We recently published a piece on indie labels in hip hop. In our latest piece connecting to the culture of hip hop, we discuss classic hip hop albums with a member of the Rhymesayers family. Croix sits down with Kevin Beacham to discuss some classic albums for your listening pleasure Kevin Beacham (AKA DJ Nikoless)…
In the third installment in our series about weed and hip hop culture, we dive into the importance of indie hip hop and talk about some of our favorite labels. Up until about Y2K, basically, the only way you could make money from your records was to sign with a major label. Sure, plenty of…
by Justin May for Loud News Net COVID-19 has turned the world upside down, including the cannabis industry. Take 4/20 for instance. Typically a social holiday to celebrate with friends, this year the national stoners day simply had users confined to their homes. No passing of joints or bong rip competitions, just a few Instagram Live…
The first-ever virtual edition of the NFL draft took place this past weekend. It went off without a hitch technology-wise. There were no hacks or disconnected virtual calls – despite what we thought last week. However, there were some interesting, endearing, and eye-brow raising aspects of the 3-day event. We’ll discuss those here in our…
By Justin May for Loud News Net Producers are often the unsung heroes of hip-hop. A song may have questionable lyrics, but if the beat is knocking, all else falls by the wayside. The ability to bring melody to life is truly a creative achievement. One that cannabis has absolutely played a part in. Throughout…
By Henry Kronk for Loud News Net The Podcast “All The Smoke” podcast co-hosts Matt Barnes and Steven “Stack” “Jack” or “Stackjack” Jackson are comfortable in the spotlight. And if you listen to how they tell it, they were well-known for their smoking habits during their time in the league. Since retirement, Barnes especially identifies…
Cannabis social media influencers can be beneficial for spreading the message of legalization. But are they doing more harm than good? A short and sweet exploration. If you ever sign into Instagram and checked out some cannabis accounts, you’ll no doubt run into some people consuming weed. We’ve covered how social media platforms have banned…
By Justin May for Loud News Net As a marijuana lover, having access to weed is almost always a priority. This can make traveling a bit complicated, as you may not be sure where to buy at your destination, or even if you should. Bringing your own supply is usually the best option in…
Chet Duquette for Loud News Net is Weed legal in Russia? Cannabis in Russia is unlawful. Ownership of as much as 6 grams is a regulatory offense, resulting in a fine or detention of 15 days. Ownership of a larger quantity is a criminal offense. OTC: MJNA becomes the first company to import CBD into…
Why is 4/20 Associated with Weed? On international weed day, we take a look at the story behind the origins of 4/20 and a brief look into its history, myths, and legends as best as we can see. April 2020 and April 2021 sure haven’t played out the way we expected it to Y2019 –…
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