Willie Nelson. Cypress Hill. Bob Marley. Aside from them, not many artists are more synonymous with cannabis than Snoop Dogg. Following his appearance on Dr. Dre’s 1992 single “Deep Cover,” the D-O-Double-G played a starring role on Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic, which (in addition to the title itself) put their affinity for the… Keep Reading
There’s a lot to discuss with Lena Waithe. The multi-talented artist’s roster of projects and ventures runs deeper than extensive. The creator of The Chi, which is returning next month, continues to produce documentaries and award-winning dramas, including last year’s A Thousand and One. On top of all that, her imprint has teamed up with… Keep Reading
Navigating through all of the new rap artists emerging out of NYC can be tough. Finding someone who is fresh, interesting, and likes to get stoned might even be a mission. Lucky for me, I stumbled upon Cleotrapa. Cleo being from Staten Island, which happens to be my hometown, made the assignment even more intriguing.… Keep Reading
When Stevie Williams appeared in Element’s Fine Artists Vol. 1 nearly three decades ago, he made a strong first impression on the skateboarding community. Credited only as “Lil Stevie,” Williams wove intricate lines—skating both regular and switch stance—through Philadelphia’s LOVE Park with abilities well beyond his early teenage years. From that point on, Williams has… Keep Reading
Not many artists can continue to put out new music across multiple decades and remain relevant, but such is the case for Mark Anthony Mayrie—known professionally as esteemed reggae artist, Buju Banton. Grammy Award-winner Banton recently returned to the airwaves with a new hit single “High Life,” a collaboration with Snoop Dogg that’s part of… Keep Reading
New York City is home to many artists, and among those who live under its gloriously creative umbrella is glam rock group UNI and The Urchins. The band—comprised of vocalist/bassist Charlotte Kemp Muhl (who goes by Kemp), frontman/vocalist Jack James, guitarist David Strange, and drummer Andrew Oakley—has recently celebrated the drop of their debut album… Keep Reading
Most artists’ lives exist in several chapters. First comes the discovery phase, where the creator begins to recognize their creative voice, and the possibilities art offers, as they begin to realize their purpose. Next comes the grind portion, where they put their head down and try to find their voice, and their space within the… Keep Reading
The new series “Operation: Pipe Dreamers” showcases artists fighting against the social and political stigma of creating glass pipes. Read More Author: Vincent Crampton / High Times Keep Reading
A chat with “artist’s artist” RZA. Read More Author: Jack Giroux / High Times Keep Reading
It’s nothing new that cannabis can help us access new creative worlds. Artists, witches, and stoners all know the power of ganja to help us align with unseen energies, opportunities and experiences; after all cannabis is a door to an altered state of consciousness. When we intentionally tap into this medicine, both as a tool… Keep Reading
