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Legendary Tajai of Souls Of Mischief and member of the Hieroglyphics crew has a rap career that spans over two decades. Most non-hip hop heads will know him for the classic “’93 Til Infinity” track. But for those of us who are hip hop enthusiasts, we know the deal. We recently sat down with the Oakland […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Read More Son of Queensbridge: Cormega (Interview)Rockwelz premieres the third video “Mxnxpxly MOBB” off his recently released album titled “Rock Stories by AESOP.” The album is a compilation of records describing the growth from adolescences to manhood and addressing those trials and tribulations along the way. Rockwelz touches on those issues including young teenage boys playing the role as provider, families […]
Read More Premiere: Rockwelz x John Jigg$ x Prodigy “Mxnxpxly MOBB” (Video)We are premiering “Legendary” the new single from level-headed Chi-town emcee, Konflik with an appearance from tongue-twisting Bronx bomber, Chris Rivers. Over a jazzy laced beat (Produced by Arcitek Lordz) which includes live bass and drums ‘flik and Rivers wax lyrical about what they think defines a legend. Speaking on the track ‘flik said “the […]
Read More Premiere: Konflik & Chris Rivers Drop a “Legendary” SingleComet has been unleashing some ill visuals from his hit project Cataclysm which dropped earlier this year. This time around he’s teamed up with John Jigg$ for My Island video. It’s a grimy boom bap track with robust raps from each artist that elevates the soundscape. Upbeat and hard hittin’ is Comet’s signature sound. Collaborating […]
Read More Premiere: Comet Connects with John Jigg$ on “My Island” VisualsHip 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 […]
Read More Hip Hop Legend Billy Danze (M.O.P.) Gives Candid InterviewLegendary Tajai of Souls Of Mischief and member of the Hieroglyphics crew has a rap career that spans over two decades. Most non-hip hop heads will know him for the classic “’93 Til Infinity” track. But for those of us who are hip hop enthusiasts, we know the deal. We recently sat down with the Oakland […]
Read More Tajai of Souls of Mischief is Beyond ’93 Til Infinity (Interview)Apokalips The Archangel is back this week with the fifth release off his forthcoming album “The End Of Days.” The Queens powerhouse links up with Sacx One and Mr. Jack for the torrid single “Plotting In The Cut.” https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/plotting-in-the-cut-feat-sacx-one-single/1460172481 The track begins with soulful sounds of piano keys ferociously intertwined with thumping, malevolent beats setting […]
Read More Apokalips The Archangel x Mr Jack “Plotting In The Cut” ft. Sacx OneAs promised, True Hood Culture is back with a banging project titled “Moor Smoke ” The project consists of six smokin’ joints. The production is hard body. The lyricism is invigorating. I love the flow and wordplay. This is a chill body of work. Hip hop heads will certainly enjoy this listening experience. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/moor-smoke-ep/1460303766 This […]
Read More True Hood Culture Releases “Moor Smoke” EPFree Mind has done it again ! He delivers pulsating production on latest track featuring hip hop artist Prynce P. The joint is called Be Wise. This is an absolute banger ! Free Mind has a unique way of flipping a soulful sample to a hard track. The mesmerizing melody is addictive. It’s on repeat […]
Read More Free Mind Links with Prynce P on “Be Wise” SingleBrooklyn’s own K Burns drops his highly anticipated LP Burnieville. It consists of 11 joints. I had the honor of an exclusive listen. K Burns versatility is astounding. He embodies a sound that has great range. It’s refreshing to hear an artist deliver dope lyrics with the ability to reach a large target market without […]
Read More K Burns Welcomes Us to “Burnieville” on New LPWest coast heavyweight Kazi is well known for his work with Madlib and the Oxnard fam, but always as an emcee. Now, he’s back with a collaborative project with Bay Area spitter C Keys (fka The Infamous MC) titled “Keys 2 Kazi”…and this time he’s on the boards! For the video for “Barburyem” Keys and […]
Read More Kazi & C Keys Ready To Share Their “Barburyem” VideoJamil Honesty, Jay Royale and CodeNine drop dope new joint titled Dimetapp “. Baltimore massive been releasing some bangers recently. The trio body this sick track produced by NC producer Nautilus. He laced this joint, and the artists contributed fire wordplay. https://jamilhonesty.bandcamp.com I love this uptempo, soulful boombap. The trio ride the track effortlessly with […]
Read More Jamil Honesty Link With Jay Royale & Codenine on “Dimetapp” TrackProducer Onaje Jordan and Killy Shoot are working on another project title TBD. They just released first single titled Excel. The duo are well received in underground hip hop. They’ve been charting on various outlets this year. https://soundcloud.com/killyshoot/excel-prod-by-onaje-jordan Cocareef Records artist Killy Shoot has been creating quite a buzz as an emcee . Onaje Jordan […]
Read More Killy Shoot X Onaje Jordan Excel on Hot New SingleSauce Heist drops his fiery project Wasabi at midnight! Had the honor of an exclusive listen. This project is fuego all the way through. It’s spicy just like wasabi so the name is quite fitting ! The soundscape is raw gritty hip hop reminiscent of the 90s boom bap sound but with a fresh current […]
Read More Sauce Heist Heats Things Up With “Wasabi” EP
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