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Fresh off a run of Jean-Michel Basquiat-inspired mixtapes – ‘New Art, New Money’ (Bandcamp) and ‘The Radiant Child’ (Bandcamp) – Yinka Diz returns with his new single ‘You & Me II’, produced by Kid Soul Brother. The new single will appear on his forthcoming album ‘The Departure’, also set to feature production from Yinka as…
Underground Hip Hop group World-N-San from Los Angeles brings us ‘Antidote’, a 90’s Boom Bap style Hip Hop song. World-N-San consists of San Brown, Small World (in spirit) and DJ Trevie Trev. This is new music coming from the A&R responsible for bringing Wu-Tang Clan and Mobb Deep to Loud Records. https://twitter.com/world_n_san www.facebook.com/Blockrockaz/
Chicago-based emcee, Uspire, delivers his first solo work, ‘Shadows In The Night’, a conceptual-based project dealing in the sharp realities of life. Backed entirely by production from the legendary Pete Rock, Uspire takes you on a winding journey through varying levels of pain and misfortune. In the hour of darkness, he provides a source of…
Lagos, Nigeria born MC, Phlow goes for the jugular on her latest venture. A one off track titled ‘Phlowetic Justice’ which is a play on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Poetic Justice’. Far from being a cover and more of using K-dot’s song as inspiration, Phlow uses similar backdrops (The same Janet Jackson sample and a portion of…
Concrete Saints is a Los Angeles Hip Hop collective including emcees Bacardi Riam, Knosense & producer St. Louis of The Druglab. This group came together while working at Sick Symphonies Druglab Studio & made they’re first appearance as a group on Sick Jacken’s ‘Stray Bullets’ album. They have since been blazin’ stages across California opening…
Adilson Evora is a rapper, singer/songwriter and producer from Rotterdam (The Netherlands), and is best known for his natural way of blending thought provoking raps with heartfelt vocals. With his distinctive and mesmerizing style he expresses himself through the art of Hip hop while merging it with other genre’s of music like electronica and soul.…
Another year goes by swiftly and we find ourselves at the Jazz Jousters fourth anniversary, and in usual tradition they have put together a project to mark this occasion. The ‘Fourth Base‘ LP was originally planned as a vinyl album but it’s a little too soon after our recently released ‘Endurance‘ 12″ which was the…
Nine months after his seminal debut EP Based Off Black which was championed by the likes of Complex, Earmilk, Hypetrak, The 405, MTV, DJ Booth and BBC Introducing among others, and set him up as a forerunner in the British Hip Hop music landscape, 21-year old Bristol Hip Hop musician ThisisDA returns with his brand…
After emerging into the Hip Hop game with his debut album ‘Classic Was The Day’ back in 1997, Funky DL has gone on to become one of the UK’s most prolific artists. With a legendary status touring Japan as a master of Jazz and Hip Hop, DL has independently released a slew of solid albums…
Here comes a hard hit single off of Killa Q latest project labeled ‘Network’. He decided to call it that being because all tracks are featuring other artists and to show other artist that networking is a vital key in today’s industry. This track named ‘Given’ features a old friend of Killa Q named Matty…
Foursix is an eclectic music collective and art label out of New York comprised of Amoedo, Ashlee, J-Payso, Jahnei, Verdé Madera, Zach Day, and Zino. Each member’s distinct individuality helps to create an uncanny chemistry and energy when they all link up. LVL1 follows the group’s incredible well-received debut ‘Favors’ which has been doing the…
On his new soulful song D.P. Da Prophet pens a touching letter to his daughters about life, being a father and the love he shares for them. Just in time for fathers day. www.dpdaprophet.com/ www.facebook.com/DPDaProphet https://twitter.com/DPDaProphet https://soundcloud.com/dpdaprophet https://instagram.com/DPDaProphet/
The New York singer/songwriter remains unstoppable with her latest offering – with its steamy/heady production and Bank$’ unmistakable alluring vocals, ‘Off’ is yet another taste of the rising artist’s upcoming debut project to be released later this year. “Liana Bank$ … is all swag and noise” – The Fader “There’s no doubt that Liana Bank$…
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’…
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
To coincide with the release of their new single ‘Touch’, Dephect have teamed up with Hybrid Minds to bring you this super limited edition T-Shirt designed by KeshOne Founded in 1999, Dephect was conceived as a creative outlet for a small group of friends from north-west London in Great Britain. Inspired by various subcultures and…
‘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…
‘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…
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…
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,…
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…
‘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,…
Mega Ran and K-Murdock are proud to present Phill Harmonix and the ultimate mashup: Wu-Tang meets World Of Warcraft, ‘ WUCRAFT’, Just like it sounds, WoW-inspired raps over Wu-Tang Clan beats. Nuff said! TRACKLIST: Track 1: Orcs vs Men Track 2: For The Horde Track 3: The Gulch Track 4: Camp Your Corpse Track 5:…
Hailing out of Baltimore City, Don Streat, UnReal and Sullee J have come together on the song ‘Home of The Stars’. The beat was produced by globally acclaimed D.R.U.G.S. Beats, who has recently worked on the single ‘Gone’ which was on Dr. Dre’s Compton album. This track is off the EP ‘DonnieJustice’ which is a…
G-Unit artist, Kidd Kidd follows up to his 2015 project with a part two of the #RWN mixtape! With his own lyrics over beats like Bryson Tillers ‘Don’t’, features with artist like Curren$y, this album shows off his capability to freestyle to any beat and murder the track. He also introduces Reallionaire artists, CJay Da…
East London rapper Bowza, returns after a short break from the UK urban music scene with his new mixtape ‘Man On Fire’. The new 12 track mixtape, confirms Bowza’ amazing wordplay and skills as an artist. With 11 previously unreleased tracks, ‘Man On Fire’ follows on from his previous releases ‘The Time Is Now‘ Mixtape,…
Dim Mak’s Free Music Imprint New Noise Introduces Bok Nero ‘NERO NERO’, featuring Jahlil Beats. You won’t be forgetting Bok Nero’s name any time soon – the Philadelphia native makes sure of that with his Dim Mak debut single ‘NERO NERO’ featuring Roc Nation production maestro Jahlil Beats. The come-up rapper arrives primed for takeover,…
That’s right, you can now get the complete Jazz Jousters Season One for free right HERE or by clicking one of the ten album covers below and going directly to it’s page to download it. If you’re new to our pages and haven’t had the time to scroll through a lot of our archive you’re…
The latest offering from Soldjasoulz (Reds & DPF) sees them bumping heads with fellow Norwich veteran emcee Ricky Lix (Anti-Social/Music Lessons) for a gritty lyrical workout using tight flows to roll out a range of unflinchingly honest personal observations, killer quotable lines and obscure witty references. The way Lix attacks a beat like a heavyweight…
Baltimore’s Sullee J, just signed with Bogish Brand Ent. releases ‘Bad Habits’ Music Video. A bilingual flow, spitting between Urdu & English, speaking on the battles between culture and politics. Some words extracted from the Hook which Sullee J translates are: “How can I live like this? am I also suppose to break hearts, or…
The young, aspiring Canadian duo Scumbag Inc releases their debut EP ‘Harsh Times & Large Lines’. Hailing from Calgary, Shameless and Dopesic bring you a project thats “written for the heart as well as the ears”. Harsh Times & Large Lines EP by Scumbag Inc https://twitter.com/scumbaghiphop1 www.youtube.com/channel/UChNWtZfHnBZmzey77b28_RA http://scumbaginc.bandcamp.com/
Queens, NY emcee J. ManifestO presents ‘Move’, his new single featuring Scienze, set to feature on J Manifesto’s upcoming EP ‘Live From The Infinite’. ‘Move’ is produced by Mighty Joe Young, and follows up his previous LFTI single ‘So Live‘. J released his ‘Living Vicariously Through Memories‘ album in 2013 and Okayplayer premiered his ‘Monologue‘…
Messy Beatz is a multi-genre Music Producer from South London, UK with over 10 years experience making music. Started out as a DJ and slowed transitioned over to music production using a copy of Fruity Loops (that’s what FL Studio was called back then) that he got from a friend. Studying music tutorials and reading…
Check out Dak’s new highly anticipated hit single, ‘Draining Me’. The track, ‘Draining Me’, is from Dak’s upcoming mixtape, ‘2face’, which is set to be released on May 1st. Dak is a Hip Hop artist from NorCal based in LA looking to use his jazz piano skills and funky/soulful flow to get his message across.…
Expectations for two underground artists from different genres don’t always lead to good results. The tendency is to be too left field (and alienate the listener) or too conservative (and therefore not taking any musical risks). ‘The Boom’ featuring fellow BurntBerry comrade Blaknerd, is a ridiculously funky boom bap record, that has Tableek weaving an…
Much has been said about J Dilla aka Jay Dee’s incredible production skills, and as on Hip Hop’s G.O.A.T.s in that field his talent as an MC has often been overlooked as a result. The innate sense of rhythm that is so evident in his music also shines brightly in his vocal performances, and while…
It’s finally here! The brand new single from victizzle, ‘I dey fine’ produced by London Boyz. That you the fans voted for, to be the first single to be released. “Thank You For Your Feedback And Voting!” – Victizzle. https://twitter.com/VictizzleMusic https://twitter.com/LondonBoyz