For the Culture
Need something to do this Labor Day Weekend?
Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial end of summer, and it seems like we just started it. 2020 has been a pretty shitty year so far...
What happened to The Chi?
Let me start this by saying that I really liked The Chi. After the first two seasons, it was one of my favorite shows. Yeah, the writing was never really strong, and there were a few unanswered questions (What happened to Q?), but at least there was a connected story...
Today marks the 29th anniversary of Boyz n The Hood
Boyz n the Hood was released nationwide, in the US, 29 years ago today. I know. I feel old too. Over the years, it has become regarded as a classic and loved by many. This movie was the directorial debut for John Singleton, then only 23 years old, and the acting debut for both Ice Cube and Morris Chesnut. In addition t...
Welcome to Stankonia
In honor of the greatest hip hop duo of all-time, we’re launching the Welcome to Stankonia collection. Probably our most ambitious theme so far, we’re including all kinds of accessories including pillows, socks and beach towels for the first time...
Throwback Thursday: Addictive (feat. Rakim) by Truth Hurts
Released in 2002, Addictive was the debut single for Truth Hurts, an artist on Dr. Dre's Aftermath record label and produced by DJ Quik. It reached reached No. 2 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Unfortunately, the Hindi track that was sampled, Thoda Resha...
Happy 4th of July!
Crashing the Johnson Family Reunion like Lucky and Chicago? Having a cookout of your own? Whatever you're doing, throw on our summer BBQ playlist to get the party started.
Jodeci's Diary of a Mad Band Turns 24 Today
On December 21, 1993, one of the greatest R&B albums of all time dropped. Hits like “Feenin’”, “Cry For You” and “What About Us” topped the charts...
Music Monday: Players Ball Holiday Playlist
Here at the Nuthin' But a Tee Thang headquarters, music can put us in the zone to work a little harder or break out into an impromptu dance party! With the holidays around the corner, we thought it appropriate to put our holiday playlist together to share with y'all. Happy Holidays!
Happy birthday DeVante Swing!
Today is Donald Earle DeGrate Jr.'s birthday, a.k.a DeVante Swing. While K-Ci and JoJo led the vocals and Dalvin rounded out the group, DeVante was the backbone of Jodeci. DeVante also signed various artists under his Swing Mob label, who would later become...