Archive for September 2012
[Interview] Murs & Fashawn Discuss How Their Differences Are Similar, Gangs & How They First Met
Murs and Fashawn sit down for “A 2Dope Convo” with 2DopeBoyz and TheWellVersed where the duo discuss that although they are different, they have many of the same qualities. They also talk about how gang culture infulenced both of their lives, why “This Generation” is like “B.G. Knocc Out Meets Cuban Linx,” Fashawn meeting Murs for the first time and why he thought that they would never, ever work together. Read more
[FRESHNESS] Orisue Fall 2nd Delivery Style Guide Featuring Chuck Inglish Of The Cool Kids
Orisue enlists Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids for a special edition Fall 12′ Style Guide. Read more
[Review] Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect’s off key humor keeps it from being tossed in the “Bring It On” bin it was initially destined for. Read more
GTFOHWTBS: Dolce & Gabbana's Slave Earrings
Dolce & Gabbana’s earrings have sent black folks into delirium thanks to their eerie resemblance to the “Mammy” figures of the slave era. Read more
Samuel L. Jackson To Voters: "Wake The F*ck Up!"
Samuel L. Jackson has a message to any voter who thinks this election doesn’t matter: Wake the f*ck up. Read more
[FRESHNESS] Nike Sportswear Grey/Navy Holiday 2012 Collection
Nike Sportswear cools off for the holidays with the upcoming release of their subtle toned Grey/Navy 2012 Holiday Collection. Read more
[Review] Brother Ali - Mourning In America And Dreaming In Color
Brother Ali’s latest is a departure from the “Uncle Sam God Damn” days, revealing a level of maturity and evolution most artists never see. Read more
[Live Stream] #IGNITE2012 Tour Plants Seed Of Activism In Cincy For National Voter Registration Day
Check out the live stream of some of hip-hop culture’s finest journalists, activists and artists discuss the 2012 presidential election, how hip hop culture can make a difference and so much more. The stream starts at 3:00pm EST. Read more
GTFOHWTBS: Seattle Seahawks Steal Victory; Coach Claims Victory Legitimate
Last Night’s Monday Night Football game between The Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks will go down as having one of the more controversial endings in NFL history. But somehow, the coach of the winning team didn’t see it as all that controversial.TWV’s Nene Wallace Reed looks into the mind of Pete Carroll. Read more
[Interview] Chino XL: My New Album Is A "Murder Exhibition"
After six years away from the game, Chino XL returns. The “Wordsmith” sits down with TWV to talk overcoming suicidal thoughts and depression, how he avoided dumbing down his rhymes to reach a bigger audience, why Nas’ message in “Daughters” is wrong and why his latest album, “The Ricanstruction: The Black Rosary” is a “murder exhibition.” Read more
