Review: The Prancing Elites Project
I contemplated on doing a review for the reality show The Prancing Elites Project. My struggles were not because Cypher Ave is a masculine leaning website but because my biases towards reality television and the predictable direction of the shows. The Prancing Elites Project was…
Hardhome Falls Under The Night’s King
The eight episode of the fifth season of Game Of Thrones gave us one of the best cinematic battles ever produced for network or cable television. The previous big battles on GOT, The Battle of Black Water and the Battle of Castle Black were a…
NEW MUSIC ALERT: Rapper Kaoz Announces New Album
“The End Is Beginning” is the dire title of Out rap artist KAOZ’s timely new album being released on June 9th, 2015.
CA Podcast #32 – Inside The Mind of Nick Delmacy #2 (The Gay Origin & Ending Story)
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue founder Nick Delmacy once again gives us a solo pod full of personal stories, self reflection and introspective thought on being a black gay man.
MixTape Review: EarthTone – New Balance
It’s no secret that EarthTone is one of my favorite gay rappers. I’ve referred to him as the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) gay rapper in a previous post and selected his video for the track Fuck Is You as the best of the Top…
CA Podcast #31 – Theyyyy’re Baaaack
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue founders Ocky Williams and Nick Delmacy return after a two-month break to discuss all the topics they missed including: the Baltimore Riots, Kendrick Lamar, Nas’ New Album, Earthtone Mixtape Review, Superhero Fatigue, Gym Thirst, Why Are Sexy Men Still Single, Commercial Break, HIV Scheming, The success of EMPIRE and FREEFALL, SCOTUS Gay Marriage and The Disappearance of Jason Collins, Frank Ocean, Derrick Gordon and Michael Sam.
Friendships, Fallout and HIV
The “Friendship” I was a little over a year in Atlanta and was not only feeling the city and the clubs but also myself. I met Brock and his crew through my best friend at the time. Thinking the friend of my friend is a…
The Toyota FT-1
Toyota is on the verge of another breakthrough with the Toyota FT-1 and its coming fast down the horizon. This monster was originally designed in 2007 and has been continuously tweaked since then. With this 2015 concept, the Toyota FT-1 (the next Supra) is for now…
Jay Z vs. Nas: Which Emcee Has The Better Post-“Ether” Discography?
Just because an artist is more popular, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a “better” artist. I think a shining example of this was the reaction to the 2014 Grammy Awards when Beck beat out Beyonce for album of the year. The fans of super-mega-popular Beyonce…
Movie Review – Avengers: Age of Ultron
By now, a large percentage of the population has seen the Avengers: Age of Ultron. Unlike the rest of said population, I thought it was the latest addition in another long list of Hollywood films that have imposed the idea of action and destruction equals…
Should I Get Back Together With My Ex?
Dear Cypher Avenue, I’m a 26 year top and was recently contacted by my 26 year old ex. He wants to get back to team “us”; meaning start over and build into a new relationship. When we were together in the past, we were only…
WATCH: Trailer for “Black Magic Mike” Male Stripper Film Chocolate City
Here’s our first look at the Black answer to the acclaimed “Magic Mike” film called “Chocolate City.”
Star Wars: Battlefront Reveal Trailer
Unless you have been in hiding with no access to social media or the internet, then you most likely have seen the new trailers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens along with the official trailers for Batman v Superman, Fantastic Four, and Jurassic World. What made…
Black Gay Privilege Does Exist
The new controversial buzz phrase that’s making its way through the internet and gay-o-sphere is Black Gay Privilege. Yep, you read it right, Black Gay Privilege. Back in 2012 David Pedulla released The Positive Consequences of Negative Stereotypes: Race, Sexual Orientation and the Job Application…
How Do I Come Out To My Mom?
Dear Cypher Ave, I’m a 22 year old gay kid from NJ. I need some advice. I want to come out to my mom but don’t know how to. Every time I want to tell her the words won’t come out my mouth. I think…
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