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Jason Shelowitz – the New York City based artist and graphic designer known as Jay Shells – has dedicated a majority of his prolific output to hip-hop and his love for lyrics. In 2013, Shells created his Rap Quotes installations: a series of notable quotables from a litany of lyrical legends. Hand-selected by Shells with […]
Emerging producer Wavy Da Ghawd has been making quite a mark in the underground music circuit. His skills are astounding. It reminds me of some of my fav beatmakers rolled into one. His ability to create soulful soundscapes while creating his own niche is quite impressive. We caught up with Wavy to gain insight, his […]
German based producer Superior made a buzz this year when he teamed up with one of the top emcees out of upstate New York. After dropping ‘Long Story Short‘ with Eto, many folks wanted to hear more and know more about who Superior was. While this wasn’t his first project, it was certainly a standout success. […]
Buffalo, NY emcee Son Of Tony says “authenticity is my greatest asset. I’m not an artist pretending to have come from the wrong side of the tracks. I come from and have been through some horrible things in my life.” Taking his name in honor of his father who was tragically murdered on the day […]
Already on his third project of 2019 and what he views as his first official full-length album, Brooklyn emcee K. Burns has just dropped Burnieville. Boasting production and features from his Team Fame Gvng (TFMG) [more info on those members below] the album is rounded out by appearances from Rim (Da Villins), Con$piracy, Eddie […]
Adrian “Gift Revolver” Gutierrez – the incredibly talented illustrator from the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles, California – is quickly becoming one of the most sought-out cover artists in hip-hop. In addition to operating his “G.B. VIZION” comic book entity with his brother Steve “Supreme Logic” Gutierrez, Gift Revolver has created unforgettable, unique cover art and contributions for Wu-Tang […]
As an avid junkie for Hip Hop, I am constantly learning and discovering new themes, artists, trends, soundscapes, producers, you name it. As a student of the art I will continue to gain knowledge along the way. I look for substance and artists who can educate me through their music. Ill Conscious is a true emcee who comes […]
The history of Queensbridge is solidified in Hip Hop history. Cormega is one of the cornerstones. The world first heard his name shouted out on the Nas classic, “One Love”. But Mega was making moves way before Illmatic hit the streets. After dropping several classics such as, The Realness, The True Meaning, The Testament and […]
Somewhat of a musical enigma, the High Heat Records (based out of Toronto) crew has been lobbing some incendiary releases of ominous but bangin’ hip-hop over the past year. These have mostly been courtesy of the label’s flagship duo, FalconCrest (comprised of DNTE and the Falcon Outlaw) however their production co-hort and emcee in his […]
Hip hop icon Billy Danze is one half of the legendary group M.O.P aka Mash Out Posse alongside Lil F.A.M.E hailing from my hometown Brownsville. The group is known for hits like “How About Some Hardcore“, “Ante Up“, “Cold as Ice“, and many more. Billy Danze is back with hot project titled 6 Pack. The […]
We are premiering “Look But Don’t Touch” the first track leak from the forthcoming album, A Change In Mantra from the duo of Illogic and DJ Criminal. To drop on September 20th, this is the first new release from underground legend, Illogic in over two years. Many heads know Illogic from his catalogue of work stretching […]
Read More Premiere: Illogic + DJ Criminal Say “Look but Don’t Touch”Falcon Outlaw links with producer Camoflauge Monk for new single and video “Hot on the Waist.” The Canadian MC paints a gully, yet factual canvas about gang takeover. Vividly he rhymes about a day in the life of a gangster, as well as how it feels to have the barrel of a gun pressured against your […]
Read More Premiere: Falcon Outlaw & Camoflauge Monk “Hot Gun on the Waist” VideoXP the Marxman drops exhilarating visuals for his alluring joint Ashtray off his latest project. The song was produced by Ice Rocks. The sinister soundscape has a menacing appeal to it. The visuals are breathtaking. Mesmerizing ocean side shots are phenomenal. XP is seen in lavish settings throughout the video. Plush furnishings chandeliers and fine […]
Read More XP The Marxman Drops Vibrant Visuals for “Ashtray”DZ the Unknown enlists individuals from some powerhouse hip hop institutions to bring us this hardcore joint Thunder Slap. I’m talking about Demigodz, EMS, Gang Starr and Czarface. There’s no doubt the star power has with Celph Titled, M-Dot, Big Shug and Esotercic. The banger was produced by C-Lance who is known for creating some […]
Read More DZ the Unknown Recruits Celph Titled, M-Dot, Esoteric & Big Shug For “Thunder Slap” Track Produced by C-LanceHip Hop fans have been at the edge of their seats awaiting the new project from RJ Payne. The Square Root of a Kilo is available now! RJ recently signed to Benny the Butcher’s Black Soprano Family / Griselda and this will be his debut project under that alliance. RJ has exhibited he is a […]
Read More RJ Payne Releases Highly Anticipated “Square Root of a Kilo”Hip hop artist King Coldpack links with hot producer Free Mind for Iron Fist Velvet Glove. The pulsating project features some sick spitters in underground hip hop such as Lord Juco, Ice Lord, Huey P, Capone, Vindetta. The fusion of King Coldpack’s engrossing lyricism accompanied by Free Mind’s masterful music composition is sonically dope. This is […]
Read More King Coldpack & Free Mind Hit Hard with “Iron Fist, Velvet Glove”Lord Juco recently released White Walls EP produced by super beat creators The Standouts. The project features Sully Nomad, Skelz, Lord Apex and DJ Dubplates. The sound is iconic on the single Fatbar. Lord Juco spits witty banter with tenacity and loads of personality. He organically attracts listeners with his lyrical abilities, confident cadence and bold […]
Read More Lord Juco Fires Off in “Fatbar” Single Produced by The Standouts“Like all my releases, most of which are instrumental, I wanted the music to tell a story. With Blu being the voice, he set the tone for us both to bring this to life.”—Damu The Fudgemunk on his new project with Blu, Ground & Water With Ground & Water, Blu and Damu The Fudgemunk have […]
Read More Blu Drops Surprise Album, ‘Ground & Water,’ Produced Entirely by Damu the FudgemunkFirst video single for the upcoming BlabberMouf album Aint Backin‘ Down releasing September 27th 2019 via Vinyl Digital. This video was filmed in the Quilicura and Renca neighborhoods in Santiago De Chile. Watch Now Welcome to BlabberMoufs 4th solo album! The Saga continues with more rhymes, more beats, while evolution is made! It’s Blabber at it’s best on beats by SQB from Santiago De Chile and […]
Read More Blabbermouf “Aint Backin’ Down” VideoThis past March marked the fifteenth anniversary of Murs & 9th Wonder’s partnership, as their debut collaborative project, Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition (which was released on Def Jux) exceptional introduction laid the groundwork for the strong bond that has been cultivated since and also for a lot of great music. Over the course of […]
Read More Murs & 9th Wonder Revisit “Brighter Daze” Project With New Visual