Christopher Harris
New York, New York
Chris Harris is a versatile New York-based writer that has contributed to MTV News, Complex, Vibe, and more. He's into open-bars, live music, family, and making a difference in the world.
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Behind Venus X's Planet X Boutique & Her Futuristic Air Max 97 "DEF CON ONE"
03.24.17 — A profile of influential New York DJ Venus X, her boutique Planet X (where people like former Supreme brand director Angelo Baque stop by for the coolest clothes), and her...read more
The Inspiring Story Behind Mikey Likes It, Hip-Hop's Favorite Artisanal Ice Cream
07.18.16 — Mikey Cole turned his life around after a 6 month stint in Rikers, and now serves artisanal, organic, all-natural pop culture-inspired creations at his ice cream shop Mikey Likes It....read more
From Nothing :: Chicago Rapper Chella H's Latest EP Channels Optimism & Struggle
05.31.16 — There's no filter on Chella H. We catch up with the Chicago rapper and self-proclaimed “Realist Bitch in It” following the drop of her latest EP.read more
Future Is Headlining a Festival That's Enlightening Attendees on Healthy Living
04.30.16 — How this D.C. hip-hop festival is impacting lives and promoting healthier living & sustainability through music and culture in the DMV area.read more
The Butterfly is Free Now :: Kendrick Lamar's "Untitled Unmastered" Review
03.16.16 — "His struggle is our struggle. It’s inevitable that this butterfly will die, eventually, and so will the beauty it carries." Christopher Harris reviews Kendrick Lamar's latest release, "Untitled Unmastered." read more
Do It to Em’ Lu :: Lupe Fiasco’s Last NYC Show?
02.10.16 — He urged everyone to put away their cell phones. “This is a one-time only event,” he said. “Enjoy it as is.”read more
AKTIVE Is LNDN DRGS' Homage to the West Coast Sound
01.06.16 — We walk through how hip-hop duo LNDN DRGS is creating a unique sound for their debut mixtape, "Aktive," their G-funk inspirations, their philosophy on just "rocking the loop"read more
The Rarest T-Shirts in Hip-Hop History All in One Book
11.19.15 — To archive his insane collection of old school rap tees, DJ Ross One curated "Rap Tees." Here, he shares his motivation for creating the book, how concert merch has evolved,...read more
Paid in Full :: Puff Daddy's "MMM" Album Review
11.11.15 — Christopher Harris gets his hands on Puff Daddy's "sonic motion picture" of an album, "MMM," in this comprehensive album review.read more
Examining a Day at TRILLECTRO, a Hip-Hop / E.D.M. Crossover Festival
09.04.15 — Chris Harris attends Trillectro—a hip-hop/E.D.M. festival in Maryland boasting headliners Chance the Rapper, Dom Kennedy, RL Grime, Cashmere Cat, Kehlani, and more—and examines the crossover culture.read more
Hip-Hop, Photography, & Grime :: London Rapper Jay Prince on Intertwining Art Forms
08.20.15 — "Music is about bringing people together and coming up together." London rapper Jay Prince discusses his diverse grime and US rap influences and why it's important to have a message.read more
Jazz Cartier Steps Out of the Six and Into the Spotlight
07.27.15 — Chris Harris interviews the headliner of The Hundreds' free Spitset show this Wednesday, Toronto-based rapper Jazz Cartier, about carving his own path out of his city and straight to the...read more