Dart_AdamsStay On That Side: Why I No Longer Care If You’re A Boston Celtics Fan AnymoreBack in 2022, I wrote a piece for ESPN/Andscape about why Black people can root for the Boston Celtics without any trepidation. Now? I no…Jun 1011Jun 1011
Dart_AdamsSeptember 29th, 1998: A 25th Anniversary RetrospectiveSeptember 29th, 1998 was Rap’s last great album release date. As a former Tower Records employee who worked the midnight sale that night, I…Sep 29, 2023Sep 29, 2023
Dart_AdamsReggie’s Last Game (4.29.1993)Larry Bird retired after playing with the Dream Team in the 1992 Olympics, leaving the Celtics captaincy to Reggie Lewis. What was supposed…Apr 29, 2023Apr 29, 2023
Dart_AdamsThe Night James Brown Saved Boston: A 55th Anniversary Retrospective55 years ago today, the city of Boston was likely about to go up in flames following the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther…Apr 5, 2023Apr 5, 2023
Dart_AdamsLL Cool J — Radio: A 35th Anniversary Retrospective35 years ago, a teenager from Farmers Blvd. in Queens pulled Excalibur from The Rock and earned the title of The Prince Of Rap.Nov 17, 2021Nov 17, 2021
Dart_AdamsGZA — Liquid Swords: A 25th Anniversary RetrospectiveDecomposing an undisputed classic Rap LP that also happens to be the perfect Winter album…Nov 7, 20211Nov 7, 20211
Dart_AdamsEPMD’s “Business As Usual”: A 30th Anniversary RetrospectiveErick Sermon, Parrish Smith and DJ Scratch get called up to the majors and release their first LP on Def Jam with their new protegé Redman…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
Dart_AdamsBoogie Down Productions “Edutainment”: A 30th Anniversary RetrospectiveRap’s self proclaimed “Teacher” was at a career crossroads after the release of “Self Destruction” and his successful album “Ghetto Music…Aug 7, 2020Aug 7, 2020
Dart_AdamsinLEVELThe 20 Best Rap Albums By Artists Over 40Hot lines < hot songs < hot albums. Here are the best of the best.Jul 28, 20201Jul 28, 20201
Dart_AdamsIce Cube’s “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted”: A 30th Anniversary RetrospectiveN.W.A.’s former front man left one of Rap’s most controversial groups at their peak so go solo without production from Dr. Dre. He then…May 15, 20201May 15, 20201