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Equipped with a camera, a Jammypack, and zero consent from the store manager, Nova, as usual, paired aggression and fun by transforming her neighborhood grocery store into a really weird/terrifying dance party in her newest video for ‘WHO I BE’ featuring Hot Karl. Produced by Chest Rockwell, ‘WHO I BE’ is the summer anthem you…
New York underground radio icon DJ Ready Cee and Kingston-based independent MC Five Steez have reunited for the final volume in their ‘Momentum’ trilogy. The mixtape – free for streaming and download – features the duo showcasing turntable and microphone skills over classic Hip Hop instrumentals. Ranging from Big Daddy Kane’s ‘Ain’t No Half Steppin’…
While on tour in France and Netherlands, Kosha Dillz and director Ed Jansen constructed a video that represents the life of many lonely people who search for love on the road. Obsessive relationships that don’t exist once reality sets can be a hard thing to deal with, and the story shows the artist (kosha dillz)…
Denver, Colorado based Liquid Blaze Entertainment and Rap Artist FROSTiE are both thrilled to announce the release of the latest song from FROSTiE, titled ‘Wordplay‘. FROSTiE has been noted to be one of the top tier artists when it comes to WORDPLAY. FROSTiE has been featured on numerous mixtapes and albums nationally. What makes FROSTiE…
Blake Banks redefines the vibe of the summer with his new single, ‘Wave’. After relocating to Los Angeles from Chicago, Blake Banks has been doing everything from collaborating with Post Malone to crafting a unique sound with his in-house production team The Ambulance Factory. Utilizing ambient atmospheres with hard hitting drums Blake throws his sauce…
Chicago-based emcee Uspire links up with Add-2 as they discuss ‘The System’ over the neck-snapping production from Pete Rock and Grap Luva’s 2004 banger, ‘Collector’s Item’. The System (feat. Add-2) by Uspire This is the first single off his project ‘Shadows In The Night’ due out later this month. https://twitter.com/EmceeUspire www.facebook.com/EmceeUspire https://soundcloud.com/uspire http://uspire.bandcamp.com/ http://www.add2music.com/ https://twitter.com/add2themc
‘Synth Bap’ is the culmination of experimentation with synthesizers and boom-bap instrumental-ism. Created by BBoyTech, Synth Bap Volume 1 was made with an authentic Hip Hop and boom-bap aesthetic in mind. The big hard hitting mostly analog drums are from the Analog Boom Bap Vol. 1 drum kit, which were also created by BboyTech. BBoyTech,…
First video/single off the long awaited MindsOne & DJ Iron collaboration album ‘Phaseology‘, entirely produced by DJ Iron. ‘Phaseology’ is the follow-up to MindsOne’s 2014 critically acclaimed release, ‘Pillars’, produced by Kev Brown. With adding only one feature by underground veteran John Robinson, the MindsOne MC’s KON Sci and Tronic once again prove their amazing…
The legendary west coast dog-father returns with his first true blue straight Hip Hop album in many years with the upcoming ‘CoolAid’ album dropping in July through his very own Doggy Style Records distributed by Ca$h Machine/SPV across the UK and Europe (The German based label that gave us The Game’s ‘Documentary 2/2.5’ albums). The…
Washington D.C.-bred, California-based rapper/producer Fong-Sai-U presents ‘Try Me’, the first single from his forthcoming EP ‘Blood On My Lawn’. Fong’s ‘Ballads Of A Massacre’ album featured the late Guru of Gang Starr, ‘Dice Raw and Res’, and received a Twitter shoutout from TDE head Top Dawg (read tweet). Videos have been dropped for BOAM singles…
Innovative, creative, refreshing, and revolutionary, jersey bred female mc stilett0 voice is a powerful to aggressive Hip Hop. A female trap sound mixed with a traditional east coast cockiness. Born in the west indies , stilett0, first moved to Maryland in 98 at 8 years old then moved to New Jersey in 99, making Jersey her…
Houston, Texas singer and Break Dem Boyz Off artist Tiaramy presents ‘Lovin Me’, her new single featuring fellow Texas songstress Just Brittany. ‘Lovin Me’ is produced by BDBO head DJ Young Samm, the man behind the boards for Tiaramy’s collaboration with Slim Thug, Lil Keke and Propain (listen to ‘Rolling’). In 2013 she released the…
‘On: The Way’, a philosophical continuation of his earlier work ‘On: Purpose‘, has Scuare teamed up with soulful producer BeetFarmAssist. This five track project further explores thoughts surrounding purpose and direction (commitment vs. delusion) as he attempts to draw the line that brings his wavering reality into perspective. Unfolding themes are paralleled by an evolution…
Chance the Rapper is running his career the same way he runs a beat. He’s finding paths other emcees can’t even spot. His resume has been celebrated, but it’s worth stating again. He’s released the first free project on iTunes, he’s headlined festivals, he’s recorded with Madonna, and now he’s performed on SNL…twice. The Harriet…
White Plains, New York rapper Shorts presents the self-directed music video for ‘Good Space’, his new single featuring Breeze Mantana set to appear on Shorts’ forthcoming mixtape ‘Long Story Short’. Shorts says the new single is about “perspective and controlling your mood. Good energy and good vibes usually puts you in a good space. Be…
Compton, LA, based, Diamond Lane Music representative Problem recently delivered a freestyle on The Pharmacy with Dr. Dre on Beats 1 via Apple Music. Check it out below: https://twitter.com/PROBLEM354 https://soundcloud.com/problem354 https://instagram.com/problem354/ https://twitter.com/drdre https://twitter.com/Beats1
Oliver Truffe is a London-based artist, whose passion for music was ignited when he began playing the piano at age 3. A natural musician, he went on to choose saxophone as his main instrument, and obtained a degree in music from Leeds, before moving into Hip Hop more seriously. He is now devoted to the…
Fat Joe releases the David Guetta & Glow In The Dark remix for his new track ‘All The Way Up’ with Remi Martin featuring French Montana. Few artists can boast to have a career that spans 3 decades; New York kingpin Fat Joe is one of the most successful Hip Hop artists ever and with…
Its been a few years since we’ve last heard The Bad Seed rip through a Nottz beat and the wait was well worth it. Get ready for a verbal ass whipping as The Bad Seed reminds all the new guys on the scene to respect the older gods of rap. ‘Belt Off’ is the 1st…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin rapper/singer and Blaqlizt Entertainment artist Kia Rap Princess presents the music video for ‘I Just Made A Jugg’, her new single produced by Bobby Shmurda/Soulja Boy collaborator Bighead. The video was shot by Ryan Givens along historical Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta, where Kia currently resides. ‘I Just Made A Jugg’ appears on ‘EVERSINCE…
‘Southern Poetry’ is the latest project from Pine Bluff, Arkansas upcoming spitter Patrick LaDon. The mixtape plays host to minimal collaborations in Jade Denton and Thowed M, alongside production from the likes of Fiittdz Carter, Matcy P, The Shipmates, and Boundless Beats. ‘Southern Poetry’ is a soulful experience, with a Houston sound, with influences from…
Watts transplant and Portland resident, Libretto has been making his mark on the Hip Hop landscape since the early 2000’s with his appearance on Lifesavas’ classic ‘Spirit In Stone’ LP (Quannum). As a result of his standout verses on the Lifesavas’ record and work on Onry Ozzborn’s ‘Alone’ LP, Libretto landed a deal with One…
It’s been a minute (or around four years) since the world last heard from Long Island-repping emcee, John Reilly. The thing is, it’s not as if he spent that time off with his feet up or even completely removed from music. Quite the opposite, as he’s been dealing with nearly everything life could throw at…
West coast emcee J.Lately releases his new song, ‘Munchies’, produced by Seattle producer/emcee Nick Weaver. The two connected when they performed at a show in Seattle together while J.Lately was on tour with Zion I two years ago. This past year when Lately was in Seattle on his own ‘Let’s Just Be Friends Tour’, they…
Tramian Lavon Barnes, (Born March 13, 1995). Better known as TymeTheGod, is a Diversified Artist out of the Northside of Chicago(Uptown). He was born in Seattle,Washington but has lived in 30 states before he was 21. HE started rapping in 2013, where he recorded his first time ever at the Music Garage Band with Super…
For the first time ever in the UK, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah are performing ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…’ as well as more Wu-Tang classics. This marks the first UK performance of the legendary, solo debut album of American rapper and Wu Tang Clan member Raekwon. ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…’ was first released on…
Check out the latest video from Brown Bag AllStars J57, entitled ‘PLAN A’ directed by Dood Computer. This is the 2nd video from J57’s free solo album ‘I’m the J57‘ which is out now via his label FiveSe7en Music! In case you missed it, also check out the first release, J57 ft. Akie Bermiss, Mike Two,…
Northern Virginia rapper/producer Omar Get Em presents his new single ‘Trill’, slated to appear on his forthcoming EP ‘Sensations’. Omar’s last EP was ‘The Growth‘. “This is some of my best work,” Omar says of the new single. “I made this with the intent to kill”. https://twitter.com/omar_getem https://instagram.com/omargetem/ https://soundcloud.com/omar-get-em https://twitter.com/troopahs4life
Making his New Noise debut, French producer Damien N-Drix drops down a smooth bass house beat with ‘Stacks’. Flossing a lifestyle of luxury through low-end vocals, Drix layers up funky technics and deep bass lines for the ultimate peak-hour club tune. Hailing from the opulent South of France, Damien N-Drix conjures his appreciation for the…
Brooklyn rapper Bajan Sparrow (formerly known as Spa77ow) presents the Director Ruth directed music video for ‘Dopeman Freestyle’, where he drops bars over N.W.A.’s classic in anticipation of his forthcoming mixtape ‘God Don’t Like Ugly’. Sparrow was featured in XXL’s Freshmen issue 2015 (read his XXL interview). He collaborated in 2014 with Tone Trump (‘Virgin Remy‘)…
‘Breathe Easy‘ is the first full-length studio album from Brooklyn Hip Hop recording artist IDE, the co-founder & CEO of Creative Juices Music. After a six year hiatus, IDE returns with producer Lucky Loopiano to deliver his most personal album to date – a ‘magnum opus’ of raw lyricism and thematic wordplay over the intoxicating…
Netherlands based Below System Records presents ‘Mastermind‘ featuring Chicago emcee Verbal Kent, it,s the second single by German producer Superior, from his upcoming album ‘The Journey’ which is due out this summer. www.facebook.com/superiorprod1 https://twitter.com/Superior_Prod https://soundcloud.com/superior-productions-1 https://twitter.com/BIG_VK1 https://twitter.com/BelowSystem
Soul and Jazz driven beats with smooth, philosophical lyics, that is the signature sound of 90’s Hip Hop and the signature sound of one of the most influential and critically acclaimed acts of the era: Pete Rock & CL Smooth. The perfect combination of producer and MC perform this very rare London show in celebration…
Over a soulful and funky theatrical instrumental provided by well-renowned producer, Nottz Raw, Rosewell showcases his ability to embody a complex and passionate tight-knit style in this explosive narrative. With a harmonically-rich sample that highly satisfies a vision of complete takeover; Rosewell exudes confidence and swagger with a relentless flow attacking any misconception to his…
As house producer for the mighty Mello Music Group, Detroit native Apollo Brown is a powerhouse on the boards. Making incredible beats for many of the hottest names in Hip Hop including the likes of Danny Brown & Freddie Gibbs. He is one of the few producers to have taken the torch from the likes…
Imagine Confucius and Shakespeare in the recording booth reciting ill 16’s after consuming four Red Bulls…to truly comprehend his style and to put this into a ‘Hip-Hop’ perspective, visualize the old school braggadocio of Big Daddy Kane, the witty punchlines of Lord Finesse and the infectious enthusiasm of Redman. Add a touch of Kool Keith’s…
R.A.R.E.Nation’s JKJ continues with his ‘JORDAN 2‘ Wave as he drops off his latest visual for ‘See About It.’ The $toney produced, mellow vibe track is brought to life with visuals provided by Beyond Dream Productions. ‘JORDAN 2’ is Now Available on iTunes, Spotify and All other major digital outlets. https://twitter.com/JkJ412 https://twitter.com/RealNormanDean https://twitter.com/BEYONDDREAMS412
RedBaren907’s latest album “Life Behind Bars” is a collection of thought provoking cuts that offer mental stimulation and auditory pleasure through his prolific wordplay. His ability to skilfully build upon a beat displays Hip Hop architecture at its finest. RedBaren has a special way of bridging the old school Hip Hop that we all adore…
‘Front Line’ featuring Harlem rapper Fev, utilizing insight and slick wordplay over a melodic moody track, is the lead off song from producer Ras Beats’ debut album ‘Control Your Own’. Following acclaimed releases featuring Masta Ace, Sadat X and Neek The Exotic, the album is authoritative NYC Hip Hop and stars Roc Marciano, O.C., Elzhi,…
Tha Kid Jae hits us with a new concept, taking trap beats we are accustomed to hearing people ramble over and pairing it with lyricism. ‘A Small Thing 2 a Giant’ is the recent project dropped by Tha Kid Jae which is available on soundcloud for streaming. With production from the likes of Stigmata, Dizzee,…