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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
In the last year Atlanta (by way of Brooklyn) boom-bap enthusiast/producer Raticus has made up for the last seventeen years of radio silence (more details on that below). His warning shot was the well-regarded full-length project with Ruste Juxx entitled K.O.C.H (King Of Crime Heights). Later this month (October 25th to precise) he will release […]
Read More Producer’s Hot Seat with Raticus (Interview)Pete Rock is easily mentioned as a top tier hip hop producer. “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” is one of the most, if not the most nostalgic hip hop track of all time. It instantly catapulted Pete Rock into stardom. The iconic beatmaker has given us countless hits throughout his career, including “Don’t Curse” (Heavy D), […]
Read More Candid Convo with the Iconic Pete Rock (Interview)XP the Marxman has been taking the underground hip hop scene by storm with his latest project Nomad. He just released visuals to one of my favorite joints titled Steel Hearts featuring hip hop heavyweight Big Twins. The production is pulsating unabashed boom bap. The soundtrack was created by stand out beat-smith IceRocks. XP never […]
Read More XP the Marxman & IceRocks Sets the Bar High in Opulent “Steel Hearts” Visual Featuring Big TwinsO the Great and XP The Marxman just released visuals for hit track World Series. The track was produced by Shadow Magnetic and easily a boom bap anthem . The vicious visuals were shot by Alpha_betic. This banger is perfectly translated into an amazingly dope visual. From the attire to the backdrop, every nuance is […]
Read More O The Great & XP the Marxman Are Winning In “World Series” VideoBrooklyn, lyrical vixen Indigo Phoenyx releases her new project titled “The Goddess Paradox.” The 8-track gem features Killy Shot, Eloh Kush, XP The Marxman, Recognize Ali, M.A.V, eNox, Jae Hustle, Napoleon Da Legend, and Spoda. Phoenyx embodies a timeline of strength, power, and pain in “The Goddess Paradox.” The production brewing with thumping bass, striking […]
Read More Indigo Phoenyx Unleashes ‘The Goddess Paradox’It’s been a productive year for NYC emcee, Madhattan who has already released two solo projects this year including San Gennaro and Repercussions as well as a joint EP with Harlem emcee G4Jag, The 6th Man. This morning Madhattan drops new visuals for “Stop & Frisk”. Featuring back & forth tales of being held in […]
Read More Madhattan & Rome Streetz Talk “Stop & Frisk” in New VideoBrooklyn’s Rome Streetz enlists L.A.’s own ‘Golden Child’ Planet Asia for new “Stay Golden” video. Produced by Wavy Da Ghawd fiends for the lyrical are certainly going to enjoy watching these two go bar for bar in the backdrop of NYC. The track appears on Rome’s latest project, Noise Kandy III which is out now […]
Read More Rome Streetz Enlists Planet Asia for “Stay Golden” VideoVerbal executioner Supreme Cerebral has dropped a new EP with producer, Rob Viktum. The project is called Hattori Hanzo, named after the late Samurai, whose steel was as sharp as Supreme’s bars. Those familiar with the emcee know his lyricism is the heart and soul of his strengths, along with his aggressive and militant delivery. […]
Read More Supreme Cerebral & Rob Viktum Drop ‘Hattori Hanzo’ AlbumKingston, Jamaica underground Hip Hop staple Five Steez has teamed up with French beatmaker J-Zen for the new EP Pantone, available on all digital platforms and as a free download on Bandcamp. The project features four songs that will get heads nodding, having fun and even reflecting on life and death, all within 15 minutes. […]
Read More Five Steez & J-Zen Connect for New ‘Pantone’ EPEMS aka Experimental MindState (which consists of M-Dot, Rev and Kore) embodies the true spirit of hip hop! The powerhouse trio dropped highly anticipated debut for Own Lane Music titled Rapscallions. The production is heavily laced in that authentic boom bap! The banger was produced by burgeoning beat-smith Agent Dan. The visuals highlights EMS giving […]
Read More Supergroup EMS Rocks Out On Raw “Rapscallions” Visual“Bringing New York back” is a phrase to describe rappers restoring the grittiness of the ‘90s, steeped in lyricism and storytelling without compromising their sound for a mainstream hit. For Radamiz, a skilled battle rapper and artist from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, he’s taken those core elements of hip-hop and modernized them, possessing a fresh, throwback flow. […]
Read More Radamiz’s New Album ‘Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes’ Now Available Via Payday Records & New Lyric Video