Word to the Media: “It’s Not That Serious”
Since Eminem’s latest video for “Love The Way You Lie” premiered, (which features Rihanna on the track,) the media has been talking out the side of their necks in regards to the pop star. Featuring actors Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan as an abusive domestic violent couple, reports are saying that Rihanna is glamorizing domestic violence by … Read more
Nas Talks Kelis, Drake, and Working With Kanye
I’m in love. I’ve been in love with this man since 1999. I was 9 years old. Mind you, I speak of this love in the same way Common speaks of H.E.R. The feeling is mutual. Nas has been the epitome of hip hop to me for years now… but that’s a personal opinion that … Read more
“Lasers” over Losers!
Album push-backs are the ultimate *SLAP IN THE FACE* to artists who spend countless time promoting, creating, releasing and leaking tracks to build anticipation. Of course, record labels are the big heads behind these actions as well, but what happens when a label decides to let it… sit? Lupe Fiasco has been tweeting about his … Read more
Assata Speaks
If you are unaware of our political warriors who have been in the struggle for equal rights and treatment in the United States throughout history, open your ears and eyes to at least this one. Personally, I’ve heard of many in the past, but never knew the full length story of their battle until I … Read more
Jill Scott Speaks On The Misunderstood
“We daughters of the dust were seen as ugly, nappy mammies, good for day work and unwanted children, while our men were thought to be thieving, sex-hungry animals with limited brain capacity.” It’s often a title of “bitterness” or “jealousy” when a woman of African descent express her dislike or disapproval of interracial relationships between … Read more
1st Stop: Brook Yung to Texas
I’ve been saying this for some time now… (although I haven’t voiced it here on Bubble yet…) AND YOU MAY QUOTE ME::: We need a Hip Hop Politics Tour that takes the best we’ve got to the worst they’ve got… and teach them something. FIRST UP ::: Brook Yung needs to spit [literally, metaphorically] to … Read more
Brooklyn’s Biggie
Brookyln celebrated the memory of Hip Hop Legend, Biggie, this past Tuesday night at the popular Bed-Stuy club “The Lab.” Marking the anniversary of his death nearly 13 years ago, hundreds came out to show their Brooklyn pride for the loved artist. Besides the usually expected corrupt behavior in anything related to Diddy (such as … Read more
“chuck hammy is !BACK!”
My excitement is far beyond words. If you follow me on twitter, you would know why. In the past month or so, Charles Hamilton has been sporadically popping up into my curiosity. Especially with this new year, and my contemplation on “whose year” this is, as so manypeople say. Charles Hamilton’s talent is undeniable. And … Read more
