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Tragedy Khadafi is a Queensbridge legend. He started from humble beginnings and overcame struggle to become the icon he is today. He inspired so many rappers through tough love and his unique style. He contributed a style and sound that hip hop artists respect and often duplicated over time. When he dropped Intelligent Hoodlum as […]
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I had a crazy childhood. I was rebellious and ran away from home at age 15. I met some of the wildest crews like Decepts while attending Brooklyn Tech High School. One of the other crews was the Lo Life fam. I met a guy named […]
Los Angeles producer Free Mind is best known for his contribution on Westside Gunn‘s album Hitler Wears Hermes 6. Now he is making a splash on the hip hop scene. One can hear his production with a slew of projects with some of the hottest spitters in the game. You’ll also see his name on […]
Rasheed Chappell has refreshing flow. His story telling abilities reminds me of hip hop legend Kool G Rap in his prime. Rasheed’s authenticity shines through. His album First Brick with Kenny Dope is that gritty basement boom bap sound hip hop fans around the world love. Check out our album review. Available Now I met Rasheed Chappell […]
As a person who breaks music down in every aspect from lyrics, to delivery, beats, right down to the themes, I appreciate quality production. For the past year or so, Futurewave has been someone I rock with heavily. His intricate attention to detail, his dark, gritty sound, plus the dedication of hard work as both a producer and engineer […]
Brownsville’s own Rockness Monsta is one of the founding members of the hip hop collective Boot Camp Clik (BCC) which consists of General Steele & Tek (Smif-n-Wessun), Buckshot, DJ Evil Dee & 5ft (Black Moon), and Starang Wondah, Louisville Slugga & Top Dog (OGC). He was also part of the iconic duo Heltah Skeltah alongside Sean […]
AG Da Coroner is the one guy who is always around, putting in work, but moves in silence. When he finally pops up, you’re like “Whoa, you did that?!” Trading verses with such artists like: Action Bronson, Roc Marciano, Meyhem Lauren, Grand Daddy IU and the Icon himself, Kool G Rap. His resume reads like a […]
Scott La Rock Jr. is the son of hip hop legend Scott La Rock (R.I.P) of Boogie Down Productions. The Bronx has always held it down for hip hop over the decades. BDP was a powerhouse and a big part of cultivating the hip hop we love today. Criminal Minded was the album that made me […]
So honored Juice Crew legend MC Shan granted us an interview. He released two hit albums — Down By Law and Born to Be Wild in the late 80s. The Queens hip hop icon is best known for being a vital part of hip hop history. Who doesn’t remember the popular Bridge Wars between Shan […]
Underground hip hop phenom Rapper Big Pooh has been consistent with giving the hip hop community dope content. In 2003, I remember checking out The Listening album and it was at that point my love for hip hop was rejuvenated! Especially this joint “Whatever You Say”: But you can’t mention Little Brother without touching on […]
Without the invigorating stellar production where would hip hop be? It’s only right to highlight producers making a major impact on the hip hop scene. This month we had the pleasure of interviewing Stan Da Man. His beats are powerful to say the least. You can hear the passion in his music and it’s the […]
Read More The Producers Hotseat with Stan Da Man (Interview)The powerful trio are back with visuals for the hard body track Kill Bill 3 produced by Big Rush . I’m talking hip hop greats Tiye Phoenix, Queen Herawin and Stahhr. This is the first single off Tiye Phoenix The Masters Program . The ladies spit razor sharp bars slicing the competition like a kitana […]
Read More 3 Verbal Assassins (Tiye Phoenix, Queen Herawin & Stahhr) Unite for “Kill Bill 3” VideoComet has been hitting the pavement hard with his hit project Cataclysm. He returns with a new gritty video titled Echos featuring the most infamous ScrewBall general Blaq Poet and legendary LO Life Chief Squad Representative Life Long. The trio spit heavy bars about the ills of the streets and their communities. The hardcore boom bap driven […]
Read More Premiere: Comet Recruits Blaq Poet & Life Long for “Echos” VideoLeaf Erikson recently released his latest installment A Canvas of Hope. The mesmerizing production is solely from Meftah. I love his soulful sound. It’s refreshing to say the least. The project features an ecclectic blend of talent such as Jah Connery, Smoke and Wu songstress Blue Raspberry. There are 11 engaging songs. Each one has […]
Read More Leaf Erikson paints a Canvas of HopeDetroit’s Middle Finger Music is back with a brand new spit fire cipher video consisting of 10 emcees in the crew spitting bars over a Blizzard beat. This is the first leak off Middle Finger Music upcoming project “Loosies” Vol 1 set to drop this month as complimentary download. The project is produced entirely by […]
Read More Middle Finger Music drops Brand New Cipher VideoIt’s about to get lit as Benny The Butcher’s BSF Records label signee Duffel Bag Hottie drops his lead single “Heavy Cost”. He teams up with producer Tricky Trippz who helps bring Hottie’s graphic lyrics to life with his ominous instrumental that sounds like the score to an 80s crime flick. Armed with a gruff […]
Read More Duffel Bag Hottie Drops The First Single Off His Max 3 Project, “Heavy Cost”New music from Inglewood’s own General Back Pain solely produced by Onaje Jordan called Street Sacraments. The project is features Killy Shoot, Lupus Dei, Deuce Hennessy. Onaje is rising in ranks as a producer. He been adding his signature sound to lots of projects and the versatility is astounding. General BackPain is new on my […]
Read More General Back Pain Teams Up with Onaje Jordan on “Street Sacraments”Queens spitter, Truth returns with a new single from his forthcoming album. “Mic Like Boom” armed with gritty drums and Method Man sample, the track (produced JK1The Supernova and featuring cuts by PF Cuttin) sounds like an unearthed gem from the class of 93′. “Mic Like Boom” is from the forthcoming full-length The Fight For […]
Read More Truth Grips the “Mic Like Boom”Free Mind will be releasing The Soul Section EP next week . It features a host of ill hip hop artists. Higher Learning is the first single out the gates featuring hot emerging artist Jamil Honesty. He spits bars with passion and vigor. Free Mind’s soulful production is well crafted. He always creates a melodic […]
Read More Premiere: Free Mind & Jamil Honesty School the Masses in “Higher Learning” SingleReel Wolf is known to create some ill compilations. They summoned some hip hop dynamos to be a part of new menacing masterpiece titled Blood Moon. The project features a slew of hip hop heavy weights such as Raekwon , General Steele,Ruste Juxx, Recognize Ali, Snowgoons and many more. The artists selected are perfect for […]
Read More Reel Wolf Presents ‘Blood Moon’RJ Payne keeps cooking up dope music! He recently dropped his latest installment If Cocaine Could Talk Vol. 5. Needless to say, it’s riddled with dope lyricism, epic production. I expect nothing less than an impeccable project from the emerging hip hop artist. RJ’s gripping content, delivery and high energy bar game are top tier […]
Read More RJ Payne Releases ‘If Cocaine Could Talk Vol. 5’Cocareef and Wavy da Ghawd drop third single from highly anticipated album Surfboard Assassins. The song is titled Surfing on Lava Waves and it features Chava Styles. Cocareef has a unique signature sound and Wavy Da Ghawd’s ill production adds just the right nuance to every track . The song is definitely fiery hot . […]
Read More Cocareef and Wavy Da Ghawd Are “Surfing On Lava Waves” In Their New Single Featuring Chava StylesUpstate New York artist 448 Brad dropped his album Weed Money . It’s a banger. Nothing but fire all the way through! The project consists of nine dope songs . It embodies the essence of raw hip hop. The flow is wavy and the bars are gritty. Gotta love how the project came together. The […]
Read More 448 Brad Drops ‘Smokin Weed Money’ EP
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