Extra, Extra, Fashion The last time the fashion industry experienced a female liberation movement was during the “bra burning 60s.†Bras, high heels, make-up and other items supporting the unattainable, standard of beauty, were lit aflame in a “freedom trash can†to symbolize…
Features, The Daily Bread 9th Wonder’s beats posses an indescribable ambiance and laid back dynamic that have attracted the likes of Jay-Z, M.O.P., Mary J Blige, Murs and Buckshot. It’s hard to believe that 9th Wonder’s claim to fame came through messing around with…
Art, Deep Cover Portraits are often the most personal photographs. The close-ups convey emotion and emphasize details that have the possibility to unveil well kept personality quirks and traits. As opposed to the mundane flashy covers decked out with expensive cars, jewelry and…
Art, Deep Cover Ever since Melle Mel’s 1983 hit “White Lines,†cocaine has long been a fixture in rap. As the crack epidemic took its course, everyone from De La Soul to N.W.A. had crack-cocaine on the mind with songs like “My Brother’s…
Art, Deep Cover From painting on the floor of his apartment in Santa Cruz, California to bombing the streets of L.A. and designing album covers, Mear One has come a long way. He started as an art student, winning contests and taking drawing…
Art, Deep Cover There’s no questioning the lyrical genius of the Wu-Tang Clan, however, many fans often overlook their creativity in pioneering many artistic themes and images prominent in hip-hop today. Drawing upon cartoon, fantasy, and supernatural influences, Wu extended their image well…
Features, Other Since Karmaloop’s creation in 1999, it has earned its title as the premier site for exclusive street-wear brands and apparel by claiming street-wear’s unclaimed, online crown. Karmaloop’s goal is to provide original styles and brands as an alternative to some…
Art, Deep Cover Gun culture has long been a part in hip-hop. Everything from hit men to police brutality and gunshot victims has been discussed in rap music. For many, holding heat is a status symbol. It represents power, masculinity, and ultimately what…
Fashion, Features During hip-hop’s infant years, Cazals and doorknockers were key accessories, and shell toes finished off the signature look. Parish Nation embraces the style and flare of the `80s and early `90s, revising New York and early hip-hop fashion. They’re new,…
