‘This’ is Hip-Hop
This must be from the late 80’s or early 90’s, but it is a video that teaches ‘hip-hop’ to white america. Now, ‘yes’ this is a badly produced video, but honestly, I think they had the best intentions.
Enjoy.
Category Archives: Hip-Hop
All things relating to hip-hop
The Doc who cried Detox
The Doctor Who Cried Detox from jeff on Vimeo.
Detox everlasting struggle
After 10 years in anticipation, the most coveted hip-hop album to never drop seems to be approaching a release date … hopefully. Dr. Dre better be making a classic; or is he just one lazy mofo.
Def Jam Vendetta
Def Jam Vendetta: Shyne vs 50 Cent
A mashup from an early 90’s, or late 80’s Nintendo video game where Shyne vs. 50 Cent. Shyne keeps calling 50’s name for some reason – guess to get attention. Most rappers are like women in a sense – always looking for attention … SMH, lol.
Dot City – How I Feel
Dot City – How I Feel
Some new music from Toronto’s best kept secret, Dot City ‘How I Feel’. Support good music, no matter where its from (but always a little harder for T Dot people to support their own – unless we got a U.S. co-sign, but whatever).
Anyhow, the artwork and the photography is by moi, d dot b
Catch them on Last.FM, and watch for the mixtape coming soon called Mixed Feelings Vol. 1
Nerd Generational Hipsterism
The Nerd Culture & Hip-Hop
Seems like that the hip-hop hipster/nerds are here to stay; which in my opinion, has both good & bad traits. The ‘good’ is that maybe some intellectual/creative art can come about, I mean not to say that the average hip-hop head is dumb; as many of the ‘real hip-hop heads’ know a lot about the socio-political world beyond the music. But in theory, the ‘nerds’ and the ‘hipsters’ should be able to be just as knowledgeable – if not more …. sounds like a stretch especially since the hipsters only seem to be about fashion, but I guess we will see.
The bad? Well, I am not necessarily a fan of the tight jeans and loud ass colors, but to each their own. Oh, also don’t like the feminine nature that some of the male hipsters are promoting – be a man.
A breakdown from Illdoctrine on Hipsters
– kind of accurate
Feeling Like P Diddy
Deconstructing Ke$ha
Deconstructing Ke$ha from jeff on Vimeo.
Funny footage from itsthereal.com as they go in on Ke$ha’s hit single, and especially focusing on the line, “Wake up in the morning feeling like P Diddy”.
Sandpeople – The Dapper Mob
Sandpeople
Heard this track via Mixtapeshow.net, and thought it was fresh, different, and something that the game needs: some classic lines “give you your last words, because etiquette matters” – classic. The group is called Sandpeople, based out of the Northwest of the U.S. (guessing like Seattle or something).
JayBey’s Destiny’s Child
Jay-Z’s & Beyonce ‘Destiny Child’
The crew at ItstheReal.com come again with a witty perspective on the potential Jay-Z & Beyonce child – comedy is all about references, and these dudes from the Tri-State always come correct.
Dot City – Searching Freestyle
Dot City – Searching
Another hot freestyle from Dot City off of the mixtape ‘Mixed Feelings’, to be dropped in spring 2010.
Dot City ft. El-Tonz – Say It Freestyle
Dot City ft. El-Tonz – Say It Freestyle
More Dot City fire
Defining an Era or Error: Timbs
The Hip-Hop Utility Boot of our Times
Timbs, Timbos or Timbies
The utility boot that was originally designed for hiking and mountaineering, is probably more popular for its usage and wear in hip-hop culture. Since the mid 90’s, the Timberland boots have been a staple in hip-hop culture – from the young Mobb Deep due of Havoc & Prodigy walking Queens, NY in their Timbs in Shook Ones, to the current female video vixens that rock cute pink Timbs, Timberland boots help to define the hip-hop era. You can simply look at a Timb and know what year, or what trend was popping around that time. I always wanted a Timb in high school, but couldn’t afford the high price – I know have one, and I always revert back to it for snow/rainy weather. You can tell the success of a product when the good ‘ol bootleggers in China try to start selling knock-offs, and when there are many imitation brands (pointing at YOU ‘Lugz’, are they still around?).
The Custom Joints
With a popular brand, comes the demand for custom designs to your product – mostly by third-party sources. Here are some interestign ones:
The Dead Presidents Timb
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The Designer Timb
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The Louis Vuittion Timb
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The Scottish Timb
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The Full House Timb
Overall the Timberland line has flourished in the past 10 years or so opening many retail stores throughout North America and the U.K., and have grossed yearly revenue sales that have climbed into the billions. Another brand that has benefited off of hip-hop culture – hope they give back.
.:: LiBM ::.