Articles By: Jason H.

Adidas Originals Def Jam x Ghostface Stan Smith

Ghost fans might want to add this to their action figure and imitation golden eagle bracelet. As part of their Originals series, Adidas put out a Ghostface version of their Stan Smith sneaker including details on the heel, ankle and his mug on the tongue, reminiscent of Jam Master Jay’s shelltoe.

November 21st, 2009 | Gear | Read More

Bring On Mayweather!

Miguel Cotto got beat bad. And besides the first three rounds, he had nothing against Manny Pacquiao. Previous wins by “Pac Man” against Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton were lopsided in his favor but beating a legitimate opponent such as Cotto establishes his status amongst the best of...

November 16th, 2009 | SMOKE BREAK, Sports, Videos | Read More

Phil Ivey Is Baller Status

Poker superstar Phil Ivey is the embodiment of recession-proof. Not that I would suggest him to start a rap career, but he sure can back up the exaggerated wealth aspect. Coincidentally, his manager is Chris “Gotti” Lorenzo (Irv Gotti’s brother) but I doubt he’ll be grabbing...

November 5th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, TV/Movies, Videos | Read More

Skyzoo - “Popularity” Video

I never imagined Skyzoo as a Zach Morris for obvious reasons, but this was a funny take on the Saved By The Bell series in his new video “Popularity.”

October 30th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

The RZA Is A Media Mogul

While Raekwon and Ghostface had more exposure this year, The RZA has been going in hard promoting his new book, The Tao Of Wu. Interviews on Time Magazine, Tavis Smiley and The Colbert Report have been stops on his tour in his new role as an author. Although he already penned The Wu-Tang Manual, The...

October 25th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, TV/Movies, Videos | Read More

Mayer Hawthorne - “Green Eyed Love” Video

I think we’ve established that many of us are Mayer stans, evident in Exhibit A. Add Exhibit B can be found in the visuals for “Green Eyed Love.” The vid is a little James Bond and alot of Courvoisier crooning.

October 14th, 2009 | MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Ghostface <3’s Mayer, Too

When mainstream media outlets like The New York Times decide to do interviews with artists of Ghostface Killah’s caliber, you feel compelled to find out what was said. Obviously if you heard Mayer Hawthorne’s music and knowing Ghost’s affinity for Soul (evident in the Ghostdini project),...

October 6th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

Obits: Mr. Magic

“I got to have it, I miss Mr. Magic…” Hip-Hop radio pioneer John “Mr. Magic” Rivas passed away this morning from a heart attack. With Marley Marl, Mr. Magic’s “Rap Attack” was the first all Hip-Hop radio show, debuting in 1983. The history of this show...

October 3rd, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Deez Nuts” Do Theater

“Deez Nuts” is not your typical theater title but what do you expect from The Beatnuts?

October 1st, 2009 | EDUTAINMENT, Events, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“Headed For The Past”

Ask any fitted cap aficionado and they’ll agree - its not easy to find a decent football hat. Usually your favorite fan shop got those lame caps worn by quarterbacks between drives. The other alternative is the Reebok NFL fitteds but their brims are as flimsy as filo dough. Luckily, Mitchell and...

September 23rd, 2009 | Gear, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

Your Daily Funk - The Nas’ Birthday Edition

In honor of Nas’ Born Day today, I’m using him as an excuse to post a few of my favorite samples. I decided to steer clear of the seven second loops. Instead, I picked the joints you can let ride in your speakers, the ones that can stand alone without the stamp of being “sampled.”

September 14th, 2009 | GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

I Still Hate Michael Jordan (The Hall Of Fame Edition)

I hated Michael Jordan growing up. That baldheaded jerk with his tongue out made me cringe when he stepped on the court. And like many fans of NBA teams other than Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, it was hard to argue why your team was better. From Barkley to Malone to Ewing to Reggie Miller, all these...

September 11th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Sports | Read More