The Art of Easing
a history of style, as told through hip-hop rhyme.
The Pharcyde | Ya Mama
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1992,
brut,
cologne,
fashion,
grooming,
hip hop,
history,
los angeles,
music,
south central,
style,
the pharcyde
Salt-N-Pepa | The Showstopper
The train made a stop (Where?) Two hundred and five
And a little soft guy walked inside
He wore plastic Bally’s and a booty Gucci suit
Cracked a little smile and showed a fake gold tooth.
Note: Long before Snoop Dogg riffed on Doug E. Fresh x Slick Rick’s La Di Da Di in 1993, Salt-N-Pepa issued this female response –– yet another testament to the song’s iconic status.
The Pharcyde | Return of the B-boy
Some people wear all that Fila gear
Gonna rock this party out the atmosphere.
Note: This song came out in 1992 but reminisces about 1987. The above pic is of the Fila Fresh Crew, who appeared on the 1987 compilation album N.W.A. and the Posse. The man on the right would go on to become The D.O.C.. Dallas, represent!
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1987,
clothing,
fashion,
fila,
hip hop,
history,
los angeles,
music,
nwa,
south central,
style,
the pharcyde,
tracksuit
The Pharcyde | Drop
Any excuse to play this video—
They couldn’t fade with a clipper blade
10 years in the trade is not enough, you can’t cut it.
Labels:
1995,
fade,
fashion,
grooming,
hip hop,
history,
los angeles,
music,
south central,
style,
the pharcyde,
video
GZA | Investigative Reports
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1995,
clothing,
denim,
fashion,
ghostface killah,
guess,
gza,
hip hop,
history,
music,
new york,
staten island,
style,
wu-tang clan
GZA | 4th Chamber
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1995,
clarks,
fashion,
footwear,
ghostface killah,
gza,
hip hop,
history,
music,
new york,
staten island,
style,
wallabee,
wu-tang clan
Geto Boys | Read These Nikes
You read these Nikes ‘cuz you’re fucked up, punk
Here’s the definition of gettin your ass stomped:
I’m a Nigga Insane Kickin-ass Extremely
So you weak-ass hoes keep dreamin.
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