Rap

A Little Something

Submitted by Christopher Hapka on December 20, 2012

"Whisky In My Eggnog"
Erica Perry
2011

"Landy In My Eggnog"
Bad Lucc feat. Soopafly
2008

No matter where you live, or what your music is, there's one thing everyone agrees on: Eggnog is best when it has a little kick. Read more about A Little Something

A Little Bit Country

Submitted by Christopher Hapka on November 8, 2012

"Gin and Juice"
Snoop Doggy Dog
1995

"Gin and Juice"
The Gourds
1996

Sometimes, a simple mixed drink can be appreciated across cultures. And few are as simple as the drink Snoop Dogg made famous: gin and juice.

The principles of mixology teach us that, like any drink composed of a shot of distilled spirits mixed with a single mixer, gin and juice is considered a highball. Orange is the most traditional juice, which leaves you with something like a slightly herbal screwdriver. Others recommend pineapple or grapefruit juice, although unsweetened grapefruit juice leaves you with more of a sipping and less of a rolling beverage. Read more about A Little Bit Country

A Little Bit Hip-Hop

Submitted by Christopher Hapka on November 8, 2011

"Don't Tread"
Deuce feat. Big Hawk and XO
2006

It's always difficult to compare players who played in different eras. How would Lev Yashin would fare against modern strikers? Could Carlos Alberto thrive against the defenses Messi faces today? The game has changed so much even over the last few decades that there can never be definitive answers to these questions, making them perfect fodder for bar arguments and internet message boards.

When it comes to top-flight wingers from different eras, though, there's one thing we can know for sure: Fulham's Clint Dempsey is a better rapper than Liverpool's John Barnes. Read more about A Little Bit Hip-Hop

Rapping for Engerland

Submitted by Christopher Hapka on September 20, 2011

"World In Motion"
New Order
1990

In 1990, Keith Allen, New Order, and John Barnes created a template for the soccer pop song. "World In Motion" is still considered a timeless classic in England, despite the handicap of actually being kind of a terrible song. Read more about Rapping for Engerland

Songs about national teams

England

Liverpool

Official songs

1990 and All That

Submitted by Christopher Hapka on March 15, 2011

"Victory"
Def Jef & DJ Eric Vaughn feat. the 1990 U.S. World Cup Team
1990

I've warned you before that there were some ear-achingly bad soccer songs out there. And we've taken a look at at least one unwatchable video. To get this week's entry, you need both, and just that little bit more. Read more about 1990 and All That