Büsh
- Apr 17, 2021
The Drake Paradox
“No Drake.” This was a strict law between me and my friends in college. The Canadian crooner was an easy target for our ridicule — a...
Nev
- Dec 15, 2020
The Jet Files: A Guide to the Essential Curren$y
It’s long overdue that we at Lampin’ pay homage to Curren$y, known interchangeably as Spitta. Nev parses through the Jet Life CEO's vast...
Büsh
- Nov 14, 2020
Revisiting 'Section.80,' An Under-Appreciated Gem That Represents an Icon's Arrival
In the 1993 classic A Bronx Tale, Calogero famously narrates, “the saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” Yet, talent is enigmatic, and...
Büsh
- Aug 22, 2020
Vic Mensa's 'V Tape' Proves That We Give Up On Artists Too Easily
I’m embarrassed as I write this. I just listened to Vic Mensa’s new album V TAPE, and an artist who I completely wrote off years ago has...
Büsh
- May 2, 2020
An Ode to the Walk-Up Song, Baseball's Last Semblance of Cool
We’re in a time where sports are virtually nonexistent. Media outlets like ESPN and Bleacher Report are reaching further for content than...
Nev
- Nov 21, 2017
A TRIBUTE TO ANDRE NICKATINA: THE COVETED GEM OF BAY AREA HIP-HOP
I know, I know. You’re probably thinking, “Nev, you’re from the Bay Area, if you’re going to write about a regional rapper, why not do...