The Breakdown: Sean P’s Mic Tyson

Words by Phlip

To be honest, I am surprised to be writing this review AFTER the album came out. It is commendable to whoever was on the artist’s team in plugging leaks of this one, as my Google technique is normally infallible when it comes to locating literally anything that can be found on the internets. Continue reading

Walter George, Jr. Dissects Kendrick Lamar’s Debut Album

Words by Walter George, Jr

Back in 2006, Compton’s The Game was hitting the charts with songs like “One Blood,” and numerous remixes with every rapper ever. He also dropped a favorite mixtape of mine, Black Wall Street Journal, Vol. 1, complete with a number of features from a number of West Coast rappers. Continue reading

Maryland, Harmonies, & Bears: An Interview with Brian Ennals

Words by Tony Grands

Rap music is in a precarious position right now. It’s fighting for independence from the machine (& apparently winning) while still struggling to find a proper voice to represent it globally. Continue reading

“Smoking Weed With The President…”

Words by Tony Grands

A guy named Richard Williams, a/k/a Prince Ea, is the president & founder of a company called Make Smart Cool. To make a complicated description simple, the company’s an aggressive, hip, socio-political brand, based on serving the needs of the people. Continue reading