DJ Nphared spins for Sportn' Life artists, including D. Black and Fatal Lucciauno, and he also DJs for Grynch. Seattlest enjoyed his mixes at the Parker Brothaz show on Monday, so we set out to learn more about this guy's ethos. What two records, more than any other records, influenced your adolescence? The first album I remember listening to religiously was Geto Boys' Till Death Do Us Part. I thought they were the illest,......

Like our high school hero Dan Zanes, we prefer to share "all ages" music with our toddler instead of mind-numbing "children's music." While we are not bumpin' to tales of Jay-Z's unfortunate experiences with his lady friends in various high-priced vehicles, neither are we interested in musical lessons on counting, going potty, and naps. And just taking kids-themed music and applying the trappings of an edgier genre doesn't fool us. That's why we're hoping the......

Seattlest likes our champagne, and after perusing this article in the latest Fast Company Magazine, we just couldn't resist. The world of hip hop seems to be hell-bent on promoting everything from cars, clothes, and energy drinks. It was only inevitable that French champagne was next. After Jay Z had a falling out with "hip hop champagne juggernaut" Cristal over some racist comments, rap stars have been looking for alternatives - many in the form......

Let's look back at a week in which no site in the -ist network adopted anyone from Africa... -Austinist reveled in the dumb antics of some U.T. law students and posted some great audio from former New Orleans natives who've decided to stay in Austin. But the best news for Austinist? They were voted Best Local Entertainment Web Site by the local Austin alt-weekly. Congrats, Austinist. -DCist gloried in being told their musical tastes made......

Celebrate Ben Franklin's 300th birthday with the Bikini Bandits and Phillyist! (NSFW). Speaking of Mr. Franklin, send in a picture of Ben (or Ed Rendell) with a red tongue and win a free t-shirt. And they might have the next YearlyKos in Philly. You know who's going to be upset about those Bikini Bandits? The Houston school system. Houstonist also reports on some redevelopment shenanigans over a landmark theater. LAist's sex advice column on......

The coldest ticket in town right now might be the Mariners - Seattlest bought tickets off the street for $5 the other day to sit on the back of the mound as Moyer implausibly led them to a win over the World Champs in 11. What's the hottest ticket? If you're thinking of Tool and the depressing state of affairs on CL regarding those it's a good guess, but no. Think loafers instead of combat......

It is a dark, ugly secret, but not all of Seattlest hails from our glowing Emerald City. Aye children, tis true. Please don't shun us. This weekend, the Seattlest contingent originally from Utah, all one of us, returns to the motherland. We do this typically once per annum around the holidays, as our beloved parents and various aunts/uncles/cousins still call Salt Lake City home and it is no surprise that the skiing there is pretty......

To all you aspiring hip-hop MC's out there. Advertising Age and the Daily News are reporting that McDonald's is offering between one and five dollars everytime a song that plugs their signature sandwich is played on the radio. Based on the popularity of Busta Rhymes' silly "Pass the Courvoisier", we are not surprised that this type of product placement happens. We are, however, surprised that the story and the price associated with this type......