Will 2k+13
What kind of hiphop fan would I be without posting THIS video on New Year's Eve??? Peace & Prosperity to you in 2013 from Essince.
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T-shirt
Caribbean Capone
AZ based Pistols in Paradise has some of the [tr]ILLEST shirts I've seen (remember this Biggie x Shakespear shirt ?) but I'm really diggi…
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music video
G-Scott "Fools’ Gold"
New video by G-Scott with NJOMZA for "Fool's Gold" off his late January dropping project, 1983. Download here .
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the transition
Reverie "The Transition"
I've been a fan of Reverie's for a minute and was really interested to hear her new project, The Transition. I'm really a fan of her i…
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The Good Die Young
I hate to post something so sad so close to the Christmas celebration but sometimes things don't happen when we'd like them to (not that a yo…
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native
The T-Rex Chief Crewneck
I hope everyone enjoyed his/her Christmas/holiday and with any gift money you're looking to style yourself for the new year. I'm still on m…
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watch
All that glitters IS Gold (Puma Crown Watch)
I've always been big on the watches and have quite the collection starting from the casual Sabo I got in Bangkok to an ill white leather Foss…
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mayan temple
I'm Mayan.
If you're reading this then congratulations, not only can you read but you've survived the misunderstanding of the 3 calendar system that has…
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music video
iLL CAMILLE "ILLUSTRATED"
I heard iLL Camille a while back and girl gets down. She just dropped her project, "Illustrated" and I wanted to share it with you. Listen…
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Yo MTV Raps
More like Yo! MTV Snaps!
I'm kinda diggin The Yo MTV Print SNAPBACK . Color combo is ill. Really digging creative bills on caps now, too so this print works for me. C…
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tage
MHz Legacy "Somewhere" MV
I've always been a big fan of @Copywrite , which caused me to have him host a[n unreleased] mixtape of mine a few years ago to getting his last…
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numerology
Mark of the Beast [666th post]
I can't say that I'm big on numerology (though I am aware of the significance of certain numbers. That being said this is my 666th post and…
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silence of the lames
Silence Of The Lames [GLC]
GLC is dope. I've been a fan of his since I heard him on that Drive Slow joint and met him in Cleveland a few years back and chopped it up about…
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Toro y Moi
Toro y Moi "So Many Details" MV
I gotta give it up to my girl DJ Kachina for expanding my musical tastes. She spun some really ill chillwave in her mixes on our show, Urban Tribe…
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Snow tha Product
Snow tha Product "Good Nights & Bad Mornings"
I've been supporting/crushing on Snow tha Product for a majority of this year since I saw an interview with her last winter and she's been s…
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Yo*me
ESSINCE x HEX
I've featured a few HEX bags/accessories in the past but I've always had my eye on their Academy Backpack . I love the adaptability and v…
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Xmas rap
How Sean Price Stole Christmas
Ho Ho Ho, Motherfxcker. Animated & directed by: Kimson Albert
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UK rappers
Paigey Cakey [UK]
My brother at Knowledge is Power promo in the UK [remember our project with UK rapper, Bluprint ?) shared this on Google+ . UK emcee, Paigey Cakey…
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Facemelter
Facemelter
My girl, DJ Kachina hipped me to this video telling me I'd love it and would probably blog it...far be it from me to call her a liar. I loved …
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matt bakos
Matt Bakos "One Day" (prod. Chuck Inglish)
Pittsburgh's own, Matt Bakos drops his new video for the Chuck Inglish produced "One Day". Pittsburgh is the most confusing city on t…
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mixtape
Loverance "Freak Of The Industry"
I'd been seeing this cover in a few places ( Thizzler on the Roof & LiveMixtapes background) so I thought I' give it a chance. I did…
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Stalley
10 Jesus Pieces
Though I'm doing some work with the real Freeway Rick Ross (look him up), I can't lie and say I'm not a Rozay fan. He's dope. And t…
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Sauna
Casey Veggies "Sauna" HD MV
Ill new track [& video] for Casey Veggies called "Sauna". This comes from new HD video site, Trill HD (from the good folks who broug…
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Jus Mic
Jus Mic "Just Make It Like"
Jus Mic has been doing his thing for a minute and is one of the most talented dudes I've heard. I hype people a lot but as far as people I gen…
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PM Dawn
Essince Throwback: PM Dawn
PM Dawn's "Set Adrift on Memory Bliss" is my JAM. I first heard it on Rhino Record's "Millenium Hip Hop party" [don'…
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Snow tha Product
Snow tha Product "Lord Be With You"
New track by Snow tha product. Go in Peace. Serve the Lord.
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sneakers
HUF Cooper
I'm diggin' on this Navy Cooper by HUF. I don't think they make these in my size but this is on my wishlist regardless. Rock with some …
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Chingo Bling
Pos Why Ju Hating
When I was in school I worked at Burlington Coat Factory. This girl named Corrina asked " What Is You? " to me while I was eating lunch. …
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wu-tang
RZA Decoded
I've always been a Wu fan but I'd be a dirty liar if I said some of their rhymes didn't go over my head. Thank goodness for things like…
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Sir Michael Rocks solo
Sir Michael Rocks "Make This Bread:
I've been a fan of Mikey Rocks for a minute (I think a little more than his Cool Kids counterpart, Chuck Inglish to be honest) and his last proj…
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swizz beatz
Swizzy
I'm about to go to my basement and get my paints out. I have JUST enough warmth left before snow hits so I can tag.
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fall fashion
wool snapback
9five IXV Grey & Black Wool Snapback
Normally 9Five Eyewear is known for eyewear (hence the 'eyewear') but they have some ill accessories, too like this grey wool snapback. Y…
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nephilim
Nephilim
Beat tapes. I'm all about 'em. Not just because I'm an MC , but because I love music and beats are perfect background music. @Johnny…
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thanksgiving rap
wristlet
Greene + Gray
For the tech saavy native in all of us. LA-based Greene + Gray (G+G) announced its debut collection of totes, handbags and more and " b…
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Xzibit
Xzibit's Back
The illustrious X to the Z, Xzibit makes his return to the stage in the form of the Collateral Damage tour which is sponsored by Xbox and hitting s…
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Mistah FAB
Mistah FAB Freestyle cypher with Homeless Woman!
I was getting ready to do an an interview with Bay legend Mistah FAB after a dope event by Thizzler on the Roof when 2 young MCs wanted to spit some…
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Re-Up
Plane Jane "RE-UP" MV
I met Plane Jane [ @PlaneJane12 ] in Fresno a few weeks back at a music conference we did with Hunid Racks energy drink and saw here again in SF at…
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A kid named breezy
Kid Named Breezy: '93 Mixtape
I posted a track of his off this a while back and now it's here. @KidNamedBreezy drops '93. "The mix tape will be followed with…
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Iamsu. mixtape
Iamsu! -"$uzy 6 $peed"
This dude is that dude in the Bay right now. I've seen him on a bunch of mixtapes and features and his name was popping last time I was out wes…
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fall fashion
Akomplice Fall 12 (teaser)
Wow, Akomplice's fall line is Noice this year. I'll do some more detailed features soon but I wanted to give you a little teaser.
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the masses
Hoot For Hooters
Ok so not only am I late on this but...well that's it. I'm just late. But this shirt is stupid fresh and it's designed to help raise aw…
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move
Gigio "Move" MV
SanFran's own NicaRican MC, Gigio Cordova drops his new video for "Move". The track is nice and hits you with that pure hiphop/lyri…
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instrumental cd
Audio Wavy Vol.1 The Beat Tape
I've always been a fan of instrumental CDs/Beat Tapes, and not just because I'm a rapper...I love music and beat CDs are some of the illest…
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Mistah FAB
MistahFAB "Yo Primo" Freestyle
I finally met Mistah FAB when I was in the Bay this past weekend, too and he's one of the illest off the top freestylers I've ever heard. He …
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Too Short
Too Short x E-40 x Tyga
I was blessed to be able to meet Too Short this past weekend on a trip to the Bay when he was rockin' at a club in Oakland. He did a few classic…
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Street Beef 12
Big Bird Defeats Romney
I guess this is more pertinent now that the election is over. unfortunately the shirts are [temporarily?] sold out but this "Street Beef 12&q…
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trap
DJ Kachina 'Ratchet GRRRL"
It's about that time, y'all. The incredible DJ Kachina [also my co-host on Urban Tribe Radio ] dropped her new mixtape, āĪ±☂įøŠ½℮Ń įø āāāā [or …
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The Bay Delay
What's going on, y'all? Sorry for the delay. I'm out in CA right now and have been on the road all weekend. I was moderating a music conf…
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snapback
#CANCUNLIFE PYRAMID SNAPBACK (ONE DAY SALE!)
These are only available for ONE DAY ! (actually 1/2 a day...6pm-6am Tomorrow November 2nd). So I highly recommend you bookmark this page >…
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killer
Iron Solomon "Killer"
Iron Solomon has been doing his thing and is doing what most battle MCs cant, successfully transition into recordng artist...it also doesn't…
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Snow tha Product
HYPE Mag's 24 issues of Giving
HYPE Magazine is doing something pretty cool this December in its annual '24 Issues of Giving'. "This program features 24 unique issue…
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reverie
Reverie "Tragic Kingdom" MV
I saw Reverie in a battle video awhile back when I was chillin' with my Urban Tribe Radio co-host, Dj Kachina [ @KachinaBlack ] and there was…
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Ryan Leslie
Ryan Leslie "Maybachs and Diamonds"
I've always been a fan of Ryan Leslie, who I feel is slept on and under-appreciated for his abilities. But he's beyond dope and this is fro…
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will smith
2Fresh
Ozone Mag's, Julia Beverly shot this footage at Gabrielle Union's 40th birthday party in Miami where the one and only Will Smith grabbed th…
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mf doom
MF Doom x ADIDAS Originals
I've always been an MF Doom fan and as a far as graffiti goes I definitely would say I have experience. (I'll leave it at that). But this…
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SK4MC
SK4MC "I Don't Like" (Remix)
SK is the man. If you've been following my site you know I support dude (he has some of the ILLEST videos, too). Chief Keef thankfully is out o…
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xetum
Xetum: Tyndall [Watch]
I've always been a fan of the Swiss-automatic, Xetum watches and this Tyndall is incredible. Black watches have always been my favorite not onl…
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KNB
A Kid Named Breezy "93 Mash Up"
Sorry for the delay in posting. I've been planning for a few things coming up and honesly, I haven't been inspired by too much in my inbox …
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fall fashion
ESSINCE Early-Fall Style Guide
Early Fall is here. Along with the beautiful midwest colors my favorite season for fashion is here, too. Warm enough for shorts and T's yet cool …
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remix
DScorch'd "LOST IN THE ECHO" Remix!!!!!
The homie, D'Scorch'd [STL producer, also Theme music and original music composer for the TV series, "Unsupervised" on FX) just sub…
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snapback
Brooklyn Dodgers: The Turnover (Snapback)
Diggin' this BK Dodgers cap. I'm still a big fan of Greys and Dark Blues, as I have been all year so this fits well with most outfits you&#…
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Chingo Bling
Chingo Bling: Cancun Shawty EP
Anyone who understands longevity in ANY industry, especially the music business knows that evolution is key. Not saying everyone needs to go from R&…
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True 2 Life
True 2 Life Music "Hot Baby" MV
Big up to the BK's own, True 2 Life Music. I'm diggin' their new song and video "Hot Baby" off the "Every Dream Has a Pr…
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fall fashion
Cancun Life: Zarape Collection
The illustrious @ChingoBling drops the new "Zarape Collection" of his clothing line, Cancun Life. Limited edition! Once they're gon…
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fashion
The Coochie Murderer
I feel kinda weird posting this on a Sunday but I'm kinda diggin' this crewneck. BUT it was made in Honduras (just like me) so it makes …
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Wild Style
Chuuwee "Wild Style"
Umm, Chuuwee's the man. Amalgam Digital is the label. S/O to the homie, Next .
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White Girls in HipHop
"White Girls in Hip-Hop" [Documentary]
When I was out in LA this summer at my family, LA Clique 's fashion show I met the beautiful, Hazzle [ @HazzleJOY ] of Lipstick, Lace, and Lattes…
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Ilthy
iLTHY Fall 2012 Lookbook
I've been a fan of Ilthy for a minute. I worked with designers Glen and Wan in various ways in the past (interviews/features on Glen's design…
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music video
Boombox Saints "She Looks Like" MV
I first met BoomBox Saints in Vancouver a earlier this year and they killed their show. They just dropped a new video for their song "She Look…
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Urban Tribe Radio
Urban Tribe Radio ep 4
Urban Tribe Radio with Essince and DJ Kachina episode four by Urban Tribe Radio on Mixcloud Boo ya, Episode 4 of my radio show with the one and o…
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skyzoo
Skyzoo "Give It Up" MV
The one and only, Skyzoo drops his new video for "Give it up" from his new album, "A Dream Deferred" ( available HERE )
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mixtape
Retro Su$h! "Kung Fu In Japan"
Check out this new video and project by Retro Sushi.
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vest
The Free Agent Vest (Chicago White Sox)
I've been trying to get more into vests lately and I think this Chicago White Sox Free Agent Vest may be my reintrodcution into the sleeveles…
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Substantial
Substantial "Make Believe" (P.R Remix)
Diggin on this P.R.-produced remix for Substantial's new track, "Make Believe". Download here> http://www.mediafire.com/?cassox1…
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Urban Tribe Radio
Urban Tribe Radio 3 {600th Post!}
What better way to celebrate my 600th post on Essince.com than by posting episode 3 of Urban Tribe Radio with yours truly and the beautifully talente…
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Pharoahe Monch
Pharoahe Monch “DAMAGE”
I've been a Pharoahe phan since he first broke out on the scene (at least on RapCity back in the day). This is his first single off his forthco…
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music video
Murs x Fashawn "This Generation" MV
New video from from Murs & Fashawn's new ' This Generation ' album out today HERE
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music video
MHZ Legacy "Gone" MV
Dropping October 30th! Pre-order your "Copy" here For those unfamiliar, MHz is Copywrite, Tage Future, RJD2, Jakki & Camu Tao. Co…
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Relic
Relic "Work of Heart" MV
Toronto's own Relic has been making some moves lately. Dude is a triple...no, like...quadruple/quintuple threat with MCing, DJing, Producing, E…
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strapbacks
Gray Snake Strapbacks
You read correctly, friends. Snake and Strap backs. Snakeskin material and patterns are gonna make a move this fall/winter. I can feel it and as I…
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portland hip hop
Cool Nutz "Portland Ni%#a"
Big up to Cool Nutz for dropping his 8th solo album, "Portland Ni%#a". When I was on the road this spring with Iron Solomon I first learn…
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Urban Tribe Radio
URBAN TRIBE RADIO
Urban Tribe Radio with Essince and DJ Kachina episode two by Urban Tribe Radio on Mixcloud That's right, y'all, your boy teamed up with …
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beastie boys tribute
Caught In The Middle of A 3-Way Mix
WOW!! So basically, if my understanding serves me correctly, 3 British DJs (Food, Cheeba, and Moneyshot) spent the past 3 years finding the origina…
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