Articles By: Contra™

Belly x DJ Smallz - Back For The First Time

Last time the lil’ homie Lola came through the city, we had a little discussion about this fellow they call Belly. He wasn’t unfamiliar especially after all his collabs with Massari, Drake and, more notably, Scarface and Snoop. But he was still somehow in the overcast shadow that looms darkest...

November 5th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, Mixtapes, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

Precious

Man listen. I’m going to watch this movie. And you know what? You probably should too. Initially, when the girls over at RBN tried to put me on to it, I kinda hit the snooze button and rolled over. My initial thoughts were all negative. Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry? Give me a break and a damn...

November 4th, 2009 | EDUTAINMENT, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, TV/Movies, Videos | Read More

Black Mamba

Yeah buddy. Black leather, red heel tab, gummy soles. What more could a man want?

November 4th, 2009 | Gear, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Most Disturbing Movie Ever!

Yo, I sleep through horror/slasher flicks like they were Seinfeld reruns. But this joint right here… Man, listen, if you’re eating, have a weak stomach, are carrying a baby that is literate, or are easily susceptible to nightmares skip right over this post and have a Happy Hallowe’en....

October 31st, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, TV/Movies | Read More

Beer Fixes All

There’s a reason I smoke and don’t drink and this commercial illustrates it perfectly. See, if I came home and found He-Man getting his Power Sword polished in wifey’s Grayskull, the last thing I would need is a beer. Aside from thirst not being a priority, beers generally don’t...

October 29th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, TV/Movies, Videos | Read More

Boobie Chew

A little history lesson*, if I may. Before Kush Support, Shake Weight and Neckline Slimmer, a perv roamed the Earth, scoping women’s jugs intently. Dismayed by their size, or lack thereof, he devised this ridiculous hormone-laced gum that makes bosoms bigger.

October 24th, 2009 | AUDIO, EDUTAINMENT, Everything Else, GENERAL, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, STRAY SHOTS, Videos | Read More

A Dirty Dozen

At about 10 PM EST last night, we tiptoed over the 12 million mark. Last time we were here, change was upon us and the mood was slightly somber. But today, we celebrate.

October 24th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL | Read More

“I Ain’t Used To Puffy Doing Good Stuff.”

Mason Betha has been the butt of more jokes than any man should be. Many times it has been of his own making, but it’s hard to not admit that he is probably the biggest victim of the Bad Boy curse.

October 19th, 2009 | DIGITAL NEWS, EDUTAINMENT, Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

Alicia Keys - “Doesn’t Mean Anything” Video

Dear Alicia, I will find you. I will marry you. You will have my babies. Just thought I’d let you know so you can plan accordingly.

October 19th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“I Never Cried When Pac Died”

MTV Shows “But I Probably Will When Hov Does.” — Drake on “Fear” Hip-Hop police is up in arms again. Drizzy Drake is being charged with falsifying love for the culture based on his lack of appreciation of its roots. Well, really, his crime was not crying when Pac died....

October 15th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“State Of Emergency”

So I reluctantly stumbled upon Bill Cosby’s rap album and got inspired to write a letter to the good doctor. Here, read. “Dear Cos, I see what you’re trying to do over there. You think you’re slick, but I see you. Trying to be “hip” and getting on Twitter and putting...

October 15th, 2009 | AUDIO, DIGITAL NEWS, GENERAL, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

TSS Presents Smoking Sessions With J.Cole

Photo Credit: Honey Mag Fayetteville’s own Jermaine Cole exploded on to the scene in 2009 and began climbing your favorite MC’s favorite new MC list. Everybody was surprised by the new kid making waves, his lyrical depth and cadence, and that refreshing sound he brought to the Interwebs...

October 14th, 2009 | "Smoking Sessions With...", ARTIST INTERVIEWS, GENERAL, Videos, WE GOT NOW | Read More

“So Get Backstage, I’m Here To Take The Stage Back”

Donny Goines Live @ A3C from The Smoking Section on Vimeo. Donny Goines refuses to fail. Success in Hip-Hop has become increasingly elusive. Whether one aims to attain critical acclaim, 15 minutes of fame or commercial success, it’s no longer as straightforward as it may have once been.

October 11th, 2009 | Events, GENERAL, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

Reporting Live & Direct From NOT At The BET Hip-Hop Awards

After Gotty™ attended the BET Awards in LA and returned with a stellar recap, we figured gaining media & press credentials to the 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards — being filmed in my backyard this weekend — would be an easier draw for the Crew. We dutifully submitted our requests and sat back...

October 10th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More