Q-Tip Plans to Release 25th Anniversary Edition Of ‘The Low End Theory’
Q-Tip chats with BBC about new music, forthcoming TV series and 25th anniversary edition of the Low End Theory.
Author Archive: Gangstarr Girl
Starrene Rhett Rocque is a recovering journalist who often fantasizes about becoming a shotgun-toting B-movie heroine.
For Colored Girls Trailer (Tyler Perry Done Good This Time?)
I. Cannot. Wait. To see this. At first I was nervous when I heard that Tyler Perry (one, a man; two, a sometimes suspect director) was adapting it for film but the trailer looks great! Plus, I spoke to the publicist for the film and she gave it glowing reviews–not just because she was the […]
Internet Douchery: New Music From ‘Charlie Murphy’ And ‘Pootie Tang’
Uncle Ray Ray? Is that you? O_o
Commercial Douchery: Creepy Doll Possessed By Spirits?
This is the creepiest doll commercial ever (it’s from the 60s). Basically, it’s a doll that has human characteristics, like hair that actually “grows.” According to the commercial voice over guy, these homosapien-like qualities were made possible by a voodoo witch doctor named Captain Oogie who can transfer human souls into dolls. Lastly, the dolls […]
Bilal Talks Sophomore LP, Why He Was Never So-Called Neo-Soul
Bilal entered our hearts in 2000 with mellow grooves like “Soul Sista” and “Love It,” during a period when the phrase “Neo-Soul” was attached to any artist who had a jazzy, soulful or earthy vibe (and in most cases, they could actually sing without digital enhancement). His debut album, 1st Born Second, received rave reviews […]
Cool Cruel World Presents Leading Ladies: The Femcee Edition
You want lady rhyme slingers? Then come out to South Paw Tuesday to kick off fashion week by screening Leading Ladies Trois: Femcees, a documentary showcasing female talent in hip-hop created by @CocoaBella of Cool Cruel World. About Leading Ladies (from the press release):
The Femcee Files: Cdot The Catalyst Examines Nicki Minaj, Defines Herself
Cdot The Catalyst is a dope lyricist who I’ve been chatting with on Twitter and iChat since last year. She’s cool, uber smart, talented, and well, definitely under exposed. We’ve had so many great talks and I love her irreverence and snark so much that I wanted her to submit this piece explaining her identity […]
Cee-Lo ‘F*ck You’ [Official Video]
Yaaay for creative well thought out videos! A lot of folks are taking back to the 60s these days. I’m not mad but what’s up with that? lol
Mics Do Sound Nice But Some Still Don’t Hear It
BET premiered My Mic Sounds Nice: The Truth About Women in Hip-Hop last night and it was good, really good. I was actually surprised at how good it was. The filmmakers did a superb job conveying the tremendous impact of those of the xx variety on the culture. I didn’t learn anything new but it […]
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