Faster and More Affordable Broadband for U.S. Communities

While we refrain from discussing major political issues on InTheRough, President Barack Obama is making headlines today as he is traveling to Iowa to talk about expanding broadband access.  In a rapidly evolving technological environment in which students, businesses and civilians in general rely on access to faster internet connections, this news seemed relevant to all of us.

As you'll see in the video below, only a few U.S. cities (Cedar Falls, IA; Kansas City, MO; and Chattanooga, TN) have these large broadbands while international cities such as Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Paris have been providing expansive and affordable broadband to their people for some time.  Through executive action, President Obama hopes to help more communities and major cities acquire these same speeds, so that they, too, may be more economically competitive.  Be sure to tune in to the State of the Union address on January 20th to hear more about President Obama's upcoming plans to improve our nation.

Step Inside the Trap with "Noisey Atlanta - Welcome to the Trap" Episode 1

"Trap music" to the casual rap and hip-hop fan means hard-hitting bass lines joined with a myriad of lyrical flows. But what the casual fan may not know is the drug trafficking overtones that come with Trap. Noisey's Curious George, Thomas Morton, the same man who showed us Chiraq, expands upon the complimentary relationship between drug trafficking and rap with "Noisey Atlanta - Welcome to the Trap". The purpose of the 10-part series documents Atlanta's rap scene, while Episode 1 is a Trap lesson as host Thomas Morton explains Atlanta's drug trafficking history that ultimately led to the Trap. Longtime dealer and robbery boy, Curtis Snow (Snow on Tha Bluff) explains, "It's a Trap. It's one way in, one way out. That's a trap... Where ever there's a trap there's a studio. You can't have the trap, without the studio, without the dope. The dope is what inspires the rap... Trap music is like, crack baby beats, that's what we call it. When a rapper is rapping you should be able to smell the dope cooking." This culture of moving dope and making music has been around for some time. After his time with Snow, Morton spends time with Bleu Davinci, a rapper under Black House Mafia, now a record label, but once a drug smuggling ring in the early 2000s operated by "Big Meech". Watch Episode 1 of "Noisey Atlanta - Welcome to the Trap" below and stay tuned for more episodes, as Thomas Morton will explore Trap Life with ATL stars like 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Migos, Jeezy, and Young Thug.

Stussy Spring 2015 Outerwear Collection

Stussy, streetwear heavyweight since 1980, prepares us for Spring with its 2015 outerwear collection. The range takes on a 90s Polo Sport-esque branding, as Stussy labels appear enlarged across and down the chest on the Big Logo Jacket and Big Logo Crewneck. Big branding is carried over to the 35th anniversary edition Stussy Full Zip hoodies, while the World Tour Coaches Jacket offers a simple look and functionality. Shop the collection on Stussy's website shortly.

2015 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Lineup

If you need something to look forward to, 2015 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is certainly it. Hosted at Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee, this year the festival took an avant-garde approach to the lineup reveal, asking fans to dial 1-844-ROO-2015 from 6pm to 9pm yesterday to hear an operator reveal one artist. The fans were then instructed to post that name of the artist accompanied with the hashtag #Bonnaroo to their social media accounts which, in turn, unlocked the full lineup on the festival's website. Since this occurred yesterday, and the 2015 lineup has made its way across the web, we are saving you from that process if you just look below. The headlining artists are Billy Joel, Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5, and Kendrick Lamar, while Childish Gambino, G-Eazy, and Odesza also highlight the list. Bonnaroo 2015 runs June 11-14 and tickets go on sale January 17 at Noon EST.

Nike Air Max 1 BHM - 'Black History Month'

After we previously reported on Nike's 2015 Black History Month Collection the Nike Air Max 1 BHM - 'Black History Month' peeked my interest interest. Now it is sure fire the favorite, especially from the visuals provided by Sneaker Politics. The iconic Nike runner features a clean contrast black and white print completed on a white leather upper. A small dash of gold adorns the sneaker's dubrae to make for a beautiful shoe that pays homage to true leaders. Get yours January 29, 2015 for $125 USD here.