In the News with Douglas Century (February 2023)
After a noteworthy absence due to the holiday and the start of the new year, I’ve returned with my “In the News” segment with acclaimed author and journalist Mr. Douglas Century. In this latest episode, Doug and I discuss the recently released list from Vibe and Billboard: “50 Greatest Rappers of All-Time.” And throughout our […]
In the News with Douglas Century: November 2022
For the latest of my “In the News with Douglas Century” segment, DC and I discuss the tragic passing of Takeoff and Migos’ impact on the rap game. With the recent arrest of Cameron Joshua (a/k/a Lil Cam 5th), also mentioned in our talk, hopefully, more details will emerge soon to bring closure to the […]
In the News with Douglas Century: October 2022
For the October episode of “In the News with Douglas Century,” Doug and I discuss Coolio and Kanye West. And in our conversation about those two main subjects, we touch on the diversity of 90’s hip-hop and some underappreciated artists in the era. We also delve a bit into the history of anti-Semitism in rap […]
In the News With Douglas Century (09/22)
In my latest interview, I chop it up again with the best-selling author, acclaimed journalist, and hip-hop enthusiast, Mr. Doug Century. This piece, the start of a monthly series, will involve Doug and me discussing current topics in hip-hop culture. For our inaugural episode, we will discuss the controversy surrounding Fat Joe hosting the BET […]
WCS Exclusive: An Interview With Author Douglas Century (Part II)
In the second part of my two-part interview with Doug Century, we discuss Split Decision and his decade-plus connection with Ice-T. During our chat, Doug provides excellent insight into Ice’s personality and why it has been a smooth process working with him on two separate occasions. Additionally, we talk about the definition of “loyalty” and how the […]
WCS Exclusive: An Interview with Author Douglas Century (Part I)
In an explosive two-part interview, best-selling author Douglas Century (who assisted with Ice-T’s last two books) and I chop it up about our mutual love of rap, meeting people in the entertainment business, and our respect for the craft of writing. During part one, we delve right into Hip-Hop and the admiration we have for […]
Ice-T’s ‘Rhyme Pays’ Turns 35
Today is a special day in Hip-Hop. On this day, thirty-five years ago, Ice-T released his debut album, Rhyme Pays. It is not only a collection of songs that introduced the world to “gangsta rap” before it was even a term but marked the arrival of one of Hip-Hop’s greatest storytellers. West Coast Styles salutes Rhyme Pays and […]
Ice-T & Spike’s ‘Split Decision’ is a Must-Read
The incredible thing about Split Decision is it is many things all at once. It is a memoir, a cautionary tale, a story of redemption, an insight into the criminal justice system, and a way for two long-time friends to be honest with themselves in front of all who choose to hear their stories in this fantastic […]