Words by Nick Slay During NYFW 2018, returning black owned urban clothing brand “Chicago Playground” expanded on its themes of Black excellence. Known for bomber jackets and sweaters that proudly touted black culture and historically black universities, this year their focus leaned toward the motherland. With Jackets themed with the with nations of Africa, Chicago […]
Christmas is today, and if you’re in the spirit, there might be holiday-themed music on your playlist. If you’re a Hip Hop fan, “Silent Night” or “Deck the Halls” might not be ideal tunes to get the house gathering lit. You might prefer listening to Master P and C Murda tell tales of “Christmas in […]
New music coming our way today from David Banner. His new single, titled “Magnolia,” is a take on the relationship between the Southern tree and its relationship with Africans throughout history. According to Banner, the song “represents the relationship of trees in Mississippi and Africans. The taller the tree, the broader the story, the shorter the […]
There have been heated debates, discussions and conversations happening all around the country in the wake of last week’s police killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. The incidents, which were captured on video, have outraged communities worldwide and intensified conversations on race on just about every platform, from network news and The White House […]
As he gears up to release his forthcoming album titled The God Box, David Banner ups the ante with his latest release. Unveiling the visual for the Tito Lopez assisted “Black Fist,” the Mississippi native takes a strong stance against police brutality, racism and social injustice. Using very startling and controversial imagery to get his […]
Hillary Clinton has received support from a handful of artists like K. Michelle and Waka Flocka but David Banner recently questioned the Democratic candidate about controversial remarks she made 20 years ago. Yesterday [Tuesday March 8] Banner took to Twitter (and Instagram) to ask Mrs. Clinton the following questions pertaining to her comments on “super predators”: “What exactly do […]
David Banner‘s The God Box album is slated to be released in February, but he’s already chosen to liberate some of the cuts that didn’t make the final tracklist, one of them being “The Cross,” which the Mississippi rapper unleashed to Soundcloud last night. The song, which is produced by Gensu Dean and features X, […]
With his “The God Box” Album slated for release soon, David Banner Recruits fellow Mississippi native Tito Lopez for “Black Fist.” The duo trade bars in a way that make even the most proud lyricists blush. Whew! Give it a listen below. Banner!
In a generation where hip-hop is peppered with a misogynistic-infused diction, David Banner is one of the select few that utilizes music as a tool to bridge the gap. Embodying that very spirit, Banner returns with a new single titled “Marry Me” featuring vocalist Rudy Currence. The affirmative song is a fresh, well-rounded take on […]
David Banner is currently prepping his new album, The God Box–you can read a little about our experience with Banner playing the album for us here–and he’s released a new single, “Marry Me,” featuring Rudy Clarence. This new ballad is a stark contrast to the first music Banner released off TGB, “My Uzi,” a frenzied […]
At one point, David Banner was bopping his head so hard, I was sure–despite the fact that it was snugly pulled over a healthy head of hair–that his hat was going to violently tip over onto his laptop, and unfortunately disturb the medley of iPhone chargers, cups half-full of Hennessy, and The God Box booklets strewn […]
The second annual #SOURCE360 will host a block party and fashion show on Saturday September 19th. Hosted by The Source, the fashion show is one of the many highlights of the block party which also includes a performance by the Brooklyn Ballet, a kids talent show, art festival, performances by Chase & Cashe, Stro, Doug […]
Bowlmor Atlanta was filled with star power last night (June 5) and for a great cause. BMI brought big names out to showcase their bowling skills and raise money for a charity of their choice. The event consisted of a competition between six teams led by Keshia Knight Pulliam, Big K.R.I.T., Isaac Carree, Lou Williams, Chaka Zulu and DJ Toomp. David Banner, Big Tigger, […]
We’re celebrating the legacy of one of the most important figures in American and world history. In honor of today being Malcolm X‘s 89th birthday, we’ve changed our Twitter icon to his very own Source cover from 1990, in celebration of his legacy. Malcolm X remains a huge influence on all facets of modern society […]
The Dirty South continues to make strides in proving its longevity despite absence of veteran presences that birthed the genre, Kolley being a poster-child example. Reigning from a town with a population of just over 200 citizens, Kolley has already proved that his ability will be showcased on a much larger plain then his small town origin. As […]
Newly signed Ear Drumma Records, Rae Sremmurd has released their described banger, following in today’s hip-hop culture of prescribing and detailing requirements needed to indeed flex, i.e. gold bezel’s, “freak hoes,” lean consumption (“H20, lean, same thing”), etc. The young duo who was showcased at SXSW derives from Mississippi, although they do not fall directly […]
On Monday, August 5, The Source Magazine was on the red carpet for the star-studded New York premiere of The Weinstein Company’s highly anticipated film “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” at the famed Ziegfeld Theater presented by DeLeón Tequila.
Strong Arm Steady and Statik Selektah come together for the Stereotype EP. The project features the likes of David Banner, Fiend, Dom Kennedy and Baby D. Tracklist and download link below. – Sean Lynch (@Kiddfuture) Advertisement 1. Premium 2. Forever 3. Born Into It 4. Classic 5. Through The Motions Ft. David Banner x […]
David Banner drops a new track entitled “Peoples 2” produced by Chin Injeti, which will be featured off Injeti’s Peoples mixtape dropping July 17th – John Weber (@JohnPaulWeber) Advertisement
One Degree is a brand that draws inspiration from hip-hop, art, and most of all, ambition. One Degree’s crisp and tailored pieces remind us the power of postive thinking. Curated by designer Eric Jordan(EJordanIII) the brand encourages go-getters and overachievers and is cosigned by rappers David Banner and Prodigy. One Degree is sold exclusively on […]