Jessica Koslow

Popshop Creations; Credit: J. Koslow

Happy Summer: Top 10 Paletas and/or Popsicles

Jessica Koslow
With Southern California's sunny climate and proximity to Mexico, the paleta has been alive and well for decades. Now that the NYT has conveniently proclaimed that ice cream sandwiches are out and frozen-treats-on-a-stick are back in, we thought we'd look around Los Angeles and the surrounding areas for the best......
Samsara's Finest; Credit: J.Koslow

Samsara: California Wine Elevated To Art

Jessica Koslow
Three hours north of Los Angeles in bucolic Lompoc, obscured by a Home Depot and suburban housing, resides one of the finest garage projects you've never heard of. It is Samsara, the smallest of small wineries, producing a scant 900 cases annually and distinctively highlighting terroir. These wines are challenging......
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Public Enemy's 20 Years in the Game

Jessica Koslow
{mosimage}“I always consider Run-DMC as the Beatles of rap,” proclaims Chuck D, front man of one of rap’s most revered groups, Public Enemy. “We’re the Rolling Stones,” he declares, “meaning that if they heap praises on those guys as being the kings of rock & roll as far as their......
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A Legend Lives On

Jessica Koslow
Luckyiam isn’t a rapper. He’s ashamed to claim the title. “Everybody’s a rapper these days,” huffs the co-founder of L.A.’s the Living Legends and one half of the Mystik Journeymen. “It’s ridiculous. I’m a public speaker. If anything, I’m an MC.” Lucky’s relaxing on a worn-out couch in a practice......
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Killah's Message of Love

Jessica Koslow
Ghostface KillahKey Club, February 21 Straight outta Staten Island, Ghostface showed nothing but love for the West Coast Wednesday night at the Key Club: Tupac’s face could clearly be seen poking out of Ironman’s red Celts jacket. “I got songs for days,” he assured fans repeatedly, pulling from his arsenal......