I started my first music blog Hip Hop Sense because well, I love hip hop. It gave me an outlet to put out my two cents to whoever cared enough to read them. One task I took on was accepting submissions from up and coming artist. Now, this is hard. Because this means you typically have to … Continue reading A Million and One Stories: By the Dozens featuring @JayDotRain
Another week. Another Recap. Before I jump into this week’s episode, let me get this rant off. This season is getting bashed. True enough, it’s not exactly groundbreaking but it’s not THAT bad either. There’s the same slow-burning procedural formula that we’re all used to. This season is in the same format as last season, climax … Continue reading True Detective: Other Lives Recap
(Title edited, for the kids) NuYork stops by the Barbershop and tries to break down for the crew why these [dudes] ain’t [nothing]. feat. @STURDYSHOW, @mrknicknack, @CheesusSlice and guest @NYOnTheRadio Follow them on Twitter at @BarbershopPod
Let me start off by saying I know music affects us all in different ways, but lets face it sometimes we take it too far when saying things like “This album is a classic” after one listen or my personal favorite “this album changed my life”. Actually the “life changing” album is what spurred this … Continue reading The Most Overrated Albums Of Our Lifetime
Another week, another episode to recap. Joining me, finally, is my fellow blog contributor Ebony. I’ll let her kick things off and give her thoughts. You ever read a book that started out horribly and you continued to read it solely because you had already started it but the ending turned out to be really good. … Continue reading True Detective: Down Will Come Recap
International Beck joins the room to tell stories of filthy, regrettable things they’ve done in the past. Also, want to be a guest? Want to request a topic? Follow them @BarbershopPod
Before I even hop into this week’s episode, allow me to rant…What the heck is wrong with you people? Why the harsh criticisms so soon? The first season didn’t exactly start off strong and I can bear slow burning detective dramas. If episode 4 didn’t change the season, I was prepared to give up on … Continue reading True Detective: Maybe Tomorrow Recap
The Crew gets you ready for the Summer.
Sorry for the late recap. I try to churn these blog posts out quickly then, ya know, life happens… Let’s not do this one by the book though, because there’s more to talk about starting backwards. You know. That thing that happened. Yes, THAT happened. HOLY HELL THAT HAPPENED??? HOW??? WHY???? Yes, owl mask guy … Continue reading True Detective: Night Finds You Recap
Unless you were under a rock for the past 3 or 4 years, there’s no way you could have missed Of Monsters and Men’s meteoric rise. They made that song that you couldn’t escape from. You know, that song that got stuck in your head. C’mon, you know you loved to hate “Little Talks”. They … Continue reading Of Monsters and Men – Beneath the Skin [review]
Here’s the last 5. 15-11 here and 10-6 here. 5. Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment – Surf Chance the Rapper is Morris Day and The Social Experiment is The Time. This album was unfairly labeled as a Chance album, but he’s just here to lend his quirkiness to a talented group of individuals. The results … Continue reading My Favorite Albums of 2015 So Far [Part 3]
Yesterday, I gave a brief introduction and started my list. Here’s part 2 10. Tyler, the Creator – Cherry Bomb Every time Tyler drops an album, we wonder if this is going to be the one that ends his buzz. Well, it’s not. Tyler showcased his great ear for production on this album. Guest features … Continue reading My Favorite Albums of 2015 So Far [ PART. 2]
Here’s my midpoint of the year list. New ones will come, old ones will go, but either way, I’m glad to have so many on my list. For the sake of brevity, I’ll cut it off at 15. Even though there’s actually way more.
Before I get started, I would just like to say that this is the swaggiest, minimalistic cover ever. It’s all badass and David Bowie-esque. Anyway, this is an album review, not an album cover review. I’ve always listened to Florence Welch and her band casually but I would never consider myself a fan. Lungs was cool to … Continue reading Florence + The Machine – How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful [review]
In a galaxy far, far, away named Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a boy by the name of Terrence Hatch was born. After christened with the name Lil Boosie, he went on to make glorious anthems such as “Set it Off” and the classic “Wipe Me Down”. He grew to have an affinity for spelling out his name … Continue reading Boosie Badazz – Touchdown 2 Cause Hell [review]
Obviously, season 2 had a lot to live up with. I loved season 1 as much as other people so I kinda had low expectations. However, I’m quite intrigued by the first episode. If last season was any indication, this opening song was meticulously picked. With that said, I’m already paying really close attention to … Continue reading True Detective: The Western Book of the Dead Recap
“June One Six Seven One, The day my momma pushed me out her womb and told me n_gga get paid” Today Pac would’ve turn 44 and you can’t help but wonder how much or even if he would’ve changed. Would the landscape of hip-hop be much different? How would he feel about a black president? … Continue reading June 16th 1971
Season One was filled with Southern lore, mystery, noir, action, titties and stellar performances from McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. It was a crazy ride with our two reluctant heroes, but a really fun one. Hopefully they’re still living together and shotgunning cans of Lone Star beer. As their characters Marty and Rust walked away, they looked … Continue reading True Detective Season Two: What We Know So Far
When Ebony and I were in the early stages of planning out the relaunching of our blog, she proposed an idea of showcasing normal, everyday people. I decided on the name A Million and One Stories (as a slight nod to a classic Jay-Z and A Tribe Called Quest songs). A Million and One Stories … Continue reading A Million and One Stories: The Sneaker Lounge with @iRada__
In 2011, a collaborative album between two rappers dropped. No, I’m not talking about Watch the Throne here, I actually mean Sucker for Pumps by Tiron and Ayomari. There’s been a few loose tracks and EPs here and there, but they’ve been quiet for the most part. Well they’re back with the follow up to that great album. … Continue reading Tiron & Ayomari – The Great New Wonderful EP
The Crew discusses the current dating atmosphere. Is it as bad as everyone says? Feat. @STURDYSHOW, @mrknicknack, @CheesusSlice & @LyddieLife w/ guests @RonQuixote_, @Snook24 & @PrinceHAK33M
MTV was actually playing music videos. Yes, the channel named Music Television was actually playing videos. Crazy, I know right? Well while I was up at 3 am in the morning for no good damn reason, I discovered the coolest video I’ve seen in ages. The song is “No Words” by Erik Hassle. So join me … Continue reading While You Were Sleeping…
Before we get started, give me points for attempting a 7 letter alliteration string. I didn’t follow through obviously but I still deserve credit for trying. Anyway, let me get on track. Are you low on funds and your gear is whack? Well I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that … Continue reading Fighting Frivolous Flaunting with Shopping Tips for the Frugal Man
I type up some words about this guy like yesterday. Good to see he’s already keeping the work going.
I really think Jay Rock has some heat baking in the oven for this album. I feel it. And don’t ask why Kendrick isn’t on this one, he snatched the first one out of K. Dot’s hands. It’s his now.
The Crew explores the rules of texting, “sexting”, and sending risqué photos. Plus, we ignore the biggest stories of the week. Feat. Yours Truly, @STURDYSHOW, @mrknicknack, @CheesusSlice & @LyddieLife with guests @Snook24 & @PrinceHAK33M
When this dropped, I just laughed it off. The Freshman list was already getting worse every year but this may have been the most trash one ever. I know that the list had to be salvaged by promoting honorable mentions after big names such as iLoveMakonnen and Slumber Party Next Door declined but still…this is … Continue reading Why I Was Wrong About the 2015 XXL Freshman Cover
Hey…this guy raps really well. I wrote a few words about it here. And here’s the track P’s and Q’s.
“When you dropping some new music fam?” – me “6-4-15, hence the twitter name” “Oh…” -me So with no further adieu, it’s finally here. I’ve been supporting homie and his camp for a long time now, so hopefully you like what you hear and support too. Check out his previous projects at http://www.nosuhfoster.com/.
Monitoring the Mercury Awards is a great way to keep your ear open to Europe’s music scene. If you win this coveted award, success is probably on the way. Past winners included James Blake, Artics Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, and the xx just to name a few. So in a year where the category for the … Continue reading The Quiet Riot: Young Fathers
It’s been a long time since that Can I Borrow A Dollar? mixtape but Kembe is better than ever. Honestly, I thought he would blow before now but let’s hope this mixtape is the one that does it. His single featuring Danny Brown is below, along with a video for “Loosie”
Seeing Kendrick on The Colbert Report was cool. Seeing him on Ellen was…interesting. Watch the artsy performance of “These Walls” above. Still not too late to read America Eats Its Young: An Examination of To Pimp A Butterfly either.
Hip-hop personally means a lot to me. During my short lifespan, it’s been great seeing so many artists progress and rise up the ranks. We’ve gone through several generations, each of which has had their own signature MC. This artist usually started off as a relatively unknown guy who created tons a buzz by a … Continue reading New World Water
If you’re the “trash” person (as I am) for not seeing Age of Ultron or any Avengers movie like “others” have called you, I got something for ya. Now don’t get me wrong, I love comics, I really do, but there are tomes of them that I can’t keep up. And since I like to … Continue reading A Marvelous Find
Deus Ex Machina
Memorial Day is Monday, and for most people, that signifies the beginning of summer. Cookouts, scantily clad women, and outdoor concerts. People wait all year for summer to come back around and we here at Kids Wear Crowns wanna help you make the most of this amazing time of year. Style Find YOUR style. What … Continue reading Guide To A Perfect Summer/Summer Soundtrack
Considering that we’re both from Alabama, @cheesusslice and I both have unusual fan loyalties. I’m an Eagles fan, he’s a Jets fan. The question we’re often asked is, “Why????”. I wish we had answer. Maybe we like pain and suffering. Maybe we don’t want to know what it feels like to have a happy Sunday. … Continue reading Why We Hate Our Teams [@RonQuixote_ and @CheesusSlice]
Initially, this was just meant to be an album review. Then I realized that possibly no one would read it. I mean, cmon, have you even heard of Hiatus Kaiyote? Right. So why would you click on their album review? I was late to this party myself and I know many others are too. But … Continue reading Who the Heck is Hiatus Kaiyote??!?!
Binge watching never used to be my way. I used to enjoy watching my TV in real time. Now I’m an adult with bills and those bills cause me to have a job to pay for them. I have seen the light though, binge watching is here and it’s the future. Accept it. Whether you … Continue reading Netflix’s Hidden Gems
The Crew reveals the people who they would risk their relationships to have one night with, and the ladies who made the “I would eat her ass” list… and somehow the conversation led to a breakdown of 3somes. feat. @STURDYSHOW, @CheesusSlice, @LyddieLife & @mrknicknack
At your local barbershop, you know nothing is off limits as far as discussion goes. The same goes for the roundtable of @Sturdyshow, @MrKnicknack and @CheesusSlice. On this episode, they discuss ladies faking “it”. Enjoy.
The Crew discusses one night stands and the guys need to know whether or not they need to give 100% with a young lady in that situation. Plus a random discussion out nowhere, including 20 minutes of left turns. Featuring @STURDYSHOW, @mrknicknack & @CheesusSlice with guests @RonQuixote_ and phone sex voice @Kenn_uh_dee
Hopefully you’ve binge watched Marvel’s Daredevil by now. Here’s now that awesome one shot fight scene happened. One Shot Hallway Fight
Dom Kennedy by Dom Kennedy is almost as unintentionally funny as that clothing line Marc Jacobs by Mar Jacobs (A Marc Jacobs Production). Either way, get ready to fire your grills you and make sure you have enough red solo cups for the whole party. This album is dropping June 2nd. Summer has officially began.
Scotty’s automatic right now.
More karate in the garage!!! Starlito and Don Trip are back to do what they do best on K.Camp’s Lil Bit beat. Stepbrothers 3 coming soon. Not soon enough though.
Keep knocking these out the park. Dixie Renaisssance. Soon.
If you haven’t seen Avengers: Age of Ultron yet then don’t even read this. Actually, you’re quite trash. Go fix this immediately then come back. It pretty much contains all of the badassness we predicted as a sequel. Except, it’s totally unfair to call this a sequel, because it really isn’t. Age of Ultron is pretty much … Continue reading Assembling the Marvel Universe’s Next Phase
The crew discussing Online Dating and Catfishing … special guest @TheHerosBack
We all know that there seems to be some Russian logarithm to booking flights. You can hit the refresh button and in an instant your perfect available 1 stop flight to All-Star weekend can change into a 3 hour delay with a connecting flight in Manhattan….Kansas. The folks over at Options Away can help with that … Continue reading Locking Down Your Stay with Options Away
New video from hip-hop’s #1 tag team duo. Run the Jewels II is still out there if you’re sleeping.
If you know me, then you know his is my favorite band. This video is about a month old now but a)obviously we weren’t here a month ago b)it’s never too late to get hip to TVOTR. Plus this video really fits the song.
All good things must come to and end. Mad Men sure was a fun ride, wasn’t it? No matter how much of a self-absorsed womanizing asshole he may be, there’s no denying that Don Draper is the coolest TV character ever. Here’s a few of my favorite Don Draper moments:
Just when you thought videos were dead…Man, this is powerful.
The crew discusses when is the appropriate time to throw in the towel and settle down.
An examination of To Pimp a Butterfly
I know you’ve used the quote “To Each, it’s own” to justify a liking something the general consensus has deemed as terrible or unworthy acknowledgement. We do it everyday. It’s ok we all like shitty stuff from time to time. We can’t explain our attraction to it but it’s there. Especially when music is involved. … Continue reading Guilty Pleasures: Albums We’re Ashamed of Liking
We all have bands that we absolutely hate. That one band that makes you wanna drive your car into a center for battered and abused women. For me, that band is Pearl Jam. Eddie Vedder’s voice is the worst thing I’ve ever heard next to Roseanne’s Star Spangled Banner. Take a look at this list … Continue reading Top 15 Most Hated Bands Of The Past 30 Years (via ToneDeaf.com)
If you’re anything like me, how you choose what movie you’re going to watch on Netflix, Redbox, or however you watch them in a few ways. Mine being these steps: 1. Genre-drama, comedy,documentary,etc. 2. The cover of the movie. 3. Cast. 4. The plot summary. Sometimes its 1 out of 4, and not necessarily in … Continue reading LUV [movie review]
There’s many instances in life when 2 things you love come together to form something amazing. Peanut butter and chocolate… bananas and Frosted Flakes… Women and sundresses. One would think combining your favorite things would always turn out great… not true. There’s many examples of this but today we’ll speak on combining sports and hip-hop. … Continue reading Rapthletes
As the resident fake metal head, I figure it’s time to do another post on one of the strangest songs I’ve ever heard… Tool’s “Stinkfist”.
Ya know at some point we as a people and fans of hip hop have to stand up and rise against Jay-Z looking down on us. I don’t know about yall but im sick and tired of having to Google everything this nigga is talking about. I know hip hop by nature is braggadocios especially … Continue reading A Cynic’s Perspective
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