Phillip Mlynar's posts

When Taiwanese-Chinese chef Eddie Huang sat down for an interview with one of NPR’s latest podcasts, he found…

Behind Christian Scott at the bar at Jimmy’s Corner in Times Square is a sign that reads “Let’s not discuss politics…

Rapper and producer Elucid’s gritty, experimental debut album, Save Yourself, was recorded in what he calls a…

Chun-hyok Kang is sitting by the window of a third-floor boutique hotel room on 32nd Street in Manhattan. As he…

In 1985, Compton-based rapper Toddy Tee released “Batterram,” a song about the Los Angeles Police Department’s use…

I grew up as a vegetarian, and I still feel a little awkward when I’m invited to a barbecue. Despite happily eating…

For the past few months, I’ve been engaged in a pesky war with my stomach. Whenever I’m considerate enough to send…

Forget your list of righteous resolutions for the new year—the best self-improvement commitment you can make is to…

The holiday season is fully upon us. This means that by now you’ll have likely been bombarded with invites to…

There comes a point in every hetero relationship when a man considers treating his lady to some expensive…

Prince Paul and De La Soul popularized the hip-hop skit, and Dr. Dre turned the concept cinematic, but the nine-man…

Sorry, but the Jay Z you all worship might not be as good as you think. Or maybe it’s just that he’s easily dwarfed…

Embrace the moment: One of the most feverishly anticipated hip-hop
albums of the year is finally here, and it’s made…

Beloved as a hip-hop eccentric, Kool Keith is best known for traveling at the speed of thought with the…

I used to live above a Chinese gambling den. The apartment was on 8th Avenue in the Sunset Park neighborhood of…

Imagine a future without bugs! Sure, some learned ecologist will probably claim that these eerie tentacled creatures…

At some point in this unblemished modern world of ours, you’re going to receive a letter claiming that you owe…

Here is an inclusive list of things rappers like to rap about: weed, money, luxury consumer goods, spending money on…

So you’ve decided to get a pet. Maybe you’re hankering for some furry companionship to perk up the lonesome…

Beer is the best drink. That has never been in doubt. But sometimes, you're forced to class it up for a date night…