Is Black Music Month Worth Celebrating?
I recently saw the new blockbuster movie, Terminator Salvation; the latest installment of the Terminator series that started back in the 80’s. The Terminator movies are about what happens when a machine called Skynet ,which was originally created to serve mankind ,one day decides to turn on its masters and create a bunch of cyborgs […]

Brunos Booty: An Attack On Hip-Hop Or Eminem?
Eminem quickly became the highest selling artist of 2009 with the first week sales of his album Relapse. In fact, he’s the highest selling rap artist of the decade. Still, the honor did not forbid him from becoming the victim of a prank by MTV and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, acting as gay fashionista Bruno. […]

Monday Fashion Feature: “Brand Profile: TROOP”
Another blast from the past has made its way to DrJays.com. TROOP, a popular 80’s clothing brand, has been revived by rapper Nelly. Created in the Bronx, New York in 1986, TROOP was one of the first brands to be adopted by the hip-hop community. Consisting of both apparel and footwear, the brand was […]

Mike Tyson, Glory, and the Tyranny of an Oppressive Media
And yall aint give him nothing to begin with/ Dilapidated buildings, the drug epidemics/ Historical story/ Pain, love, and glory/ Of Mike Tyson/ Never see another like him/ Nas, Legendary (Mike Tyson), The Ni**er Tape, 2008. Now, my first round is for the times that I sit in this cell/ The second round is for […]

Friday Fashion Feature: Hate It or Love It: Amber Rose in NYC
Is Amber Rose giving Rihanna a run for her money when it comes to her edgy style? She was spotted with an unidentified little boy, strolling the streets of NYC yesterday. Amber Rose Amber was wearing patent black Doc Martens, black/grey leopard print tights, a navy blazer and white shades. It’s obvious from these pics […]

Stop All The Drake Hate
First, let me admit that I am not a fan of Drakes, at least not in the traditional sense. I downloaded his last mixtape and was told the last one was better. I appreciate this one, but I havent felt compelled to get the first one. I figure Ill hear it when I hear it. […]

The X Fact(her): Lady Justice is Latina
“Do I want her to fail? Yeah. Do I want her to fail to get on the court? Yes. She’d be a disaster on the court. Do I still want Obama to fail as president? Yeah. AP, you getting this?” – Rush LimbaughI know more about Sonia Sotomayor than I do my next door neighbor. […]

Wednesday Fashion Feature: “Celeb Style: Ashanti”
Do you think Ashanti is a stylish woman? Ashanti with her boyfriend, Nelly She seems to gravitate towards big shiny jewelry and outfits that hug her curves tightly. As you may have heard in recent news, it was announced that the “Princess of Murder Inc.”, may be dropped from the label. The label head, Irv […]

Michael Vick, Hip-Hop, and the Politics of Punishment
What if Peyton was fighting dogs instead of Mike Vick?/ Jadakiss ft. Nas, What If, The Last Kiss, 2009. They say Im all about murder-murder and kill-kill/ But what about Grindhouse and Kill Bill?/ What about Cheney and Halliburton?/ Hows NaS the most violent person?/ Nas, Sly Fox, Untitled, 2008. What if history was […]

Monday Fashion Feature: Brand Profile: Aerial 7
Bop your head to your music in style with the bold Aerial 7 headphones, now available on DrJays.com. As stated on the the company’s official website, “our headphones are influenced by our devotion to art, streetwear, action sports, and DJ culture”. Shock Mansion guys in Aerial 7 The brand offers multiple innovative models, such as […]

Friday Fashion Feature: Trend Alert: The Harem Pant
The harem pant may be better known as the updated “MC Hammer pant”. This baggy fit is a notable trend this summer, in fabrics like satin, fleece, linen and more. They are characterized by having loose fabric at the crotch, thighs and behind, then usually getting tighter towards the calves. Obviously one great feature is […]

Women: Get Your Mind Right
Preface: Before the hate comes, please take the time to read this full post and then bash me. I have some real honest views with real life experience to back my claims. There is a phrase that reads, ”The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” I happen to like this […]

DrJays.com Exclusive: Triple 5 Soul and Ocean Star Apparel Merger
DrJays.com will soon be carrying the recently revamped Triple 5 Soul clothing brand. Industry pioneer, Ocean Star Apparel, has just announced the merger of Triple 5 Soul into its family of brands. “We’re extremely pleased to announce that our new brand partnership with Triple 5 Soul is complete and is being launched for Fall […]

The X Fact(her): Five Political Topics That Don’t Go Over Well
“There are three things I never talk about in public: politics, religion and money.” My experience as a journalist has shown me that a lot of people think this way. It’s normally the people who have money that don’t want to talk about it. People who don’t really care too much about religion are the […]

Is Black Radio Worth Saving?
As a new mother, with a two-month old, I refuse to let these companies, these corporations, call my daughter a b####, a hoe, a n***er. Its over. Its not about free speech. Its about youre peddling drugs into the mind of our community. What you do is addicting our children to violence. Rosa Clemente, Hot […]

Monday Fashion Feature: Brand Profile: CAVI
CAVI (short for “caviar”) is the brand responsible for the explosive military woven shirt trend we’ve seen in recent years. Fabolous Although many brands have come along and attempted to knock off the distinct looks that CAVI created, there is no doubt that the brand is the leader in this arena, or the “caviar of […]

Melle Mel Sons Joe Budden
Lets be clear, people. We like Joe Budden around these parts. Thats no mystery. We think this is one talented young man that has a lot to offer the game. Hes skilled with the lyrics and is one of the best emcees out and about these days. On the other side of things, there is […]

Friday Fashion Feature: What is Selvedge Denim?
What makes a selvedge jean unique from the common jean? As you can see in the below images, selvedge denim has a clean, natural edge that does not unravel. You can see the actual edge of the fabric where the weaving stops and is finished by a shuttle loom. Common denim is woven on a […]

Hip-Hop & Movies: Baltimore Ravens Terrell Suggs
You might know Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs as a force to be reckoned with on the field. A proven component on the defensive line, the three-time Pro Bowler, has amassed 212 solo tackles, and 45 sacks since being selected tenth in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft. As a naturally gifted […]

Hip-Hop, Men & Crying
Crying is a negative for men. For goodness sake, nobody likes to see a sloppy, weepy man. But I have to admit, the other day, I was straight up down. I cant even front. These days it seems like our world is falling apart. But, the thing is, I still have my little job, my […]