Urban Thought Collective

About Me:

Diallo Tyson is a filmmaker, [self-proclaimed] comedian and old school music junkie. When he’s not busy, he is a member of the group “Two Pimps and a Dream,” and collaborator on the sports/pop culture blog, The Commission. Step into a groovin’ time machine every Monday on UTC.

We’re dipping back into the 80’s well once more this week. This week, we put the spotlight squarely on one Prince Rogers Nelson. I realize that the Purple One’s oeuvre is too vast to encapsulate into one column, so I decided to stick to the pre-90’s. Now, there really isn’t a whole […]

There will be a black family in the White House for the next four years…at least. That fact really has nothing to do with this week’s videos, but I just loved writing that sentence.
This week is all about the remix, an art form NOT invented by Puff and Bad Boy. Remixes are always […]

So, this past weekend I’m chilling at The Green Papaya, a Thai restaurant in Jacksonville, FL. For my appetizer, I ordered the fried wonton with sweet sour sauce. For my entrée, I went with Singapore Noodles, which consists of rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, and pork with onions, peppers, bean sprouts, and enough […]

1997. Senior year in college. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years. 11 YEARS!! Senior year was simultaneously great, and horrible. I went to Mardi Gras, New Zealand, and Australia. My car got broken into. I had a gang of money. 1st semester, I only averaged 3 hours of sleep a night because I was […]

Right off the bat, I know some of you aren’t gonna like this week’s offering. But you know what? I have to stay true to my roots. I’m a 70’s baby, raised in the 80’s; and representing is a must. If you’ve never put on a pair of too-short shorts, pulled […]

“As I ventured into the courtyard, followed by 52 brothers bruised, battered, and scarred but hard. Going out with a bang, ready to bang out.”
If that doesn’t get the blood pumping, I don’t know what will. In these highly politically charged times, I thought I’d bring a little consciousness to the […]

10th grade. 10th EFFIN’ grade. From the fall of 1991 to the Summer of 1992, some of the best music of my lifetime was created. Kriss Kross, Das Efx, Jodeci, Cypress Hill, Arrested Development, Fu-Schnickens, Pac, R. Kelly, Black Sheep, and TLC released debut albums that school year. Plus you can’t forget classic […]

ODE TO TRIBE
The best rap group of all time is…not A Tribe Called Quest. Nevertheless, their spot in Cooperstown is firmly set in stone. They were forged during the Golden Age of Hip Hop, and delivered classic track after classic track. There’s not much more I can say about these three cats. […]

We’ve got a group thing going on this week. Don’t worry, everything is PG-13…unless you’re a Mormon or live in Pennsylvania Dutch country, then all the videos will send you straight to Hades!
At any rate, my birthday is this Thursday. Yes, I’m accepting gifts! I need a new watch. Anyone? A card? No? OK, fine. […]

“Man I miss that boy Pac…”
Word the eff up, Pimp C. As some of you may have realized, the anniversary of Tupac’s death was this past Saturday. I still remember that day. A bunch of us were chilling in Ace and Smooth’s dorm room, when one of our boys came in and said, “Damn I […]