The views expressed inside this editorial aren’t necessarily the views of AllHipHop.com or its employees.   “Up in them five-star tellies, saying two-mic rhymes/ Be them average MC’s of the times/ Unlike them/ We craft gems/” —De La Soul ft. MF Doom, “Rock Co. Kane Flow,” The Grind Date, 2004. Call him Jay Electronica or […]

There is a new boss in town at Evisu, and he is changing things up for the premium Japanese streetwear brand.   Scott Morrison is now the global CEO of Evisu, and he is steering the brand away from its urban look to a more “all-American” style.     Although he plans to keep “touches […]

We recently listed “The 10 Most Fashionable Men Of 2009”, and now it’s time to shine the spotlight on their female counterparts.   The legs of one of our most fashionable women   The basis for this list is the same as the men – women who get their street as well as their red […]

  Doesn’t it seem like every year there’s always a Best and Worst list to cap of every year end? Well, I couldn’t stand by and let these lists go on without adding my own list of “predictions” for the New Year. They say I’m a Drama Queen, but it’s not my fault I have […]

What we have based this list on are men who can effortlessly go from fresh street wear to dapper formal wear.   It includes rappers, an athlete, and a couple of R&B crooners. We also took into consideration those who take risks once in a while – so necessary when it comes to fashion!   […]

  The views expressed inside this editorial aren’t necessarily the views of AllHipHop.com or its employees. Rebellion Hip-Hop: We Bid One Decade Adieu & Welcome Another (Spoiler Alert)!  “… And we are alive in amazing times/ Delicate hearts, diabolical minds/” —Mos Def, “Life in Marvelous Times,” The Ecstatic, 2009 We can take a stroll down […]

The New Boyz (Ben J and Legacy) hit the freezing cold streets of New York City recently in a funny attempt to sell their new line of t-shirts.    The New Boyz   The Cali kids try everything from their signature jerkin’ to outright pleading, pitching their tees to harsh New Yorkers in hilarious efforts […]

Maybe you haven’t seen it coming. Maybe it snuck up on you. But out of nowhere, the run-of-the-mill “Big and Tall” community let go of their bland prehistoric colors schemes, oversized t-shirts and sweat suits, and emerged as fashion trendsetters. You could turn to any sports channel and watch as stars like Lebron James, enter […]

For years – about 7 to be exact – I have entertained the argument that Hip-Hop sales have declined primarily because of the Internet. While that is true today, I have maintained that the blame for the cause of the sales drought belongs somewhere other than file sharing, mp3s and ipods. As the Fourth-Quarter of […]

No Agreement: The Hypocritical Commercialization of Fela’s Legacy   “No agreement today/ No agreement tomorrow/” —Fela Anikulapo Kuti (With Africa 70), “No Agreement,” No Agreement, 1977. I’m sorry: It’s not enough to simply watch “Music is the Weapon,” or pour through Michael Veal’s impressive biography, Fela: The Life And Times Of An African Musical Icon, […]

We recently highlighted major trends of 2009 in the urban market. Now it’s time to focus in on key pieces of the year and vote on whether they have longevity or not.   Cassie   Cassie is rocking one of them above – the romper. This one piece delight is made in all different fabrics […]

  As featured in Complex.com‘s “Buy It Now” feature, Pomé boots are fire, and now available on DrJays.com!     Originally built for an avid country side outdoors man, and gradually transforming into a city bound commuter style, the duck boot has been with us for decades.     Pomé brings to you a classic […]

I know I am going to be a big bowl of depression when I say this one, but I have to say it. In saying it, I know I am going to be called a hater and a bunch of other colorful that people use to cover up their intellectual shortcomings. But it is time […]

It’s time to break down and discuss some of the most notable trends of 2009 in the urban market.   Kanye West   Although some of these trends may not be new, they were prominent this year.   We want to know whether you think they should stay, change up, or just die a painful […]

“Cedric, I’m on my way down to see President Obama and I want to talk with you about some things,” Wyclef Jean told me last week. His words were part of perhaps the tightest, yet wide-ranging conversations I can remember having with a Hip-Hop artist. Yeah, it’s not every day that you build with a […]

The year is quickly coming to an end, and we want to rundown some of the most notable trends of 2009 in denim for both men and women.   David Beckham   Give us your input on the best and the worst, what should stay and what should be buried!  

Editor’s note: The views expressed inside this editorial aren’t necessarily the views of AllHipHop.com or its employees.“Reflection is a collection of memories/ Definitely: this is how Hip-Hop is meant to be/ —Talib Kweli, “Memories Live,” Train of Thought, 2000. I wouldn’t bore the reader with a recap of ‘09 through the vantage point of Hip-Hop—you’ll […]

Editor’s note: The views expressed inside this editorial aren’t necessarily the views of AllHipHop.com or its employees. What is a ‘Jayter’, you ask?  It’s someone of some importance who for some reason or another can not fathom the thought of Jay-Z succeeding without acknowledging them. You don’t make it to the top of the rap […]

Face it, your mobile or computer device gets used more than any other object you own. You probably have a laptop that has started to succumb to the trappings of normal wear and tear. Well, there is a solution for all of it. MusicSkins is the answer. MusicSkins are protective coverings that are crafted from […]

After popular demand, Supra Footwear has arrived on DrJays.com’s sister site, DJPremium.com!   Lil Wayne in Supra   The skate, street, art and music inspired line was founded just three years ago by California native, Angel Cabada.   From being worn on the feet of pro skaters to celebrities like Lil Wayne and Jay-Z, Supra […]