Author: Tyler Birss
Tyler is the Editor-in-Chief for Hardwood and Hollywood's pop culture section. He has an unrelenting fascination with Lisbeth Salander and Omar Little. If you're looking to work on a writing project with Tyler or to be interviewed, reach him at [email protected].
Cadalack Ron's "Revelations 3:19" Music Video
Image courtesy of the "KOTD - Rap Battle - Cadalack Ron vs ZM" video posted on YouTube. Cadalack Ron is one of the most unique figures in battle rap. Brutally truthful in his battles and...
DNA and Real Deal Have Crazy Battle
Image courtesy of the "KOTD - Rap Battle - Charlie Clips vs DNA *1 RD FREESTYLE*" video posted on YouTube. DNA and Real Deal, two battlers active since the nostalgic Grind Time days, squared off...
Bill Collector Rips Fake Battle Fans in Blog
Image courtesy of the "SMACK/URL PRESENTS QP VS. BILL COLLECTOR" video posted on YouTube. Bill Collector is an entertaining battle rapper who recently performed against A-Class in the disastrous event, Virus. In acknowledging the shady...
Katy Perry Named Most Paid Female Artist in 2015
Katy Perry has been named the highest paid female artist of 2015 in the music world by Forbes . Perry amassed $135 million because of a giant tour throughout the world, endlessly successful singles being...
Is "Hello" Adele's Best Song Yet?
Adele has a firmly established status as one of the top vocalists in the world. In an age where hit songs can outweigh quality voices, Adele is the rare talent who balances major pipes with...
The Serial Killer Characterization Mistakes of 'Wicked City'
Wicked City is the latest attempt of nailing the serial killer premise in television, and the newest display of failure. I've read hundreds of true crime books where the catastrophic reality of serial killers, both...
Hilarious New 'The Dirtbag Dan Show' Drops
Image courtesy of the "BATTLE RAPPER PERFORMS ON MAGIC TRUFFLES" video posted on YouTube featuring Dirtbag Dan. The Dirtbag Dan Show dropped its 74th episode courtesy of Counter Productive's YouTube channel. Mostly usual suspects appear...
Ariana Grande's "Focus" Video and a Word on YouTube Comments
Ariana Grande's new music video for "Focus" dropped yesterday. YouTube views are piling up as haters and supporters are predictably debating in all their illogical glory. Funny how modern day music videos have become a...
Dizaster/Murda Mook Argue in Tense Interview
Image courtesy of the "GTN x ORISUE: Arsonal & Dizaster vs Conceited & Illmaculate FREESTYLE CYPHER BATTLE PROMO" video posted on YouTube If I said Dizaster and Murda Mook clashed, the logical venue for such...
'Trick 'r Treat' is One of the Best Halloween Movies
Trick 'r Treat has been slept on when it comes to classic Halloween movies. With a sequel upcoming and cult following growing, it's worth acknowledging what makes this movie successful. Being a comic book series...