Reviews

Books - Monday, December 8, 2008 18:57 - 9 Comments

Books: How To Survive Puberty At 25

Journalist Nina Bhadreshwar’s book How to Survive Puberty at 25 is a memoir, a diary and a piece of Hip-Hop history. Nina B tells her whole story, from her childhood struggles with family and anorexia in England, to her crazy years living in a gang neighborhood in South Central, LA while she worked for Suge Knight and Death Row Records. There, she became part of the Death Row Family of artists and executives, including Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, even corresponding with Pac (that’s a letter from him pictured) when he was in jail. Sensing that shit was about to hit the fan, Nina left Death Row in 1996, just months before Tupac’s murder.

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Books - Monday, December 8, 2008 16:04 - 8 Comments

Defining the Hip-Hop Art Phenomenon

From graffiti on the sides of subway trains to the Sean John Logo, from Flava Flav’s clocks to shell toed Adidas; Hip-Hop designer Cey Adam’s latest book(with Bill Adler): Definition: the Art and Design of Hip-Hop is “a celebration of the visual impact of Hip-Hop.”

Definition is a collection of over 200 images and essays which offer an in-depth look into the contributions of Hip-Hop as a visual art form and the influence of Hip-Hop artists in the shaping of popular culture over the past 35 years.

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Books - Friday, September 26, 2008 13:17 - 14 Comments

Let’s Talk About Pep

The Source recently sat down with Sandy “Pepa” Denton to discuss her new book, Let’s Talk About Pep. In the book, Pepa discusses being molested as a child, her abusive relationships, and of course, her rise to fame as one half of the hottest female Hip-Hop group ever.

So, what do her exes and children think about her sharing her life story with the world?

Click through to find out.

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Games - Friday, September 19, 2008 11:49 - 4 Comments

Guitar Hero Gets Funky

Guitarist Slash, who is featured in “Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock,” recently slipped and revealed that the makers of “Guitar Hero” are working on a special edition of the interactive game to feature Jimi Hendrix.

The news is sure to excite gamers and music fans everywhere. If you’re not familiar with the genius of Hendix, check him out playing “Purple Haze” after the jump.

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Books, Rumors - Friday, September 12, 2008 9:57 - 13 Comments

Another Tell-All

Did Mariah Carey have a secret four-year romance? If so, it’s not a secret anymore! Hip-Hop producer Damion Damizza Young is reportedly working on a juicy tell-all book that would include details of a sexual relationship with Mariah.

The author says Mariah’s lawyer has sent a letter reminding him of a confidentiality agreement he signed, in an attempt to block the release of Guilty By Association.

Carey isn’t the only person Young is dishing on. The industry insider is going to write about his experiences working with Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Eminem, Quincy Jones, Suge Knight, Prince, Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.

Games - Tuesday, September 9, 2008 12:55 - 1 Comment

Rainbow Six: Vegas 2

Surprising no one, Ubisoft was able to mine the Rainbow Six franchise for another sequel. Following up on the hot original Vegas 2 once again has you armed to the teeth as Bishop, with the intent to rescue Las Vegas from the terrorist siege it’s been placed under. Vegas 2 has new enhancements (Eleven brand new weapons and camouflage equipment), and the A.I. has been upgraded to react differently to certain situations, so you’ll actually have to pay attention to Intel and strategize in order to outlast them.

Available for PS3, XBOX 360 and PCs.

Games - Tuesday, September 9, 2008 12:50 - 1 Comment

House Of The Dead 2 And 3 Returns

Gamers are going into withdrawal as they come down from their high that was the pure fun of the Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles shooter. Fear not gamers, as you’ll get blessed with this classic Sega arcade franchise (at least for Wii owners). The game includes both coin-op versions of House of the Dead 2 and 3, still providing single-player and multiplayer campaigns. True the graphics don’t fully match its arcade counterpart, but the gameplay delivers the same intensity.

Image after the jump.

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DVD & Films - Monday, September 8, 2008 17:24 - 3 Comments

First Sunday

Chalk another hit up for Ice Cube. Despite a ridiculous storyline and clichéd feel good ending, Cube’s latest flick saw him take a backseat to Tracy Morgan who shines as crook Lee John. Thankfully, the overt church messages were minimal and scene stealer Katt Williams add numerous laughs throughout. Unfortunately, the disc only boasts standard extras like cast interviews and behind the scenes

DVD & Films - Monday, September 8, 2008 17:17 - 0 Comments

Weeds:Season Three

Even with the death of one of the series’ best characters (R.I.P. U-Turn) the third season of this soccer mom turned D-girl brings a less dramatic take on the inner workings of the drug game. Instead of stinging social commentary that The Wire has made famous, we get the comedic takes on the pushers that get busted in suburbia. It has tons of audio commentary and a new list of marijuana recipes.

Books - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:09 - 3 Comments

21 Nights With Prince

If you, like us, were sorry you missed Prince’s 21 nights of sold-out shows in London last year, you want this book.

21 Nights is a collaborative effort between the Purple One and photographer Randee St. Nicholas. The photos chronicle the three weeks in London from hotel to show to after party and Prince’s own poetry and lyrics give insight into perhaps the most intriguing artist of our time.

The book includes a CD of live music from Prince’s after-hours sets.