Music
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Which Album Cover Is Worse? Big Bear Vs. Big Mike
Either way, the Bigs have it. *rimshot* Get it? The Bigs? Because Big Bear vs… Nevermind. *ahem* When it comes to bad hip-hop album covers, no conversation is complete (or relevant) unless it includes a discussion of Big Bear’s Doin’ Thangs album cover. Please examine this cover in all of its glory. When Pen &…
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PJ and The Playlist Thursdays, Vol 1
I dont know why I never did this before. But better late than never they say. They say a lot of things. Anyway, because so many folks here at VSB are self-appointed music heads (myself being one of them) and have such vast and expansive musical tastes, I think I’m going to start doing a…
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2014 BET Hip-Hop Awards Recap
In keeping with the stereotype that Black folks are always late, BET aired the 2014 Hip-Hop Awards last night something like three weeks after it filmed in Atlanta. Why? My guess is because there’s usually a fight or twelve at the hip-hop awards and BET wanted the ability to edit it out, ya know, just…
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Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Ep. 5 Recap: "Truth Be Told"
It’s Tuesday, which means that last night, the house that Mona Scott-Young built invaded our living rooms for a little bit of country and a little bit or rock and roll. So now that we’re back to life and back to reality, let’s delve in, shall we? Yes. Let’s. As usual, let’s start with the…
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Tinashe’s Aquarius, Is…Surprisingly Good
After a handful of friends insisted that I give Tinashe’s new album, Aquarius, a chance, I pressed play on Spotify while writing last night. I wanted to see what the fuck all the fuss was about. I hadn’t paid much attention to her, beyond her lead single, “2 On,” which I paid attention to solely…
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5 Interesting and Useful Facts I Learned From Hip-Hop
Between slanguage and actual facts, hip-hop saved my life. That isn’t true, nor does it make sense. But I’m being grandiose. And I’m a hot nigga. I’ve been that way since about a week ago. Also, I’ve learned that slang is still evolving. For instance, I’ve spent a considerable enough amount of my lifetime around…
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Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Ep. 4 Recap: These *CENSORED* Ain't Loyal…Or Listening
Once again it’s on. My favorite Monday night adventure came through with the boomboompow. We’ve got at least 2 drinks thrown and it would have been 3 if a certain fake-me-out hoodrat wasn’t pregnant and infused with temporary common sense. Temporary. Because VH1 hates us just a little bit, we had no Ray J sightings…
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Teairra Mari Should Be A Superstar
To know me is to know that I love all things entertaining. All things entertaining includes VH1’s Monday night lineup, ‘pacifically, Love & Hip Hop Hollywood. This is not news. I remember when I heard that Ray J was going to be a centerpiece of the show and the joy that arose in my heart.…
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I Was There For Lauryn Hill In London. Here's What I Saw
7:51pm London, Brixton – a district of South London, once more known for its two infamous riots (1981, and 1995 respectively), than its vibrant music scene, has come a long way in the last couple of decades. Known in some circles as “London’s Harlem”, Brixton has done wonders rebranding itself, now boasting a cultural and…