From 1999 to 2010 a lot of music discovery was lost. Napster created massive holes in the industry and forced a shift in how music consumption happened. In the 90s I would hit small mom and pop shops and friends would wait in line to get signed copies of albums dropping from artists who toured…
The minimalist sound of $wift is an ode to the underground, stripped down sound of getting your work out of the mud and making sure you let the world know that the process isn’t pretty. The 9 track album is a bit muted due to the autotune giving it a heavy ATL/Future sound, but…
Don’t feel like reading this post? Click and watch the video. Subscribe to arch on YouTube. Source: TIMBERLAND | Men’s Hip-Hop Royalty Timberland® Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Boots A few weeks ago when discussing the FUTURE73 50th anniversary of Timberland collection, I stated that Timberland had an opportunity to connect in a major way to Hip-Hop’s…
It’s a sneaker site so the first thing I want you to peep is the adidas x Gucci in the screenshot, but right after peeping that, listen to this headnod from Premo, Remy and Rapsody. Lyrically this is one of the dopest tracks and to be honest, it shuts down a lot of albums that…
When the artist is a painter and a poet from Southeast San Diego everything blends to create a palette of culture at its finest. Hip-Hop used to mean something and you could still vibe, b-boy to it and elevate to it. Bennie delivers a hook that feels like evidence of why, “We can’t get up,…
While sneaker and mainstream media celebrates the latest “Nike doing big things with Serena” Collection, I decided to take a dig into social media to check up on brands I began following during the height of “Supporting Black Businesses” to find out if any real support has taken place after all of the issues over…
We proudly present the Ewing 33 HI x Big Pun Black/Red/Yellow. The 4th and final project in our Big Pun series, this special shoe commemorates Pun’s November 10th Birthday and celebrates his legacy. Designed in conjunction with The Rios Family. Source: 33 HI x BIG PUN Black/Red/Yellow PREORDER It’s been almost 25 years since I’ve…
Hailing from East New York, Brooklyn, AZ debuted in the rap scene in 1994 with his stellar guest verse on Nas’ landmark debut Illmatic. Following an intense bidding war created by the verse, AZ released his own classic debut the following fall, Doe or Die, on October 10, 1995. Featuring the platinum hit single “Sugar…
7-24-2020 Update: I decided to dig deeper into Timberland and discovered that the company has been doing a lot of work. My post below created a dialogue with the team at Timberland and I’ve adjusted my position on this matter. This is an instance of “Good Trouble” with the potential for a better story. Read…
The San Diego emcee who once dominated Snoop Dogg’s Underground YouTube top spot for months has discovered his voice again and while Tobe Nwigwe is currently dominating the viral Hip-Hop scene with his conscious, gospel inspired rap, Judah is a better emcee because he actually understands hooks (and this is coming from a guy who…
In 2017 I faced one of the biggest economic setbacks anyone could experience. In 2015 I made 700,000 dollars. In 2016 I made 300,000 dollars. In 2017 everything was gone. I tell the story and explain how losing half a million dollars was a matter of making a conscious decision after making a lot of…
Anyone who knows me realize that Pharoahe Monch has long been in rotation for me. His albums easily rank in the top ten of my favorite albums of all time. When someone raises the argument of the top emcees I always, always state that when it comes down to it Black Thought and Pharoahe Monch…
All Songs Featured in this playlist can be found here: https://amzn.to/2pU7GXP We got a chance to hit the outdoor musicfest for Memphis (held at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis) this year to see Nas. I was far back so the video isn’t clear, but I thought someone would like to peep this. Nas killed it….
Project + Exec is a new series where I’ve decided to seek out footwear executives who are minorities (Black, Latino, Indian, Native American, Asian men and women) who are doing some dope work, but are being overlooked by the larger media outlets. It’s my small part. I really hope you look more into the brands…
Too often the stories of our heroes are told after their demise. We get the details about what they went through via biopics or biographies. That’s not a problem, but in Hip-Hop it’s a constant which is unfortunately common because our shining stars are cut down in their prime. Bobbito Garcia’s life has been…
SUEDE CHAINS Source: SUEDE CHAINS There are a ton of us who love sneakers and love Hip-Hop. We all can speak in great detail about discovering Puma while listening to Planet Rock and trying to breakdance like the Rock Steady Crew. Less than a week ago I was building with a peer on LinkedIn and…
THIS IS THE LINK FOR YOU TO CLICK AND BACK THIS PROJECT, SO CLICK IT B. Before you ask, I already backed the project so I can get the tee shirt and stay playground fresh. If you’re on this site I don’t need to go into details on why another Bobbito documentary is important…
4 track album Source: J Dilla – The Anthem (Amerigo Gazaway Remix), by Amerigo Gazaway I hate e-mail lists and I hate having to sign up for them so I do it, but I don’t like it. If I do sign up for your list that means I really want what you are going to…
http://officialmls.weebly.com Everybody is trying to recapture the look and style of the 90s, but no one seems to be really trying to capture the flow and feel of the music. Mumble rap abounds and while everyone is allowed to have their favorite type of hip-hop, but there is something about that grimey, lyrical hip-hop…
I guess it’s no secret that I’m a ridiculous Hip-Hop head. As the owner of a small label imprint I’ve dedicated a lot of my life to trying to promote musicians. I first ran across Blackalicious back when I was living in Cali. There is one track I always revert to when someone brings…
Source: FILM | STRETCH AND BOBBITO If you visit this site and consider yourself a part of the Hip-Hop and Sneaker Culture (I’m waiting on sneakers to be added to the elements of Hip-Hop), then you should know who these two are. If you don’t then excuse yourself and do some research. I’m dropping…
Madina Design – Designer with a passion for Hip Hop, Hip Hop clothing, fashion, design, old school, classic, art, photography, illustration, goldenera. Source: Madina Design – Hip Hop Clothing & Design – Madina Full disclosure, I haven’t bought anything from Madina, yet. I’ve been sharing, liking and being a social media follower for years, but…
