Happy Hip-Hop Wired Holidays: Hip-Hop Wired’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Happy
holidays
to
the

Hip-Hop
Wired
readership,
and
thanks
to
all
of
you
who
have
supported
us
throughout
the
year.
We’re
back
with
another
hefty
holiday
gift
guide
to
assist
any
of
the
last-minute
shoppers
out
there
like
us.

We’d
like
to
apologize
for
just
getting
this
guide
up
as
this
has
been
a
pretty
busy
month
at
HHW.
That
said,
let’s
get
into
it.

This
year’s
holiday
gift
guide
covers
a
lot
of
areas
from
products
for
the
outdoors,
apparel,
tech,
gaming,
and
much
more.
Some
of
these
companies
are
shipping
out
goods
all
week
so
be
sure
to
peruse
the
list
below
and
snag
that
one
item
that
will
make
the
day
of
your
loved
ones.
If
you
can’t
make
the
shipping
deadlines,
put
those
gift
cards
to
use!

Once
again,
happy
holidays
to
all
of
the
Hip-Hop
Wired
massive
an’
crew
out
there.
We’ll
see
you
all
on
the
flipside
in
2024
with
more
gift
guides!

Airscape

Coffee
storage
is
a
serious
business
and
keeping
one’s
precious
beans
fresh
is
the
first
step
in
a
proper
cup.
Airscape
provides
a
solution
in
that
regard
via
its
innovative,
airtight
canisters
that
will
also
look
good
on
your
kitchen
counter.

Learn
more

here.

Banana
Phone

The
Banana
Phone
might
take
some
people
back
to
the
days
of

Lancelot
Link,
Secret
Chimo
(D.L.
is
showing
his
age
here).
The
device
is
a
Bluetooth-enabled
handset
that
also
works
as
a
speaker.
But
beyond
its
wacky
look,
the
Banana
Phone
has
a
bigger
mission.
A
percentage
of
its
annual
sales
goes
toward
gorilla
conservation.

Learn
more

here.

Blvck
Paris

We
featured
Blvck
Paris
last
month
for
our
Black
Friday
guide
and
they’re
back
again
with
a
series
of
new
streetwear
fashion
drops
for
men
and
women.
Whether
you’re
going
for
the
understated
or
the
expressive,
Blvck
Paris
doesn’t
miss.

Learn
more

here.

Blackthorn
Denim

Blackthorn
Denim,
founded
by
John
Gallagher,
has
fit
at
the
top
of
its
mind.
With
three
styles
for
varying
body
styles
from
slim
fit
to
relaxed,
Blackthorn
Denim
aims
to
bring
quality
jeans
back
to
the
forefront
with
its
limited
but
tightly
curated
offerings.

Learn
more

here.

Can
I
Remix
You
A
Drink?

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Forthcoming]

From
the
minds
of
legendary
“Rappa
Ternt
Sanga”
T-Pain
and
veteran
music
journalist
Kathy
Iandoli,

Can
I
Remix
You
A
Drink?
is
a
drinking
card
game
that
comes
on
the
heels
of
the
T-Pain’s
cocktail
book,

Can
I
Mix
You
A
Drink?
The
concept
of
Remix
is
clever
as
it
gives
players
the
objective
of
ending
with
no
cards
in
their
hands
via
mixing,
remixing,
and
drinking.

Learn
more

here.

Caribbrew

Founded
by
Beverly
Malbranche,
Caribbrew
specializes
in
coffee
and
cacao
sourced
from
Haiti
with
gift
sets,
individual
bags
of
ground
and
whole-bean
coffee,
body
scrubs,
and
more.

Learn
more

here.

Culture
Kings

We’re
always
down
to
feature
Culture
Kings,
a
leader
in
streetwear
fashion.
Boasting
a
number
of
high-profile
collaborations
with
the
likes
of
Nas,
J.
Cole,
and
more,
there
isn’t
a
lane
that
the
company
doesn’t
cover.

Learn
more

here.

DOROTHY

DOROTHY
is
a
one-stop
shop
that
offers
music-themed
blueprints,
posters,
tote
bags,
mugs,
notebooks,
you
name
it.
The
designs
are
eye-catching
conversation
pieces
and
the
price
point
is
beyond
approachable.
As
they
are
across
the
pond,
order
now
to
get
your
wares
by
the
holiday.

Learn
more

here.

Flexispot

is
a
leader
in
functional
office
equipment
in
the
form
of
its
innovative

standing
desks
and
office
chairs,
among
other
offerings.
We
love
the
fact
that
Flexispot
is
always
offering
great
sales
throughout
the
year
and
this
period
of
time
is
no
different.
We’ve
used
their
Comhar
table,
and
we
love
it!
We
can’t
recommend
Flexispot
enough.

Learn
more

here.

FRESH
by
Houston
White

Designer
and
businessman
Houston
White
Jr.
is
on
a
mission
to
provide
fashion,
hair,
and
skincare
products
to
the
masses.
The
Minneapolis
native
has
an
exceptional
product
in
his
FRESH
line
of
body
washes,
lotions,
and
more.
He
also
has
a
product
line
that
can
be
found
in
Target
stores.

Learn
more

here.

High
Camp
Flasks

If
you’re
someone
who
likes
to
schlep
their
drinks
handily
when
enjoying
the
outdoors,
High
Camp
Flasks
is
the
brand
for
you.
Coming
in
various
sizes,
and
colors,
along
with
customizable
engraving,
this
is
the
flask
or
tumbler
for
the
nature
lovers
in
your
family
or
crew.

Learn
more

here.

Hippy
Feet

Any
time
we
can
feature
Hippy
Feet
in
our
gift
guides
is
a
mood
boost.
Beyond
its
wide
selection
of
socks
and
apparel
pieces,
what
warms
the
heart
is
that
a
significant
portion
of
sales
goes
towards
helping
homeless
youth.

Learn
more

here.

It’s
A
Date

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Forthcoming]

Whether
you’re
a
new
couple
still
getting
to
know
one
another,
or
you’ve
been
together
for
years,
dates
are
a
way
to
keep
the
flames
stoked.
It’s
A
Date,
a
fun
scratch-off
card
set
that
gives
over
three
dozen
date
ideas,
offers
a
number
of
ideas
to
bring
you
and
your
loved
one
closer.

Learn
more

here.

Jigsaw
Surf
Co

Founded
by
former
college
athletes
Charlie
and
Victoria
Fennell,
Jigsaw
Surf
Co
combines
the
pair’s
love
of
surfing
and
jigsaw
puzzles.
So
when
you
can’t
get
to
the
waves,
why
not
build
a
board
until
the
conditions
improve?

Learn
more

here.

Lee

Lee
is
much
more
than
just
a
brand
that
makes
jeans
as
the
company
has
expanded
to
casual
and
work
wear,
streetwear
apparel,
collaborations
with
other
brands,
and
more.
They’ve
got
a
handy
gift
section
on
their
site
so
check
it
out!

Learn
more

here.

Lyrically
Correct

Lyrically
Correct
is
a
card
game
that
tests
players
on
their
knowledge
of
lyrics
of
their
favorite
Hip-Hop
and
R&B
songs
of
the
1990s
and
2000s.
Paired
with
good
vibes
and
someone
on
the
aux,
this
has
all
the
makings
of
an
epic
game
night.

Learn
more

here.

Meta
Quest

Meta
Quest,
the
leading
VR
headset
in
the
game,
is
still
going
strong
with
its
Meta
Quest
2
headset
with
plenty
of
games
and
experiences
for
the
whole
family.
With
the
addition
of
the
beefed-up
Meta
Quest
3
headset,
the
Metaverse
graciously
awaits
all
willing
to
explore
the
various
worlds
within.

Learn
more

here.

Moonbird

Founded
by
Stephanie
Broes
and
Michael
Broes,
moonbird
(stylized
spelling)
is
a
device
that
helps
its
users
learn
the
benefits
of
deep,
controlled
breathing.
We’ve
been
using
moonbird
ourselves
for
the
past
few
weeks
and
already
can
tell
the
difference
in
our
temperament,
outlook
on
life,
and
ability
to
focus.
It’s
truly
miraculous.

Learn
more

here.

Nokia

Nokia
is
still
in
the
digital
devices
game
despite
other
companies
taking
big
strides
over
the
years.
The
Finnish
company
offers
a
selection
of
affordable
smartphones
and
tablets
that
run
on
the
Android
operating
system,
including
its
flagship
Nokia
XR21
rugged
phone.

Learn
more

here.

Old
Trapper

Old
Trapper
is
the
beef
jerky
and
beef
snacks
line
for
people
not
afraid
of
big,
bold
flavors.
This
is
premium
stuff,
trust
us
on
that.

Learn
more

here.

PaddleSmash

PaddleSmash
combines
Pickleball
and
Roundnet
into
a
fun
backyard
game
the
whole
family
can
play.

Learn
more

here.

PDP

PDP
specializes
in
high-end
gaming
controllers
and
accessories
for
the
Playstation,
Xbox,
and
Nintendo
Switch.
This
is
for
the
serious
gamers
out
there
and
with
branded
collaborations,
you’re
sure
to
find
your
next
pair
of
sticks
and
headset.

Learn
more

here.

PURPLE

PURPLE,
founded
in
2017,
offers
comfortable
but
luxurious
streetwear
and
denim
offerings.
While
its
wares
are
designed
to
be
high
in
quality,
the
price
point
isn’t
going
to
deter
anyone
who
might
be
looking
to
invest
in
their
fashion
journey.

Learn
more

here.

Ray-Ban
Stories

Improving
on
already
impressive
tech,
Ray-Ban
and
Meta
connect
once
more
for
its
Ray-Ban
Stories
smartglasses.
Style
and
function
never
looked
this
good.

Learn
more

here.

SMMT
Outdoor

Learn
more

here.

Tillys

Tillys
is
a
retail
destination
for
several
top
fashion
and
apparel
brands
for
men,
women,
and
children.
The
company
has
a
handy
gift
guide
section
that
will
take
some
of
the
fuss
out
of
finding
the
perfect
gift.

Learn
more

here.

Wacom

Wacom
specializes
in
an
array
of
graphics
tablets
and
display
devices
that
are
essential
for
graphic
designers
and
sketch
artists
to
form
their
creations.
The
Wacom
experience
is
boosted
with
its
Wacom
One
tablet
and
pen
series
with
seamless
integration
via
Mac,
PC,
or
Android
devices.

Learn
more

here.

Well
Gifted

Well
Gifted,
founded
by
longtime
friends
Heather
Pittman
and
Andi
Longsworth,
takes
the
fuzz
out
of
creating
a
thoughtful
gift
box
with
its
customizable
selections,
themed
gift
sets,
and
more.
Coffee,
sweets,
and
more
are
all
artfully
selected
to
create
the
gift
boxes.

Learn
more

here.

Yoursy

Founded
by
NAHA-certified
aromatherapist
and
aromatic
perfumer
Melike
Atilgan,
Yoursy
created
a
line
of
essential
oils
for
productivity,
calming,
and
even
rest.
The
oils
can
either
be
used
in
a
diffuser
or
applied
via
a
handy
roll-on
applicator.

Learn
more

here.

Zojirushi

Zojirushi
is
a
brand
that’s
new
to
us
but
the
Japanese
manufacturer
has
been
a
leader
in
kitchen
and
home
appliances
unbeknownst
to
us.
You
can
shop
their
rice
cookers,
coffee
makers,
and
more
here
in
the
States.
Everything
appears
to
be
high-quality
stuff
too!

Learn
more

here.

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