When he was elected president, no one ever expected Trump to be a particularly good diplomat. He was hailed for his harshness, praised for a lack of politesse. It is no real surprise then that long-standing tensions between our world’s self-proclaimed policeman, the United States, and Iran are heating up…

This week, Theresa May announced she will be resigning as Prime Minister on June 7th. In the final words of her statement to the assembled press she struggled teary-eyed through her empty platitudes and stormed off, weak and destroyed. What followed was the usual media circus, which bellowed with a…

The hip hop culture has known its fair share of tragedies. From RZA losing 300 beats in a flood to Biggie and 2Pac being slain in their prime, there are plenty of opportunities for hip hop fans to think “What if..?” One of the greatest “What if..?” scenarios has always…

Three of the most legendary MCs of hip-hop history are sharing the stage on September 13th in New York’s Sony Hall to record a live mixtape, promising it will all be one take. DJ J.Period is bringing together Black Thought, Pharaohe Monch and Rakim for what can only be a…

For many Hip-Hopheads, the 90’s on the East Coast is where it’s at. Every borough of New York had its own styles and ruling kings, eventually to be ruled by the one King of New York, Biggie Smalls. This was a time when lyricism peaked and rappers could exhibit their poetry over beats that supported their words. Not particularly great for dancing to, but perfect for sitting back, listening and grooving.

MF DOOM is known for the mystery around him. He hides his face with a mask, frequently works secretively, and changes his stage-name almost every time he releases anything new. The self-styled mad villain clearly thrives on the mystique and illusion he has managed to build around his stage persona…