Tell 'Em, Red

Few people are truly well-versed in the subject of Trap History. I, for one, hold the distinguished honor of being such a talent as evident by my ability to recite Gucci Mane's 'Trap House', T.I.'s 'Trap Musik', and Young Jeezy's 'Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101' albums without error. While the music world may wrestle with who holds the position as the inventor and King of the Trap, let us all take a moment to appreciate the history of mainstream Trap Music. Trap Music, also known as Southern Hip Hop, is a 90's baby that has bopped its way into our hearts, tickling our inner drug dealer, influencing our illegal ambitions, and motivating us run faster on the treadmill. The term "Trap", in reference to illegal drug houses, was coined in Atlanta, Georgia by groups like Dungeon Family, Goodie Mobb and Outkast, just to name a few. Even outside of Atlanta, activity of the trap served as subject matter for songs performed by Southern r...

After five wasted days of kneeling to the forces of trash TV, I am in need of not only a hot shower and a blunt, but a mentally stimulating conversation among like-minded adults. Unfortunately for me, the act of binge watching typically frees me in the wee hours of the morning, inconsiderate of appropriate just-calling-to-see-how-you-doing hours. Luckily, there's a solution-- podcasts. While there are podcasts popping up left-and-right worthy of honorable mentions, here are three of my favs: Crissle and Kid Fury host 'The Read' podcast on Loud Speakers Network, where they give their hilarious take on celebrity news, with an added bonus of advice that will undoubtedly coax you into finally leaving your no good boyfriend after 20 years of betrayal and belligerence. Like 'The Read', Jade and Keia host their podcast 'Gettin' Grown' on Loud Speakers Network. These two phenomenal women make you feel like you're having "kitchen ...