Graffiti Stories told by Cop
Vandal Squad offers a unique perspective into the world of urban graffiti. The book was written by a former police officer, Joseph Rivera, who was actually assigned to New York City’s Transit Police Department during the golden era of...
Rudy Ray Moore aka Dolemite Passes
(pictured- Lork from Da Honey House and Mr. Rudy Ray Moore.)
70's exploitation filmmaker, actor, and comedic genius, Rudy Ray Moore passes away at 81. Best known for his character Dolemite, Mr. Moore was also a legend in Hip Hop...
SHABAAM SAHDEEQ by Black Pacino
TO GET HIS DUE, SHABAAM SAHDEEQ IS "RELENTLESS"
By Khalid Strickland a.k.a. Black Pacino
Spread luv it's the Brooklyn way...
Although there are flashes of brilliance, much of today’s mainstream rap music is littered with instant, microwavable...
VH1 HIP-HOP HONORS PRE-PARTY by Black Pacino
IN MY TRAVELS....
(VH1 HIP-HOP HONORS PRE-PARTY @ THE VOLSTEAD, NYC)
By Khalid Strickland a.k.a. Black Pacino
Photos by Eric Russ
AZ and me at The Volstead
The 5th Annual VH-1 Hip Hop Honors hit NYC last week and on the eve of the...
Let the post-RadioHead games commence: Trent Reznor and Saul Williams
Here we go, major artists will start employing indie tactics to get their music out. As predicted in my previous article well-known artists will begin to release their releases using similar business models as RadioHead's recent "pay-what-you-want" offering. In...
PRESTO interview by Black Pacino
By Khalid Strickland a.k.a. Black Pacino
Pipin' hot beats made fresh daily...
Nowadays, mainstream rap beats are so sweet they can make a listener diabetic. Dipping into the same stagnant pool, hordes of identical...
DJ Red Alert Honored in Harlem
Kool DJ Red Alert is recognized and respected worldwide as one of the founding fathers of Hip Hop music and culture. Red is considered an icon of contemporary DJs and a pioneer of the radio mix show format.
Red...
Sheek Louch interview by Dirty Angel
SHEEK LOUCH PREPARES FOR "GORILLA" WARFARE
By Khalid Strickland a.k.a. Dirty Angel
Not just "the third member of The LOX"...
Rapper Sheek Louch, along with exceptional street poets Jadakiss and Styles P, is a...
Let the post-RadioHead games commence: Trent Reznor and Saul Williams
Here we go, major artists will start employing indie tactics to get their music out. As predicted in my previous article well-known artists will begin to release their releases using similar business models as RadioHead's recent "pay-what-you-want" offering. In...
Edley Shine- Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years.
Over 15 years ago, the groundbreaking act Born Jamericans made their debut Kids from Foreign on Cali imprint Delicious Vinyl. Following this effort up with Yardcore, the group's eclectic fusion of hip hop and dancehall was a bit before...
