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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 […]
Phantasm is apart of a special era in hip hop history. Along with his partner U.G., they form the hip hop duo Cella Dwellas. Being signed to the legendary hip hop label, Loud Records, they were label mates with some of the truest Rap Gods: Big Pun, Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang Clan, and so many more. We recently sat […]
The first time I met D.V. Alias Khryst, I was in the offices of Def Jam and he had the makings of a star then. Through my life, I met various talents. But I knew D.V. was something special when I heard him juggle his bars and melodies so gracefully. His baritone singing rap style […]
Brooklyn’s own Masta Ace is a hip hop icon to say the least. He is a revered member of the legendary Juice Crew. He was also a part of the group eMC with fellow rappers Wordsworth, Stricklin, and former member Punchline. Masta Ace is loved by fans worldwide. I personally admire his ability to maintain longevity ans […]
Wu-Tang Clan introduced their affiliates Sunz of Man to the hip hop world in 1994. The group bulldozed their way in with their horrorcore street anthem “Soldiers of Darkness,” followed through with “No Love Without Hate,” and took it to the next level with the hit “Shining Star” featuring Ol’ Dirty Dastard (RIP), Earth, Wind & Fire, […]
I recently had the opportunity to touch base with Jamal Gasol, whose new EP titled ‘It’s A Dirty Game’ with Eto and V Don will be dropping on Halloween. His last prior project was ‘The World is Piff’, which I enjoyed. Hailing from upstate New York, Jamal has had his share of a rough past and […]
Staten Island’s lyrical hitman JoJo Pellegrino is stirring up quite the media frenzy with his latest “Reaper” release — an Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly diss track. My question is: where has the buzz been for the underrated emcee prior to this spectacle? Allow me to “re-introduce” JoJo Pellegrino—the Italian Boss who came in the […]
Hip Hop and fashion go hand in hand. You can’t argue against it. Facts is facts. I’ve rocked some garments over the years that were fleeting fashion trends. Same can be said now for all this skinny jeans nonsense. It’s not for me. I’m in my grown man chamber. I want to rep the culture […]
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 […]
Read More AG Da Coroner Is ‘The Revenant’ (Interview)Recently, rising hip hop artist RJ Payne released his 4th installment of If Cocaine Could Talk. He rallied some hip hop dynamos to create the ultimate project. Secure your copy now: https://iamrjpayne.com/ The collaboration with hip hop legend O.C. from D.I.T.C. is electric! The cleverly paired duo mesh magnificently. The superior production by Chukk James on […]
Read More RJ Payne & O.C. of DITC Team Up for “Appleton & Peretti” VisualYL continues with the nostalgic feels with his newest video, “Comeback”. The video was shot by Joe D’aleo in Sunset Park, Brooklyn and directed by Derek Balarezo. The video takes you back to earlier New York days as the Manhattan emcee flows with a steeze that’s mature and beyond his years. This is the second […]
Read More YL Keeps It Nostalgic on New “Comeback” VideoDetroit’s Clear Soul Forces prove once again why they’re best rap groups doing it today with their latest album leak, “Hit Me Now,” which boasts blistering verses and hypnotic, shuffling production. In group member Noveliss’ own words, “This track is like a capsule full of all the random things that describe CSF.” Featuring slick references […]
Read More Hit Play for Clear Soul Forces “Hit Me Now”Hip hop group Alpha Magneto consists of emerging emcees O The Great, Alpha_Betic, and dope producer Shadow Magnetic. The blazing hot supergroup released first installment self-titled in February 2016. It’s a competitive body of work that showcases each individual exceptionally well. It’s boom bap at it’s finest. This group delivers elevated bar game coupled with vibrant […]
Read More Hip Hop Needs Alpha MagnetoWNOL stands for When No One’s Listening. The duo consists of emcees named MCRE (from Connecticut) & Think 2wice (from Portland, Oregon). They linked up with J57 in 2018 and inked a deal with 57’s FiveSe7enCollective record label as well, creating the Day Dreams EP that drops on January 16th! Features include Copywrite, I.N.F of Dead Rabbits and female vocalist Little […]
Read More WNOL ‘Day Dreams’ with J57Edweird has a brand new visual for his latest banger, “Lost Soul”. This is the first single off of his new project titled Frequency. We get some ill graffiti footage from an abandoned warehouse in Pennsylvania, thanks to Mercenary, the shooter who never sleeps. Adding to the scenery, you’ll spot a couple of masked goons, including […]
Read More Edweird Drops “Lost Soul” Video + New ‘Frequency’ AlbumJamil Honesty drops latest single “Amoury” with track perfectly crafted by emerging producer Free Mind. The soulful, yet hard hitting, production creates a sound that’s undeniable. Both O The Great and Jamil’s elevated flow and compelling wordplay are the makings of a hit! But don’t take my word for it. Listen for yourself. Stream “Armoury” […]
Read More O The Great & Jamil Honesty Bring Heat with New “Armoury” SingleNew Jersey’s own Eloh Kush connects with phenomenal producer Ray West for an epic project titled Esoteric Ezzays. The project has some highly skilled lyrcists lending their talent such as Glorious, Lord Superb, ID 4 Windz, 60 Second Assassin, Lord Sun and John Robinson. The title basically describes what fans can anticipate. Esoteric Ezzays is […]
Read More Eloh Kush & Ray West Pen ‘Esoteric Ezzays’ LPThirstin Howl the 3rd, a revered icon in the hip hop culture, embarks on a cinematic journey. Growing up in NY, Kung Fu films were wildly popular and still are. Thirstin puts a magnificent Love and Loyalty spin on his recent theatric debut in General Lo and the Legend of the Lo Palm. The cast […]
Read More Thirstin Howl the 3rd Premieres Kung Fu Film ‘General Lo and the Legend of the Lo Palm’
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