This post could have also been titled ‘Kumbyah my blog… Kumbyah’… lets examine what blogging in a collective has taught me shall we? Walk wit me… »

Faceless are the fathers who raise the sons of tomorrow. Walk wit me… »

Overrated or Understated? Walk wit me… »

Why are all the Angels white?

Yea I’m back in this bitch heralded by the beating of a thousand wings and trumpets. It’s currently 5:35am and before knocking out I wanted to pen something since I been here and there.

I’ve been neglecting The Stoop and as such, like in real life when a stoop is neglected it gets full of trash (spam) and smells sort of like a project elevator. I’m cleaning house as of now.

A long weekend and heatwave will give a muthafucka some time to think (in front of the AC) and in the interest of keeping one of the current trends in the music formerly known as Hip Hop alive, ex. Swagger Jacking. I’d like to present to you the “What The (blank) Has Taught Me Series”.  I see you Phuque… on the back of a milk carton. Today I will observe what the Music Industry has taught me… Walk wit me… »

Here is a video that I found interesting. I do tend to typically stay away from politricks, but some of yall mofo’s might appreciate this. Walk wit me… »

This is some fresh Left Coast shit (werd to Ifux) by way of TI$A, the former front man of underground group Sa-Ra, my boy linked me yesterday. For a better Quality video click here.

This election, whether you subscribe to the new hope or not, has certainly been a breeding ground for political sentiment.

I let this shit rock 5 times back to back.. it’s an auditory delight.

“Many a truth are said in jest” - Dead Wordsmith

In this era of rapid consumption news stories where the truth seems to have been eviscerated from the body of reality, leaving behind a lifeless husk animated by special interest groups, where can we turn for a pulse on what may or may not be bull shit?

Fox news has proven itself time and time again to be both unfair and unbalanced.

CNN, The BBC and any other major media news source all cater to one group or another, and Da Internetz is full of gems, both diamond and cubic zirconium, depending upon your point of view.. So where can we go for a dose of unabashed truth?

Comedians.  Walk wit me… »

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The Urban Dictionary defines Swagger Jacker as

“A person who steals the flow, ideas, swagger or style of someone else” While I understand Hip Hop is about emulation and innovation of styles and trends, cases can be built that showcase the opposite.

“Fuck the flow ya’ll jackin our slang” - Hov Walk wit me… »

So it’s been 11 years since the passing of Christopher Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, Biggie or depending on where you stand.. The GOAT.

To honor this icon of both music and urban culture, a movie is being made to bring to life.. the story of.. his life? In any event people ranging from Sean Kingston to… Sean Kingston have been alluded to as playing the notorious one. In the end however only one name remained… that wasn’t Sean Kingston.

Jamal Woolard a.k.a. Gravy, the Brooklyn born rapper who actually resembles BIG. I mean C’MON! The Stoop takes a look at 10 actors who could possibly portray Mr. Wallace a smidge better. Walk wit me… »

Last night I watched the 80th Annual Academy Awards. I gotta say I wasn’t mad at it. John Stewart did his thing hosting wise and Three 6 Mafia wasn’t in attendance to win the award for best original composition in film. Overall we call that a good look.

I know more pertinent things transpired such as Ralph Nader’s impending presidential run, but I’ll leave the ramifications of that to Ms. Greeny. So here is a complete list of your Oscar Winners. Walk wit me… »