Loving Myself as a Gay Man in Hip Hop
Written by Todd Dahn. Originally published at Raprehab.com For more than half my life, I’ve lived in constant fear that my secret of being a gay man, who was a lifelong member of the Hip Hop community, would be exposed. The heaviness that ensued while…
EarthTone – The G.O.A.T. Gay Rapper
“Homo’s the sexuality, masculine is the presence, there I said it…” To Whom It May Concern – EarthTone What Makes A Good Rap Artist? Of course depending on whom you ask will determine what answer you get in return. Popularity, flow, hooks, content, flashiness, bling,…
After 20 Years, Still The Greatest. Nas’ Illmatic
April 2014 marks the 20th Anniversary debut of Nas’ Illmatic which was released April 19th 1994. At that time, the 20 year old Queens Bridge rapper stepped into the game and established himself as one of the greatest MC’s of all time. Inspired by Big…
WATCH: Gay Rappers Freaky Boiz’ “Friday” Inspired Music Video
We haven’t mentioned the rap duo “Freaky Boiz” much on this website…Scratch that, we haven’t mentioned them ever. Well the young bucks have finally given us a reason to give them some props by dropping this new music video for their song “Jockin Em.”
The 15th Anniversary of The Roots: Things Fall Apart Album
On February 23, 1999, many Hip Hop heads around the world had their necks snapped. Not through an act of violence but because our heads were bob’n to the musical ecstasy of Things Fall Apart; The Roots fourth studio album. This is must have for true hip hop aficionados.
Cypher Avenue’s Top 15 Turn-Up Songs of 2013
For all of you who out there who are out of the music loop and need help filling up your playlist for your next workout session, Cypher Avenue brings you our Top 15 Turn-Up Songs of 2013. You’re Welcome.
Kanye West Gets Challenged in Breakfast Club Interview
Ever since “genius musician” Kanye West began his interview tour on BBC One Radio everyone has wondered if and when he would go on The Breakfast Club radio to be challenged by celebrated hater Charlemagne the God.
The long awaited interview was unleashed onto the world yesterday and Mr West was attacked on just about everything you’d imagine.
The 20th Anniversary of The Wu-Tang Clan
Saturday November 9th 2013 is a very important date for many men of my generation. It is on this day that we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wu Tang Clan’s debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). This single album not only made possible the careers of over a dozen rappers, it also created a movement that still exists to this day.
LastO, ‘Where’s Vivian’: Track-By-Track Review
“Where’s Vivian” is a wild, sometimes disjointed, introspective ride that gives you a full lyrical picture of an artist’s growth over the last 4 years…all done out-of-pocket without label support. The album demonstrates that the extended hiatus was actually more than worth the wait. This is not only the best best Hip Hop album from an openly gay rapper, its also one of the best independent Hip Hop albums released in all of 2013.
WATCH: “NEW COONS” Music Video Mash-Up
Rapper/Actor Ohene Cornelius released this powerful freestyle turned remake of Kanye West’s New Slaves in music video form this week. It defly uses archival film and television clips to reinforce the message that many black entertainers and politicians today are just modern versions of “Coons.”
MUSIC VIDEO SHOT OF THE DAY: J. Cole – Crooked Smile
Fresh out of the oven is Cole’s new music video “Crooked Smile ft TLC” from his newest album Born Sinner.
WATCH: Music Video – Kaoz “No Strings Attached”
This new music video visually interprets one of our favorite tracks from EnterSexions Vol. 1, “No Strings Attached.” Just about every gay man should be able to relate to aspects of this song about the contradictory sadness and perils of online hookups and dating.
9th Wonder & Young Guru Explain Brilliance of Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” Verse
Producers 9th Wonder and Young Guru broke down the brilliance and importance of Kendrick’s “Control” verse and the challenge other rappers face in attempting to respond to it.
Kendrick Lamar Resurrects Hip Hop in One Verse
Removed from the upcoming album “Hall of Fame” for clearance reasons, Big Sean’s new 7-minute track “Control” featuring Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica was unleashed on Funkmaster Flex’s show yesterday and took over the Internet. It was Kendrick who stole the show murdering not only his track-mates but also just about every other rapper in the game right now.
The 20 Most Famous Out Gay Men of Color (According to Twitter)
We turned to the biggest high school environment on the planet, Twitter, to determine which openly gay male personalities of color were in fact the most popular. As it turns out, just like a high school, we have a wide range of gay men of color who fall into standard archetypes. We have big ol’ nerds, masculine jocks, feminine boys, quiet types, class clowns, singers, actors, models and yes, six-pack-abs.
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