Saint Trayvon
Why Trayvon Martin's killer may go free, & why that's not necessarily a bad thing.
5 Signs He is NOT the One
The Urban Twist gives 5 signs to tell if your man just may not be the one.
YOLO: The Death of Morality
You only live once, yeah that's the motto, but it's time for us to wake up and realize that it is utter B.S. YOLO!
We’re Bringing Lyrics Back: Hopsin’s “Ill Mind Of Hopsin 4”
Hello URbaners, What's Up with me and hiatuses? (Did I even spell that right?, oh snap, I forgot, God created spell check, lol) Forgive me once again. Hopsin............The revival of...
What Happened To The Google-Motorola Deal?
Months down the line after the Google acquisition of Motorola Mobility and little has been heard on what Google plans to do with its new $12.5 billion toy.
Jim Crow 2.0
Affirmative action has been part of our social and political landscape for over fifty years now, ever since JFK signed an executive order in 1961 that called for "affirmative action...
University of Cincinnati Music Group, IGWE, is Making it Big
A group that writes their own music, believes in striving for success, and not letting anything stand in their way, University of Cincinnati's IGWE is well on its way to...
Haters Hate: The Ron Paul Phenomenon
Will the people annoint Ron Paul as their favorite Republican in 2012?
Black Thursday: Did Black Friday ‘Jump the Shark’ by Not Caring About Thanksgiving?
Black Friday has officially jumped the shark and has unfortunately has taken over Thanksgiving.
We’re Bringing Lyrics Back: Outkast – Big Boi & Andre 3000
Hello UrbanERs, OUTKAST, YESS!!! This was a hip-hop quotable that I have always wanted to do for a long time. But each time it came down to it, I always...
Herman Cain: The Great Black Dope
Is Herman Cain a viable Presidential Candidate or just one with a gimmick that he hopes work?
Hitting the Wall
You may not be aware of this, but there are people occupying a small park near Wall Street, right now. It all kicked off with a march of about a...
Troy Davis: The Shadow of Doubt
There was too much doubt for Troy Davis' death to have happened.
Tea & Sympathy
During the Ron Paul debate, the Tea Party showed their true colors.
9-11 is a Joke
Our country united on that day and the government ran with it. RIP to all those lost.
We’re Bringing Lyrics Back: Tyga Feat. Adele “Reminded”
Dear Urban Twisters, I would like to first apologize for my long hiatus from theurbantwist.com. It’s been awhile since I did an article for “We’re Bringing Back Lyrics” and “The...
We’re Bringing Lyrics Back: Common – “The Corner”
Its rare that you find a mainstream hip-hop artist, that still have a huge underground following, a recognized actor, and the backing of a record label that appreciates and pushes...
We’re Bringing Lyrics Back: Scarface’s “Girl You Know”
It's been a minute since we have heard any sound out of Texas, from a hip-hop prospective at least. Yes, the lone star state is home to many artist like...
The Speaker Box Presents Underground Act of the Month: J_Bricks
Give this man his chance and he'll tear the door off its hinges.
We’re Bringing Lyrics Back: Nas’ “Can’t Forget About You
A classic Nas joint finds its way into this column.
We’re Bringing Lyrics Back: J. Cole’s “Too Deep For The Intro”
His "Friday Night Lights" mixtape contains many quotables. This is just one of them.
We’re Bringing Lyrics Back: Living Proofe’s “Common Ground”
She was a picture perfect vision of art The silent type Conservative in her demeanor when approaching her right And to her, the thoroughbreds wasn't doing it right She found it...
We’re Bringing Lyrics Back: Kanye West’s “Lost in the World”
Kanye's new in the city and he's down for the night.
Hip-Hop Quotable of the Week
Hello UrbanERS, Once again I'm digging in the Nicki Minaj goody basket, for a batch of tongue twisting mind blowing lyrics. This week's lyrics comes from Eminem, Slim-Shady, Marshall, whatever...
Hip-Hop Quotable of the WEEK
Hello Urban Heads, THIS is the FIRST of a daily series that will feature the lyrics of today's prominent Hip-Hop Stars. You are invited to voice your opinion on the...
Lil Kim’s Diss Track to Nicki Minaj & Young Money, and Diddy!!!
Hello Urban Twisters, Its been a minute since i broke out with something for the speaker box, forgive me. Hope everyone had hell of a stuffing of great times, family,...
State of Hip-Hop: Is it still Alive? Part 3 (FIN)
"It's to catchy now, don't make no damn sense" "Stop playing the wack ish, and play some Nas, KRS One, or Rakim, play something GOOD!" "50 cent ain't as hungry...
State of Hip-Hop: Is it still Alive? Part 2
Although hip-hop has changed in the eyes of the many, there is the spectacle going around that it is no longer alive or that its remaining spirit being killed off...
State of Hip-Hop: Is it still Alive? Part 1
Forgive me if I might be all over the place, but I will try to sum up this article the best I could on my view of Hip Hop. One...
Give It Away Now
It looks like Democrats are going to take some big hits in November. If you just asked yourself— What’s happening in November? —you’re part of the problem. There’s an election...
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