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Producer/rapper, J57, produced joints for Joey Badazz, Method Man, Westside Gunn, and many others. In early November he delivered his second solo album We Can Be Kings. I, Shabaam Sahdeeq, know J57 as being a member of Brown Bag All-Stars (a New York group/collective of rappers and producers). But as solo act, he’s been carving a name and a lane […]
There’s no doubt that in this post-Griselda era, upstate NY emcees / producers are finally starting to get their proper recognition. As Westside Gunn once said (and I’m paraphrasing so forgive if it’s not exact) “I’m from Buffalo, I’m not supposed to win” and before his ascent, I’d be hard-pressed to name more than a […]
2019 has been an impressive year for this downtown NYC born & bred emcee. These include the release of the EP length projects San Gennaro (Produced by Rob Deniro), Repercussions (Produced by NV) and a joint EP with Harlem emcee G4Jag, The 6th Man (Produced by Big French). He just topped it up for the fourth quarter though with […]
Hip Hop legend Professor Daddy O has blessed the hip hop community with some iconic music. Most popular from the dynamic group Stetsasonic, Daddy O ushered in a dope sound that floored fans. I remember watching the videos and trying to do the dance moves. Hits like Talkin’ All That Jazz, Sally, Float On, A.F.R.I.C.A. and […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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$piracy, Eddie […]
Melbourne-based producer/deejay Kut One teams with longtime collaborator King Magnetic for the boisterous and booming “Which One’s First?,” which serves as the lead single off Kut’s upcoming compilation LP, Live Wires. PREMIERE
Read More Premiere: Kut One Recruits King Magnetic for Dark “Which One’s First?” SingleThe Bad Seed is back with a new visual titled “Sweet Jesus”. It’s produced by VA producers, Team Demo, who also laced the “Crime Wave” track for 50 Cent. The joint is from his upcoming album, Kill Switch, which features Planet Asia, Wais P, Ali Vegas and Montage One. The animated visual was shot by Dion Cartoons and […]
Read More Premiere: The Bad Seed & Team Demo Release Animated “Sweet Jesus” VisualRochester’s own, M.A.V., has made great strides in the underground hip hop scene with his clique, DaCloth. His signature sound is creative and unmatched. And his potent and effortless delivery is his calling card. His trending style is unparalleled. We caught up with the hip hop sensation to see what he’s up to and gain some […]
Read More Making Power Moves With M.A.V. (Interview)Yellow Balaclava & Intel Selektah throw jabs in “First Round – Dragon Punch” produced by hot riding heat-maker JPR Beatz. I’m glad to see the guys link up for a heavy hitting banger that packs a punch! The production is savage and the bars are bold and energetic. The art is always on point with the […]
Read More Yellow Balaclava & Intel Selektah Throw Jabs in “First Round – Dragon Punch”New visuals from Intel Selektah and Mos Beats release a cold piece of work in “Winter Warz” video. The graffiti in the urban backdrop adds a nice aesthetic to the visual. Intel spits crazy bars as he walks the art filled rugged streets. The video was produced by Wick Flicks. Simple, yet potent visual that will […]
Read More Intel Selektah & Mos Beats Drop Cold “Winter Warz” VisualHarlem based producer V Don best known for his work with A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, 2 Chainz, The Game & Dave East and on 2-7-20 he will release his new project Black Mass. Black Mass is entirely produced by V Don and features appearances from Dave East, Eto, Smoke DZA, Dash, 38 Spesh, El Camino, Willie […]
Read More A “Black Mass” Is Held When V Don & Eto ConnectAfter re-releasing their classic debut, Brooklynati, on vinyl for the first time ever, Donwill teamed up with his Tanya Morgan cohort Von Pea to release his HipNOTT Record debut One Word No Space in 2019 (which was Don’s first full-length solo-outing since Don Cusack In High Fidelity 2010). Von Pea’s signature ‘bat crack’ sound provides […]
Read More Donwill & Theory Hazit Make It Look Easy In “The Easiest”Hog Pullock goes buck wild over Black Josh’s “YungSwegLawd” instrumental where he displays his somewhat lethargic, but defined flow. Stream Now Entitled “Sheen (CulturewildStationKraken)” he makes good use of the mellow, cinematic backdrop and deploys his lyrics right off the dome without warning. He also ends the track by giving shoutouts to some media outlets, including […]
Read More HOG Pullock Goes Haywire with His “Sheen (CultureWildStationKraken) Freestyle”Fresh off their release for 2020, consistent Baltimore emcee UllNevaNo & producer Jr Swiftz have dropped the first set of visuals from their sure shot Technical Foul EP. The “My Gawwwd” visuals take place in the heart of Baltimore where Neva flexes his lyrical dexterity in front of a said historical landmark within the Baltimore […]
Read More UllNevaNo & Jr Swiftz Will Make You Say “My Gaaawd”Dueling Experts is the newest duo to emerge from the darkest regions of the underground rap world. Made up of Chicago’s Verbal Kent (of Ugly Heroes) and Ghanaian/American Emcee Recognize Ali, the duo are on the verge of dropping their self titled debut collaborative project (produced entirely by Lord Beatjitzu) by the end of the month. […]
Read More Verbal Kent & Recognize Ali are the “Dueling Experts”Culture Power 45 links up with Cocoon Movements to drop a clever compilation of underground artists such as L.I.F.E Long, Loer, Sophisticated Savages, Akil of the Jurassic 5, Tek (Smif n Wessun) Innocent?, Lord Superb (R.I.P) Merc The Big Body Benz, Jewels Polaar and yours truly – Indigo Phoenyx. The ambitious LP is titled Afro […]
Read More Culture Power 45 & Cocoon Movements Present Ambitious ‘Afro Picks Vol. 1’