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From getting his first taste in music from watching his father in the studio from a very early age, Maurice Woodard better known by his stage name SIIN CITI, a rapper from Bronx (Kingsbridge), NY, has just released his new Ep titled ‘Written In Siin’ via Money Mafia. At age 17 he started rapping with a…
Check out the first official label release, ‘Supreme’ by Harlem lyricist & producer Rayne Storm. The 6 track EP is a celebration of self, love, sex, style, unity and life, all in under 30 minutes. ‘Supreme‘ includes the pro-black anthem ‘All Black’, ‘Champagne’ feat. Perelini, ‘World Premiere’ feat. G.O.O.D Music Recording Artist Teyana Taylor &…
Indianapolis producer Maja7th (Freddie Gibbs, Mikkey Halsted, L.E.P Bogus Boys), connects with Jamla Records artist ADD-2 (Chicago) as he sharpens his lyrical blade, to bring you this gritty/grimey audible gift ‘The Evils’, which features a cornucopia of chi-town emcee samplings on the cuts by DJ Metrognome. This track doesn’t feature on any album at this…
Birthday Boys is a new duo consisting of King Of The Dot champ Illmaculate & Detroit battle rap legend Marv Won. Their self-titled EP, produced entirely by Calvin Valentine (fka G_Force), will be available digitally on February 4th. The EP’s title track has a playful tone as the Birthday Boys deliver an effortless barrage of…
Experience a 65 min sonic assault that features high powered unreleased personal remixes from the Mix Master Mike Vault. Methodically decomposed by the serial wax killer, Magma Chamber takes you on a journey through aggressive wormholes of sound, behind gigantic bass drums, epic soundscapes of scratching, sci fi loops and combative wordplay, challenging the listener during…
There are scores of Hip Hop bangers but there is only ‘Hip Hop’ banger and the Dead Prez classic is always 100% guaranteed to light up any dance-floor. Delivering hard-hitting beats, politically aware rhymes, deft lyricism and strong song concepts, Dead Prez emerged in 2000 as one of rap’s most politically strident outfits. Stic.Man &…
Portland rap legend, Cool Nutz drops off his latest slap ‘Yaper’ produced by Chillest Illest, off of his upcoming EP, ‘N.P.Y.’ (Never Play Yaself) available February 16th. Paying homage to Bay area icon, Too Short’s Freaky Tales, Cool Nutz gives the people what he’s best known for – flawless world play, hard hitting bass, and…
Last year, after the release of ‘Shameless‘, Blake Banks hit the ground running with his critically acclaimed single ‘America’ featuring Post Malone. Now Blake is back and taking his unique style to a whole new level with the trapped out, drug fueled music video for ‘Benzo’. Since joining forces with The Ambulance Factory, Banks’ new…
Charlotte, North Carolina Rapper, Yung Citizen, releases, ‘Bruised Generation’, the first single from his self-titled EP, ‘Yung Citizen’. This track is a powerful, socially conscious anthem that offers candid thoughts on the challenges faced by today’s society. Citizen believes that with all the obstacles that life has thrown at our youth of color, they appear to…
DJ/Producer collective AMS, hailing from Amsterdam, formally Illuminati AMS, share their debut single, ‘Places’. The track was initially teased in an exclusive mix for SSENCE, which also featured fellow unreleased cuts from the trio, as well as smooth-blending cuts from Drake, Roy Woods, Future, Kanye West and many more. The track recently premiered on THE FADER…
Cryptic One is an MC/producer from Brooklyn, NY that has been making and releasing hip hop music for well over 20 years. Over the course of his career, he has produced tracks & remixes for various artists including MF DOOM, Cannibal Ox, Aesop Rock, Blueprint, Illogic, Atoms Fam, and Hangar 1. Cryptic has always been…
A native of the Upper East Side in New York City, Jay Kila is a Half- Indian and Jewish (a Hindjew) Hip Hop artist. An eternal partier, his music combines rapid-fire delivery and witty lyrics to create anthems guaranteed to get a crowd going. His work has been featured in New York Magazine, on The…
Nature drops the 1st single off of his upcoming album ‘Target Practice’ on Infamous Records. Enlisting John Jigg$ & QB cohort Tragedy to spit fire over the drummed out landscape provided by BP. ‘Target Practice’ drops in Feb with guest appearances from Prodigy, Royal Flush, Tragedy & John Jigg$. https://twitter.com/THEREALNATURE https://twitter.com/Jiggsthegreat https://twitter.com/tragedykhadafi https://twitter.com/BP11701
DeviceTrax is an Emcee/Producer practicing and perfecting his craft out of the city of Youngstown, Ohio. His influences derive from some of the ‘Golden Era Greats’ such as DJ Premier, J Dilla, Pete Rock, No I.D., along with too many others to name. His style consists of those warm old school vibes complemented with a…
Wane Enterprises CEO, New York-based Hip Hop artist Bruse Wane presents the music video for ‘Yuu’, a single from ‘Earl Manigault Of Rap’, his new album featuring the late Sean Price and Chris Rivers (listen to ‘Venom‘). Bruse previously collaborated with the Price (watch the music video for ‘Beast Inside‘) and Keith Murray (listen to…
Young Harry Brown of the HILLMOB, a Lawrence, Kansas, collective, drops his first single off of his upcoming freshman tape ‘Young Harry Brown’. The song entitled ‘Sucker Punch’ was actually inspired by the movie. YHB makes a good point in this track that, “If your not HILLMOB then we gotta watch you”. Keep your ears…
On MIND OF A CHAMPION, Detroit’s Nametag Alexander aims to inspire us who have the mind of a champion, and the heart of a warrior. Get up, get out, and win! This anthem is produced by A. Will Traxx who also produced Nametag’s 2014 track, ‘Reward‘, mixing duties were handled by Desmond ‘DJ DDT’ Travis.…
Bloonz Billionfold releases ‘RNS’, the latest visual off his new LP. ‘LecordonBloonz’ is the third full length solo project from Bloonz Billionfold, president and frontman of ‘Durt Bag Crew International’. With soulful production from Kelly Portis, Mclovin beatz, Unknown Beatz, and others, this effort is both a trip back to the purest form of Rap/Hip Hop…
Grand Rapids, Michigan rapper/producer/visual artist Tekh Togo presents ‘Black Magik’, his self-produced single featuring Nitty Scott MC. Togo is preparing for the release of ‘BlackWater’, his album dropping next week featuring Mick Jenkins, Nitty Scott MC and Dougy Lo Hot as well as production from Mistro, Nixon and Seventh of AGO. One BlackWater single has…
The #YOLASeries by K.Burns is collective of unreleased tracks from the Brooklyn Emcee/CEO on his latest favorite industry instrumentals. When speaking with K.Burns he stated “The old NYC Mixtape Scene is the essence of where I come from and began as an artist, so it was always natural to jump on industry beats and make…
With the success of his critically-acclaimed major label debut, performances with some of the industry’s most influential artists under his belt, plus a clear vision and platform to share his story, A$AP Ferg releases the visual for ‘New Level’ ft. Future and will release his sophomore album ‘Always $trive and Prosper’ this winter on A$AP…
Kembe X, dubbed by 2DopeBoyz as a ‘CHICAGO SPITFIRE’ – is back with another heater called ‘Like Elijah’. ‘Like Elijah’ is off of his upcoming project called ‘Talk Back’, which will be here real soon, produced by Matt Genius. https://twitter.com/KEMBE_X www.facebook.com/KembeXMusic https://soundcloud.com/kembex_x https://twitter.com/mgthegenius https://twitter.com/kennana
Now that it’s 2016, Bleubird and company are back with a new clip for ‘Fake Cats/Lauderdale Squad’ to keep fans hyped for what’s to come. The wavy double-feature video appropriately clocks in at 4:20 and features a, “special appearance/blessing from the Papaya God of the Miami BA$$ Bermuda Triangle”, Otto Von Schirach. Soaked in neon…
Detroit MC D.Focis returns with the B Side to his recently released ‘Open Letter To Mr West‘ single. ‘Honor’ showcases D.Focis’ lyrical abilities, and is sure to put his name in the conversation about, “Who’s Next To Blow?” The song was produced by Augusta, GA producer KHZ Pro and features Japanese MC Yoke on the…
This is the second video off Mayhem & Soulslicers impending ‘Soul It May Seem’ album, aptly titled ‘Patriots’ for it’s play on the NFL team’s colors. Legendary Boston MC’s Edo.G (Special Teamz/A&E), Big Shug (Gangstarr Foundation), and seasoned veteran M-Dot (EMS) accompany uprising lyricist Mayhem (EMS), as they pay homage to their city, colors and…
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Hamburg, Germany based production duo OnePlusOne drop their new project titled THE EP Phil Da Beat and DJ Tricky go under the name of OnePlusOne, with the aim to bring back that timeless ‘Golden Era’ feeling from the ’90s by collaborating with artists reflecting that time. On their brand new release, entitled ‘The EP’, they…
NYC Producer by way of the UK Endemic Emerald drops another new offering ‘Crown Royale’ featuring Ruste Juxx, Kasim Allah & Top Notch. The song exhibits knockout in your face rhymes from Endemic’s Allies & will be featured on his upcoming EP ‘Black Bag Operation’. “This one we did with Ruste and Notch while we…
Virginia’s Da Poet Da Prophet returns with another record that is sure to please Hip Hop heads around the world. This time bringing along New York’s Saigon & LA’s Sean Brown (Alumni) the artists pay homage to their influences coming up in the game & how music played a role in their lives. ‘For Hip…
Britain’s premier Hip Hop and grime tastemaker DJ Charlie Sloth unveils the official video for ‘Pressure’; the lead track from his second annual compilation album ‘Hood Heat’ which was released in December 2015. Originally premiered by GRM Daily and directed by Chas Appeti & Posty, the video sees Florida based rapper Ace Hood, Manchester’s leading…
D.Focis (Pronounced Dee Focus) is a music Artist/Producer from Detroit, Michigan. As an artist he has released 3 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,…
Denver emcee Abeasity brings us another video to the table from his forthcoming album ‘Truth I’d Love In No Regrets’. The blue collar anthem is produced by Crockett King and is directed by fellow mile high artist Fdot Lawless. Be on the look out for Abeasity Jones new project coming in February and for updates…
‘Lucy’ is a 14 song mixtape presented by Boston Hip Hop artist Mike James and his producer DJP. Each song is unique from one another and his wordplay and lyricism are refreshing. Ranging from Hip Hop to EDM beats, ‘Lucy’ is a journey worth taking by any music listener. Mike James is a 21 year…
After a year of hard work and dedication, Portland artist Vinnie DeWayne, drops his highly anticipated mixtape ‘St. John’s Scholar’. Upon earning the title while completing his Bachelors of Arts degree at Columbia College in Chicago, Vinnie DeWayne hit the ground running in the studio this fall to bring fans the long awaited project. Named…
Hosted by the veteran Hip Hop artist Ariano. ‘Popular Nobody’ is a podcast for the advancement of not just Hip Hop but for all music. With a musical approach, an obvious vision and interviews with some of the most unique artists, ‘Popular Nobody’ will change the way you listen to podcasts and how you live…
Atlanta-based emcee Bambu de Asiatic presents ‘The Good Life’, his new Croup-produced single featuring Yamin Semali, Supastition and Simms Serenade. ‘The Good Life’ is his first single from ‘Family Matters’, his forthcoming album also featuring Cappuccino Meeks and Jon Doe, BLKMjkjr, Ugeorge the Emcee, Sum, DT of The Difference Machine, DJ Pocket, DJ Fudge, Binkis…
Grindstone and Bomani Armah release visuals for their collaborative track ‘BLACK STUFF’. ‘BLACK STUFF‘ is a rapid-fire, lyrical narrative about the Black experience. It’s fun, political, serious, observant, and intelligent at the same time. The cutting-edge graphic presentation, is also an usual take on revolutionary rap. We are letting you in to the multi-faceted world…
Pharoahe Monch is as exciting as ever today. As likely to provoke thought as he is a mosh pit this is an underground MC speaking the truth through real Hip Hop. The Queens, NY MC has been around since the early 90s when he was one half of seminal hip-hop duo Organized Konfusion, highly respected…
Washington D.C.-bred, California-based rapper/producer Fong-Sai-U presents ‘The Last Ronin’, his new album featuring Prodigal Sunn, Coop Deville and Quincy Banks. Fong’s last album was ‘Ballads Of A Massacre’, featuring the late Guru of Gang Starr, Dice Raw and Res. Videos have been dropped for BOAM singles ‘Jack Sparrow’ (watch) and ‘Bad Guy’ (watch). An underground…
Soul Khan has just dropped something new for 2016! While he works on his album, Soul Khan’s sharing raps that didn’t make it to the LP over a range of beats, new and old. This time, it’s a freestyle over Smif-N-Wessun’s ‘Stand Strong’ with the passion and dedication of a young Dean Strang. http://soulkhan.com/ www.facebook.com/soulkhan https://twitter.com/soulkhan…
Brandy sings her heart out on her newest song ‘Beggin & Pleadin’, which was written by Brandy and Kirby Lauren, with Pop and Oak on production and is according to her, based on a true story. Be on the look out for new music on the way from Ms. Norwood as well as her new…