One of the most important musical acts across genres to come out of the 1980s — and the second greatest hip-hop band of all time (Wu) — Public Enemy is finally getting its just deserved day in the sun. The oft slept-on group bombshell that is P.E. not only militarized the face of hip-hop, but […]
29
May
Chuck D, Flavor Flav & Bomb Squad get their day in the sun
23
Apr
80 minutes of hits, rare demos, remixes, outtakes & more
To celebrate the Beastie Boys induction into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame last week, New York DJ Mick Boogie has created this 80-minute tribute to the legendary rap band. Titled Grand Royal — after the Beastie’s label and former magazine — the tape is a solid recap of the band’s long and fruitful […]
23
Mar
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Mike D curates Mercedes Benz' "Transmission LA: AV Club"
When you’re offered five minutes with one of your heroes, you jump on it with vigor like Kool Aid-geeked grade schoolers on a trampoline. Or at least, you should. Such is the case with one Mike Diamond, aka Mike D, the high-pitched smooth talker in the archetypal Beastie Boys. In this humble man’s opinion, if […]
4
Oct
Reviving a classic high-top from 1956
The Bob Cousy All-American Hi is a replica of an original PF Flyers style from 1956, worn by one of the first Celtics greats — considered by some to be the NBA’s first superstar. The Couse wore PF Flyers during his entire Hall of Fame career, so the brand is smartly bringing back one if […]
