I feel like 'best of' lists are a bit overrated - everyone ends up putting on their bad ass hats and bitching about the placement of the exact same 10 albums within the list.  Instead of boring you all with a bunch of diatribe and bullshit, I'd rather show you ... Continue Reading

For years, I've always kept an eye out for Nike's Valentine's Day releases - mostly because they're typically fly and also red.  Rocking sneakers is no different than rocking heels; a lady in red gets whatever the fuck she wants. I'm far from impressed by the 2010 Valentine's Day Dunk High ... Continue Reading

I love a good mixtape, and this year has been one of the best as far as pushing the envelope with creativity goes but also in redefining what a mixtape actually is.  For this reason, I have broken the mixtape category into three sections:  dj-based, emcee-based, and production-based.  Ratings are ... Continue Reading

Unless you've been under a rock for the past few years, you should know that the end of the year also marks the coming of an annual "rap up" from VA emcee Skillz which covers the year in hip hop history.  Due to an excessive hype on Twitter, I was ... Continue Reading

I kind of have a dj crush on Dj Hyphen after listening to his best of 2009 mix right here... Did I just say that?  Anyway, be sure to download & check this mix, throw it on your iPod, whatever.  Be sure to check our Sound Session every Sunday evening ... Continue Reading

Dear God, These shoes are proof to me that you exist and that your spirit is in the fine people at New Balance and Nine West. I'm loving the snow leopard-esque colorway below, but good grief... I may just snatch up both. The only thing I could ask for is a high ... Continue Reading

Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks This is by far the best Michael Jackson tribute video I've seen.  Spike Lee is such a boss when he wants to be, right? ... Continue Reading

A true classic when it comes to holiday related rap songs.  This poplemon is taking a few days off, but I wanted to wish you all a happy holiday season from the bottom of my heart. - Miss R. ... Continue Reading

Whew.... what a fucking song.  It's kind of creepy to have a chorus that repeats, "just don't die... today," over and over but holy fucking shit if this isn't a super solid talent line-up (I mean, really.. production by Beatnick & K-Salaam, verses by Bun B, 88-Keys, Colin Munroe?).  Be ... Continue Reading

I have a few pairs of Nike Terminator hi tops.. but they sure as hell aren't studded or furred.  These two pairs are deemed the Day & Night collection and are available at 21 Mercer.  The polished black joint features a black fur lining and a purple sole - the ... Continue Reading

Having close ties to LA for close to a year made it painful to miss the Boombox 3rd Anniversary Party a few weeks back... What added more salt to the wound was that Inka One & company brought in Talib Kweli for a special dj set... What I didn't know ... Continue Reading