Constantly getting thrown against lockers during middle school years is enough to make some people scarred and bitter as adults but not Brittany Street. She was picked on because of her small stature but dealt with her teen angst by writing rhymes. By the time she was in high school, the petite self-proclaimed martian (listen to her mixtape for an explanation for that reference) became a force to be reckoned with by fighting back lyrically and becoming so good that people began to try to battle her with little success. Now at 24, she has already gotten the chance to Read the rest of this entry »
5 Apr 2010
Jacki-O Talks Second Book x Literacy, Congratulates Nicki Minaj
After years of label and legal drama, Jacki-O is focused on shifting negative stereotypes about female MCs by becoming the change she hopes to see. The Miami rapper has been keeping busy with her music career, with her street mixtape, Griselda Blanco, dropping on the Web in two weeks. But when it comes to other women rappers in the game, she still thinks there’s a lot of work to do. “Congrats to Nicki Minaj for doing her thing but a lot of things are still the same,†Jacki-O told VIBE. “Men need to start recognizing the talent that females have Read the rest of this entry »
3 Apr 2010
Weekend Chill: Eagle Nebula in ‘Page 2′ [Video]
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“Page 2″ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO from chipmonk on Vimeo.
1 Apr 2010
Remy Ma Could Be Free Soon, Erykah Badu Risked Year in Jail, Twitter Weighs in on Pants Sagging
Some recent pieces I wrote this week. Check ‘em out, share the knowledge! Papoose says Remy Ma could possibly be home before the summer [Vibe]. Erykah Badu risked a year in prison to shoot the “Window Seat” video. [Vibe]. Twitter weighs in on Senator Eric Adams’ anti pants sagging billboards [Vibe].
31 Mar 2010
[Video] Nicki Minaj – ‘Massive Attack’
I thought the video would save the song, but not so much. That’s what I get for feeding into internet hype. The still shots looked so cool…
30 Mar 2010
Rasheeda ft. Kandi, Toya Carter, Diamond & Lola Monroe – ‘Bedrock (Remix)’
Since when did Toya Carter, as in Tiny & Toya rap? And why the heck did Rasheeda sound like Nicki Minaj. O_o I’m not mad that these ladies banded together though.
30 Mar 2010
Stop the Sag (Lookin Like a Fool Wit Yo Pants on the Ground)
New York State Senator Eric Adams has spent $2,000 on an ad campaign to try to encourage young men to stop sagging their pants. Some men (and boys) who sag their pants do it to make an asinine fashion statement but it’s a trend that started in prison, where anyone whose pants were sagging were suggesting that they were available for sex.
29 Mar 2010
[Video] Kelis x Baby Knight in “Acapella”
It’s a really cool video. I’m like eh, when it comes to the song. Maybe it will grow on me, like if I hear it on the right system at a party. We shall see. Baby Knight makes a cameo at the end.
