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West coast rap crew Horseshoe Gang release their new album “Anti-Trap Music” on April 29th through Seven 13 Music & Entertainment. The Long Beach group, featured over the past few weeks in a wide range of publications in the States, UK and Europe, are joined on this new single “Intro” by the elder brother KXNG…
‘Alpha Centauri’ is the lead single from Prowess the Testament’s new EP ‘Air.Human|Breath.Divine’ (released April 1st). The song explores cosmology, philosophy, Egyptology and folklore in a converging meditation on art and science. Produced and Composed by Tim Hicks & The Dirty Church of The Cornel West Theory and Mixed/Mastered by K-Murdock for Neosonic Productions who…
Atlanta-based emcee Bambu de Asiatic presents ‘Family Matters‘, his new album out now featuring Yamin Semali, Supastition, Cappuccino Meeks, Jon Doe, BLKMjkjr, Ugeorge the Emcee, Sum, DT of The Difference Machine, DJ Pocket, DJ Fudge, Binkis Recs, and Audessey of Sound Sci, as well as Ben Hameen, his crewmate in Collective Efforts, which released four…
The hustle is real and Kosha Dillz and Kyle Rapps are trying to monetize it all. Financially conscious Emceee connect with producer J57 and wrap their head around the possibilities of making it big financially, as well as managing their patience. What is the answer to it all? Investment! “Look at all this money, not…
Over the years, Queens has more than proven itself as a fertile breeding ground for Hip Hop acts. It’s no surprise, then, that a rising artist from the borough would want to show love to his stomping grounds. That’s exactly what we have here with Eff Yoo’s colorful new video for ‘The Eff Word’, the…
Portland OG Cool Nutz is back again after linking up with the legendary Detroit crew Slum Village and hitting the road with Freddie Gibbs, with some more new music featuring Luni Coleone and Chill Illest titled ‘Supposed To’. Cool Nutz keeps his foot on the gas with a brand new ‘Collabos II‘ album, 10 tracks…
Harn SOLO is back again with his seventh album ‘Sleepy Hollow‘ recorded at Beyond the Infinite Multimedia. Recently relocated to the Rocky Mountains, the artist calls on New Orleans producers Prospek, Rik Ducciand & DJ Yamin to lay down a classic Hip Hop sound with a jazzy twist. He also makes a powerful statement by collaborating…
A$AP Ferg announces his highly anticipated second album Always Strive and Prosper, on April 22nd via Columbia Records. The announcement comes hot on the heels of his SXSW crowd-pleasing performance of his hit single ‘New Level‘ at the MTV Woodies. Available for pre-order on March 25th, pre-purchase albums come with brand new track ‘Let It Bang’…
With advances in technology geography is nothing, collaboration is effortless,and worlds can and will collide. Artists can pool their talents without ever being in the same room. Such is the case for Ill-tone and Shade Cobain, or as you will come to know them… Blacktivity. There are striking similarities; both have paid their dues, honed…
The Westcoast Hip Hop duo Grand Opus (Centric & Joc Scholar) emerge in the form of the classic producer and emcee lineage, with a nostalgic, yet distinctive sound and style, as they release their debut album titled ‘Forever’, in concurrence with the third set of visuals from the studio album, for the opening track ‘Enter…
Ira Antelis announces third installment of music series ‘Gone But No’ produced by engineer LPZ titled ‘LPZ Presents ‘Gone But Not’ inspired by Ira Antelis’. Major artist including Saba, JoJizzle, Joey Purple, Save Money, are some of the few names that will be apart of the project followed up by a single along with additional…
Today we woke to the news of the death of a Hip Hop legend, Phife Dawg of the group A Tribe Called Quest. Below are some heartfelt words and a tribute mix from German Hip Hop website I Still Love H.E.R. .de. “I write this with a very heavy heart. The last death in Hip Hop that…
French producers Eskazed and Simon Fraud are Strawdogz, presenting the music video for ‘Music Was The Case‘, out now on Holistique Music. The song features guest appearances from Chicago emcee Dope Chic (watch the music video for her ‘Supreme Bounce’ single) and Washington DC emcee Yaway (watch the ‘Supadope‘ video). The video was directed by…
Twenty-year old artist Saya is a singer and songwriter, but above all, a storyteller. Listen to her debut cut ‘Wet Dreams’ which see the Toronto native relay her versatile vocal and Hip Hop rhyme schemes, drawing from early influences of blues, jazz, funk, and disco. This offering, like many of her forthcoming tracks delivers a…
Brooklyn-based artist tai free drops his debut EP Journals. Soulful beats and driving flow. Tai Free’s brand of Hip Hop is a modern take on the frustrations of inner city youth over eclectic, yet soulful beats. He explains love, his dreams, the crushing bitterness of poverty, and everything in between. https://twitter.com/taifreemusic https://soundcloud.com/taifreemusic http://instagram.com/nativemindstate/
‘Dystopia’ (Dream World) is the first video from Big Lo’s forthcoming EP ‘The Amazing Luxurious Adventures of Baron von Lowenstein Esquire III’. When asked to describe his yet to be released EP this video is supporting, Big Lo stated, “The Amazing Luxurious Adventures effortlessly transports the listener to a vivid world of crime, debauchery, opulence, and…
San Diego-based rapper Ill Nicky presents the Leto Films-directed music video for ‘Young’, his Taylor King-produced single from ‘Beware The 8’, his forthcoming album set to feature Westside singer TQ as well as production from Snoop Dogg/Rick Ross producer Anno Domini. A Boston-born Italian-American, Nicky’s 2015 single ‘Perpetrator’ reached #4 on Billboard’s Hot Digital Sales…
Last night Cypress, CALIF. (March 17th, 2016) Vans honored its 50-year heritage alongside thousands of guests who gathered at the House of Vans in New York and Austin to celebrate five decades of cherished “Off The Wall” memories. On the heels of the newly release campaign The Story of Vans, Brooklyn mainstay House of Vans…
St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with drinking and clovers but Heaven Noise Recordings is celebrating the Irish holiday with a different buzz courtesy of another type of green leaf. Today marks the release of ‘Posting While High‘, the new mega-album by THNDRTHF aka Simple of Sandpeople. This is a momentous occasion for the elusive rapper,…
DeLon is a breath of fresh air in an industry that has produced a countless number of carbon copies. The Los Angeles rapper/producer began the journey for his ‘Awake’ EP with the release of his ‘For Real’ music video late last year. The visual provided a social commentary on what’s happening in our world today…
Maryland-bred, Los Angeles-based emcee E Reece and DJ/producer duo Beat Ventriloquists present their remix of ‘The Owner’, a single Reece released in 2014 with Theimagination (listen to the original on Soundcloud). ‘The Owner’ will appear on New Life, Reece’s collaboration EP with Beat Ventriloquists that remixes some of Reece’s favorite songs from his catalog. The…
The Audible Doctor just dropped a new track off his upcoming EP, #TheFallTape.It features Davenport Grimes on the hook and was produced by The Audible Doctor. http://audibledoctor.com/ www.facebook.com/audibledoctor/ https://twitter.com/audibledoctor https://soundcloud.com/audibledoctor www.facebook.com/davenportgrimes/ https://twitter.com/DavenportGrimes
West coast crew Horseshoe Gang are back with a new single, the third taken from their album ‘Anti-Trap Music‘ which is released on April 29th on Seven 13 Music & Entertainment. In ‘Shoe-icide Squad’ these lyrical marksmen use rhymes like bullets to address the increased number of young black men killed at the hands of the…
Queens, New York emcee J. ManifestO presents ‘So Live’, his new single featuring Cindy Rose & J Monopoly, set to feature on J Manifesto’s upcoming EP ‘Live From The Infinite’. ‘So Live’ is produced by MentPlus, whose ‘Stormy Nights’ EP is currently available on Fat Beats. J released his ‘Living Vicariously Through Memories’ album in…
At the age of 21, Portland artist, Chris Lee has been making waves in the Northwest scene recently with a string of sold out shows and impressive releases with his up and coming crew, STRAY Music. Only one year into his young career, Chris has already shared stages with Kid Cudi, Tory Lanez, E-40, and…
‘Adventures In Technicolour‘ is the brand new album from Imperial & K.I.N.E.T.I.K. Following the success of their debut E.P., the dastardly duo packed away their pencil cases and returned to their countryside hideout to prove that their unexpected crossing of paths was no fluke. Two years later, they have emerged from their Oreo milkshake scented…
On March 22nd, California’s Grand Opus (Joc Scholar & Centric) are set to drop their debut album ‘Forever’. In the meantime, the left coast duo, MC, Joc Scholar and producer Centric release the 3rd single from the full-length, titled ‘Cen Cal Profile’ which features Planet Asia, Fashawn and Overcome. If you missed the first 2…
Emerging Hip Hop Buffalo, New York based artist Pharagamo unleashes his lead single and video ‘This Town Is Dead’, via Tidal Records. The walking dead like theme mixed with a pinch of Will Smith’s ‘I Am Legend’, dives in what appears to be Pharagamo and swat; entering an asylum like building to take humans infected…
09/03/2016 marked the 19th anniversary of the passing of DJ Soulchild’ all-time favorite rapper NOTORIOUS B.I.G. and he really wanted to do his own musical tribute this year. The new remix of his 2005 smash hit ‘Nasty Girl’ was inspired by the trademark late 90’s Bad Boy Records sound, pioneered by Deric ‘D-Dot’ Angelettie and Stevie…
New Jersey rapper Mazzi & S.O.U.L. (Sense Of Understanding Life’s) Purpose presents ‘Heart Of A Lion’, his new single featuring UK vocalist Eva Lazarus. ‘Lion’ is the first single from his forthcoming album ‘The Building’, the followup to ‘Digital Diggin’ 3Minus1‘, his previous EP where he rhymed over beats composed of samples all found online.…
Hailing from Charlotte, NC, Ferris Bueller began rapping at age ten. Heavily influenced by the environment he grew up in and issues that plague the world around him. He made his mixtape debut in 2011 and has been working nonstop ever since. He’s currently working on an EP entitled ‘WEST: We Eventually Shine Through’. Reminiscent…
No1MC speaks on the challenge of keeping a lasting relationship while being an artist pursuing success in his new track ‘Goodbye Love’. www.noonemusic.com/ www.facebook.com/noonemusic https://twitter.com/noonemusic https://soundcloud.com/noonemusic
Holy Ghost! reveal new single ‘Crime Cutz’ via Zane Lowe Beats1 and announce plans to release the ‘Crime Cutz’ EP April 29, 2016. Featuring an 8-bit beat shimmied over an expanse of futuristic synths, Wild Style soundtrack-inspired drum breaks, and the East Coast Singers Choir (whom the duo found online), ‘Crime Cutz’ marks the beginning…
Earl Fletcher aka Earl Sweatshirt made his DJ debut at our GoPro session spinning classic Lil Wayne cuts, Lil B joints, and just about everything in between. Sunny vibes, good music, and skateboarding straight from Babylon LA. GoPro and Boiler Room have joined forces to provide the most immersive and unexplored first person experiences of…
Unlike your favorite club bangers, Leap Year only comes around every four years. Enter the duo of Electric Bodega, made up of producer Mike Cash and DJ Klutch. It’s really not a shocker that Electric Bodega has been carving out their own lane with a trio of flavors ranging from Hip Hop, Trap, and EDM.…
The IGive, with great assistance from close friend and long-time collaborator ILL Clinton, paints a colorful canvas with warm deep brush strokes that develop a Hip Hop picture apart from many of his contemporaries and predecessors. ‘RAPDNA’ gives us life, refreshing grooves, and passion as he expresses his thoughts on life, love, and the pursuit…
One of Baltimore’s most Illustrious MC’s, Sullee Justice has broken all barrier’s of hip hop with this new release ‘The Undefined Soul‘. Not only does he challenge your mind when reciting verses, but his words seem to pierce through the listeners hearts. Gaining nationwide acclaim over the years through major collaborations with artists such as…
Grand Rapids, Michigan rapper/producer/visual artist Tekh Togo presents ‘BlackWater’, his new album featuring Mick Jenkins, Nitty Scott MC and Dougy Lo Hot as well as production from Mistro, Nixon and Seventh of AGO. One music video from the project has been released, for ‘Dressed To Kill’ featuring Joose The Conqueror. Tekh describes ‘Blackwater’ as, “dark elegance,…
D.Focis (Pronounced Dee Focus) is a music Artist/Producer from Detroit, Michigan. As an artist he has released 4 albums; The Believe EP (2013), Title Goes Here (2014), He Says She Says (2015) and his most recent XXL Freshman Vol 1 Stating my Case (2015). D.Focis music is a refreshing blend of Hip Hop and R&B,…
Macklemore Teams Up With Leon Bridges for his Somber new Music Video, ‘Kevin’, the song tackles the addiction culture, something Macklemore is all too familiar with. Macklemore discusses the troubling effects of America’s pharmaceutical and narcotics culture, in addition to its enabling relationship with addiction, which is a ubiquitous American problem. The track appears on…