Words by Landon A.

Amidst all the snappin’ and trappin’ emerging from the south in the last five years, a few half-pint MCs managed to sneak in the door and leave their mark on the game for better or worse. One of these pipsqueaks slayed the ringtone game and had White folks everywhere thanking their lucky stars for the dumb ass dance he dropped in their laps. The other, hit like a hurricane with his 2007 single “Ay Bay Bay” and quickly dissipated only to return once again in early 2009 with an ode to the exceptionally fine Halle Berry. The Weather Channel couldn’t have predicted it any better than we could have folks, Hurricane Chris returns with his second LP, Unleashed. Read the rest of this entry »

The streets are Hip-Hop and we’re Hip-Hop so the streets belong to us. No self respecting MC should be caught dead in those streets without viable (read: free) marketing  for their fanbase. In our continuing efforts to give you the last of the 2009 in 2010′s first week, here’s the best of digital goods that circulating throughout the year. Read the rest of this entry »

Lil’ Boosie has been goin’ through some thangs.

The product of Baton Rouge’s streets has never been shy about telling his story. While most casual listeners know Bad Azz for his party singles like “Wipe Me Down” and “Zoom,” his followers know him as the ambassador to the Gulf Coast streets. Though Boosie has been able to leave his neighborhood for greener pastures, his personal life is as tumultuous as ever.

He’s currently under house arrest and facing a trial date set for September 28th while braving a tough promotional schedule and ever-volatile health. Still, Boosie took some time to talk with David D. about his album, Super Bad, his relationship with Webbie, his patented haircut and…interesting details about women.

This is definitely an interview you have to read & see to believe.

TSS: How’s it going man?

Lil’ Boosie: I’m alright, just chillin’ in New York taking care of this album.

TSS: Cool, I just want to start by letting you know I’m from Jackson, MS so–

Lil’ Boosie: So you know my struggle…

TSS: Yea, so let’s get into this album. Why is it called Super Bad?

Lil’ Boosie: Everything is a little better: my rhymes, my production. I got more features than I had last time. I reached out to the ladies more than on the last album. I’m getting more money, I’m more focused. If you’re with Boosie Bad Azz you know what it is. Read the rest of this entry »

The last time we saw Chris, homie was making quite possibly the most embarrassing move since OJ tried to steal his OWN stuff back…and lost. Read the rest of this entry »

You know what it is. Read the rest of this entry »

Hurricane Chris Performs “Halle Berry” for Louisiana State House Of Representatives

I can think of maybe 2 million things more appropriate to do in The House. Certainly, somebody else there could too. But there must’ve been one crackhead joker of a genius that said “You know what? Let’s do something a little edgy. A little more ‘urban’ and ‘hip’….” Read the rest of this entry »

“Rihanna, I say Rihaaannnaa, Let’s get ratchet while you goin’ through your drama…”

This Bad Ass Hurricane mixtape is shaping up to be a raunchy & rude affair as far as content goes.

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Download — Hurricane Chris & Lil Boosie – “Let’s Get Ratchet”

Previously Posted — Hurricane Chris & Lil Boosie – “Doin Our Thang”

Today would be an ideal day to throw out a new track by Hurricane & Boosie. Look @ the circumstances: Halle Berry is making a buzz, so the first song in your head is “Hallleeee Berrrryyyyy“. And just yesterday, there I was requesting Read the rest of this entry »

Hurricane Chris back one more time with his “Halle” song, this go-round featuring a laundry list of rappers who too lust for Ms. Berrrryyyyy, Halle Berrryyyyy! I listened to this last night just to hear Boosie’s smutted out verse.

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Download — Hurricane Chris Feat. Ludacris, Beenie Man, Lil Boosie, Yo Gotti, Pitbull, Yung Joc & C-Ride – “Halle Berry (She’s Fine)” Extended Remix

Previously Posted — Hurricane Chris – “Halle Berry” Video

Back in 2005, Mike Jones was the talk of the Houston mainstream rap scene. Riding high with “Still Tippin’” & “Back Then” off his debut album Who Is Mike Jones? to double platinum sales, he was one of the few to capitalize off the city’s moment in the spotlight. Relying on savvy marketing (281-330-8004 is unforgettable) and an infallible grind, he was able to overcome his lyrical inadequacies to become a household name. Four years later, after several singles that failed to connect and shelved album/movie (The American Dream), Mike Jones is finally back with his sophomore album (and new phone number) The Voice. Although we know who Mike Jones is, the question is in the wake of this overly sexed release, is he the voice of the streets or the sheets? Read the rest of this entry »

I don’t want to toot my own horn, but methinks it’s time to get the band ready.

Though we tried to put you on to this song back in October, “Halle Berry” is now officially a summer hit. Bank on it. I could never tell if this was originally Read the rest of this entry »

I tried to told ya’ll © Big Boi. But you all would rather look at the pretty pictures instead of listen.

I wonder how many Read the rest of this entry »

Esquire magazine has come out and officially declared something I’ve known since Boomerang: Halle Berry is the sexiest woman alive. Read the rest of this entry »

For those experiencing flu-like symptoms caused from adolescent rappers who dress like extras in Toys “R” Us® commercials, creating synchronized dance telegrams, blame Mr. Collipark. The former Ying Yang Twins brainchild recently began to build his own empire with underclassmen Hurricane Chris and Soulja Boy, spawning successful, albeit frowned-upon Top 40 singles. His latest protégé, 21 year old Atlanta transplant, V.I.C., upholds the stereotype that new rappers are merely one-trick ponies with his laughable debut Beast. Read the rest of this entry »

This Hurricane Chris freestyle is crazy. Like I told Gottyâ„¢, I can’t even think of 7 minutes of things to talk about in conversation let alone make them rhyme and flow. What’s more insane is this is the dude behind “Ay Bay Bay”?!? Wild.

I applaud Chris for proving me wrong. My misconception about his skill set was thorough, and I apologize. His flow is so effortless it got me thinking about MCs diametrically opposed to him. The ones who make their job look hard. The ones who even make me feel like I should start rapping.

In my numerous rap-to-basketball analogies I spew to anyone who will listen, I site how the freestyle is like one-on-one. Every professional thinks they’re the best – in fact, that swagger is necessity – and could cross anyone, but truth is someone’s going to lose. Some are going to be flat-out awful. And just as on the court, in the freestyle there are fade aways that always look fresh, and then there are lay-ups that look easy and land tired…

1) “Off the top of the dome” – I’m not sure who started saying “dome” instead of “head,” but it’s used so often “head” seems refreshing and original. Unless you’re talking about getting dome, this phrase is as weak of a filler as “Ummm” or “Uhhhh” or “Youknowwhatimsayin.” A quick glance at my thesaurus lists myriad alternatives: brain, cranium, mind, noodle, pate, poll, skull. The day I hear someone spit “off the top of my noodle,” is the day I rest. Read the rest of this entry »