Freestyle, Never Written
I’m gonna keep the band merchandise rolling and give you guys my top 5 picks for Rap/Hip-hop tees at Dress Code right now. Now remember kids, these are my personal choices so if you don’t like them, go grab some tees from some of the other artists we carry. I am just personally not one of the million overly-emotional Drake fans (sorry). So here we go folks, my top 5 rap tees…
1. RUN DMC
Even though they aren’t my first pick, it would be highly disrepectful to not acknowledge the most influential group in hip-hop history, RUN DMC. I also felt it was only right to pick their signature logo t-shirt. For you youngsters out there, this t-shirt is the reason you’re even able to listen to people like Tyga and 2Cornz today (yes I did that on purpose). And if ya don’t know, now ya know…
2. Wu-Tang Clan
“UP FROM THE 36 CHAMBERS!!!!” It’s my favorite group to ever be assembled in music history, the Wu-Tang Clan. One of the most iconic logos, period. Even people that don’t listen to Wu can tell you exactly what that golden “W” stands for as soon as they see it. So why not just keep it classic and rock with the OG Logo Tee.
3. Public Enemy
Sticking to the roots of hip-hop culture, my third pick for the list is Public Enemy. Chosen for Spike Lee’s classic joint, “Do The Right Thing” and also being voted their biggest song in the groups history, I thought our “Fight the Power” t-shirt was perfect.
4. Eminem
Whether you love him or hate him, I couldn’t bring myself to leave the crazy white dude of rap off my list. And since he’s been known for his controversial antics since he first stepped on the scene back in ’97 (god that makes me feel like an old man) I figured the “finger horns” tee was on point.
5. Beastie Boys
Respectfully finishing off my list, I chose the dudes known to let the beat… “MMMMM, DROPP!” The Beastie Boys. Now instead of going with their classic, “Licensed to Ill” t-shirt, I chose my personal favorite album of theirs, “Hello Nasty“. Plus I figured I’d at least TRY to give myself some relevance with the young little whipper snappers.
Kickin’ It Old School
Hope you guys have enjoyed my picks. Let me know your favorite song from one of the 5 artists I chose. And if you’re too young to know who any of the artists are on this list, you should probably be asking your mother for internet permission to begin with.