"Fresh Out The Gate..."

"Fresh Out The Gate..." by J. Tinsley

**A look at three of the most legendary rookie campaigns in Hip-Hop history.**

More New Pieces

"Down With The King Pt. 2?" by J. Tinsley

"Kicking The Habit..."

SeeFurtherThanIAm.com - Jan. 26, 2010

"Kicking The Habit..." by J. Tinsley

"Tha Carter II's New Single"

KarenCivil.com - Jan. 25, 2010

"Tha Carter II's New Single" by J. Tinsley

My Interview With J'Adore Magazine

Interview with J'Adore Magazine - Sept. 2009

"The Unconventional Lyricist" by Tedra Coakley

The Smoking Section Links

Clips from The Smoking Section (July 2009 - present).

"Sibling Rivarly: Jay-Z & Kanye West" by J. Tinsley

"As Told To: Freddie Gibbs's midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik" by J. Tinsley

"Teardrops & Closed Caskets..." by J. Tinsley

"Timeless Education..." by J. Tinsley

"A King Of Oneself..." by J. Tinsley

"An Open Letter To Outkast" by J. Tinsley

"We Make Quality Street Music..." by J. Tinsley

"The Road To Redemption: Shyne To Be Released October 6" by J. Tinsley

"Fraternal Bonds: Remembering The Pimp..." by J. Tinsley

"Sibling Rivalry: Drake & Lil Wayne..." by J. Tinsley

"This Is A Playground..." (J. Cole) by J. Tinsley

"Silent Assassin..." (Kevin Durant) by J. Tinsley

KarenCivil.com Links

Clips from KarenCivil.com (May 2009-present)

"Drama Beats: The Come Up" (Chris "Drama" Pfaff Feature Story) by J. Tinsley

"The Rise & Fall Of Charles Hamilton" by J. Tinsley

"Breaking Down Reflection Eternal's 'Just Begun'" by J. Tinsley

"The New Generation Of Femcees" by J. Tinsley

"Gucci Mane vs. Young Jeezy: Who's ATL's #1 Trapper?" by J. Tinsley

"Why Can't We Be Friends?: DJ Drama Helps End Gucci/Jeezy Beef" by J. Tinsley

"R.I.P. Chris Henry (1983-2009)" by J. Tinsley

"Ok, Nicki, I Believe You Now" (critique of Nicki Minaj D.C. performance) by J. Tinsley

"Billboard Breakdown (1/13)" (Album Sales Analysis) by J. Tinsley

"So, Where's Shyne?" by J. Tinsley

"See Further Than I Am" Links

These are all links from my pieces at SeeFurtherThanIAm.com (Trey Songz's personal blog). *October 2009-present*

"Hell On Earth..." (Reacting To The Haitian Earthquake) by J. Tinsley

"Dear Lauryn..." (An open letter to Lauryn Hill) by J. Tinsley

"Whose Business Is It?" (The over-sensationalized coverage of Tiger Woods and his infidelities) by J. Tinsley

"J. Cole's 'Beautiful Bliss'" by J. Tinsley

"Hope In A World Of Despair..." (Judging Obama's psychological impact) by J. Tinsley

"Prison Rap: From The Mind Of An Icon" by J. Tinsley

"Coming Full Circle..." (Michael Vick's first full season) by J. Tinsley

"2010 Is My Year..." (The most commonly said phrase on New Year's) by J. Tinsley

"Where's Just Blaze?" by J. Tinsley

"Rihanna Admits To Being 'Stupid In Love'" by J. Tinsley

Early Links (College Radio/Grade A)

These are all links to some pieces from the days when I was writing strictly for College Radio/Grade A. Some as early as fall 2008.

"I Want This Forever..." (Drake Feature Story) by J. Tinsley

"J. Cole, DJ Tay James & J. Tinsley Present: American Dreamin' (A History Lesson On J. Cole" (my official mixtape with Cole weeks before The Warm Up was released) by. J. Tinsley

"Toronto's 'Voyce': Patience Is A Virtue" (Aion Clarke Feature Story) by J. Tinsley

"Jon Famous: Executive Business" (Jon Famous Feature Story) by J. Tinsley

"Jay-Z: Flair For The Dramatic" by J. Tinsley

"Be Yourself Man, Be Proud Of Who You Are..." (Examining Eminem's "Beautiful") by. J. Tinsley

"T.I. & Jay-Z: Bar For Bar, Lyric For Lyric" by J. Tinsley

"Common's Biggest Regret..." by J. Tinsley

"The Hot Boys Reunion Checklist" by J. Tinsley





"Run That Back..." J. Cole - "Rags To Riches (At The Beep)" by J. Tinsley