BOFFIE (ROB ONE)

So, who am I?

• Rob One
• MC, Radio DJ, professional Wigga
• 18
• Journalism @ Rhodes University, South Africa

Likes:
Johannesburg (Jozi - hometown), underground hip-hop, hip-hop culture, reading, writing, Japanese food, basketball, watersports, SA Music intelligient/chilled people, history, philosophy, being in the DJ booth, being on stage, Amstel lager, Tequila, any place with cheap drinks, SA rugby and cricket, good writers on EPS, HIP-HOP!!!

Dislikes:
Politics, politicians, Robert Mugabe, George W. Bush, "Americanisation", McDonalds, stupid people, arrogant people, Hip-Hop with no purpose, bling bling, AIDS, poverty, the misdirection and misuse of money resulting in the above two, spammers, PR people, misguided and petty writers on EPS, Kwaito.

All-time favourites:
Song: Africa Dreams by Reflection Eternal
Album: Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Blackstar
Game: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Movie The Shawshank Redemption / The Matrix

How I rate:
A classic. Be it a movie, game or album, your life is poorer without it.
Very good. Flawed, but definately worth getting hold of without hesitation.
Average. Has some pretty obvious flaws, but still holds some appeal.
Not good at all. May be fun for die-hard fans, but that's it.
Abysmal. A waste of time, money and valuable space on this planet. Avoid!

On rotation
The RobMobile (the name given by my mates to my little Jetta) recently got an upgrade - a couple of 6x9s and a front loader. Here's whats on rotation right now. Click on the pic for a review!

Current Review
The Italian Job Tripleplay
I'll be reviewing the original 1969 film, the new one starring Mark Wahlberg and the old PS1 game. Stay tuned for more on the classic crime movie!

The EPS hip-hop crew
Nobody messes with these kids. The illest, most rawkus bunch of hip-hop writers you'll find on the net. Commercial, underground, instrumental...it's all here.

MadTheory Ask anyone on EPS who the don of hip-hop is. 300,000 visits and counting.
Cletta1201 She may love Gay-Z...sorry, Carletta, Jay Z, but she writes damn well.
Andrewtarr Thorough, passionate, talented. Everything required in a premier hip-hop head!
Bigd99999 A fellow MC who thinks he's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Go find out if he is.
Anthony06511 A fantastic writer and an inspiration to many up-and-comers on this site.
DVON Has been around for yonks. Dabbled in horror movies but is still a damn fine hip-hop writer.
Crypticcradle Eric is the Underground head. If it's obscure or instrumental, chances are he's written about it.
Ekidd911 Ekidd is like Xzibit - underated for a long time. Fortunately, he is now getting his due.
Majafiggaz Odd name, tight game. The Seargent Maja of the EPS hip-hop crew.
Mrjulius Does not write that often. Needs to. Then again, I can't really talk.
Aesopfable Hail to the queen! I can't believe people thought she was a guy (well, I did too, but hey).
Nasty01 New, but chock- a-block full of talent. Entertaining and knowledgable.
Paulyoungotti Almost forgot you, dude. If Mad is the Godfather, Paul is the West coast-loving underboss. Respect.
Rsz15 Useless. Crap. Awful. Terrible. Can take a joke well. A new talent in the making.
Sun_tzu Instead of the art of war, practices the art of writing. Very well, as it turns out.
Heirograffiti He's been called by some (well, me anyway) as the next Madtheory. Go find out why.
Youngchinq Technically not a hip-hop writer. Technically worth reading.

Upcoming Reviews
Dilated Peoples - The Platform
African Dope Vol. 2 - The Cape of Good Dope
The Italian Job 2003
The Italian Job on Playstation

Apologies for the lack of reviews lately...I'll get
these ones posted the second I get time.

Some sites worth visiting (more coming soon)

The biggest hip-hop radio show in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. I'll be taking over as DJ as of next year. Site is maintained by former DJ Sensei T.A.T.E. Go check it out now!

The website for all things Johannesburg. Nightlife, writing, pics, party listings...it's all here. Check this out for a funky perspective on Jozi, Egoli, Joburg, Gangsta's Paradise, Rob One City (I wish) etc. Very cool website.

Happy Xmas
people! And remember, 2004 is the year of Hip-Hop!