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04 Jan

Posted at 13:10h in Music, Reviews
2012 saw life totally transform for Cameron Thomaz, aka Wiz Khalifa. A native of Pittsburg, his grapple hold on the underground rap scene not only cemented him a spot in the limelight on a national scale but globally as well. A cult hip-hop hero on the indie scene, Khalifa’s many mixtapes earned him all types of noteriety on the come up. However his debut album Rolling Papers didn’t appear to live up to the hype, despite the multi-platinum selling single "Black & Yellow." After taking some time out, recruiting a new crew in the form of the Taylor Gang, prepping to become a father, and filming a movie with Snoop Dogg, the trees and tattoos enthusiast returns with O.N.I.F.C..

13 May

Posted at 22:45h in Documentaries, Film, Reviews
Sometimes the hardest thing to do when you look back at a unique situation is to assess its true impact. It is possible to mould the evidence to fit in with whatever narrative you ultimately choose. Such is the case with the L.A. Riots of 1992: you either believe it was a turning point in the ever-evolving civil rights movement or merely a dark spot in American history where the opportunistic underclass exercised some "aggressive shopping." You can argue either way because you can cherry pick flash points to illuminate your point. The truth is, to view it either way would be simplistic at best because it indeed had elements of both. Conservative radio host and right-wing firebrand Rush Limbaugh bluntly said that "the Los Angeles riots were not caused by the Rodney King verdict. The Los Angeles riots were caused by rioters," thereby removing any possible justification for the senseless acts. While many called the riots a means of "fighting back" against an oppressive system, how much was motivated by the actual Rodney King verdict? How much was motivated by chaos and opportunism? How much has changed since? There are mixed answers to these questions, and Mark Ford’s incendiary new VHI documentary film Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA riots merely flirts with them.

21 Apr

Posted at 22:22h in Interviews, Music
We were first introduced to Teairra Marí in 2005 courtesy of Jay-Z and Roc-a-Fella Records/Def Jam. The then 16-year-old Detroit vocalist crooned about having “No Daddy”, and posed the immortal question, “Are there any boys around that know how to make a girl feel?” Eight years later, Mari has developed into a woman both mentally and musically leaving childish pursuits behind.

06 Apr

Posted at 22:09h in Lit, Music
Now this is something only Snoop Dogg could have invented. The weed-worshiping rapper is planning to release a "smokable songbook", charmingly entitled Rolling Words. Not only is the whole thing made out of hemp, but the pages double up as fully usable rolling paper while the book's spine serves as a surface to light your match on (if you keep it old school like that).

24 Dec

Posted at 00:43h in Music, Reviews
With the festive season already offering up classic material [Common, The Roots], there is still a hankering from a few for something more... Something motivational. Whilst the aforementioned may offer a whole heap of realness, ATL's supremo Young Jeezy offers an intriguing dosage of uncompromising street tales and reality which keeps many heads drawn to him.

13 Oct

Posted at 00:28h in Reviews
No stranger to the UK having performed here on numerous occasions [and even banned once because of drug and firearms convictions in the US], it is with goodwill and excitement that Snoop Dogg returns to perform on London’s 02 Arena stage. After possibly the longest line up of opening acts I’ve ever seen, including the likes of Yasmin, Chipmunk and Radio 1's MistaJam, the night’s main attraction strolls casually onto the stage.

25 Aug

Posted at 00:18h in Music, Reviews
Argue all you want as to who's the current leader of the New West revolution but at one stage (and maybe even today) Jayceon Taylor, better known as Game, hands down was the frontrunner for this crown. Possessing the lyricism of which even had die hard East Coast affiliates had to approve, Chuck Taylor's mix of controversy, raw delivery and formula for a big hit have kept his name buzzing since his much lauded Documentary album dropped in 2005. Whilst publicised beefs, label issues and more followed, most recently his legion of fans have been craving for his much delayed LP The R.E.D Album, which had been in the works for some years. Finally free of postponements and drama, Game’s fourth release hopes to reignite the hot streak with which he once ran and dispel any concerns that his previous hype was unwarranted.

29 Mar

Posted at 03:30h in Music, Reviews
Spending two decades in the game, accumulating legendary status, dropping numerous albums and a line of ‘adult entertainment’ DVDs, its hard to imagine Snoop Dogg still having a hunger to create a new album in 2011. His latest offering, Doggumentary, stands as the Dogg Father’s 11th studio album and is the sequel to 1993’s classic Doggystyle. Going through his prestigious catalog, you’ll be hard to find an album without any notable highlights. But will there be enough vintage Snoop performances on hand to ensure the follow-up to one of Hip Hops seminal albums goes without disappointment?

13 Jul

Posted at 17:13h in Reviews
After the controversial split of the heavyweight Roc-A-Fella label, Hip Hop supremo Damon Dash is back - returning to the Hip Hop arena with big ambitions and a hungry young roster on BluRoc Records. The first artist to wave the flag for the new brand is New Orleans spitter Curren$y. A XXL Freshman for ’09, Curren$y’s buzz is carried into the summer of 2010 and with Pilot Talk ready for take off, how will the first venture from DD’s new order fare?