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On August 6, 2014, Hip Hop legends Public Enemy performed at London’s world-renowned Metropolis Studios in the most intimate gig of their career. This special show was the hottest ticket of the summer, giving 125 lucky fans the rare opportunity to witness one of the most influential rap collectives, up close and personal, at a…
After wrapping up a three month tour with his mentor Waka Flocka Flame, Columbia, South Carolina’s own Ben G finally gets some time to put together his upcoming EP ‘Spanish Moss & Collard Greens’. This EP is derivative of his Southern upbringing, whilst vying for outside success. Seven songs in length, the single ‘Heart of…
As a follow up to their 2012 released collaborative EP with German production duo JR&PH7 and NJ’s Brokn Englsh titled ‘My Favorite Demons‘ on Soulspazm, NJ/LA trio St. Joe Louis return with a new full-length LP ‘Cloud Club/Everything’. For the unacquainted, St. Joe Louis are a group comprised of producer/emcee Elete Wright, and two MC’s…
Tri-State based Silent Knight has just dropped the first single off his upcoming ‘Weaknd’ EP. Stream The Audible Doctor (The Brown Bag AllStars) produced ‘Walking’ below: https://twitter.com/SilentKnightter https://twitter.com/audibledoctor
Joey Bada$$ will return to the UK this November as part of his World Domination tour, that will see him playing shows in Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Norwich and Bristol. Full list below. Tickets will go on general sale Friday 31st July at 9am. The tour kicked off on the West Coast in June, alongside his…
The Black Op: Era II continues to shine a light on the collective’s individual artists, this time around it’s co-founder Jamall Bufford’s turn to hold the torch. In collaboration with new TBO producer Kensaye, from London, he delivers ‘Freedom Is’. The album is not only a statement but also an exploration of freedom’s complexity, a…
Check out the new remix of the ‘Constant Deviants’ single ‘End All Be All’ by Brooklyn’s ‘Da Beatminerz’. This was arranged when the pair were guests on Beatminerz Radio at the time of their new album ‘Avant Garde‘ release in May of this year. Since then, ‘Constant Deviants’ have just wrapped the filming of a new movie…
‘Rollin’, the second single off the album ‘The Setup’ by Bay Area emcees Deuce Eclipse & J.Lately. This feel good track, produced by Oops, is a motivational anthem about continuing to push forward in pursuing one’s dreams despite the obstacles that may present themselves each day. Rollin’ [prod. Oops] by Deuce Eclipse & J.Lately ‘The…
As founding members of the Native Tongues collective (alongside A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and more), The Jungle Brothers are with no doubt one of the most influential Hip-Hop groups of all time. Celebrating over 25 years in the game they have a catalogue of classics that set the blueprint for much of…
Brick City’s 050 Boyz prepare for the release of their album ‘Everything 050’ on 4th August by launching this new official remix of their joint ‘Watch That’ (Bricks Mix). The Newark trio of Riq da Kid, Tru Trilla and Prince AK display all of their trademark lyrical energy in this fuel injected banger, a combination…
After getting his time on MTV put behind him Jay Dillinger has dropped an all new album. This album is definitely filled with some surprises. Jay takes shots at a few that may not expect it. Taking time to speak on why he’s better than his reality tv counterparts and how his fame awards him…
Nöel is a singer from Washington Heights, New York who uses the mixture of his admiration of drugs, love, and pure honesty as the inspiration for his music. But love is the ultimate goal for Nöel; the love of each other and especially ourselves. Nöel hopes to spread love to his fans, and show them…
Oceans Deep is that perfect chill track, yet still packs a punch. Oceans Deep is the second song to be released from An-Ten-Naes new EP. Hauntingly beautiful vocal samples, subtle strings, big horns all mesh in textural and lush world and presents a different sound for An-Ten-Nae. You can hear influences in this song from artist…
‘I Rise’ is the first official single off their upcoming sophomore album, as NJ/Texas rap group St. Joe Louis (Michael Cardigan x Tommie Chase x Elete Wright) and featured guest Nemo Achida get reflective over an impressive Elete Wright production. The studio album titled ‘Cloud Club Over Everything’ is scheduled for digital release on July…
‘BKLYN’ finds Ruste paying homage to his neighbourhood and some of Brooklyn’s legendary emcees over a hard-hitting production by London-based producer Stone Tone. Ruste doesn’t forget to treat us to his usual barrage of punchlines which sit perfectly over Stone Tone’s infectious composition. iTunes https://twitter.com/stonetonebeats https://twitter.com/rustejuxx357
August 7th marks the date that former Shady Records artist Obie Trice will unleash his highly anticipated album, ‘The Hangover’. The first single off the project ‘Good Girls’ produced by Magnedo, which currently has over 340k streams on Spotify since its release on June 16th, continues to gain momentum online and on the airwaves. And…
Just as the summer starts to heat up, 300 Entertainment’s own Young Thug drops ‘Pacifier’, a new cut off of his upcoming album ‘HiTunes’. Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, Pierre Ramon Slaughter, Larrance Dopson and Chris ‘Brody’ Brown. iTunes www.youngstonerlife.com/ https://twitter.com/youngthug www.facebook.com/youngthugmusic http://300ent.com/ https://twitter.com/300 www.facebook.com/threehundredentertainment
The Audible Doctor linked up with Treated Crew member A.K. and put together a dope Treated Crew x BBAS free EP. https://twitter.com/akmrroundtrip https://twitter.com/audibledoctor https://twitter.com/TreatedCrew https://twitter.com/brownbagallstar
Skipping the pomp and circumstance Michael Cardigan and Tommie Chase (2/3 of St. Joe Louis) comfortably deliver a royal beat down over muted Disney-esque flutes. The uptempo Swiff D production ‘Gold Slippers’ is every bit as regal as you would expect. This single is just a taster of what to expect from the forthcoming album…
Skanks the Rap Martyr straight out of Crown Heights, Brooklyn releases his new offering ‘Back by Popular demand’. He is the co-founding member of the super group Bankai Fam. The set features an array of new joints with close affiliates; Bankai Fam, Dirt Platoon & Ruste Juxx. Interview snippets from DJ Premier’s Live from Headquarters…
Dismissing the fine-tuned, yet ever evolving artistry of ForteBowie to simply classify him as “Just another rapper” from the south side of Atlanta would be flagrantly inaccurate and naïve, at the very least. Honing in his skills as a singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer, the self-taught artist of Cameroonian descent continues to create a seamless…
The latest release from TYR ‘The Edge’ is an atmospheric Drum & Bass track. With beautiful piano melodies and powerful strings, this cinematic yet driving track is one of a kind. Out now on Buygore Records as a free download. www.tyrmusic.com/ https://twitter.com/tyrmusic http://buygore.com/ https://twitter.com/Buygore
KRS-One‘s career began with DJ Scott La Rock as one half of Boogie Down Productions in 1985 with the release of ‘Criminal Minded’ – a true Hip Hop classic. They took the funky sound and party lyrics of old school Hip Hop and created a rawer rougher political sound, producing some of Hip Hop’s most…
Now available for iPhone and Android users is Rapology, a new, free trivia app offering thousands of original questions to test your knowledge of rap music and Hip Hop culture, spanning Old School, Golden Era and New School eras as well as East Coast, West Coast, Midwestern and Dirty South styles. High scores unlock Pop…
‘Memoirs’ is taken from Cool Nutz latest album #BRUH which is Produced by Stewart Villain. #BRUH features appearances from E-40, Krizz Kaliko, Mistah Fab, Glasses Malone, Bosko, and More. #BRUH Full Album Stream below: #BRUH on iTunes http://coolnutz.net/ www.facebook.com/CoolNutz https://twitter.com/coolnutz https://soundcloud.com/coolnutz https://www.youtube.com/user/JusFamily
Oregon Rapper/Producer, Jay Tablet drops his highly anticipated single ‘Wish To Death’ featuring the legendary ‘Swollen Members’ founder, MadChild. Produced by Tab himself, with additional live guitar and bass by Ken Bryant, Madchild and Jay trade viscous bars and bring back a classic Swollen Members feel we haven’t heard in a while. Download the Madchild…
After recently taking his latest single to radio, Newark native Loose Cannon continues his quest to overcome unnecessary negativity by delivering the official visual for ‘See Me’ featuring D-Block’s own Jadakiss and Six5ive Records crooner Van Savage. The new single also comes with production from Vacant Lot Records founder and multi-platinum producer Dame Grease. ‘See…
Through the beat making genius of the late great J-Dilla, Slum Village are one of the most influential underground Hip Hop groups of all time. Now reshaped due to tragic death of two original members they have continued to thrive and release incredible music including 2014’s ‘Vintage EP’. Hot off a run at some of…
Beatdown are proud to present Wu-Tang Clan Live in Concert. Following the huge sell out success of Wu-Tang Clans 20th anniversary tour, the biggest and most influential Hip Hop group in the world, returns to the UK with their brand new album: A Better Tomorrow. The Wu-Tang Clan is an American Hip Hop group from…
Fresh (excuse the pun) on the heels of his recently released LP ‘Universal Laws Vol.1,’ Delaware’s own dFresh releases a surprise concept EP ‘Fresh Gordon’, inspired by the iconic comic book character and ‘Savior of the Universe’ Flash Gordon. The FREE to stream EP is fully sampled from Queen’s soundtrack, taken from the cult classic…
It’s been nearly a decade since the world was treated to new official music from celebrated rapper and pop-culture icon, Method Man. The Wu-Tang Clans most successful member is getting back to music with his new solo album ‘The Meth Lab’. Recorded in Staten Island and featuring lifelong cohorts Redman, Raekwon, Hanz On, Streetlife, Inspectah…
Czarface drop THE GREAT (CZAR GUITAR) Music Video off the new album EVERY HERO NEEDS A VILLAIN, which features Method Man, GZA, MF Doom, Large Professor, JuJu, R.A. The Rugged Man and Mayhem Lauren The centerpiece of the Czarface release is a 70-plus page CD casebook with visuals by album cover artist L’amour Supreme (Mishka…
Live Nation are thrilled to announce that two of Hip Hop’s most formidable talents, A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa, are joining forces for a co-headline arena tour of the UK this October. The tour will start in Nottingham on Tuesday 13th October and will see the pair play Liverpool, Birmingham and London before culminating in…
Thought Foundry is the newest offering from Platformz Records and they have released their debut EP, produced by Rediculus. The project titled ‘Ready For This’ is 4 strong songs covering what lyricist Konflik sees as “Things that motivate me to do better”. Questioning everything from the influence of religion on his life and the lives…
In 1979 Hip Hop made the jump from block party to record and in 1982 those records got political. These landmarks are thanks to the two legendary groups we have performing on one stage for the first time ever. The Sugarhill Gang scored the first international rap hit with ‘Rappers Delight’. Hands down one of…
Grand Rapid, Michigan rapper/producer/visual artist Tekh Togo presents ‘More Crystals’, the new single produced by Chicago’s Jon Content. Togo is preparing for the release of ‘BlackWater’, his forthcoming album featuring Mick Jenkins, Nitty Scott MC, Joose of AGO, and Dougy Lo Hot as well as production from Mistro, Nixon and Seventh of AGO. One ‘BlackWater’…
UK Manchester Emcee RedVenom is back with another transatlantic banger – ‘There’s no killin what can’t be killed’ This time he enlists the Bronx Legends Imperial Brothers alongside his frequent collaborator Blaq Poet. The cut features a hard core beat with Poet setting it off in classic style. DJ Cuts are added by DJ Wiz…
East Harlem’s Own Young Twizzy Delivers a Dope Set Of Bars Over The Wu-Tang Classic ‘Ice Cream’. Shot By Butta LoXo of ‘Dreamer Vision Films’. Edited By Ty Hickson/ The Arke. Look Out for Twizzy’s Official Release ‘When The Smoke Clears’ Scheduled For Fall Release. https://twitter.com/YoungTwizzyABM https://soundcloud.com/youngtwizzy
DJ Mickey Knox & DJ Doc Rock take you back in time for a journey through the 80’s music that you love from Prince to Olivia Newton John. https://twitter.com/DJMickeyKnox https://twitter.com/DJDocRock
Founding and former Pharcyde members Fatlip and Slimkid3 along with Bizarre Ride Producers J-Sw!ft & LA Jay will perform Bizarre Ride live from start to finish on Monday 6th July at the legendary Jazz Café in Camden. What better way to celebrate the 20th year anniversary of the album than performing it live for the…