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Editorial: Al-Doms, Peter $un, and Smyth Are "On The Run" In Upcoming Tour
bsefranchise
  • Sep 15, 2021
  • 1 min

Editorial: Al-Doms, Peter $un, and Smyth Are "On The Run" In Upcoming Tour

Three of the waviest artists to hail from the commonwealth, Norfolk's Al-Doms along with Richmond's own Peter $un, and Smyth [formerly...
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Southpaw Battle Coalition Continues Its "Road To Supremacy" Battle Rap Tourney On Sunday
bsefranchise
  • Sep 2, 2021
  • 3 min

Southpaw Battle Coalition Continues Its "Road To Supremacy" Battle Rap Tourney On Sunday

This Sunday, one of the premier battle rap leagues in Richmond, Southpaw Battle Coalition, continues their first-ever tournament to crown...
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Editorial: NBA 2k22 Introduces New Feature To Discover New Artists
bsefranchise
  • Aug 5, 2021
  • 2 min

Editorial: NBA 2k22 Introduces New Feature To Discover New Artists

The developers of 2k are introducing a new feature into their very popular basketball game franchise known as First Friday. In the words...
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Editorial: Jay Guevara's Eight Artists To Look Out For On 804 Day
bsefranchise
  • Aug 5, 2021
  • 6 min

Editorial: Jay Guevara's Eight Artists To Look Out For On 804 Day

Since it is 804 Day when the article is published, August 4th, what's a better way to honor the city than to put people onto some...
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Editorial: Hybrid Venues To Spotlight On 804 Day
bsefranchise
  • Aug 4, 2021
  • 2 min

Editorial: Hybrid Venues To Spotlight On 804 Day

August 4th is the unofficial holiday in Richmond, Virginia, known as 804 Day. To commemorate this unique day, I decided to take the...
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Beats, Bars and Basketball: "Spittin' Image": Why Russell Westbrook is the Meek Mill of Basketball
bsefranchise
  • Jul 30, 2021
  • 6 min

Beats, Bars and Basketball: "Spittin' Image": Why Russell Westbrook is the Meek Mill of Basketball

In the first edition of "Beats, Bars & Basketball: Spittin' Image" I gave you the argument on why Chris Paul is the Jadakiss of...
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Beats, Bars and Basketball: "Spittin' Image": Why Chris Paul is the Jadakiss of Basketball
bsefranchise
  • Jul 22, 2021
  • 4 min

Beats, Bars and Basketball: "Spittin' Image": Why Chris Paul is the Jadakiss of Basketball

Welcome to the first edition of "Beats, Bars & Basketball: Spittin' Image" where no, we won't be making the "j CoLe AnD ToBiAs HaRrIs...
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Beats, Bars, & Basketball: Vol. 3 - Lebron and His Hip-Hop Goon Squad "Chase Bands: An Old Legacy"
bsefranchise
  • Jul 16, 2021
  • 9 min

Beats, Bars, & Basketball: Vol. 3 - Lebron and His Hip-Hop Goon Squad "Chase Bands: An Old Legacy"

In volume two of our "Beats, Bars, & Basketball" series the soundtrack for Lebron's 2009 documentary, "More Than a Game" clocked in at...
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Editorial: If Corb The Don's "Blew A Zone" Isn't on Your Playlist It's You That's Blowing It.
bsefranchise
  • Jul 13, 2021
  • 2 min

Editorial: If Corb The Don's "Blew A Zone" Isn't on Your Playlist It's You That's Blowing It.

Full disclosure-- Corb the Don is my man. Thats a fact. Its also an objective fact that Corb the Don is an incredible rap talent. His...
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Beats, Bars & Basketball: Vol. 2 - The Basketball Movie Soundtracks Starting 5
bsefranchise
  • Jul 9, 2021
  • 7 min

Beats, Bars & Basketball: Vol. 2 - The Basketball Movie Soundtracks Starting 5

In volume one of our "Beats, Bars & Basketball" series, we detailed how interconnected the worlds of Hip-Hop and Basketball are and...
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Beats, Bars, and Basketball: Vol. 1 - "The Rapper Hoopers  Vs. The Hooper Rappers"
bsefranchise
  • Jul 2, 2021
  • 17 min

Beats, Bars, and Basketball: Vol. 1 - "The Rapper Hoopers Vs. The Hooper Rappers"

WARNING: I’m about to be all in up in my feels on the beautiful relationship between Basketball and Hip-Hop and I’m gonna nerd tf out...
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Editorial: IDK Mastered The Art of Creating With Purpose
bsefranchise
  • Jun 22, 2021
  • 8 min

Editorial: IDK Mastered The Art of Creating With Purpose

Before I start diving into the purpose of this article, I would want to give a spotlight on the collaboration that IDK has done with...
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Editorial: Peter $un x Al Doms are exactly what VA music scene needs (Show Recap)
bsefranchise
  • May 3, 2021
  • 2 min

Editorial: Peter $un x Al Doms are exactly what VA music scene needs (Show Recap)

You Wasn’t There. I don’t know if you’ve had the experience of going back outside since things with COVID-19 have (kinda) eased up a bit...
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Editorial: Songs you have to smoke to on 4/20
bsefranchise
  • Apr 20, 2021
  • 1 min

Editorial: Songs you have to smoke to on 4/20

Its that time of they year, day, hour.. whatever smoke something good and keep smoking. We celebrating 4/20 today and here are some the...
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Editorial/Interview: Robbie Russell is ready for the industry
bsefranchise
  • Apr 7, 2021
  • 2 min

Editorial/Interview: Robbie Russell is ready for the industry

Robbie Russell is killing it on Tik Tok. I mean he continues to go viral with every new video he drops and he's racking up millions of...
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Editorial: Is Lil Nas X Killing Stereotypes or Strengthening Them?
bsefranchise
  • Apr 6, 2021
  • 4 min

Editorial: Is Lil Nas X Killing Stereotypes or Strengthening Them?

PREFACE: Hey its OG ILLA. Owner and Program Director at theMSQshop and I want to preface this article with some context. Prop or...
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Editorial: What I Learned As A Creative One Year Into A Pandemic
bsefranchise
  • Mar 9, 2021
  • 5 min

Editorial: What I Learned As A Creative One Year Into A Pandemic

One year ago, I planned a trip out to California to meet with some artists, businesses, producers, and more. It would’ve been my first...
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Editorial: We will miss you TatmanTez
bsefranchise
  • Feb 18, 2021
  • 2 min

Editorial: We will miss you TatmanTez

A tribute to Cortez Terrell aka TatmanTez There is no easy way to write a farewell to a friend. It is one of the most painful things to...
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Editorial: OG Illa Shows His Gratitude on "Mama's Song"
bsefranchise
  • Feb 18, 2021
  • 2 min

Editorial: OG Illa Shows His Gratitude on "Mama's Song"

Much of the Hip Hop multiverse can be described as modern day mythology, consisting of larger-than-life clout gods who are decked with...
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