dreams. The logic especially applies to Big K.R.I.T. Read the rest of this entry »

As our android phones fill up our pockets, something has to be nixed to create space. Lifehacker has an article filled with steps to help 86 your cumbersome billfold. That’s unless you’re Jules Winnfield, in which case you should keep carrying your wallet.

Your Sensitive Data

A wallet isn’t all that bad a place to keep some sensitive data—just ask security expert Bruce Schneier. If you’re stashing PINs or other means of getting at your sensitive stuff, consider switching over to using secure apps on your phone instead. Read the rest of this entry »

Mr. Marvin directly addresses those attempted to thug it out 140 characters at a time. Trust Yayo, since he’s a guy who knows a thing or two about a thing or two. Read the rest of this entry »

The NFL’s impending lockout has pigskin lovers looking distraught and down. But look at the bright side; at least Madden 12 is still coming out. How else will you fill your Sunday afternoon void this fall when nothing is on TV? EA Sports’ insistence to push the game out in a lockout year makes sense both financially and in terms of demand because, well, heads need their Madden fix. Read the rest of this entry »

I could probably count on both of my hands and maybe one foot the number of male R&B singers I actually enjoy listening to. No offense to Scar, but he’s not on the list. The presence of El Prez and Aleon Craft, buoyed by SMKA’s dreamy synths and hyper hi-hats, far outweigh Scar’s opening verse. Read the rest of this entry »

Over the past few months I’ve partaken in numerous conversations about the future of Hip-Hop, at work, with friends and, of course, via the internet. To be more specific, the discussions usually revolve around whether or not Hip-Hop will ever revert back to the style of music many of us came to grow and love. To be honest, I’m not sure it ever will or if it’s even supposed to. Read the rest of this entry »