Cannabis has a deeply rooted history in Jamaican culture. Photo credit: Envato. In Jamaica, many are commonly seen kneading herb in the palms of their hands, and smoking weed. It is a way of life. However, law enforcement pinned down, manhandled, verbally abused and arrested cannabis users simply for smoking weed on the street corner. Although Jamaica does produce … [Read more...] about Rasta, Reggae and Remedy: Cannabis in Jamaican Culture
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hiTunes Playlist, Volume II
Welcome to Volume II of hiTunes, where we take a look at some of the best albums to listen to while using cannabis. The goal of this project has always been to represent music from all ages, genders, and walks of life. That’s why this week we’re putting a special focus on minority artists. As a quick refresher for anyone who hasn’t read our first installation, here … [Read more...] about hiTunes Playlist, Volume II
hiTunes Playlist, Volume I
Albums to get high to, volume I. Graphic by Ryan Kamber. Music is one of the greatest inventions humankind has ever concocted. It can act as a bridge between generations, a vehicle for nostalgia, or even a universal language. The coolest thing about music, however, is that there is a seemingly infinite amount of it. This summer, we’ve set out on a mission to find some of … [Read more...] about hiTunes Playlist, Volume I
Is it Okay to be Under 30 and Hate Dubstep?
Is it okay to be under 30 and hate dubstep? By Powell Coffey Because I do. Im 26 years old and I live in central California. Everyone around me is going nuts for this ecstasy induced, vibrational pattern they call music, and all I can do is wonder if real music will come back into the public world. But maybe I'm a cynic. Probably. That aside, there are many people of … [Read more...] about Is it Okay to be Under 30 and Hate Dubstep?
Fishnets and High Kicks! Reefer Madness – The Musical
Reefer Madness: The Musical By Mike Marino Killer Weed on Broadway: Fishnets and High Kicks! (Reefer Madness: The Musical) Sex...Drugs...and Show Tunes? The left over baggy of the generation of seeds and stems of Haight Ashbury's purple hazed daze, and the tie-dyed Summer of Love have long since gone up in smoke. It was a dimebag time of rolling papers, roach clips, and … [Read more...] about Fishnets and High Kicks! Reefer Madness – The Musical
