Wonderful. Another memorable summer league game I missed. One of these days somebody’ll pay me to go to stuff like this and pen my thoughts. In a roundabout way, I’ll be the black Bill Simmons. The Melo and Goodman Leagues squared off in Baltimore last night and featured a who’s who of NBA players, including a handful of the world’s best. Read the rest of this entry »

Originally, I was going to keep this really cool Lil Wayne cardboard standee. But it was becoming too much of a distraction in my home. My kids were talking to Wayne more than me and my wife kept singing “How To Love” while carrying it around the house. So Weezy’s got to go and he’s moving in with one lucky winner. Read the rest of this entry »

With the NFL 2011 season just around the corner, it’s almost time to make Sunday a nonproductive day and just sit around with the weekly order of a 36 pack of beer and bottomless basket of chicken wings. And to add to the festivities, this year TSS is resurrecting an old tradition of fantasy football with a league hosted on ESPN. Read the rest of this entry »

Dallas, I’m very happy for you but envy you so right now. When I visited the city last year, I came back telling people how beautiful the place was and how I’ve never seen a more attractive downtown district. Now, Dallas residents, you didn’t just get a Nike store but a “Nike brand experience store”? Read the rest of this entry »

Fly.U’s Jerreau directs and shoots the latest visual from his group’s TGTC (The Greater Than Club) release for the track “Don’t Call.” Read the rest of this entry »

We already proclaimed our love for Tribe this week, but now let’s zoom out and enjoy the output of the entirety of their greater family tree. From Monie Love and Queen Latifah to Black Sheep and the Jungle Brothers, the Native Tongues are one of the deepest crews in Hip-Hop history Read the rest of this entry »

Miss Indigo Charlie seems to be the type of songbird who specializes in matters of the heart. Call it cardiology R&B if you will. As she continues to ready her EP for mass consumption, take a look at some of her existing videos that not only display her photogenic qualities, but also reveal her lust for atmospheric production and sultry vibes. Read the rest of this entry »

Unlike the relatively swift turnaround for Game’s second studio from his debut amidst label turmoil, The R.E.D. Album comes a lengthy three years after its predecessor, with the erratic behavior of Compton’s crowned king playing a factor in the delay. Even though one of rap’s most polarizing figures was coming off another run that adorned his hallways with more shiny CD replicas, the man, Jayceon Taylor found himself at a career crossroads, unsure of the next step. Read the rest of this entry »

Ten years ago, Vince McMahon bought his main competition, WCW, after a long bout over TV ratings, talent and PPV buys. Fast forward to now and Vince is the lone wolf, essentially holding a monopoly over the wrestling business. His closest competition is Impact Wrestling, a horribly managed organization that is nowhere near Vince’s level, but it may pose the biggest threat to his company and wrestling as we know it. Here’s why. Read the rest of this entry »

Despite never having a hit song or intense promo campaign backing his brand, CyHi Da Prynce always manages to draw intrigue specifically off of his God-given abilities. Put bluntly, G.O.O.D. Music’s resident ATLien crafts more complete songs, picks better beats and carries an interchangeable flow to compliment one of the more unique drawls coming from Hip-Hop’s budding, up & coming scene. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s something about this track and holidays that Killa Kyleon really likes. Not that I can blame him, it’s soulful, easy on the ears and cookout friendly. While the mp3 was released around Memorial Day, Killa revives the track with the visual just in time for Labor Day. Read the rest of this entry »

STS wasted no time after releasing The Illustrious to make his rounds with some free exhibition of his styles on Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesdays. That’s a lot of T’s but Slim can cram all sorts of syllables in his verses, no problem. He even blows off a minor flub with another rocket boost of bars. Read the rest of this entry »

The drama in his personal life largely behind him, Terius Nash returns to the craft which made him a household name. 1977 is the newest project by The-Dream and looks to set the stage for what could be a busy fall and winter for one of R&B’s more talented stars. Read the rest of this entry »

Stix Izza and Fate Eastwood working together in near perfect harmony once again for “Transparency,” which finds the Nashvegas MC cutting the grass so the snakes will show. Over some of Fate’s finest production, Stix declares that “if you really don’t know now, you’ll feel it in a minute.” Personally, I’m inclined to agree since Izza’s reach and fanbase are expanding right alongside his increasing mastery of how to slice and dice bars with precision.

Stix Izza – “Transparency” (Prod. By Fate Eastwood)

The title may look like Pig Latin but P. Blackk is speaking perfect English on his new audio biopic. Laced with a funky video game-esque composition from Fly.Union’s soundman and fist-pumping concentration, Blackk Friday colors its lines with truthful swag. In other words, Blackk is comfortable in his own skin. Read the rest of this entry »