{"id":374514,"date":"2014-04-18T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T16:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=374514"},"modified":"2019-01-01T18:20:43","modified_gmt":"2019-01-01T23:20:43","slug":"asnkrsdaya-presents-1994-was-a-good-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/asnkrsdaya-presents-1994-was-a-good-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Snkrs Day Presents: 1994 Was A Good Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
This weekend, Nas’ Illmatic<\/em> celebrates its 20th anniversary. While many years rank as standouts for both hip-hop and the sneaker culture, 1994<\/strong> was a good year. A handful of certified classics dropped on the rap front, while basketball’s sneaker scene stood at a crucial turning point. From Nasty Nas to Air Anfernee, we reminisce about the highlights and headlines from the year that was 1994.<\/p>\n Is Above the Rim<\/em><\/strong> the hip-hop Hoosiers<\/em>? The seminal streetball flick? While White Men Can’t Jump<\/em> gives ATR<\/em> a run for its money in both brackets, the movie still makes for a nostalgic watch. Tupac Shakur’s third starring role on the big screen was a show stealer, coming at a pivotal time in both his life and career. In regard to rap, the movie’s soundtrack stands up with some of the year’s best releases.\u00a0From a sneaker standpoint, the flick served as marquee product placement for Reebok<\/strong> during the blacktop boom of the early-90s.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nAbove the Rim<\/h2>\n
Michael Jordan Plays Pro Baseball<\/h2>\n