About: Jesse Gissen

Jesse Gissen is a proud music head hailing from Brooklyn, NY. A former editor for XXL Magazine and SOHH.com, Gissen has a history of breaking news and breaking a sweat, especially after beating your favorite rapper in a pushup contest. Nowadays you can catch Jesse kicking a dope VS right here at Mass Appeal.

Recent Posts by Jesse Gissen

Features

Pauly D Vs. Pauly Shore

Or in other words, “Yeah Buddy Vs. “Hey Buddy.”

Features, Music

The Cro-Mags’ John Joseph Remembers Adam “MCA” Yauch

The Beastie Boys have great hip-hop moments frozen in time, but for punk rock, these kings were known to share the stage with rock royalty. John Joseph of the Cro-Mags re-tells the story of MCA at CBGB, playing bass for his legendary hardcore band.

Music, Reviews

Black Star vs Blaqstarr

There’s no star that shines quite as bright as a black star, just ask Mos Def, Talib Kweli and DJ Blaqstarr.

Music, Reviews

Party Vs. Bullshit

One of the Notorious B.I.G.’s earliest recordings inspired remakes, remixes and covers, but is Rita Ora’s recent spin honoring the past, or desecrating his classic material? Mass Appeal takes it to the stats.

Music, Reviews

Iggy Azalea VS. Azealia Banks

Forget the war of the roses, its all about the battle of the Azaleas, err Azealias?

Music, Reviews

A$AP Rocky VS. Aesop Rock

Rap nerds have been scratching their heads over this one for a hot minute so let’s see how these two Rock’s with similar first names size up to one another.

Music, Reviews

The Bawse Vs. The Boss

Let’s play the name game: The Boss vs. The Bawse. You decide!