Jamal Gasol, DNTE, Toneyboi & Wyze Wonda connect via the “Peace Bridge”

The “Peace Bridge” is an international structure that links upstate NY to Canada. In the newly released track of the same name, Producer Psych Major (Dagha, Reef The Lost Cauze) uses a xylophone and dusty drum soundscape to link up upstate NY spitters Jamal Gasol (pictured above) and Toneyboi with TO wordsmiths Wyze Wonda and […]

Mickey Factz Joins Brando Bambino for Their Lyrically Charged Banger, “Formula 1”

Puerto Rico-based emcee Brando Bambino links with Mickey Factz for a snarling new banger, “Formula 1,” featuring crazy wordplay with dope production to match from Pyramid Tapes. With Mickey and Brando trading verses filled with braggadocio, the track sounds like two dons meeting up to enjoy a nice meal and spit vivid rhymes about their conquests. And given their shared gifts on […]

Blizzard Presents “Flying Guillotine” Featuring Ty Farris & J Classic

Detroit producer Blizzard has been making a name for himself in the underground with his drum heavy, grimy soul sound. Blizzard’s new album, “Duel With Death” drops September 27th on Middle Finger Music. This album features Aztek The Barfly, Ty Farris, Guilty Simpson, Finale, Kid Vishis, Spoda, A Minus, Isaac Castor, Ketch P, Jypsy, Miz Korona, Crimson […]

Dark Lo & Havoc “Mob Tales” + New Project ‘Extreme Measures,’ Drops 9/24

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dark Lo is best known for bringing his signature gritty delivery and street bars over smooth, soulful production. Also known as “The Crook”, Dark Lo spent the majority of his young adult life in and out of prison. It wasn’t until Lo met AR-Ab that he turned his attention to hip […]

The Snowgoons share a new single from their forthcoming album featuring Ransom and K-Prez

The Snowgoons share a new single from their forthcoming abum featuring one of the Underground hottest MC right now: Ransom! Plus some help by Goon MuSick artist K-Prez, both from New Jersey, blessing this smooth Snowgoons production. Get ready for another heat rocket and stay gooned for the new album.

Plastic The Funky Mulatto drops his debut album ” P=MC2″

“P=MC2” is the first solo LP but 11th project from Plastic_tfm a.k.a. Plastic The Funky Mulatto. The Album features: Nottz, Marco Polo, Stu Bangas, Nolan The Ninja, The Artifacts, A.G. from D.I.T.C., Kyo Itachi and other very talented frequent collaborators. From front to back this album tells a story. HIStory!! With witty rhymes, crazy […]

Mr. Lif Joins Eternia & Rel McCoy for “The Story of Us” (feat. Eliki) + ‘FREE’ Drops Next Friday, Sept 24!

Bound by their love for hip-hop and each other, Eternia and Mr. Lif share “The Story of Us” for the latest single off Eternia and Rel McCoy’s collab LP, FREE. The track boasts Rel’s warm production paired with gripping rhymes from Eternia and Lif who explore their lives leading up to the day they met. […]

Jazimoto Creates an Anthemic Remix of Her Original Mix of Teflon’s New Single, “Life in the FEDS” (Cuts by DJ Premier)

M.O.P. affiliate Teflon delivers the uplifting, funky remix of his latest single, “Life in the FEDS,” featuring cuts from DJ Premier and slick production from Jazimoto. Jaz actually produced the original track, which had a raw, more somber vibe. On the remix, she flips it into an anthemic banger with a live band sound that would make The J.B.’s proud. The remix is available […]

Premiere: Twan Mack Digs Up A New Gem Titled “Grave Digga” (Video)

Twan Mack where ya at?! After 2 years of consistently dropping singles and videos, the Kareem City emcee/producer/beatbox decided to fall back to study and prepare. “Grave Digga” proves that the wait was worth it as he returns with a self produced joint that keeps Mack at the front of underground Hip Hop artists. He […]

Dark-Lo And V Don Hold It Down In The Projects In New “Meech” Video

Dark-Lo may be locked-up currently but that isn’t stopping the momentum of his latest project with V Don, “Charlie Pope.” To continue to support the project the emcee and producer duo have filmed a high quality visual for “Meech.” The gritty vid was directed by Hobx, edited by V Don, with additional shots by Revenxnt. […]

PREMIERE: Boons Goes Crazy With Elcamino And GoToMar$ On “730” Single

The spotlight Griselda Records, B$F Records, and TCF Music Group have put on Buffalo, NY has seen dozens of artists from the area get discovered. One such emcee is up and comer Boons, who also happens to be RickHyde’s older brother. While Boons is currently incarcerated, he had been planning to release his mixtape album […]

A.M. Early Morning & Nightwalker Deliver Their Compelling EP, ‘L.N.E.M. III’

A.M. Early Morning & Nightwalker deliver one of the year’s most tightly produced and well-written releases with L.N.E.M. III. The Chicago-based duo eschews trends—namely bloated track lists and meandering runtimes—with a project that’s infinitely replayable and packed with layers. It’s also just straight-up dope hip-hop that happens to feature some of the underground’s best lyricists, […]

Kev Brown & J Scienide Take Aim With maticulous on “Close Range”

Brooklyn-based producer maticulous delivers a soulful, funky new single, “Close Range,” featuring one of the underground’s finest duos right now, Kev Brown & J Scienide. In case you’re not keeping up, Kev & J are killing it on the collaborative tip. Just earlier this year, they dropped the damn-near flawless Stray From The Pack with […]

Y.N.X.716 hits us with two-fer visuals “History / Solid Gold Soul”

Buffalo emcee Y.N.X.716 has dropped a new two-fer video combining tracks “History” with “Solid Gold Soul.” For the “History” portion the street-scholar drives through his city dropping deep jewels to a vintage sounding 90’s soundscape. Fading into the “Solid Gold Soul” portion it’s straight soul-loop instrumental as Y.N.X shows us the opulent side of his personality. Speaking […]

Cymarshall Law Renews His Love for the Culture with New Album & Book, ‘I Still Love H.E.R.’

“‘I Still Love H.E.R.’ is about remembering the part of me that was raw, full of life, and wanted to do what I loved before life came in and tried to make me forget who I was,” Cymarshall Law says. With more than 15 years in the game and a slew of releases to his […]

Lucky Tatt & Endemic “Sit Back” on new single

Brooklyn emcee Lucky Tatt has dropped a new single this morning. “Sit Back” is that street-soul laced banger (Production courtesy of Endemic Emerald) with the additional sultry hook courtesy of Swedish singer Josy. The track is leaked from the forthcoming LP/CD from Lucky and Endemic entitled Provenance set to drop via No Cure Records (with distribution from Fat Beats) on 9/24 (pre-order at link […]

Flee Lord And Roc Marciano Are Feeling The “Breeze In A Porsche” In New Video

Flee Lord had a banner year in 2020, putting out an album every month. The dozen projects included offerings fully produced by highly respected names like Pete Rock, Havoc, 38 Spesh, and DJ Shay (RIP), plus features from Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, and Conway The Machine. However, in 2021 Flee decided to slow things down and focus […]

Bronze Nazareth Teams Up with Roc Marciano for their Collabo Album, ‘Ekphrasis’ + New Video

“The Precipice” is the first single from Bronze Nazareth the upcoming release “Ekphrasis” produced mostly by Roc Marciano with two tracks by Bronze himself. The track showcases Bronze’s unique, yet classic style over the gritty and grimy beats that Roc Marciano is known for. Bronze and Roc Marciano’s styles compliment each other very well, and […]

Wounded Buffalo Beats laces Masta Ace, El Da Sensei, Ruste Juxx, Rah Digga and more on his “Wounded” EP

U.K. producer Wounded Buffalo Beats is back with yet another phenomenal offering. This time in the form of his EP titled Wounded. Raw and gritty Boombap beats are the backdrop for vocals from the likes of Masta Ace, Ruste Juxx, Randall Rush, El Da Sensei, Rah Digga, Wordsworth and more. For anybody who is longing for that authentic 90s Hip Hop sound, this […]

El Da Sensei & Jake Palumbo “Bring It In Loud” Together with John Robinson (Video)

SpaceLAB Recordings unveils the visuals to the second single from Solving Cases – the long-awaited collaborative LP from New Jersey mainstay & Artifacts alumni El Da Sensei, & Brooklyn-via-Tennessee producer / engineer / emcee Jake Palumbo. “Bring It In Loud” is an energetic ride down a dark but welcoming sonic highway, showing the duo’s versatility […]

Stēzo’s Posthumous Album, ‘The Last Dance’ Has Arrived

With its upbeat production, feel-good rhymes, and sincere love of the culture, The Last Dance is a tribute to hip-hop as much as it is to the life and legacy of Stēzo. The rap icon tragically passed away in 2020 at the young age of 51, but his love for the culture lives on through […]

Premiere: Terror Van Poo & Vinny Idol Present “What Makes You Think You Can F#%k With Me?” (Video)

Terror Van Poo and Vinny Idol premiere “What Makes You Think You Can F#%k With Me?” video. The single is taken from their critically acclaimed collaborative album, ‘Terror Like It Is.” Streaming Everywhere If any duo can resurrect Rock/Metal and fuse it with Hip Hop, it’s Terror Osborne and Vin Halen. Wearing Slasher wigs strapped […]

Bread of Kaliwild Delivers Sophomore LP, ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’

“With A Breath of Fresh Air, I plan to deliver that classic hip-hop sound I grew up with. The album will let the world know that this sound is still alive and well.”—Bread of Kaliwild on his new album A Breath of Fresh Air is the triumphant, inspiring new album from Bread of Kaliwild, a […]

Moemaw Naedon & C.Scott Hit the Great Outdoors for Their ‘River Rats’ Collab LP

Moemaw Naedon & C.Scott’s new collaborative album, River Rats, is a wavy blend of genres—hip-hop, psychedelia, and just a hint of prog-rock—that perfectly captures the tension, confusion, and complexity of 2020. It’s also a personal project for the two Pittsburgh-based artists, who created a majority of the album during the COVID-19 lockdown. The result is […]

Eto & Sharp. are “Siamese”

Florida based beatmaker SHARP. and Rochester’s own ETO have combined to drop “Siamese” this morning. Ominous n gritty, the track features ETO in deep internal combat with his shadow twin (reminiscent of DMX’s Damien tales) “Siamese” is taken from the forthcoming 3-song Maxi-Single dropping digitally this Friday 9/3 (with other tracks “Efforts” and “Colors”). Cover […]

LUCKY TATT & ENDEMIC HAVE THE “ANSWER TO A QUESTION”

Fort Green, Brooklyn Emcee Lucky Tatt and NYC based producer Endemic Emerald have dropped a new single this morning. “Answer To A Question” is street conscious hip-hop about elevation of the community with orchestral flair. With the release of this single comes news of a full LP from this pairing of Tatt and Endemic. Provenance […]

Mickey Factz, Blu & Nottz Team Up For ‘The Narrative’ EP Featuring Fashawn, Sy Ari Da Kid, Asher Roth, And More

West Coast underground Hip-Hop juggernaut Blu, Bronx rapper Mickey Factz, and Grammy-nominated producer Nottz (of 9th Wonder‘s Soul Council) have joined forces for The Narrative. Released today (8/20/2021) on all digital streaming platforms via SCHMTCS/Soulspazm, the six-track EP finds Blu and Mickey trading bars about spirituality, legacy, freedom, police brutality, and the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over Nottz’s signature, hard-hitting production. Twelve years […]

B Leafs Feat. Kool G Rap & Craig G – “Say It Right” (Single)

Juice Crew pioneers Kool G Rap and Craig G reunite on “Say It Right” from Boston producer B Leafs‘ upcoming sophomore Album (Title TBD) set to debut later this year. The two legendary emcees lay lyrically poetic verses over a smooth boom bap backdrop by B Leafs. Check out “Say It Right” now on all streaming platforms. B Leafs ft. Kool G […]

Revalation & GoD iLLa Feat. Mayhem (of EMS) – “A Game” Video

Revalation & GoD iLLa invite Mayhem (of EMS) to join them for their new visual “A Game” produced by Gajos (Poland) and directed by Myster DL (Onyx, Griselda, Redman, etc). The video, loosely inspired by the film “Pain and Gain,” details three up and coming “workout buffs” aspiring to take over the fitness scene in […]

Westside Gunn Releases #HWH8: Sincerely Adolf Vol. 1 Of Double-Album

It would have been hard for Westside Gunn to top the year he had in 2020. The multi-hyphenate artist/label owner/creative/curator/fashion icon not only released his two most critically acclaimed and commercially successful projects (Pray For Paris and his Shady Records debut Who Made The Sunshine), but he also had his hands in executive producing Griselda’s unrelenting and masterful […]

Flee Lord x Roc Marciano Release Collaborative Project ‘Delgado’ & New Video “This What Ya Want?”

Flee Lord x Roc Marciano’s Delgado features collaborations with Conway The Machine, Stove God Cooks and Ransom and is entirely produced by Roc Marciano. To celebrate the release of Delgado, Flee and Roc released a new visual for “This What Ya Want?” which can be viewed below. “With each new project I drop I feel that I am gaining […]

El Da Sensei Joins Moemaw Naedon & C.Scott on their Hypnotizing New Slapper, “Off the Path”

Moemaw Naedon and El Da Sensei connect for “Off The Path,” a hypnotizing new slapper that showcases their tongue-twisting bravado over the head nodding production from C.Scott. It all fits into the premise that both rappers are “Off The Path” with their approach to their art. And the same goes for C.Scott’s prog-leaning instrumental. “Off the Path” is available now through all major digital retailers […]

Jay Kinser (EXP) Delivers New Album “Germain Ave” FT Termanology, M-Dot, The Arcitype & More

Jay Kinser (EXP The Expendables) stays on his work tear after releasing Eleven, Tunnel Vision, and Savage Lands with a new thirteen track boom bap project Germain Ave. The underground LP features veteran and fellow hard working emcees Termanology, M-Dot, and his co-founded group EXP The Expendables. It also includes first rate production from The Arcitype, DC The Midi Alien, Lingo, Myster DL, & Silly […]

MIC Johnson Jr. Delivers ‘The Growth Spurt’ Feat. Chris Rivers, DV Alias Khryst, Rockness Monsta, Etc.

Growth happens when you decide to confront your demons, buddhist monks escape through meditation, addicts escape through addiction, MIC Johnson Jr chose not to escape and this is what happened. The Rochester, NY battle emcee releases his debut “Growth Spurt“ via High Caliber Music featuring Chris Rivers, DV Alias Khryst, Rockness Monsta, Hooligan Ea$y, Shée Blue, Vic Grimes and more. Watch “Get Wit Me” video feat. dv alias […]

CashUs King & Blu Take You On A Ride In Their “Boom Bap Cadillac” (Video)

Spider-Man fears that he has ‘No Way Home’ this December, but Leimert Park’s Cashus King and underground hip hop legend Blu offer him a ride in their “BOOM BAP CADILLAC“. This is the first official single from Cashus King’s long awaited 3rd LP, “The W.O.W. (The Weight Of Wind)”, which is scheduled for a 10-31-21 […]

El Da Sensei & Jake Palumbo Release Visuals For Their Single “Blast Off!!!”

In preparation for the release of their collaborative LP “Solving Cases“, New Hip-Hop mainstay El Da Sensei & Brooklyn-by-way-of-Tennessee Producer / Emcee Jake Palumbo present the visuals to “Blast Off!!!“, the first single off the 14-track album which arrives on all streaming services on Friday, September 24th & CD shortly after.This raucous, uptempo party-starter leads […]

Snowgoons, Nems, Sean P & DJ Skipmode Put the “Word On The Street” (Single)

The term “legend” gets thrown around very quick nowadays, but when it comes to Sean Price we are talking about legendary status in the truest sense of the word. The Snowgoons have been working with Sean P! for many years and through the touring they became good friends as well. After numerous collaborations the Snowgoons drop a brand new joint produced by […]

Onaje Jordan Says “Play Ya Role” in New Single

South Side Chicago beat-scion Onaje Jordan has returned with new heat this morning! “Play Ya Role” is that excessively brolic dark-jazz tinged boom-bap that us 90’s heads fiend for. Augmented by nimble scratch-work by Belgium’s DJ Grazzhoppa (Jay Royale, Jamil Honesty), the cross-country tag-team of emcee talent Substance 810 (Port Huron, MI), Kingdom Kome (Miami, […]

AZ Announces ‘Doe Or Die 2″ Release Date & Releases New Video “The Wheel” with Jahiem

Over the course of his distinguished and influential career, AZ has been nominated for a Grammy, sold millions of albums, created hit singles and lent his voice to some of Hip-Hop’s most timeless music. The last time you heard his voice was on “Full Circle,” The Firm reuniting track from Nas’ Kings Disease, which would go on […]

Terror Van Poo Drops “Gangster” Video Ft. Haddy Racks x Vinny Idol

Terror Van Poo releases the official video for “Gangster” featuring Haddy Racks with production by Vinny Idol. The track is taken from their new collaborative album titled ‘Terror Like It Is.’ Soulful melodies provide minutes of head-nodding while hard, gritty bass intensifies the aggressive deliverance from these lyrical, official gangsters. The ambiance of the video […]

New Album: ‘360’ by Termanology x Amadeus & “Black Mask 2” Video

Termanology and Amadeus 360 The Beat King release their collaborative album titled ‘360.’ The 10-track album features Smif-N-Wessun, Sheek Louch, Lil Fame, Ras Kaas, Skyzoo, Ea$y Money, Chris Rivers, Teflon, Mia Jae, and NEMS (with additional production on the track “Classifications” by NEF, Shortyfuz, and Newdlez). The first visual off the album is “Black Mask […]

Stank Nitty Drops “Master Peace” Video

North Carolina raised, BK artist Stank Nitty releases visuals for “Master Peace.” The single is from his highly anticipated new project (set to release on September 1st) titled ‘Ketamine Cowboy.’ The video, no gimmicks, is shot on a front stoop with Stank Nitty blazing up and spewing trippy, yet potent wordplay and storytelling. He provides […]

Nems Celebrates His New Album “Congo” By Dropping The Video For His Buzzing Single “Bing Bong”

If you don’t know Nems aka Gorilla Nems aka Nems FYL, best not to claim you are a fan of New York Hip-Hop. The Coney Island emcee exemplifies the aggressive, brash, and unbridled style that the Big Apple’s rappers are known for. His new album “Congo” dropped today and is an ode to his Coney […]

Guilty Simpson Flexes His Pen-Game on maticulous’ Neck-Breaking New Single, “Home Goin’”

With his new album, no caps, due out this fall, Brooklyn-based producer maticulous gets things started with the project’s debut leak, “Home Goin’.” It’s a neck-breaking slapper featuring a dope guest appearance from Detroit’s own Guilty Simpson, who weaves a tale of a neighborhood viewing of a pimp/player’s funeral. The track is anchored by maticulous’ […]

Eternia Returns to Give Thanks to Her Day Ones With Visuals for New Single, “Most PPL”

Eternia makes a grand return today with her new single and video, “Most PPL,” a triumphant and inspiring collaboration with Toronto-based Juno-Award winning producer Rel McCoy. It’s been over ten long years for Eternia fans, who have been clamoring for more music since the release of 2010’s classic, At Last with producer MoSS. But as […]

DJ Revolution & Planet Asia Talk “Elements”

West Coast Vets DJ Revolution & Planet Asia have unveiled a new single this morning titled “Elements.” Named for the legendary weekly hip-hop event that helped facilitate the careers of many underground notables, Asia is in his full storytelling mode (aided by production and turntable work from Revolution). A first-hand look at Club Elements in […]

3Kingz (M Doc Diego, Crotona P & Manzu Beatz) Show Their “Family Tree”

“Family Tree” a new video featuring the debut of the 3Kingz has dropped. Combining the flows of Rochester, NY natives Crotona P and M Doc Diego with the cinematic beats of Italian producer DBTZ (of ManZu BeatZ) this is funky boom-bap for the hard-rocks and head-nodders. Directed by Cartel Films the visuals show P and Doc getting down with their crew in their hometown […]

Eto Joins A.M. Early Morning & Nightwalker for Their Insightfully Jazzy Heater, “Late Night Early Morning 3”

The Chicago-based duo of A.M. Early Morning & Nightwalker delivers a jazzy, thoughtful new single with “Late Night Early Morning 3,” which features a noteworthy guest appearance from Rochester, N.Y. emcee Eto. In addition to some clever doses of wordplay, the trio essentially sticks to a similar thought process of “getting yours while the getting’s […]

Kahlee And Krohme Warn You To “Protect Your Energy” On New Single

Daygo emcee Kahlee has teamed with underground beat phenom Krohme for a hard-hitting 3-song EP titled “Blind To The Facts.” The lead single off the effort “Protect Your Energy” finds Kahlee strongly advising listeners to avoid energy vampires and negative people. The grimey, piano-driven production will throw you back to the indie/backpack era where Krohme earned […]

Body Bag Ben & Rick Hyde Unite for Their Raw, No-Holds-Barred EP, Hyde the Body Bag

“I want listeners to know this is what hip-hop sounds like when you get two cats from the opposite sides of the country that come together and make shit happen for the love of the culture.”—Body Bag Ben on his new EP with Rick Hyde, Hyde the Body Bag Hyde the Body Bag is the […]

Deuce Ellis Takes Viewers Behind-The-Scenes In His “Electric Soul” Video

Deuce Ellis’ 2020 album “Midnight Ouroboros” was released in conjunction with a self-published comic book and a signature pair of luxury sneakers. So, while it seems like it might be hard to top that roll out, he went even harder with his most recent LP “Acid.” The Brooklyn transplant dropped a capsule clothing collection that […]

Premiere: Jehovah Nissi & Che Noir “Crack the Sky” In New Video

Rochester, NY emcee/producer/engineer Jehovah Nissi has released new visuals for single “Crack The Sky” (premiering via Weekly Rap Gods). The track / video features Buffalo, NY’s Che Noir and was filmed by Zach Warren Films. A devout Hebrew Israelite, Nissi says the track touches on the two emcees respective faiths saying “we’re basically realizing who […]

Teflon Offers an Uncompromising Look at the U.S. Criminal Justice System with New Single, “Life in the Feds” Feat. DJ Premier

Brooklyn’s own Teflon showcases his pen game on “Life in the FEDS,” which offers an uncompromising look at the U.S. criminal justice system and the lives it consumes. The single is produced by frequent collaborator Jazimoto, who brings a menacing funk to the track, with cuts supplied by the legendary DJ Premier. He and Jazimoto […]

Pittsburgh’s Moemaw Naedon & C.Scott Deliver Psychedelic New Banger, “Awesome Environment”

The Pittsburgh-based duo of Moemaw Naedon & C.Scott are set to drop their collaborative album, River Rats, this September. And to get things started, they’re delivering the psychedelic lead single, “Awesome Environment,” that straight-up floats thanks to Moemaw’s slick rhymes and Scott’s low-key funk production. The single arrives fresh off the release of Moemaw’s notable […]

Cali’s Oshea Boyd Uses His Mind To Travel With New Video “Heaven” FT. Skyzoo

Riverside, California native Oshea Boyd is an artist deeply connected to his roots. He’s musically influenced by artists with a message that are able to capture certain emotions through their music. “I never try to be like anyone, yet I am a student. I adopt a certain mindset and approach with my sound in reflection of those […]

J57 & DeeJay Element EP feat. Rasheed Chappell & The Audible Doctor

Founding Brown Bag AllStars members, J57 & DeeJay Element have linked up for an EP which features Rasheed Chappell & fellow Brown Bag AllStar, The Audible Doctor. DeeJay Element handles all of the production & shapes a sonic journey ranging from the exact boom-bap sound that created Brown Bag’s late 2000’s buzz, all the way […]

K-Prez Teams Up With Solo For Dolo On A Snowgoons Banger

K-Prez is the latest member on the Goon MuSick roster and just dropped the project called The Come Up with heavy productions by Snowgoons, DJ Sixkay & Tony Crisp and Marco Polo. Now we got the first visual directed by Cortez for the song entitled “Shadows” featuring Solo For Dolo. “Shadows” reflects the dark side […]

MA’s Jay Kinser Takes Aim With New Single “Clockwork” FT. M-Dot

Back at it is workhorse Jay Kinser of EXP The Expendables with a new energetic single Clockwork Feat. M-Dot. Produced by Silly Grinn, the New England pair keep it real with another day in the booth full of mic smoke. “We wanted something that would Melt faces. Since me and M-Dot both been grinding like crazy recently, I decided to call […]

BIG ALMIGHTY (Raf Almighty & BigBob) Hit the “Bullseye” with Ruste Juxx & Skanks the Rap Martyr

Raf Almighty takes us to the colourful and grimy streets for the hard nosed single “Bullseye” featuring his underground hip hop comrades, Skanks the Rap Martyr & Ruste Juxx. Packed with serrated sounds and an agitating mood helmed by BigBob, the presence of these emcees is a blast in your face exchange of fiery energy. […]

L’Orange Drops His Next Visual Animation Style for Track ‘Johann’

Simultaneously a tribute to depression and wellness, L’Orange’s ‘The World Is Still Chaos, But I Feel Better’ shows a musical and emotional growth from the North Carolina producer. Tension is built, and released throughout the 23 track album. The album features guest narration from comedian Nish Kumar and Jeremy Scott (Cinema Sins) as well as musicians Marc Rebillet, Solmen Brigham (Marlowe) and Jeremiah Jae. Out […]

Sadat X & Lord Jamar Join Bread of Kaliwild on His Animated New Video, “Star”

L.A. rap stalwart Bread of Kaliwild links with fellow hip-hop luminaries Sadat X & Lord Jamar for his inspirational and thoughtful new single/video, “Star” taken from his forthcoming LP, A Breath of Fresh Air. The video is directed by Gabe Evans, while Dani Chaya provided the character illustrations and William “Dolla” Chapman did the animation. […]

Premiere: KVBeats Enlists Pacewon (Outsidaz) For New “Jump Up Quick” Video

Brand new visuals for “Jump Up Quick” by KVBeats, featuring none other than legendary Outsidaz member Pacewon. The track is taken off KVBeats’ “The Breadwinner” album, released back in December 2018 on Ill Adrenaline Records. Referring to his real life as a father and husband, KV brings a stellar line up of guest appearances on his “The Breadwinner”album, […]

Boom Bap Project Gets Set for Comeback LP, ‘Return Flight’ With Visuals for New Single, “Ink Drips”

The Seattle/Portland trio, Boom Bap Project celebrate the release of their comeback album, Return Flight, with a sharp new video for standout single “Ink Drips,” which boasts production from Vitamin D, with additional instrumentation supplied by Rachel Panni and Alison Balano. Together, this all amounts to the signature style that the Boom Pap Project is known […]

ROME STREETZ & FUTUREWAVE TAKES US TO THE RAZOR’S EDGE

Brooklyn’s Rome Streetz has not taken his foot off their necks at all this year. Currently on his Audio Narco Tour (which has dates in major markets on both coasts), recently featured on Top Shelf Premium‘s Supply And Demand showcase (which was hosted by Peter Rosenberg) and fresh off his collaboration project with ANKHLEJOHN (Genesis […]

L.A. MARS IS COMING “FROM THE BOTTOM” ON NEW SINGLE

New Jersey bred / Atlanta based emcee L.A. Mars returns with new single “From The Bottom.” Producted by German beat duo DopeBoyzMuzik (Torey Lanez) the keys laced, heavily thumping track is the perfect backing for Mars to share the dream and the struggle. Patiently refining his trade, Mars began dropping music back in 2006 and […]

Rick Hyde Announces Black Soprano Family Debut Project ‘Plates 2’ W/ New “Hustler’s Prayer” Video

Benny The Butcher’s new global deal with Entertainment One (eOne) for his Black Soprano Family (BSF) imprint is already paying dividends. The imprints first official releases, Benny The Butcher & DJ Drama Presents: Gangsta Grillz X BSF Da Respected Sopranos, and Heem’s Long Story Short have both debuted in the top 10 on major DSP’s. Benny’s Black Soprano Family (BSF) consists of Rick Hyde, […]

New England’s Al-J (Blak Madeen) and Kane Major Drop Retro-Stylized Visuals “Neva Back Down”

AL-J Of Blak Madeen teams up with New England beat maker Kane Majorwith some retro-stylized visuals Neva Back Down. Directed by Sando Films, the video splices in classic scenes from Beat Street to match the nostalgic vibe of the song. This paves the way as the first single off their upcoming collaboration Blak To The Old School. “This track is […]

Teck-Zilla : “F. R.E.S.H” Featuring Blu, Planet Asia, Mister Rae & Dominique LaRu

Nigerian-born DJ/producer, Teck Zilla rallies up the cream of the crop for his latest single, “F.R.E.S.H” which boasts verses from West Coast veteran emcee’s Blu and Planet Asia, UK spitter Mister Rae and rapper/songwriter Dominique LaRue who delivers a vibrant chorus that’s oozing with swag. The track is a bouncy head-nodder ripe with Teck’s signature bassline and breezy textures, and serves as a follow-up to his […]

PNW’S Boom Bap Project Return With Visuals for Their Slick-Talking New Banger, “Deion Sanders”

The Pacific Northwest’s Boom Bap Project trifecta embody the bravado of one of the greatest athletes of all time in the new video for their slick-talking banger, “Deion Sanders,” produced by longtime collaborator Vitamin D. The visuals are directed by Phillip Haleen, who centers the footage on the group’s two emcees, Karim (aka Nightclubber Lang) and Destro, as they do what […]

Ea$y Money Links With Statik Selektah On New Video “Peep The Language”

Massachusetts self starter Ea$y Money keeps it consistent with new video Peep The Language produced by Statik Selektah and directed by TDVISUALZ. The track is straight classic boom bap with a legendary cut chorus paying homage to Gang Starr. “The song kinda happened on accident. I heard the beat and I was in the lab spitting some freestyle rhymes. I asked Statik […]

Fokis Introducing His New Album With A Verse In German

‘The Switch Up’ featuring German emcee Drive-by, produced by Franz Branntwein is the 1st single from the upcoming ‘Seasons Change, People Too: The Experiment’ project by Fokis. ‘The Switch Up’ is a creative concept that has American emcee Fokis, rapping in German and German emcee Drive-by, rapping in English. “I’ve been touring Germany since 2018 […]

El Da Sensei & Jake Palumbo Team Up For A New Album + “Blast Off” Single

New Jersey rhyme veteran & member of the legendary Artifacts crew – El Da Sensei – teams with Brooklyn-by-way-of-Tennessee producer, engineer & emcee Jake Palumbo to deliver Solving Cases – an energetic & eclectic 15-song collaboration LP that hits retailers & streaming platforms 9/24, via SpaceLAB Recordings / Soulspazm Records. The first single, set for release is “Blast Off!!!” – a […]

Franchise Liaison & Josh Lamont Feature Nems & Illa Ghee For “My Pet Vulture” Video

Often illuminated by the sun, it’s easy to forget the moon has a hidden dark side of its own. Peer into the darkness long enough, and those who live in the shadows will slowly begin to emerge. Welcome to the scary hours, where nighttime is permanent all year! Shot on location in Coney Island by […]

Nothing But Summer Vibes With Problemattik’s “Backyard Chillin” (Single)

MA’s Problemattik emerges out of lockdown with a fresh summertime anthem Backyard Chillin produced by The Arcitype. “This song was created during the pandemic. I was longing for a nice summer day with friends so I created one with music. A fun and energetic vibe with a classic Hip Hop sound” says Problemattik. Check it out now on your preferred digital […]

New Dirty Needles “Kojima” Is Infectious (Single)

Cleveland artist Dirty Needles drops “Kojima,” the first single from his upcoming EP The Loot Box. The Kollectiv produced banger is a lyrical exercise filled with punchlines, figurative language and references from pop culture that’ll make anyone familiar nostalgic. If you’ve listened to previous work from Dirty, then you know he and Cincinnati beatsmith Kollectiv have worked together seamlessly in the past, which is […]

Get Your Popcorn For “Gun Store Movie” Featuring Daddy-O & Indigo Pheonyx (Video)

Legendary Daddy-O (of Stetsasonic) and burgeoning underground hip hop artist Indigo Phoenyx hit their targets with latest visual “Gun Store Movie“. The powerhouse duo are under surveillance in the video but show no worries as they select their protection of choice. The video is a stance on the right to bear arms while spitting some lethal lyrics. […]

Struggle Mike Recruits An All-Star Line-Up For “Ties” Compilation

Struggle Mike is an entrepreneur from Buffalo, NY who is well known in the customized car show scene. He started a clothing store in 2015 and built a top-of-the-line studio into it. Then, with the help of Tony Dinero and City Boy from BSF, he started putting together compilation albums full of buzzing names and […]

The Official Video For Dark-Lo And V Don’s “Lamb” Goes Extra Hard

North Philadelphia rapper Dark-Lo has reconvened with Harlem’s own producer extraordinaire V Don for a new album titled “Charlie Pope.” This is 11 tracks of food for the streets and they spark the hardbody offering with the rugged “Lamb.” So, fittingly, they made “Lamb” the lead video too. The Shakka Ranx-directed visuals present the duo in […]

NEW DOC SHOWS RISE OF THE UNDERGROUND IN L.A.

DJ Bonds and DJ Breeze (pictured above) have announced the release of their new documentary Where We’re From: Rise of L.A. Underground Hip Hop for home theaters on August 24th. The duo were the founders and producers of Club Elements a legendary underground hip-hop spot in Los Angeles from roughly 1998 – 2002. The spot […]

Elzhi Teams up With Producer Meeco and DJ Access for His New Single “Back in the Days”

On “Back In The Days”, Elzhi collaborates with established producer team Meeco and DJ Access (who continuously work with some of the best rappers in the game). Elzhi (former member of Slum Village) has been widely acknowledged in the Hip Hop world as being of one of the best lyricists of the past two decades. […]

UFO Fev & Vanderslice Blend Surrealist Art Vibes With Raw Street Rap for Their ‘Enigma of Dalí’ Collab LP

Harlem emcee UFO Fev and Phoenixville-based producer Vanderslice team up for their collaborative album, Enigma of Dalì, which blends surrealist art vibes with raw street rap for one of the year’s most immediately engaging releases. Both artists continue to shine on this LP after dropping a number of impressive projects in 2020. For Fev, it […]

Stalley Drops Retro Styled Video For His Hit Single “Oranges In June”

Stalley recently released his latest full-length “Gone Baby, Gone” and fans can’t get enough of the Summer jam-packed project. The lead single “Oranges In June” set the tone…and the tone is chilled-the-fuck-out. The laidback cut was produced by Black Diamond, who is responsible for the beats on the rest of the album as well. The stylized video is directed by Nobody […]

Premiere: Freestyle Cologne Do This “For The…” (Single)

The trio known as Freestyle Cologne has re-emerged from their respective dens with new track (that we are premiering) entitled “For The.” Composed of emcees Boxguts and LoDeck, as well as DJ ReddRokk, these vets have been getting it in on record and shows since the early days of the 2000’s. Decidedly anti-glossy (as their […]

Twenty-Five Years Later: ‘Reasonable Doubt’ and the Iconic Career of Jay-Z

It’s safe to say that twenty-five years ago, none of us could have possibly foreseen what Jay-Z would go on to become and how important he would be to hip-hop. In twenty-five years, the kid from Marcy Projects whose grandma fed him banana pudding would go on to have fourteen #1 albums, sell fifty million […]

Lena Jackson & Achilles Hill Release “Witness Statement” (Video)

Raleigh, NC artist Lena Jackson raises some morality issues when the village can’t protect, are you a rat? When a family member is shot dead walking home, is it murder in return? When your shape is the only thing valued, is it starvation for acceptance? When your garden is full of vermin, is it animal rescue or […]

Ea$y Money Takes It Back Yet Moves Forward With New “Every Night (A1)” Video

Massachusetts Ea$y Money returns with new clean visuals for his latest single Every Night (A1). Directed by Watsyn Filmz, the video is realistic with no filler. “The rhymes are straight forward so we didn’t get conceptual with the vid” says Ea$y. This song plays the notable role as the intro to his latest 2090 EP produced entirely by Nozs. STREAM/BUY: 2090 (EP) […]

Declaime & Madlib Reveal Their Previously Unreleased Treasure Chest, ‘In The Beginning (Vol. 1)’

“I’m giving Otis Jackson Jr. (Madlib) his flowers now through these recordings we constructed as hungry young dudes.”—Declaime on his collection of work with Madlib, In The Beginning (Vol. 1) In the Beginning (Vol. 1) is a treasure trove of the early works of Declaime & Madlib, the longtime collaborators who helped usher in a new sound and […]

Dave East & Harry Fraud Announce New Project ‘Hoffa’ With “Diamonds” Single

“My latest speeches sound like they was released by David East, verses hit hard” J.Cole quipped on The Off Season’s ‘applying.pressure” (Dave would also appear in the tracks corresponding video), but between running his own imprint, From The Dirt, and his burgeoning acting career, where he is currently filming season two of Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga (in which he portrays Method […]

Taiyamo Denku Drops “Animated Story Board” Video Featuring Ras Kass

Denku the Milwaukee native emcee, drops a new video the same day he drops his new album Hip Hop or Death on the Onyx based label 100Mad. The new video is different from his previous visuals. This one is completely animated by Big Herc who made the idea behind the song itself come to life. Animated […]

Montener The Menace Drops His New Album “Anyone Home?”

Certain Sound Records are pleased to announce the release of the brand-new album from Montener The Menace “Anyone Home?”. “Anyone Home?” is the hotly anticipated follow-up to “I Have A Hidden Hobby” and is comprised of 14 superb tracks featuring an ensemble of legendary figures from both the US and UK Hip Hop scenes with […]

Beni-Hana Drops New Video & Mixtape Through Goon Musick

Fresh off his second mixtape release with Goon Musick “Blackwater Magi” – Beni-Hana shows no sign of slowing down with his latest banger “Masters Degree”. In addition to inlisting frequent collaborators Destro (Battleship) and Kato Thraxx (Kamikaze) there is a new face on the Carolina Underground Hip Hop scene in none other than Smeag Sceintist. […]

Piff James Has the “Glow of Sire” in New Video

Battle-rap legend and Outsidaz / Gold Chain Military member Piff James has dropped new visuals for “Glow Of Sire.” Shot by Afotey Annum (and produced by Piff himself) the video follows the elevated savage through the streets of Jersey, while he espouses part life-lessons and part lyrical foulness over a gritty lo-fi instrumental. This track will appear on […]

Midaz the Beast & Sharp Ask You to “Pardon” in New Video

Orlando, FL rhyme & beat combo MidaZ The Beast & SHARP return with new visuals. “Pardon” is a gritty slice of boom-bap as grimy and dark as the locale that the duo filmed the visuals in. Speaking of the graffiti strewn walls and bombed-out appearance MidaZ related “I saw that location from the road and […]

Jojo Pellegrino Is “Hitman For Hire” In New V2 Project + “Let Me Kno” Video

Jojo Pellegrino is a respected artist and lyricist hailing from Staten Island, New York. Formally managed by the late great Chris Lighty under the legendary Violator imprint, Pellegrino is no stranger to the culture, the business and everything that comes along with it. Featured on various compilations, tours, radio shows, video games, podcasts and television […]

Dark-Lo And V Don Spark Off Their Second Album With The Hard As Nails Single “Clean Run”

Before heading to prison on witness intimidation and federal conspiracy charges, Dark-Lo is giving fans his second album of 2021. After serving up a hearty offering with beat Beethoven, Harry Fraud, most would expect the Philly staple to just take a breather. But, no, he’s right back at ’em with a top shelf project titled “Charlie Pope” that’s […]

The Bad Seed is Ready To Square Off, Find Out Who’s Ready

Headlines read “Royce Da 5’9 and Lupe Fiasco Trade Bars On Instagram,” but what mainstream media sites fail to mention is what led up to that hype. RJ Payne who skyrocketed from underground to mainstream tweeted “Right now nobody is rapping better than me and Ransom.” Royce Da 5’9 added, “Yea you said it…Ransom said […]

Dark-Lo Flexes His Street Sixth Sense In New “Premonition” Video

Philly rhyme boss Dark-Lo is applying pressure with a couple high profile releases leading up to his incarceration, the first of which is “Borrowed Time” with beat god Harry Fraud. If you haven’t heard this 9-track affair, you’re missing out on one of the best hardcore Hip-Hop offerings of 2021 thus far. To end off their promotional […]

Premiere: Kingdom Kome & Lazarus Child Are Supreme Sorcerers

In a time where humans are too busy paying mind to nonsense, monuments are being built and placed strategically with written agendas right before our eyes. We are “Supreme Sorcerers.” The Rap duo Supreme Sorcerers (Kingdom Kome & Lazarus Child) just dropped their sophomore LP “Ministers of Antiquity” and it is a hard hitting sonic […]

Madhattan Sparks Off Upcoming Album With An Ode To NYC’s “Canal Street”

It’s a hallmark of emceeing to rep your city or area, but Madhattan has taken that to the next level by basically naming himself after his NYC hood. This grimey lyricist has become known for his smooth flow and witty punchlines, and is definitely on underground Hip-Hop heads’ radars. His projects from over the last couple years […]

Better “Watch Ya’ Mouth” Around Shabaam Sahdeeq, Nick Wiz, UG & DV Alias Khryst

Shabaam Sahdeeq and Nick Wiz releases the second single off their forthcoming album titled “Cabin Fever.” The single “Watch Ya’ Mouth” features Sahdeeq’s fellow booth menaces UG and DV Alias Khryst. The trio waste no time to come in and spread their cutthroat gospel. They will not allow anyone in the street or in the […]

KIDD CALLED QUEST IN ‘REFLECTSTRUMENTALS’ MOOD

Rochester DJ / Producer Kidd Called Quest has dropped Reflectstrumentals for digital stream and purchase this morning. 8 tracks of soulful boom-bap (as only Kidd can deliver) in instrumental form that appeared originally on the Jae Hussle‘s album, Reflections. In addition to his recent work with Jae Hussle, his duo of Young Black And Gifted […]

UK Producer Wounded Buffalo Beats Teams Up with Ruste Juxx, Randall Rush & Grandsome

Wounded Buffalo Beats and Randall Rush have teamed up with Ruste Juxx & Grandsome to bring you their new video “Wounded”. Thought provoking lyrics over a beautiful soundscape of Spanish guitar and haunting chants. Plus some dope cuts from the one and only JabbaThaKut. Another certified boombap banger from U.K. based producer, Wounded Buffalo Beats.

PHONK P & MARVEL MAYNE GET ANIMATED WITH ‘LOWD COMIX II’

Lord Mobb member and Bompton, California emcee Phonk P has just unveiled a new project with his production Co-D, Marvel Mayne. Lowd Comix II (following 2018’s first installment) perfectly captures the image of low-riding through the west-coast with smoked out G-Funk and drum-machine boogie. Along for the ride is some of the coldest on the […]

2nd Generation Wu’s iNTeLL Brings ‘Computers to the Hood

iNTeLL, son of Wu-Tang Clan’s U-God, and carrier of the legendary Hip Hop collective’s creative torch, ponders an important philosophical and theoretical question with producer DLP on his new album ‘Computers For The Hood.’ “What could a young mind in the hood do with a computer? Create art? Start a business? I’m not sure, but […]

Culture Pushaz Collective Deliver Glorious “Happy I’m Here” Visuals Featuring TEK, Fla$h & Voice Watkins

New York-based Culture Pushaz Collective brings us “Happy I’m Here“, the first official visual from the creative crew’s upcoming project CPC Vol. 1. This track was produced by Eternal, and features vocals from TEK, Flash and singer Voice Watkins. Director Nimi Hendrix captures the essence of the powerful song, as members of CPC come together […]

Shottie & Tev95’s ‘Moskvitch’ Project + Videos

South Florida Alt Hip Hop Artist SHOTTIE & TEV95 have just temporarily leaked their highly anticipated EP, MOSKVITCH Pt 1/3. Moskvitch temporary leak link: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CP4S7V-jtGX/ Riddled with encrypted messages and international spy lore, with a dash of hometown pride, MOSKVITCH has kicked off to be “as exciting as a James Bond Car Chase”. Here is what DJ EFN […]

Skyzoo Releases New Album ‘All The Brilliant Things’

Skyzoo’s new opus, All The Brilliant Things, is now available! Hailing from Brooklyn, Skyzoo’s career has been defined by groundbreaking perspective and elite lyricism. It’s impossible to look at the last decade of hip-hop without mentioning Skyzoo’s name. He has written his name on the history of music in indelible ink. Today, three years of […]

Press Play To Hear What RetcH & V Don “Sound Like”

Creating buzz has never been an issue for charismatic New Jersey rapper, RetcH. Carving out his space in the urban scene with his sly & crafty word play and quick-fire beats, RetcH has caught the attention of many since the release of Polo Sporting Goods. He has also made a name for himself online, which most […]

Surprise Album Release: Your Old Droog ‘TIME’ Out Now

With the internet still buzzing about the MF DOOM collaboration he dropped earlier this week, Your Old Droog is adding fuel to the fire with a surprise album release. Now available worldwide, the new album TIME features appearances from Aesop Rock, Mick Jenkins, Elzhi, Blu, and Wiki, plus the aforementioned “Dropout Boogie” with DOOM. As […]

Jay Kinser Connects With The Arcitype On New Single For “Tunnel Vision”

After sharing his first single, Jay Kinser (formerly JK) of EXP The Expendables links with The Arcitype for his second, Tunnel Vision. The track is a cool mixture of Boom Bap and new school elements with daily grind lyrics. “Tunnel Vision is about working hard towards my goals. Blocking out all of life’s distractions and […]

Inglewood Pizzle Says There’s “Something In the Water” (Video)

Inglewood, CA rhyme vet Inglewood Pizzle declares that his hood has “Something In the Water.” New video (and also the title track from his forthcoming EP) produced by P-100 has that funk-da-fied west coast vibes overlaid with Pizzle’s socially conscious bars. Speaking on the track Pizzle said: “It’s a great intro to who I am […]

Rome Streetz & Ankhlejohn Unleash a “Stovetop Serenade” (Video)

The deadly lyrical team-up of Brooklyn’s Rome Streetz & D.C.’s ANKHLEJOHN continues! New video for “Stovetop Serenade” has just dropped showcasing the duo spitting industrial strength bars with New York City in the background. The track is taken from the recently released collaborative full-length Genesis 1:27 which was entirely produced by Chop La Rok and […]

Declaime & Madlib Announce Previously Unreleased Collab Album, Debut MED Featured Single “All Over the World”

The funky and raw “All Over The World” is the debut single off Declaime & Madlib’s collaborative album, In The Beginning (Vol. 1), which unearths and compiles tracks from the duo’s work together in the mid-’90s. Longtime fans of both artists already know that these two go way back with a slew of collaborations, like […]

Struggle Mike Recruits Benny The Butcher & Heem For Soulful “Escobar” Single

Struggle Mike is an entrepreneur from Buffalo, NY who is well known in the customized car show scene. He started a clothing store in 2015 and built a top of the line studio into it. Then, with the help of Tony Dinero and City Boy from BSF, he started putting together compilation albums full of […]

HRSMN (Canibus, Kurupt, Killah Priest, Ras Kass) Are Back With A New Release For “Believer/False Profits”

The four HRSMN (Ras Kass, Kurupt, Killah Priest & Canibus) were all at the height of their major label careers when their intended debut album, The Horsemen Project, was leaked online and massively bootlegged. The leak consisted of nine unmixed and un-mastered songs that would go on to sell over 100K units; and not a […]

Fecko Shows His Metals In “Moment Of Victory”

Fecko embarks on his victory lap in his new single. The track includes congratulatory remarks from Doug E Fresh, David Kau, M.I Abaga, DJ Maseo of De La Soul and the Lady of Rage. Produced by Teck-Zilla, “Moment Of Victory” finds the Nigerian basically patting himself at the back for a job well done. He […]

Beni-Hana, Blaq Poet & Destro Will Sink Your “Battleship” In New Video

When it comes to Southern Hip Hop, Beni-Hana is a freak of nature. Today we share the Goon Musick representative’s latest banger, “Battleship” where he shares the Demolhicher laced soundscape with NYC Legend Blaq Poet and fellow Carolina lyrical swordsman Destro. With six more videos set for release in the coming weeks these goons are showing no […]

Franchise Liaison & Josh Lamont Introduce “My Pet Vulture” With Nems & Illa Ghee

In the wee hours of the night, the streets of Brooklyn belong to a different breed of animal. Displaying meta-human strength on the microphone, they prowl the underground rap scene like birds of prey, wreaking havoc on perfectly orchestrated beats. When observing them in their natural habitat, please remember to exercise extreme caution and remain […]

Your Old Droog Unveils New Single “Dropout Boogie” Featuring MF DOOM

Just a few days after releasing his first solo single of the year, Your Old Droog is back with “Dropout Boogie”, a collaboration with dearly departed rap god MF DOOM. Over production supplied by Edan, these two master lyricists trade verses about the school days, reminiscing about cutting class and raising hell. “School is not […]

The Snowgoons Introduce Jersey Rapper, K-Prez

Jersey to Germany! K-Prez teamed up with the Snowgoons for “The Come Up” to be released on Goon MuSick. But the Goons did not produced the whole project. DJ Sixkay & Tony Crisp from Munich/Germany contributed two Instrumentals and they blend right into the Snowgoons Sound. Not surprising at all since DJ Sixkay is part of […]

Innocent? Delivers His Latest Visuals Featuring Fever, Which Knocks From “The Beginning”

When it comes to Boom Bap, Innocent? is no slouch. Today we share the Culture Pushaz representative’s latest banger, “The Beginning,” where he trades barz with a fiery femcee named Fever. Both hailing from East New York, Brooklyn, these underground barbarians go pound for pound over a knocking track orchestrated by Trumentillz, while the homie […]

Edo. G & Insight Innovates Unveil Their Interplanetary Visuals for “Choose Your Path”

Edo. G & Insight Innovates bring their meditative and jazzy single, “Choose Your Path,” to life in this new video that transports you to their hometown of Boston. The track stems from the duo’s recently released self-titled album and it showcases exactly what you can expect from the entire project. You get one cut after […]

Evidence Drops His Next Single/Video “All Of That Said” Featuring Boldy James

Underground Hip-Hop trailblazer Evidence releases “All of That Said” (feat. Boldy James), the latest single and music video from his forthcoming album Unlearning Vol. 1, due out 25th June via Rhymesayers Entertainment. Directed by Stephen Vanasco, the sunset-lit music video features Evidence and Boldy James reminiscing about where they started from as planes fly overhead. “This is my life, this is no […]

The Good People Drop ‘The Greater Good’ LP & “Good Lord” Video Featuring Hip Hop Legends, LOTUG

The wait is over as The Good People release their new album to kick off summer. The duo Saint (producer) and Emskee (emcee) recruit top-notch elites including DJ C-Reality, DJ Ace, Mikey D, Tone Spliff, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Skanks the Rap Martyr, Rasheed Chappell, Mxnxpxly Family, DJ Eclipse, and Hip Hop legends Lords of the Underground, […]

Your Old Droog Drops First 2021 Solo Single “So High”

Brooklyn rap savant Your Old Droog is debuting a new single. Fresh off the release of two acclaimed collaborative projects alongside Tha God Fahim, Droog is back with “So High“, his first official solo release of 2021. The track finds YOD flexing his unparalled storytelling skills over a hypnotic soundscape, sharing thoughtful reflections on mind-expanding […]

Mxnxpxly Music & ColorTv Presents: The Madness Tour

John Jigg$ has recently partnered with the developers of a new app called, ColorTV. This partnership is now bringing “The Madness Tour” to new heights! John Jigg$ is a well known music artist who has traveled the world to bless many stages. He is now stepping it up a notch by allowing his fans to […]

Mic Geronimo Kicked Memorial Weekend off with Release Party for New Single “Smoke”

New York, NY – Rapper Mic Geronimo recently celebrated the release of his new single “Smoke” with an event at New York City’s infamous Quad Studios. The event was a chance for the Masta I.C. to reintroduce himself to fans, as well as a chance to celebrate with his family and longtime industry friends. Guests […]

Rome Streetz & ANKHLEJOHN release video for “Vyrus Life”

One week after release of audio for the track “Vyrus Life” NY lyrical one Rome Streetz and D.C.’s grimiest ANKHLEJOHN drop visuals for the track. Directed by Revenxnt (fresh off filming Westside Gunn‘s “Julia Lang” video) the nighttime city vibes fits the lyrical game that the two spit relentlessly. The dark instrumentals are provided by […]

Beni-Hana teases new album with his “Blackwater Magi” Video

Dirty South Hip Hop juggernaut Beni-Hana is back again only 3 short months after his last album with his latest offering “Blackwater Magi” produced by Belgium beat smith The Gloomy Sailor. The 80s anime inspiration is spread on in thick layers for this boom-bap Goon Musick release and boasts a gritty yet hardcore visual brought to […]

Edo. G & Insight Innovates Celebrate the Release of Their Debut, Self-Titled LP

Edo. G & Insight Innovates deliver that raw, jazzy, and true-to-life hip-hop on their self-titled debut album. It’s the culmination of decades of friendship and collaboration, birthed from childhood memories and the early days of the Boston rap scene. And with this 10-track project, both artists sound as hungry and passionate as ever while they […]

The Staten Island & Brooklyn Duo (The Truth & Frank B.) Unite for Their Collaborative Album, ‘BadFellas’

The release of BadFellas represents something bigger than anything else The Truth & Frank B. have recorded to date. It’s the culmination of a seemingly inherent desire from the duo to accurately portray what it means to be an Italian-American who loves hip-hop. By eschewing the stereotypes and gimmicks of the past, they have created […]

Pro Zay laces up in new video “Powder Coated Slides” Featuring Toneyboi

Possibly the gruffest voice in hip hop since Big Twins, Texas based emcee Pro Zay has dropped off some new visuals for his track “Powder Coated Slides.” With a hypnotic instrumental that sounds pure dank-powered (courtesy of producer Mane98) Zay and his guest Buffalo NY’s Toneyboi link up in Sin city for a verbal smoke […]

Rome Streetz & ANKHLEJOHN Are Living That “Vyrus Life” In New Single

First leak from the forthcoming Rome Streetz & ANKHLEJOHN LP Genesis 1:27 “Vyrus Life” has dropped today via Bandcamp GENESIS 1:27 by Rare Scrilla Dropping on 6/1 the project is entirely produced by Chop La Rok and Rare Scrilla who have previously laced tracks for artists including Nipsey Hussle, Roc Marciano, Killer Mike, General Steele (Smif-N-Wessun), Reef The Lost Cauze and William Cooper (Black Market Militia). The […]

Detroit Emcee Fatt Father Releases ‘Soccer Dad’ Album Produced By Foul Mouth

You have no idea of what “Raw & Uncut” means until you’ve witnessed parents on the sideline going hard for their children as they head towards the goal line. That’s the energy that Fatt Father brings on his fifth studio album, ‘Soccer Dad’, which is produced entirely by Foul Mouth. Stream & Purchase ‘Soccer Dad‘ Here […]

PREMIERE: Cold Medina & Matt Kelly Make a Major Splash In New “Holy Water” Video

The road to success is long and arduous, requiring a deep belief in self and faith in the divine timing of your destiny. On “Holy Water” the second single from rapper Cold Medina and producer Matt Kelly’s upcoming album ‘Knights In Tropicana‘ the duo take an introspective and soulful approach to chasing the promises of a […]

Moemaw Naedon & Calig Kontra Bring Their Raw Lyrics to Life With Their Lyric Video for, “Pass the Vodka”

Grimy rap tag-team Moemaw Naedon & Calig Kontra bring their evocative approach to writing rhymes to life in this new lyric video for “Pass the Vodka,” one of many standouts off their upcoming collaborative album, Cult Theatre. Given their creative and vivid raps, it’s only fitting that these visuals serve to highlight exactly what they […]

DJ 2-Tone Jones Drops “The Curry Out” with Uptown XO, Let The Dirt Say Amen & Kenilworth Katrina

What happens when you take 3 of the illest MCs in DC and put them together on a track? You get taken to “The Curry Out.” “The Curry Out” is the first offering from DJ 2-Tone Jones‘ highly anticipated album project called CONTRABAND FROM INDIA. The track features Uptown XO and Let The Dirt Say […]

The Tangiers Enlist M-Dot & RJ Payne For “Wrath of the Titans” Single

Massachusetts emcees Benefit (of EMS) & Kaine, the newly formed duo The Tangiers are currently working on their debut project “The House Always Wins.” On the first single “Wrath of the Titans” they enlist the likes of Boston veteran wordsmith M-Dot (Pete Rock & Hi-Tek collaborator), who carries double duties as both MC and producer on this gem. Adding to the cascade of fire power is that of Brooklyn […]

ID Rich Got the “Bakery Connect” with Shaulen & Brogawd (Video)

Music curator ID Rich (who also runs the East Coast Connect Podcast) connected the dots nation-wide on new single “Bakery Connect.” In the visuals (below) the Rochester, NY based entrepreneur decided to link up his artist Brogawd (of Upstate Of Mind Records) with Shaulen (who resides currently in Phoenix) while on a west coast press […]

DJ Unknown & Stan Da Man Bring In the ‘Rise Of An Empire’ Project

DJ Unknown & Stan Da Man connect to release their new ‘Rise Of An Enemy‘ project filled with 18 banging tracks and undeground heavyweights, such as Innocent?, Kool Taj the Gr8, Honey Dinero, NapsNdreds, MiMS, Rilla Gauge, and more. Whenever Stan gets behind the boards, you know this sh*t is gonna knock. Tap in now […]

Mista Books & Teck-Zilla Release Visuals for “Try Angles”

The duo of Mista Books & Teck-Zilla deliver a slick new video for “Try Angles,” the wordplay-filled and soulful burner off their recently released collab project, The Harder The Better. There’s so much to immediately love about this track and its visuals, but it all starts with the music. With Teck’s incredibly fresh and head-nodding instrumental […]

Body Bag Ben & Rick Hyde Announce Their Forthcoming Collab EP With Snarling New Single, “Voodoo”

Body Bag Ben and Rick Hyde announce the release of their forthcoming collaborative EP, Hyde The Body Bag, with a snarling and chilling lead single, “Voodoo,” that sets the tone for what to expect from the full project. Hailing from Oxnard, CA and Buffalo, NY, respectively, BBB and Rick are a natural fit for anyone […]

The Truth & Frank B. (BadFellas) Drop Visuals for Speaker-Knocking Single, “That’s It”

The Staten Island-Brooklyn connection of The Truth & Frank B. are gearing up to release their debut collaborative album, BadFellas, later this month. And to kick things off, they’re sharing the hard-hitting lead single, “That’s It,” that features speaker-knocking production and cuts from DJ Qvali. The track embodies the f*ck-you-respect-me spirit of Tommy DeVito, the […]

Riley Wallace Kickstarts His “From Boom Bap To Trap: Hip Hop’s Greatest Producers” Book

There has never been a book like this. Written and illustrated by noted hip-hop journalist Riley Wallace, From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop’s Greatest Producers is a groundbreaking compendium that not only digs deep into the stories and catalogs of icons like Pete Rock, RZA, Dr. Dre, and DJ Premier but also features highly influential […]

ICYMI: Revalation & GoD iLLa Feature M-Dot In Knocking “I Been” Video

After the success of their previous two singles “Wu Wednesday” and “Dreamchaser,” Revalation and long time collaborator GoD iLLa join forces with acclaimed Boston rhyme titan M-Dot to bring you their new music video “I Been.” This is “Big Lebowski” meets “Kingpin” inspired video (shot by director Lil Rayy) is a throwback to the fun hip-hop videos of yesteryear but still sees each emcee spitting braggadocio venom over […]

Cashus King & Jeff Johnson II Deliver “GLORY” In the Form of a Video

After a few years or setbacks and misfortune, Cashus King returns with his first music video in 3 years called, “Glory” featuring Atlanta emcee, Jeff Johnson II. Song is produced by Shane Sounds with cuts by Yamin Semali. And video was filmed, edited & directed by Emmy Award winner, Chancler Haynes of Cosmo Street. Watch CashUs […]

ICYMI: T.Lucas “Art-o-fficial Intelligence” Featuring Ace of Gods’illa

Nowadays people often portray themselves to be a certain way or certain type of person but we usually find out that things are not what they seem. In a very “artificial” world T.Lucas shows and proves how his art IS official and his music is authentic to who he is. T is joined by fellow DMV […]

ICYMI: Raf Almighty (Dirt Platoon) & BigBob (Known As Big Almighty) Release Joint ‘537 Dolphin Street’ LP

Raf Almighty of the gritty Baltimore duo Dirt Platoon and Canadian producer BigBob are BIG ALMIGHTY and they are preparing to take you on an enigmatic hip hop journey through the dark corners of Charm City on their upcoming LP, 537 Dolphin Street. Dropped on 4/9/21 – the album features Ill Conscious, Skanks The Rap Martryr, […]

Omen44 ‘Hentai’ DJ Minoyama Video Mix

With the immense amount of success, both nationally and internationally from Omen44’s ‘Hentai’ album, it only makes sense to keep fans at bay with a free downloadable ‘Hentai’ DJ Minoyama Mix. The mix available on Soundcloud, Mixcloud, and Audiomack includes an exclusive track by DJ Shark with Omen44 on drums and bass. The video for […]

MA’s Blak Madeen Breaks It Down With New Video “Free The Dome”

Blak Madeen (Al-J & Yusuf Abdul-Mateen) break it down with a new video “Free The Dome” directed by Sando Films. The track serves as the intro on their latest project, Let The Good Get Even, features Chuck D, Freeway, Sadat X, Tragedy Khadafi, Blacastan, El Da Sensei, Daddy-O and more. “This is the first song on the album for a […]

El Gant Pulls Up with Ras Kass & Planet Asia In A “Chromed Out” Single

It’s been nearly seven years since his previous solo album, but El Gant is back with a banger of a new single, “Chromed Out“ featuring frequent collaborators Ras Kass and Planet Asia, over J57 and Rob Viktum’s hard-hitting production with cuts supplied by DJ Jon Doe. To be fair, Gant hasn’t been completely quiet since 2014’s Beast Academy LP. For one, he’s one third of the Jamo Gang […]

Tone Spliff & LocalBlac Plot “Schemes” With A-F-R-O (Video)

Los Angeles’ upcoming lyricist LocalBlac links with DJ/Producer Tone Spliff for ‘Masked Assailants‘ – an 8 song project that features the wordsmith A-F-R-O. Watch “Schemes” Video Tone Spliff and LocalBlac met when Tone first moved to Los Angeles in 2013 living in the same building in Koreatown. Over the years they both developed their styles and […]

Premiere: UFO Fev Graces Fans With His “Magnum Opus”

If you’re still sleeping on UFO Fev, you need to stop fronting. He dropped full-length albums with some of the most respected producers in underground Hip-Hop last year, including Statik Selektah, Big Ghost Ltd, and Termanology. Not to mention, this East Harlem native has been part of Fat Joe‘s Terror Squad for a couple years […]

Premiere: Deuce Ellis Connects With Che Noir To “Spit Acid” At The Comp

Brooklyn transplant Deuce Ellis is back with “Spit Acid,” the lead single off his upcoming full-length album “Acid.” After giving fans the feature packed “Midnight Ouroboros” last year, he wanted to return with a focus on his production and lyricism. The sound architecture on “Acid” was wholly created by Deuce on his acoustic guitar, bass, […]

Premiere: Neako & Phonk P Make “Bonnections” In New Video

Brick City, NJ anomaly Neako heads west for new video “Bonnections.” Premiering via Weekly Rap Gods, we are proud to release these visuals (co-directed by the “Polaroid Pope” 1000 Words and New Vegas Films). The ski-mask adorned spitter links up in the city of angels with East Compton’s real-one, Phonk P (Lord Mobb). PREMIERE “Bonnections” […]

Premiere: Moemaw Naedon, Calig Kontra & Lord Goat Unite for Lyrical Horror Show on “Witches Sabbath”

Moemaw Naedon, Calig Kontra, and Lord Goat (f/k/a Goretex of Non Phixion) team up for a brutal new banger, “Witches Sabbath,” that serves as the debut focus track taken from Moemaw and Calig’s forthcoming Cult Theatre LP. PREMIERE MOEMAW NAEDON · Moemaw Naedon, Calig Kontra, Lord Goat – Witches Sabbath With Pyramid Tapes on the […]

Indigo Phoenyx, Showrocka & ethemadassassin “Devour” New Single

Queen of The Triad Indigo Phoenyx drops some heat with Nigerian producer Kwenu Beats titled “Devour.” The track features heavyweight underground spitters Showrocka and ethamadassassin. The wordplay is crazy on this fiery single. The abstract grimey hip hop sound is the signature for Indigo. “Devour” delivers dope drums with riveting rhymes that’s undeniable. The rap trio […]

Roccwell, Edo.G, Craig G & Montener The Menace “Take It Back” In New Video

East Coast Hip Hop Royalty Craig G and Edo.G join forces with Croydon wordsmith Montener The Menace for his latesst single “Take It Back” a laid back slice of nostalgia that’s been delicately produced by Boom Bap connoisseur Roccwell with cuts provided by the esteemed Jabba Tha Kut. This time Montener The Menace and the illustrious guests take turns to invite the listener on a trip down […]

Ry Walker & Quakemobb’s New Heat Leaves “Smoke Trails”

Rugged Triad Records artist Ry Walker, hailing from UK, drops his first single off his debut album. The single is titled “Smoke Trails” produced by in-house production duo Quakemobb. The lyrical abilities are on display as Ry rocks out on the hardcore heat. The barbaric flow from Ry is effortless, yet immaculate. Can’t wait to hear the […]

Premiere: Kingdom Kome Packs A Punch In New “Carlos Monzon” Video

Kingdom Kome releases visuals to the aggressive & head nodding joint titled “Carlos Monzon” produced by RUEN off of his latest album Doble Filo. The track is a nod to the infamous Argentine boxing champion Carlos Monzon who many regard as the best pound for pound boxer in history. Monzon who was nicknamed “Escopeta” (shotgun) […]

Shabaam Sahdeeq Is Starting Fresh With “A New Beginning” Single

Shabaam Sahdeeq releases a melodic masterpiece titled “A New Beginning” produced by Cuth. The single highlights the heavy work ethic of the entrepreneur with uplifting words for others working hard on their craft. The hip hop icon’s charismatic cadence and clever wordplay on this track are the makings of an instant classic. The soulful production […]

Sicknature From The Snowgoons Tells “A Nonfiction Story”

Rapper/producer Sicknature, also known from the hip-hop production trio Snowgoons, is back with a new single titled “A Nonfiction Story”. The Copenhagen artist has come a long way from a being a hip-hop fan to working with some of the artists he grew up listening to. On the song “A Nonfiction Story” Sicknature shares a few of […]

Celso Delivers “Bruise Leerics (Grave Of Death)” Freestyle Featuring DJ Jaffa & Mydus

After releasing his standout single “Someday,” Celso makes an explosive return with “Bruise Leerics (Grave Of Death)” featuring DJ Jaffa and produced by Mydus. Speaking on the release Celso reveals that: “Bruise Leerics was honestly created so the listeners could just have a little fun with the track, and frankly it’s so much about Bruce […]

Fortunato Tags Che Uno & Royce Birth For Dope New “Man Myth Legend” Video

Toronto, Canada-based MC Fortunato releases his new single/video titled “Man Myth Legend” featuring Che Uno and Royce Birth (also on production), with cuts by DJ Matto. The track is taken from Fortunato’s and Birth’s ‘Blood Sweat and Tears’ album, available at BlackBuffaloRecords.ca. Classic Hip-Hop cuts, knocking bass and drums drive the track along with intermittent […]

Legends Never Die: DMX (A Rare Breed)

The phenomenon that is DMX only happens once in two lifetimes. He stood as the voice for those who didn’t have one and was the hope for the hopeless. We understood his pain and listened as he bared his soul and went to war with his demons. When he made it to the top we […]

Premiere: Y.N.X 716 & Jae Skeese Declare Buffalo Is “Rap City”

Our readers are fully aware of the level of lyrical talent coming from Buffalo, NY and the battery it’s put in the back of the modern boom-bap movement. Therefore it’s no surprise street-sages Y.N.X. 716 and his guest Jae Skeese declare their hometown “Rap City” in new single (premiering worldwide via WRG). Speaking on the […]

Premiere: Redrum Unveils Haunting Underworld On Visuals For New Album Single, “Mark Of Da Beast”

In the chilling new video for RedRum’s haunting banger, “Mark of Da Beast,” the Orlando-based duo serves as narrators for cinematic visuals that serve as a look behind the curtain of a gritty underworld. As Whodini famously declared in their 1985 single, the freaks come out at night—and they are certainly filling the streets of […]

Boston Rap Vets, Edo. G & Insight Innovates Unveil Museum-Worthy Visuals for Album Single, “It Takes Progress”

Edo. G & Insight Innovates embrace the thoughtful and meditative message of their latest single, “It Takes Progress,” in their cinematic new video directed by Myster DL for ILL Mannered Films. The visuals center on the two Boston rap icons, who got the opportunity to post up at a local museum to bring the words […]

M.O.U.F. Prepares to Release New Album, ‘Day Breakers’

Lyricism, word play, and extended metaphors are all aspects of hip hop and the reason so many are fascinated and drawn to the genre. For the listeners, the bars and beats embrace their minds and hearts as they resonate with the stories being told. For the rappers, hip hop is a form of expression and […]

Beneficence & Confidence Release Their New Album + Video

After dropping two serious bangers with Keith Murray (“Illest Mic Pros“) and Masta Ace & Phantasm (“My Way“), “Jerz To The Jugular” featuring El Da Sensei & DJ Kaos (of The Artifacts) is the third single/video by Beneficence & Confidence off their highly anticipated “Stellar Mind” album – out now on CD/2LP/digital platforms! Beneficence & […]

ONYX Proclaims 2021 Is “Ahh Year” In New Video

F*ck 2020, it’s outta here…Hip Hop’s notorious group ONYX drops “Ahh Year” visuals taken from their new, critically acclaimed album “ONYX 4 Life” out now everywhere music is sold. Onyx Announce New Studio Album & Release New Video “Coming Outside” Intensely ballistic is more than the vibe once you press play on “Ahh Year” featuring […]

Skanks The Rap Martyr Brings Us “Legend of the Eyepatch”

In anticipation of his forthcoming album release, Skank The Rap Martyr keeps fans on the edge of their seats with the first video “Legend of the Eyepatch.” The single produced by Quisstar is taken from the new album “M.O.S.T (Minister of Severe Torture).” It wouldn’t be signature Skank without outlandishly aggressive bars delivered with intense […]

Meeco & DJ Access Are Joining Forces For Their New Single “ME”

Meeco and DJ Access are a German producer team that has worked with the who-is-who of the Hip Hop genre, including Talib Kweli, Onyx, Smif N Wessun, just to name a few. On “ME” they are featuring New York’s highly respected rapper Skyzoo (who had recently released an album with Pete Rock) as well as well-known Cuban singer Olvido Ruiz (who regularly works with Bootsy Collins amongst others). […]

Premiere: NyceDaFuture And Havoc Join Forces To Let The Comp Know Who Is The “Boss Of The Bosses”

Over their careers Prodigy (RIP) and Havoc of Mobb Deep put the spotlight on many talented newcomers including Rapper Noyd, Big Twins, Ty Nitty, Godfather Pt. III, Un Pacino, NyceDaFuture, and most recently Flee Lord. If you’re not familiar with Nyce, just know he has been making music with P and Hav since the mid-2000s. […]

Premiere: Bub Styles Is Elevated In “Steep Tech Reflex” (Video)

Brooklyn heavy-weight Bub Styles is celebrating 4/20 with some heavy grass this morning. In new video “Steep Tech Reflex” (which we are premiering) the emcee gets lyrically hazed over a beat by Retrospec while traipsing through the garden (filmed by Gee Media). When asked for comment the emcee simply said “plants feed life..” PREMIERE This […]

Premiere: Chubs & Chris Rivers Get Buried In Green “Cammo” (Video)

4/20 is in full effect in our video premiere for Strong Island emcee Chubs for “Cammo.” Guesting the ever-dope Chris Rivers and backed by weapon-grade bass and eerie piano laced instrumental (provided by Eitan Noyze AKA Lord Jewish), the two spit hallucinogen-laced bars that are no doubt powered by high-grade nugs. Speaking on the track, […]

Neako Makes A “Tabernacle Hit” In New Video

Brick City emcee/producer Neako has dropped visuals for his new single “Tabernacle Hit” this morning. Produced by Marc Spano (Benny The Butcher, Denzel Curry) this is the first taste from their forthcoming collaborative project, Rules & Parameters, to drop this Friday (4/23) via Dough Networkz Presents (G4Jag, T.F.) Most recently Neako released Supreme Fashion Raps […]

John Jigg$ & BP Take You On A Journey In New “Where I’m From” Video

John Jigg$ and BP recently released a crazy project titled, ‘The Madness’. Now they are back with their third visual for “Where I’m From” where Jigg$ takes you on a journey to, um… where he’s from. Strong Island to be exact. So hit play and let the homie Jigg$ do the rest. Watch Video Buy/Stream […]

M Doc Diego & Crotona P Are “Tango -N- Cash” In New Video

Rochester, NY emcees M Doc Diego and Crotona P are “Tango -N- Cash” in new video/single. Shot by Cartel Films the video is filmed in what looks like the graph-covered train-yards of the South Bronx from the dawn of hip-hop. M Doc Diego revealed “It’s actually these abandoned water towers close to the reservoir over […]

Rhymefest Featured in Skypp’s New Music Video For “Fix Yo’ Crown”

Indianapolis’ prolific underground rapper Skypp shares today his latest music video for “Fix Yo’ Crown, ” co-directed by Skypp, Josh Jonez, and Rhymefest, off his recently released album KING OF INDIANA. For the track, Skypp teamed up with longtime Kanye West collaborator Rhymefest along with Indianapolis natives soulful singer Allison Victoria and skilled jazz musician […]

Ty Farris & Machacha Rep the 3-1-3 With New ‘Dark Nights & D Fitted’s’ EP

Whaddup doe?! Ty Farris starts his 2021 campaign with a gritty and gutter infused project. Dark Nights & D Fitted’s EP was designed to give a certain aura and feeling. The canvases were provided by Denmark’s Finest Machacha, a producer seasoned in this field and sound of the underground. Per usual Ty delivers introspective raps […]

Confidence & Beneficence Tap Masta Ace & Phantasm (Cella Dwellas) for “My Way” Video

Ill Adrenaline Records co-founder and Brick City native Beneficence announces his forthcoming seventh album Stellar Mind, which will be released on 4-23-21. Stellar Mind is entirely produced by longtime collaborator and Boston producer Confidence (of Rashad & Confidence). Stellar Mind is the follow up to Benef’s underground smash hit album, Basement Chemistry, (2016) that included an […]

Beneficence, Confidence & Keith Murray Are the “Illest Mic Pros” (Video)

“Illest Mic Pros” feat. Keith Murray is the second video single taken off the upcoming Beneficence & Confidence “Stellar Mind” album – out 04/23/21 on CD, 2LP, and digital formats. Ill Adrenaline Records co-founder and Brick City native Beneficence drops his seventh album entitled “Stellar Mind”, entirely produced by longtime collaborator and Boston producer Confidence (of Rashad & Confidence). “Stellar Mind” is the follow up […]

M-Dot & Snowgoons Team Up For “No Excuses” Video

On “No Excuses” German juggernaut producer team the Snowgoons (credits include: Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Onyx, M.O.P. etc.) lace Boston linchpin M-Dot with an unrelenting backdrop to spray a barrage of high energy rhymes and merciless urgency on the requisite of never quitting. Rock Steady Crew legend DJ JS-1 provides the scratches. UFC fighter Peter “Slippery Pete” Barrett stars in the clip, while Mark DellaGrotte (Ultimate Fighter) makes a cameo additionally. The […]

Montener The Menace Drops New Video for “The Struggle” with Guilty Simpson, Micall Parknsun & El Da Sensei

Hot on the heels of the highly rated single “High Noon” Certain Sound Records and Montener the Menace keep the pressure on by presenting “The Struggle” the 2nd single taken from his highly anticipated album “Anyone Home?“. Once again Montener enlists a heavy ensemble of guests featuring Stones Throw alumni Guilty Simpson, UKHH veteran Micall Parknsun & The Artifacts emcee El Da Sensei. “The Struggle” sees the four emcees perform their vocal […]

Bad Lungz Drops Cold Self-Produced “40 Below Tape”

The fahrenheit and celsius scales have one point at which they intersect. They are equal at -40 °C and -40 °f. It’s a metaphor for each scale representing the creative process (Emcee -40 °C ) (Producer -40 °f ) committed on being equally great as an emcee and a producer. The main theme throughout the […]

Piff James (Outsidaz) Drops Smokin’ “Half Of Ounce A Day” Video

The Gangsta Shaman of Brick City, Piff James returns with a new video for “Half Of Ounce A Day.” With visuals (Directed by Afotey Annum) and a somber guitar and hard drums instrumental (Produced by the artist himself), this is a first-hand view of block life. As James says it “well, it’s really what was […]

Problemattik Delivers Problematic “56 Bars Of Death” Video

MA’s heavyweight Problemattik delivers a second round knockout with 56 Bars Of Death video. The close range visuals are directed by Sando Filmsand are filmed ringside at The Bridge Sound And Stage. Turntable cutman DJ Slipwax slices up some outro cuts for the final blow. “All I can say is I was inspired by people […]

A-F-R-O Releases New “Line Em Up” Video

Critically acclaimed MC A-F-R-O drops off his latest single “Line Em Up” on Dopeshit Records. The track was produced by Dopeshit Records’ own VR and is the first release of the project “Uncut Raw Gems Vol 1“, scheduled to release May 7. Dopeshit Records is a record label based in Switzerland, which was founded in […]

Westside Gunn Drops Two Tracks From Forthcoming Sincerely Adolf #HWH8 Project

Westside Gunn has released two tracks from his forthcoming Sincerely Adolf #HWH8 tape – the final tape of the Hitler Wears Hermes series. First, watch the video for “Julia Lang” – in it Gunn raps over a winding Camouflage Monk beat, while Julia Lang, founder of genderless lifestyle label VEERT, relaxes in the studio wearing […]

JSWISS is “Better” on Latest Feel-Good Single

“Better” is a feel good track about always being better than you were the day before, and a song that has been a crowd pleasure at shows. This is the third installment of JSWISS “First Thursdays” series on Bandcamp, produced by longtime collaborator U’Nique Music (“Always Knew”, “Move”, “(Re)Play”), who has been working with SWISS […]

New Mello Music Group Label Compilation ‘Bushido’ Now Available

In feudal Japan, the Bushido Code defined the way of the samurai. It was a blueprint to conduct warfare with honor: a system built upon the qualities of rectitude and courage, honor and loyalty. In the modern world, these historical tenets may seem antiquated, or sometimes even obsolete. But the power of tradition is resolute […]

Wais P Drops “No Good For Me” (Video)

Wais P heightens his catalogue with a new gritty and real video “No Good For Me” directed by Watsyn Filmz. “Its about living your truth and giving the world what your living at the moment” says Wais. This track serves as the intro off his latest SUNOVA LP produced entirely by Team Demo. Check it […]

New Album Release – ‘Cocaine & Therapy’ By Alex Ludovico

During a prolific run throughout 2019, Alex Ludovico released a single song almost every single Monday, dubbed “Medicine Mondays.” Recently, Zilla Rocca curated some of the best of those songs into a new album Cocaine & Therapy. This release also marks the first official partnership between Insubordinate Records and Three Dollar Pistol Music.

Presenting the New Video/Single “Madness” By UK Duo JPDL & Yogi Beats

Off the back of their critically acclaimed self titled 2019 debut album release, UK duo JPDL (rapper) and Yogi Beats (producer) have returned with a project in the form of new single ‘Madness’. The story of the track covers an underlying theme of mental health issues, and the possible fall into insanity whilst trying to […]

Montener The Menace Teams Up with Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Rah Digga & Fatlip for their Animated “High Noon” Video

Certain Sound Records and Montener the Menace are proud to finally release the first single from his highly anticipated second album, “Anyone Home?“ Montener has recruited Wounded Buffalo Beats on production duties who’s looped a fantastically pitched vocal-sample over some hard, head nodding drums to set the scene for the wonderfully enlisted, all-star line-up to go berserk over. The world-renowned […]

Nef Starts Over with ‘Tabula Rasa’ LP

NYC based beat-smith Nef drops his solo debut LP, Tabula Rasa this morning. While he has unleashed a good amount of work on the world already, including collaborative projects with Ren Thomas and Dirty Sanchez as well as several joints on Termanology‘s Vintage Horns LP he considers this his proper introduction to the world. As he explains the significance “Tabula Rasa translates […]

Young Black And Gifted Add ‘Black Gold’ to their Discography

Rochester, NY duo Young Black And Gifted (composed of emcee Azariah and producer Kidd Called Quest) have just surprise-dropped a twelve-track offering. Black Gold (avilable now via Bandcamp) includes three brand-new joints as well as a slew of singles and loosies (including a few from their recent Second Coming LP) making a strong package for […]

Jae Hussle Teams Up with Str8 Bangaz on ‘Conscious Money’ EP

Rugged Triad’s own Jae Hussle connects with powerful production duo Str8 Bangaz to create an instant classic. The soundscape ranges from melodic to hardcore. True hip hop heads will appreciate the witty lyricism that compliments the heavy tracks. Str8 Bangaz always gives polished pulsating beats that are innovative, yet true to the essence of hip […]

Bang Belushi & Foul Mouth Release Riveting ‘Rudy’ Album

Emerging Detroit underground artist Bang Belushi raises the bar in new project titled Rudy. The Middle Finger Music crew always brings high energy, crazy bars ,and an elevated soundscape that’s robust and raw. Bang released his first single and visual for “Red Bottlez.” He also let loose his signature tribute single, “Feeling Like Biggie,” in honor […]

New video: Piff James (Outsidaz) is the “Gangsta Shaman”

Many fans of the early battle-rap days will fondly remember Piff James (and his partner Hommy Hom). His grimy delivery (as well as his time as a member of the legendary Outsidaz crew) definitely doesn’t lend itself to new-age holisitics. However in his last video “Constant Elevation” and this newest one “Gangsta Shaman” he definitely […]

Snowgoons Announce a New Album for 2021 with New Single “We Up” Featuring Billy Danze (M.O.P.)

Its almost 2 years now that the Snowgoons dropped their last Album. Now the Goons are back with “We Up” and got lyrical support by legendary Billy Danze (M.O.P.), Aspects, A-Mafia, God Bless plus DJ Tray on the cutz. The new joint is the first drop from the forthcoming new Snowgoons Album scheduled for this summer.

The Dutch Masters BlabberMouf, Ellmatic & MpDrees24 Are “Back 4 More”

In a time like the crisis we are facing right now, good music is needed more than ever. So BlabberMouf, Ellmatic and MpDrees24 teamed up to create a new project entitled ‘Back 4 More‘, a 4 track EP which will be released on all digital platforms on March 24th 2021. And the guys wouldn’t do the […]

Premiere: John Jigg$ And A-F-R-O Are Experiencing “The Madness” In New Video

John Jigg$ x BP’s new album “The Madness” just dropped and to celebrate they’re unveiling the video for the title cut, which features rhyme animal A-F-R-O. The beat that BP serves up on this cut sounds like a slowed down, old school video game. Jigg$ and All Flows go back and forth with short bursts […]

Premiere: Chubs & Lord Jewish Stab Your Brain With Your “Nose Bone” On New Single

Strong Island, NY emcee Chubs and his Production partner Eitan Noyze (AKA Lord Jewish) are bringing the hurt with new track (premiering courtesy of us). An obvious nod to Mobb Deep, Lord Jewish faithfully recreates that era, even using live instruments including piano and analog synths on the joint. Chubs gets busy on the track […]

G4Jag & Mephux Are In “Regressions” With New LP Featuring Flee Lord, Eto & More

Nothing has slowed down the work ethic of the Lord Mobb collective recently. This includes members Harlem emcee G4Jag and Producer, Mephux. Returning with their second collaborative project within the past six months, the duo has unleashed a full-legnth entitled Regressions, which boasts contributions from their fellow Lord Mobb brethren Flee Lord, Eto, BVNG’s, Aaqil Ali, Mercy […]

Bub Styles & Dot Demo Initiate Us Into the “Carhartt Cartel” (Video)

Brooklyn heavyweight (literally, standing at 6ft 4in and weighing over 300lbs) Bub Styles returns with new visuals this morning. “Carhartt Cartel” filmed by Gee, follows Bub and his Bronx Co-D, Dot Demo dropping wavvy bars while posted up in the corner bodega. The joint’s stolid and somber tones are courtesy of long-time Bub ally Ace […]

Tiye Phoenix & Tiffany Goode Take You High On New “Elevation” Single

Hip-Hop rhyme veteran and artist Tiye Phoenix and respected trumpeter Tiffany Goode have come together for their new eclectic single, “Elevation.” This jazzy and smooth, yet bouncy track fearlessly defies current Hip-Hop expectations and sounds. Tiye describes the feel-good song as “high frequency music” composed and written with the intention to free minds and lift […]

UFO Fev, Vanderslice & Flee Lord Connect on Menacing New Banger, “Crack Shifts”

“Crack Shifts” is the raw, menacing new single from the duo of UFO Fev & Vanderslice, who are gearing up to drop their collaborative album, Enigma of Dalì. The hard-hitting track is a perfect sample of the energy you’ll get from both Fev & Slice throughout the entire record, as it’s brimming with both sharp […]

Young Sleep Enlists Nature (The Firm) & Black Sinatra for “Wolves” Video

Rochester, NY has been churning out some of the most real n raw hip-hop in the past several years for fans of boom-bap. Young Sleep is keeping that streak alive with new visuals for single “Wolves.” Over a downtempo soundscape Produced by Midnite (who has worked with 38 Spesh extensively) Sleep, his hometown crimey Black Sinatra […]

Benny The Butcher & Meyhem Lauren Get Animated In IceRocks’ “Red Presidents” Video

Queens producer IceRocks dropped “Red Presidents” featuring Benny The Butcher and Meyhem Lauren as the opening salvo of his recently released “Crossing The Rubicon” album. The track became an automatic street anthem. Now, to continue the momentum created by the all-star affair, Ice is following up with an animated video by Bee Graphics. While Bee (aka Rich […]

Premiere: Jamil Honesty & Hxlysmxkes Offer “Rebello” Visuals Featuring DJ Grazzhoppa

Seasoned Baltimore emcee Jamil Honesty releases visuals for “Rebello.” The single is the first release from the 5-track EP ‘The Rufus Buck Project‘, a collaborative project by Jamil and Baltimore producer Hxlysmxkes.

Premiere: John Jigg$ & BP Connect With Ras Kass To Put The “Fear of God” In Emcees

Long Island, NY dart-spitter John Jigg$ is back to continue his run of impressive single-producer projects. In 2017 he dropped “Twin Cannons” with K-Sluggah, in 2018 he gave fans “Teflon John” with Cuns, and in 2019 he linked with DJ Swab to serve up “Revolvers.” These LPs received vinyl releases on popular European boutique labels […]

Marvwon, RO Spit & Ron Dance Form New Supergroup, 101

New supergroup alert! Three hard-hitting talents from Detroit decided to join forces to form 101. The trio are currently prepping for their debut album titled, ‘Whatever Happens Happens.’ Singles like “30 for 30” featuring Street Symphony Orchestra & “Fasho Fasho” are out now for your ears to list…! The album is due to arrive on March […]

Premiere: Bodega Bamz Drops High Caliber Virtual Performance

Bodega Bamz has been very active as of late. After dropping two well-received singles in February, “The King” and “Big Shot,” he gave fans his latest offering “El Camino.” He then followed up with the swagger-heavy video for “The King.” Now, to give his supporters something special, Bamz has teamed with A1 Vision to do virtual […]

Termanology Drops His 41st Album “Goya 3” with Shortfyuz

Termanology, the 978 legend, releases “Goya 3,” his 41st project with production by Shortfyuz. It’s evident this album comes with a superabundant amount of pride. Watch the mini-documentary below for an inside scoop of Term breaking down the album with live footage of its fruition. Term recruits his ST crew Reks, Ea$y Money, and Artistin, […]

Premiere: Roccwell & QNC (Q-Ball & Curt Cazal) Release An Animated Visual for their Banger “From CI”

Legendary QNC (Curt Cazal and Q-Ball), closely linked with the history of the D&D Studios, team up with Roccwell and DJ LP2 for an epic banger. For Roccwell, one of the most memorable underground tracks from the 90s is QNCs Underground Hit, “Repertoire”: “I remember the days when I was bumping mixtapes with this joint in my whip. […]

Bang Belushi Serves Up “Red Bottlez” In New Video

Detroit’s own Bang Belushi rocks out in new video for “Red Bottlez” – the first single off his upcoming album titled Rudy. The fiery track was produced by noted beat smith Foul Mouth. And the heavy hitting underground spitter gives high energy bar game in this gritty visual. Bang hits up the liquor store and […]

Configa & HaStyle Present Fiery ‘The ConfigHas Crates’ Album

Golden Era Hip Hop enthusiasts aren’t likely to turn on the radio and hear their favorite emcees and producers going in anymore due to the over saturation and appeal of rap that appeals to the new generation. In no way does this mean that quality projects aren’t being released worldwide, however. This is evidenced by […]

Osbe Chill Brings a “Spark” to South Central In New Video

South Central, L.A. emcee Osbe Chill has dropped visuals for “Spark“. Produced by North Carolina keyboard/beat wiz GiveEmSoul (who has worked extensively with 9th Wonder and laced tracks for Rapsody, JID and J. Cole) the buoyant and woozy synth-work and vocal samples raises Osbe’s hood-conscious poetry to above-the-clouds altitude. This is the first leak from the […]

Premiere: Weekly Rap Gods Presents ‘UNDRCRWND: John Jigg$ vs Innocent? (Mixtape) w/ Exclusive Freestyle

Weekly Rap Gods presents an exclusive freestyle “Flying CRWNS” featuring vetted emcees John Jigg$ and Innocent?. The track is taken from Weekly Rap Gods ‘UNRCRWND: John Jigg$ vs Innoncent? (Mixtape)‘ available only on Bandcamp. Verzuz curates playlists for their battles while Weekly Rap Gods is honoring Hip Hop and taking it back to the era of […]

Premiere: Bodega Bamz Shows Why He’s “The King” In New Video

Spanish Harlem’s favorite son Bodega Bamz has been steadily picking up the pace with his release schedule. At the end of last summer he gave listeners the Trap-heavy, A$AP Yams tribute album “Yams Heard This.” Then, before the close of 2020 he released a strong offering titled “La Chasse EP,” which included an epic all-Latino […]

60 East Releases “Mind On My Money” Video

60 East just announced plans to feed the people with new music from his vault on the 6th of every month. The Cali native kicked off the campaign on Saturday (Feb. 6) with a new vibrant single titled “Mind On My Money,” and returns with the official music video. Over a bouncy boom-bap track by […]

Jim Jones Co-Signs Jon Hope’s Triumphant Return on Visuals for “Where We Come From/THS” | New Album, ‘Hope All Is Well’

Jon Hope delivers inspirational and deeply personal rhymes in his uplifting new video for, “THS” featuring vocalist Israel Wusu. Prior to Hope’s powerful performance, the stage is first set with words of wisdom by none other than Jim Jones for the appropriately titled, “Where We Come From.” Following Jones’ prologue, Hope travels from the streets […]

Onyx Announce New Studio Album & Release New Video “Coming Outside”

On 4-9-21 Onyx will release a brand new studio album, Onyx 4 Life, which includes collaborations with Cappadonna, Planet Asia and Mad Lion amongst others. Today, Sticky and Fredro release the album’s explosive first single and video, “Coming Outside,” which is also now available at all DSP’s. “Our fans can expect that signature, low down, […]

Detroit Emcee Fatt Father Drops New Single & Video For “Gratitude” Produced By Foul Mouth

For many of us, 2020 taught us patience and it taught us thanks. Rapper Fatt Father is no different and presents his newest single “Gratitude.” The Foul Mouth produced track is an open letter expressing Fatt Father’s appreciation for everyone who has supported him throughout his musical journey. No matter how you chop it up, […]

Zion I Joins Vocab Slick on Lyrically Potent New Single, “Stay Focused”

Bay Area natives Vocab Slick and Zion I connect on new single “Stay Focused,” a lyrically potent anthem for anyone struggling to keep their minds right, especially during these trying days and times. The track is the latest we’re hearing from Vocab’s much-anticipated new album, Language, which also includes the recently released banger “Speak My […]

Your Old Droog & Tha God Fahim Release Collaborative LP, ‘Tha YOD Fahim’

Your Old Droog & Tha God Fahim’s second joint release, Tha YOD Fahim, is a celebration of the immense talents of its creators. They have an undeniable chemistry that started as guest appearances and has now blossomed into something greater. And while the world got an amazing appetizer in the form of Tha Wolf On […]

Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore Share Their Black History Month Anthem, “Black Is…” (feat. DSTL, Sareem Poems & Rich Medina)

On their new single “Black Is…”, the duo of Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore celebrate and unpack the history of what it means to be Black in America with some help from DSTL, Sareem Poems, and Rich Medina. The track opens beautifully with some powerful words from DSTL and soulful production from Tall Black Guy. […]

Loretta Records Presents ‘The Vasquez EP’ By DJ Dolo76

They don’t make ‘em like DJ Dolo76 anymore. He was raised in the 1980s and became obsessed with Hip-Hop early on. His childhood was decidedly nomadic as his family lived in no less than seven different cities during his upbringing, including Chicago, Houston, and Toronto. This gave him an appreciation for the distinct styles of […]

Sivion x DertBeats Release ‘Butterfly Sessions: Beats by Dert’

We’re pleased to share about the release of Sivion x DertBeats collaborative album. It’s available on vinyl for the first time and in record stores worldwide via Fat Beats. They added a new bonus track featuring Sareem Poems and Sojourn. You may know DertBeats from various House Shoes and Street Corner Music releases. Sivion x […]

Kingdom Kome & Conway the Machine Shoot “Nothing But Bullets” Over C-Lance Track

Kingdom Kome & Conway the Machine link up and empty out a lyrical full clip of BARS on this sinister C-Lance produced BANGER! Kingdom enlists Reggae roots artist Bobo David (founding member of Sizzla‘s Judgement Yard) to blaze the fire on the hook and he does just that. The song is nonstop high energy from […]

Timbo King & Xkwisit ‘T.I.M. (Thoughts In Motion)’ Is A Banger

The Brooklyn, NY veteran Timbo King (Wu-Tang Affiliate, Royal Fam, Black Market Militia) is back at y’all necks with a dope collaborative group project with Albany, NY emcee Xkwisit, titled T.I.M. (Thoughts in Motion) and it’s entirely produced by Ab The Audicrat. The 5 track EP is thoroughly entertaining and takes you on a voyage both sonically and verbally. The […]

Premiere: Icerocks Connects With Benny The Butcher & Meyhem Lauren To Stack Some “Red Presidents”

Queens, NY producer IceRocks has made a name for himself over the last decade or so. From his initial group DXA to joint projects with Meyhem Lauren, Madhattan, and XP The Marxman, to his production credits on albums by Benny The Butcher, Flee Lord, Elcamino, and G4Jag, Ice has been steadily making noise for a […]

Termanology & Shortfyuz Bring “Derelict 3” Video With Ea$y Money, Artisin, & Reks

Termanology and Shortfyuz release visuals for “Derelict 3.” The single is taken from their forthcoming album ‘Goya 3’ releasing everywhere on March 5th and available now for pre-order. Term recruits his ST Crew Ea$y Money, Artisin, and Reks for a cypher style video shot in front of a run-down 978 structure. Bar for bar these […]

Wais P’s New Album Is a ‘Sunova’…

Brooklyn’s Wais P (pronounced Wise P) formerly of the Team ROC’s Da Ranjahz resurges after the success of his “Mama Say” video with new full length album SUNOVA. Produced entirely by Team Demo, the 12 track effort is steered by Wais P’s clever wordplay and distinct delivery on records like “John Singleton” and “Tears 4 Gucci” over the sonically modern yet retro backdrops. SUNOVA also features Lil Fame […]

A-God The Old Soul Delivers Personal ‘Purified In Fire’ EP

A-God and Jus-Listen met a few years back through mutual friend Mo Rukuz of Grimewav. After talking about a collaboration for some time, A-God started penning some personal tracks that would eventually become Purified in Fire. The EP begins with a ruthless portrait of a life gone to waste with “He Don’t Speak” only to […]

Beni-Hana Releases ‘Earthworm Ben’ Album (Free Download)

Carolina Hip Hop artist & producer Beni-Hana has been building up his name for years now from his critically acclaimed “Appalachian Hills” to his featured music videos with JellyRoll, Snowgoons and even Bubba Sparxxx. In the last few years he has stayed busy performing over 200+ shows with artists such as the Yelawolf, Rittz, Insane […]

XL The Beast Brings Validity With New “Credibility Remix” Featuring Sean Price & Rockness Monstah (Health Skeltah)

XL The Beast (The Kreators) brings more validity with his new single Credibility Remix featuring Sean Price & Rockness Monsta of Heltah Skeltah. The original song only featured Jesus Price himself and was released as a video in 2008 with underground acclaim, but more importantly establishing solidarity and mutual respect as emcees. Flash forward to […]

M.A.V. & Hobgoblin Unleash ‘Angelz and Demonz 3’ LP

M.A.V. & Hobgoblin release ‘Angelz and Demonz 3‘. This treacherous trilogy is just what the underground needs – sinister soundscapes with lethal lyricism from heavy hittin’ features. The production is potent and packs a punch! Hobgoblin offers a menacing, yet melodic masterpiece. M.A.V. gives us elevated and competitive bar game. Features include Jamil Honesty, Jamal […]

The Bad Seed Drops Self-Titled Album

Hip Hop Czar, The Bad Seed, releases his self-titled album – available now on all major platforms. The 11-track project features fellow thoroughbreds Juxx Diamondz, Honey Dinero, John Robinson, Freegod, and NapsNdreds. The Bad Seed comes with his A-game to show off his pure, hardcore NY raps delivered with his signature aggressive, smack your mama […]

Premiere: Lupus Dei & Onaje Jordan Are In “Rare Form” (Single)

The HomeTeam scores again! New Jersey emcee Lupus Dei and Chicago producer Onaje Jordan drop new single “Rare Form” (which we are proud to premiere). This is the first leak from the duo’s full-length project, Respeckfully, which drops on February 26th. Speaking on the joint, Dei related “being in ’Rare Form’ means you are the […]

Che Uno & DJ Chino420 Get Dirty On New ‘Sucio’ EP

Toronto spitter Che Uno teams up with DJ Chino420 to drop a new body of work titled ‘Sucio‘ EP. The rugged, ruff and raw 7 track EP is hard-hitting from beginning to end, so make sure you peep this dope new project. Features range from King Bliss, Admiral Naughtz, DJ Grouch, DJ Grusm with production […]

Aaqil Ali Is “Different” In New Video

FlyFamily/LordMobb artist, Aaqil Ali has dropped a new video for “Different.” Directed by Starz Coleman the visuals were captured partly in Ali’s hometown of Mount Vernon, NY including the building where he grew up. Over a soulfully laced beat (Provided by Yosonova) Ali espouses some darker thoughts that he keeps at bay. Speaking on the […]

In Case You Missed It: Big D (Ultramagnetic MCs) & Easy Mo Bee Drop Posse Cut Visuals to “Everywhere”

In case you missed this, we’re everywhere! It ain’t where you’re from, it’s where you’re at. Big D from legendary Ultramagnetic MCs drops visuals to the NY gritty posse cut single, “Everywhere” off the Feel My Album LP entirely produced by none other than the undeniable Easy Mo Bee. This joint sets the streets on fire with an onslaught of BARBARIAN […]

Carolina Hip Hop Veteran Beni-Hana Rolls “Bloody Blunts”

Carolina Hip Hop veteran Beni-Hana is breaking new ground yet again with what he and many critics hail his most definitive music video to date: The Official Video for “Bloody Blunts 2″ produced by Belgium’s Velvet Sick and with cuts from Frances DJ Nix’on. Although Beni-Hana has many videos, even he is saying this is his best […]

New Jersey Rapper K-Prez Teams Up with the Snowgoons On New “Prezidential Goons” Single

New Jersey emcee K-Prez is the new talent on the Goon Musick roster. The upcoming artist teamed up with the Snowgoons to record a banging EP, which is expected to drop early 2021. Even Brooklyn producer Marco Polo submitted an instrumental for K-Prez to round up the sound. Get ready for the first single off the project […]

Typical Cats Reunite For Qwazaar & Batsauce’s New Video “Still Here”

Many know Qwazaar from his work with his crew Typical Cats. This five-man collective were highly regarded in the underground when they came on the scene in the early ’00s. However, this Chicago emcee has been just as prolific when partnered with the world-travelling beatsmith known as Batsauce. The two met in Berlin in 2008 when Bat […]

Premiere: Cee “Doodlebug” Knowledge Presents ‘The Calidelphian’ Album

Cee “Doodlebug” Knowledge of the legendary Hip Hop group Digable Planets premieres his new 13-track project titled ‘The Calidelphian’ available exclusively at ceeknowledgepresents.bandcamp.com. Along with the project, fans also have an opportunity to order limited edition CDs and ‘The Calidelphian’ bundle pack. The “cool like that” cosmic philosopher enlists a diversified starship of music elites […]

Bay Area original Bazooka Joe Gotti drops new album “Street Disciple” produced by Gennessee

You’ve never heard of the West Coast Bay Area San Francisco City original Bazooka Joe Gotti? Well, as a Hip Hop head you should at least remember his name from the famous Planet Asia and Cali Agents line “my lyrics blast your body like Bazooka Joe Gotti” on their groundbreaking album, ‘How The West Was One‘. ‘Street Disciple‘ Full […]

Kingdom Kome Smokes the Competition In New “Doble Filo” Video

Kingdom Kome shows he wants all the smoke in Spanglish over a C-Lance produced banger, “Doble Filo,” which features Lazarus Child and Luey the 4th. The dope visual shows the Miami Lo Life homie surrounded by some serious herbals. This joint Komes off his ‘Doble Filo’ album, out now, which translates to Double Edge in […]

Termanology Recruits UFO Fev & Nems For “Don Julio” Video

Termanology recruits UFO Fev and Nems for his new video “Don Julio.” The track produced by Shortfyuz is off Term’s upcoming ‘Goya 3’ album. With loca’s on the line and Term’s Time Is Money Studio packed with mami’s, Henny, and weed, there’s only one thing left to do…pour the Don Julio. In a restricted world, […]

Premiere: FLA$H Enlists Lil Cease & Bristal For “A Few Good Men” Video

South Jersey emcee FLA$H made a big reentry into the game at the end of 2020 with the release of his stacked album “I’ma Die A King.” The former Ruff Ryder signee has dropped two singles so far to support the project: “Where U Belong” featuring Capone and Royal Flush, and “F.I.T.” featuring Tek (Smif […]

Vic Monroe & Tone Spliff ‘Marinade’ A Hip Hop Classic

Chicago based artist Vic Monroe recruits dexterous producer Tone Spliff for full production and cuts on his new album ‘Marinade.’ The 7-track project features Milano Constantine (DITC), Innocent?, Freddie Black and is available on all major platforms. ‘Marinade’ serves as a classic dose of earmilk with fresh rhyme schematics and a kaleidoscope of ingenious cadences. […]

General Steele’s “AmeriKKKan Made” Exploitation (Video)

General Steele (Smif-N-Wessun) along with Bucktown USA Entertainment release visuals for “AmeriKKKan Made” with Es-K and featuring Napoleon Da Legend. The track is off Steele’s upcoming album release ‘AmeriKKKa’s Nightmare III: City Under Siege.’ The album is set to drop on February 5th everywhere music is sold. There’s an age restriction on “AmeriKKKan Made” for […]

Ajax LO Delivers “Rhyming Rendition” Video

Reppin’ straight out of Mass, the LoLife brotha and Havok House native sun Ajax LO drops visuals to the hypnotic head nodding joint “Rhyming Rendition” off of the JAXN album – out now on All Digital Platforms. The grimey and captivating visual was filmed in Bogota, Colombia. “Rhyming Rendition” is produced by Aroc346 and video by […]

SpitSickBeats, Apathy & ChangerMusic Put Their “Fist Up” (Video)

“Fist Up” is the second single from SpitSickBeats & ChangerMusic‘s “Steel Money” album, which dropped January 11, 2021. The album features former Death Row artist RBX and AOTP/Demigodz‘s Apathy as well as Jersey’s Ren Thomas and Canadian legend Lee Reed amongst others. “Fist Up” is a fun, party Hip-Hop song. This Boom Bap rock vibe, celebrates traditional old […]

Premiere: Indigo Phoenyx Teams Up with Shabaam Sahdeeq & Stahhr for “Fire Alarm” (Video)

Rugged Triad’s own Indigo Phoenyx links up with hip hop icon/director Shabaam Sahdeeq and Stahhr for a barbaric verbal slaughter in the “Fire Alarm” video. The soundtrack to this movie is produced by burgeoning beatsmith Stu Bangas who cranks up the heat with a brass laden punchy instrumental. Get it on Bandcamp here The visuals […]

Bodega Bamz Claims The Throne On His New Single “The King”

While Spanish Harlem royalty Bodega Bamz just dropped his last album “Yams Heard This” at the end of last Summer, he’s already back with “The King,” the lead single off his upcoming LP, “El Camino.” This new joint is produced by JohnBoy Beats, who flips the sample from Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz’ smash hit […]

When Skanks & ILL Conscious Get On Same Track, You Better “Bmore Careful” (Video)

It’s a NY/DMV collision in “Bmore Careful” with Skanks the Rap Martyr and ILL Conscious. The single/video is taken from Skanks’ latest album ‘New World Order‘ and is produced by Tre Eiht. Class is in session as the duo drops knowledge on street survival codes. Given the turmoil they’ve overcome it only makes sense they […]

Beni-Hana & Carolina Cracker Walk Down “Memory Lane” (Video)

The Carolinas very own Beni-Hana, emerges once again with another solid entry to his musical arsenal. Kicking off the new year with continued momentum, sharing an early release of “Memory Lane” from the upcoming album ‘Earthworm Ben,‘ scheduled for release on all platforms in February. The song titled “Memory Lane” featuring frequent collaborator Carolina Cracker, […]

Breeze Brewin of The Juggaknots Delivers Debut Solo LP, ‘Hindsight’ (Available Now)

Breeze Brewin’s history in hip-hop runs as deep as his incredible skill set. There are levels upon levels to his talents, whether he’s penning mind-bending lyrics or crafting head-nodding instrumentals. And over the past 25 years, he’s proven his skills as a member of the Juggaknots and the Indelible MC’s, and as a collaborator on […]

Producer Dixon Hill Takes Us on a Voyage With Project 3 of His ‘Holodeck Beats’ Series (Available Now)

Las Vegas producer Dixon Hill’s new instrumental album, Holodeck Beats: Program 3, beautifully captures the feeling of isolation while also being a treasure trove of head-nodding beats. While the beatsmith has woven a tight narrative through the project’s 16 tracks, he’s not necessarily concerned over whether his listeners dig into it or not. “I hope […]

Wais P Is Somewhere Between Nirvana And Pain With New Video “Mama Say” Produced By Stu Bangas

Wais P (pronounced Wise P) formerly of the Team ROC’s Da Ranjahz has established his own lane of pimp infused east coast lyricism dubbed “Pimp-Hop.” Since entering the rap game he has worked with Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, DJ Premier, CeeLo Green, Swizz Beats, Statik Selektah and countless others. After becoming a solo artist in 2007, […]

Deca Brings his Kaleidoscopic World of Fantasy to Life on “All in a Dream” (Video)

New York-based artist Deca continues to demonstrate his incredible talents as a producer, emcee, and visual artist in his surreal new video for “All in a Dream,” a psychedelic journey through time and sound. The hypnotic visuals center on a small character who makes their way through an ever-changing world of colors and varied imagery. […]

Qwazaar & Batsauce Link With Hellsent For Spooky New Single “No Ghosts”

Qwazaar & Batsauce are back at it again with their tried and true formula of classic boom bap beats and raw raps. In case you’re not familiar, Qwa is a founding member of the renowned Chicago crew Typical Cats, while Bat was a member of the funky and now defunct Smile Rays. The Chi emcee […]

Arichussettes Sticks To The Code With New Lyric Video “Spit Nothing But Street” Featuring ETO

New England’s always grinding rapper Arichussettes delivers another underground and unruly lyric video “Spit Nothing But Street” featuring NY hood legend ETO. Directed by Sando Films and produced by OG7 the track speaks to the gritty routine of two hustlers with a sharp cut chorus by DJ Slipwax. “Street life is grimey but to me […]

The Legendary Craig G & BigBob Deliver ‘The Pen Is Mightier’ EP

The Pen is Mightier is an inspiring synthesis of straightforward bars & beats, the foundation of hip hop. This art is rooted in boombap rap articulated by the grand presence of Craig G’s extraordinary & polished story telling. Each track follows respectively with a soundscape that seamlessly melds one into the other courtesy of avant […]

Ray Young Delivers Post Apocalyptic Boom Bap With New Video, “None Worry”

Ray Young aka SlapBox1432 is a native New Yorker who resides in the Twin Cities and is best known as a raw underground Hip Hop artist. Since the early to mid 90’s, Ray has been sharpening his lyrical skills and ear for music. In addition he has released various projects and performed throughout the Minnesota […]

R.A. The Rugged Man & Immortal Technique Release Politically-Charged Music Video, “Who Do We Trust?”

With an inauguration looming and political tensions in America at an all-time high, underground hip-hop heavyweights R.A. The Rugged Man and Immortal Technique are releasing the official music video for their politically-charged single “Who Do We Trust?” off R.A.’s album, All My Heroes Are Dead. Candid Convo with the Iconic RA The Rugged Man + […]

Kahlee & Innate See the “Devil In the Phone Screen” (Single)

The addiction is real. From going broke shopping on Amazon and literally showing your ass for some likes to families and friends going at each other’s throats over some racist remarks or political scumbags. This social media shit ain’t for the faint of heart. One minute you’re the hero and the next your followers can […]

Jypsy Recriuts “Warriors” Kid Vishis & Fatt Father for New Single

Inkster Michigan / Middle Finger Music emcee, Jypsy, teams up with Detroit legends Kid Vishis and Fatt Father to bring you this illustrious “Warriors” single produced by none other than Foul Mouth. This is the first single off Jypsy’s upcoming album, ‘Born Wit It,‘ dropping January 26th on Middle Finger Music. The album features Bub Rock, Ketch P, Isaac […]

M.O.P’s Teflon Drops Politically Charged New Single, “Somethin’ Ain’t Right”

“Somethin’ Ain’t Right” is a powerful, politically charged new single from Brooklyn emcee Teflon and his go-to producer, Jazimoto. It perfectly captures the state of our country as a whole, particularly how systemic racism is being unveiled for the entire world to see. The track highlights the widespread division in the U.S. and how racism […]

Taiyamo Denku & Ras Kass Talk About the “Sycamore” (Single)

Looking at problems and other artists from atop of the sycamore tree. The new single by Taiyamo Denku and Ras Kass has a 90’s feel to it with the production that BoFaat customized for the two MCs. Ras Kass starts the song by telling you the problems and struggles and Denku finishes the track off with […]

Vast Aire & Cosmiq Pump “Good Fuel” Into the System (Video)

Vast Aire of Cannibal Ox has returned with a new single, “Good Fuel,” which serves as an appetizer from his forthcoming new album. “Good Fuel” see’s Vast continuing his collaborative union with producer COSMIQ, who crafted Can Ox’s sophomore album, Blade Of The Ronin in 2015. With their forthcoming project now complete, Vast Aire and COSMIQ […]

Ke Turner Drops New Visual for Yolandas Single

Ke Turner goes hard in new visuals for “Yolandas.” This heatrock was produced by JaySwiftz Da Producer. This video is energetic and captivating. The song’s concept is from the life of superstar Selena who was murdered by her fan club president, Yolanda Saldivar. Ke warns us about potential traitors in your circle that fits the […]

Premiere: Reallyhiiim & Puzzle (The Crux) Recruit Planet Asia For “Roots Of Nazareth” + Interview

Today we are premiering “Roots Of Nazareth” a new heater featuring underground legend, Planet Asia. The track is the 2nd leak from forthcoming The Crux project which drops this Friday (1/22). The Crux is the work of Syracuse, NY beatsmith Reallyhiiim (whose calling card as a producer was last year’s EP with childhood friend B.A. […]

Premiere: Frank Knight & Chuck LaWayne Tribute Martin and Malcolm With “Martin X” Video

Frank Knight is a ravenous, young emcee out of Brooklyn, NY. While Chuck LaWayne is a triple threat (producer/DJ/MC) that was born and bred in Harlem, NY. These two artists had been solo acts up until this point but they’ve united to provide listeners with kind of classic East coast boom bap that heads fiend […]

UNDRCRWND – John Jigg$ VS Innocent?

UPDATE: Stay tuned for the UNDRCRWND: Innocent? vs John Jigg$ mixtape – coming soon! Weekly Rap Gods announces the second official UNDRCRWND on Saturday, January 16th between John Jigg$ and Innocent?. Who will be crowned the winner? Both are lyrical heavyweights, both fan favorites, both hold a strong reign over NY (past and present), and […]

Indigo Phoenyx Makes Her Next Move With “Queen’s Gambit” Single

Indigo Phoenyx had a monster 2020 with her music releases and the launch of her label, Rugged Triad Records, who just recently signed the veteran Shabaam Sahdeeq onto their roster. 2021, Indigo ushers in the new year with a lethal track titled “Queen’s Gambit” off her upcoming project Poison Lilac EP produced by emerging producer […]

Saga & Krondon Spit “Cold Phrases” Over DJ Skizz Production

Brooklyn emcee/producer Saga has returned with a new joint entitled “Cold Phrases.” With a somber and dust-flecked instrumental (courtesy of DJ Skizz) he and guest Krondon (Strong Arm Steady) give us those winter-cold barbarian bars, perfect for the season. This is the first leak from Saga’s forthcoming Six-Demon Bag EP (to drop on 1/21), which […]

ONYX Meets The LOX As Fredro Starr & Sheek Louch Connect At “5 AM”

What do you get when Fredro Starr and Sheek Louch link up…an inevitable beastly force unleashing lyrical carnage. The duo enlists Clinton, NJ-based mega-producer JayWex for the new single “5 AM.” Stream/purchase 5 AM on preferred platforms Jaywex provides Starr and Louch with fix your face production that not only quakes but amplifies their grippingly […]

Jamal Gasol says “This Rap Shit Is Wrestling” in new video

Off the top turnbuckle, Niagara Falls, NY’s Jamal Gasol returns! In a new video (animated by Dead Fucking Hippie) accompanied by production from The Standouts (Bub Rock, Eddie Kaine) he breaks down his current perception of the game. This track appears on The World Is Piff 2.5 release which is a free download for the fans and […]

Sicknature from the Snowgoons teams up with Swedish Rap duo Clint Hoffa & Lycouz

In November Clint Hoffa & Lycouz released their album “Shockwaves – A 2020 Vision” and on that album Sicknature appeared on the track “We’re Coming For Em”. That joint was the lead single of the project and people bumped it all around the globe. Still something was missing, though: a Sicknature touch to the track. So […]

Aswad Mikal (Knotz) Drops “3 Bagz” Video Featuring Swigga (Natural Elements) & Dread Child

It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Poconos mountain rhyme-duo the Knotz who dropped those dope singles a few years back with Young Zee of The Outsidaz. Well, Aswad Mikal of the group has just dropped visuals to a new single entitled “3 Bagz” (Produced by The Copilots) and featuring appearances from Swigga Da […]

Willie The Kid Teams Up with ReallyHiiim for “Hezekia Flow” Video

Michigan emcee/entrepreneur Willie The Kid is flowing lavishly into the new year with new single/video for “Hezekia Flow.” While Willie just dropped the 2nd installment of his Deutsche Marks collaborative project with Vdon, “Hezekia Flow” is actually the first leak from The Crux. According to a statement, The Crux is a forthcoming project entirely produced […]

Billy Danze & Too Busy Deliver “Southern Man” Visuals

Colossal Hip Hop Icon Billy Danze drops visuals for “Southern Man.” The track is off his recently released 13-track project #TheListeningSession, produced entirely by TooBusy. Danze describes the project as just what the title entails, he wants people to listen… Stepping out of a super-sized MAC truck in “Southern Man” Danze wastes no time to […]

Josiah The Gift & Bishop Speak “Lavish Language” In New Video Trailer

Josiah The Gift releases the trailer for “Lavish Language” (Peep the Scenario) produced by Bishop. The minute and a half teaser is a sure-fire lyrical annihilation of what’s to come. The video provides no gimmicks or distractions, just Josiah with a “raw” tee spitting venom. His deliberate and racy bars shed light on the music […]

Johnie Bee Brings Back Rasco As They Flopped a “Royal Flush” Produced By Grim Reaperz

It only took Rasco 5 years for a comeback and as said the comeback is always better than the setback. Johnie Bee brings Rasco back in 2021 in an EP named “Royal Flush” fully produced by famous Boom Bap producers Grim Reaperz. Pre-Order

Omen44 Shares New Video Featuring Planet Asia & Sicknature Off His Recently Released ‘Hentai’ Album

Omen44 originally from Kobe/Japan, evolved into a seasoned and respected Hip Hop artist since claiming NY as home and placing his stake in the music scene. The quick buzz and notoriety from his music resulted in shared global stages and collaborations with the likes of heavyweights, such as Sizzla, Marley Marl, Statik Selektah and many […]

Album Premiere + Interview: Lenox Hughes Talks About His “Opulent Habits”

Harlem rhyme-hustler Lenox Hughes first came out the gate with 2019’s debut Finding The Balance (though he initially cut his teeth in the game under another emcee name). This past February, he celebrated Black History Month with Langston’s Son, which was entirely produced by The Standouts (Ty Farris, Lord Juco). On December 11th he will […]

Premiere + Interview: L.A. Vets, Reagan Era Records Take “The Pledge”

Recently an eight-man crew of nostalgic rhymers materialized out of Los Angeles, calling themselves Reagan Era Records. With a declarative statement of intent, they dropped the single “88 Kane” (Produced by King Dios) where over a classic break, crew members Dios Negasi, Skrillz Dior and Halo busted lyrical heat, while also slipping in classic phrases […]

Premiere: Rakaa Joins Born Allah on Zpu-Zilla Produced Banger, “Jabril (Let the Horns Blow)”

Weekly Rap Gods is pleased to premiere the debut album leak, “Jabril (Let the Horns Blow),” from Cali rhyme veteran Born Allah’s forthcoming EP, Analog Baby, produced entirely by German producer, Zpu-Zilla. The triumphant single pairs Born with his fellow Mid-City, L.A. brethren, Rakaa (Dilated Peoples). The two go back to the era of the […]

Lend Your Ear To Billy Danze of M.O.P. & Producer TooBusy’s #TheListeningSession

On November 14th Billy Danze (M.O.P.) took over Weekly Rap Gods for an exclusive Q&A for his new ‘WeBusy #TheListeningSession‘. The 13-track single comes off the legendary Brownsville caper’s forthcoming album #TheBillyDanzeProject and features Method Man, Frontline Live, Havoc, DJ Premier, Daz Dillinger, Cormega, fellow M.O.P. member Lil Fame, and his son La Boogie. IG LIVE […]

Jeru The Damaja Talks Black Liberation, New Music and Maturing In Hip-Hop (Interview)

Known for his collaborative work with the likes of DJ Premier, Jeru The Damaja became a household name during the golden era of early nineties New York Hip Hop. With a brash style and penchant for strong, political lyricism, he has been consistently releasing music for the past three decades. Despite the pandemic, 2020 has seen […]

G4Jag’s Artist, Aaqil Ali, Casts Out “Dirty Spirits” [Album Premiere]

Mt. Vernon, NY spitter Aaqil Ali has been quietly building his brand of socially conscious but gritty lyricism over the past few years. It only makes sense that he would link up with Harlem rhyme-ambassador to the people, G4Jag, as part of his Fly Family label. Weekly Rap Gods is proud to host the official listening […]

Producer’s Hot Seat with the Legendary Buckwild of D.I.T.C. (Interview)

With some exceptions, few golden era producers have endured (with the same energy) as Bronx native and D.I.T.C. member Buckwild has done over the past 25+ years. Coming up under Lord Finesse — and boasting a hefty discography that includes classic cuts on debut projects by legends like O.C., Big L, AZ and Big Pun […]

Bizzy Bone Is Hip-Hop. Bizzy Bone Is Reality. Bizzy Bone Is Eternal (Interview)

As a multi-billion dollar industry with a near half-century worth of contributors, hip-hop has produced some of the unequivocally eccentric, charismatic and singular artists into modern pop culture. Ol’ Dirty Bastard; Cam’Ron; Andre 3000; Kool Keith – amongst the most unique artists in and outside of hip-hop. Such a list of creative titans must include […]

Agallah & Sadat X Deliver ‘The Gods Have Arrived’ [Album Premiere]

There’s very few emcees whose pedigrees are more definitively hip-hop than that of Agallah & Sadat X. With a resume that traces back to the days old New York before Giuliani turned Times Square into Disney Land, 8-Off and Derek X were busy making what would become forever lasting contributions to the culture that we […]

The Most Important Bassists in Hip Hop

Hip Hop wouldn’t be what it is without the bass guitar. Since the earliest, sample-driven days of hip hop, the bass guitar has been a crucial part of hip hop’s evolution. From veteran effects pedal-hogging luminaries like Pino Palladino to contemporary producer-musicians like Brady Watt, let’s dive into the world of the most important bassists in […]

Interview + Video Premiere: A Discussion With the Legendary Waterproof Emcee, Ras Kass

Ever since he came out of the gate with the lyrically acclaimed debut, Soul On Ice, Ras Kass has been a tour de force from dropping solid projects to working with acts, such as Dr. Dre, Canibus, DJ Premier, being a part of the Jamo Gang supergroup to also appearing in films like Rhyme & Reason and I Got […]

Producer’s Hot Seat: ThatBlessedGirl (Interview)

Emerging underground producer, ThatBlessedGirl, has taken the industry by storm with her innovative beats. She has created some masterpieces for quite a few noted underground artists and graced many charts. She has a unique flair that captivates the boom bap masses. Her versatility and consistency caught my attention. She’s definitely on the rise with her […]

Interview + Video Premiere: Going Pound for Pound with Pounds

Rochester, N.Y. native Pounds has been a driving force in the underground scene for awhile now. From releasing a slew of EPs and mixtapes, working on a limited retro fashion line to acting, the ever working emcee has found a way to diversify his portfolio immensely. He is currently primed to drop his new LP, There […]

Super Producer Domingo Tells All In Exclusive Interview

Legendary Hip Hop producer Domingo has created tracks for so many greats (he mentioned them below). His catalogue is amazing. He has been a staple in the culture. It’s my extreme honor and pleasure to highlight his vast accomplishments in this exclusive interview. INTERVIEW Who are your musical influences? Growing up, my main influence was […]

Interview + Video Premiere: No Matter What, G4 Jag Will “Keep Going”

Harlem bred emcee, G4 Jag is an anomaly in the current hip-hop landscape. His lyrical delivery is almost torn from his throat in a baritone as deep as Barry White, that is if Barry was spitting extremely personal and vulnerable tales of survival for the have-not’s. He favors beats that are sparse and downtempo that […]

Producer Endemic Emerald Drops Jewels (Interview)

I recently caught up with underground beatsmith, Endemic Emerald. The BX by way of UK producer, and founder of No Cure Records sheds some light on his musical background, discography, label plans for the remainder of 2020 and beyond, and much more. Get familiar… INTERVIEW With a discography that includes production credits for various members […]

Interview + Track Premiere: Bub Styles & Ace Fayce Are “Talking Spicy”

With a project title that translates to “very dirty, very spicy,” it should be no mystery what Brooklyn spitter, Bub Styles, brings to the booth. The self-proclaimed “cold-cut king of Brooklyn” stands at over 6 ft 4 inches and weighs-in at over 300 lbs, and like-so his tales of the come-up are larger than life. […]

Interview With the Original Gangster of Hip-Hop, Just Ice

From the outset of our 90 minute discussion, hip hop legend Just Ice was unabashed with his views. Time has not dulled his sword or softened his stance on the industry. In fact I got just what I expected; a cool and deadly journey from the inception of the culture up to the present. This […]

Premiere: Apokalips the Archangel Present “Follow Me” (Video)

Top Shelf Muzik presents Apokalips The Archangel “Follow Me” single/video produced by Seasra23. The Queens thoroughbred, also one of NY’s most consistent emcees, delivers yet another timeless gem. Like other visuals to keep Hip Hop culture at the forefront, Apokalips embraces graffiti walls, gully pavement, and cornerstones that represent his borough. With striking piano keys […]

Hip Hop Heavyweights Craig G., Ruste Juxx, M-Dot, Born Unique, & More Join Roccwell On His ‘Still Lovin’ Boom Bap’ Album

We still love and represent that boom bap at WRG! We have some new heat titled, Still Lovin’ Boom Bap – the slogan with which the Munich-based beat-maker Roccwell titles his album stands not only for his unbroken love of the Boombap sound, but above all, for the daily struggle of the Hip-Hop generation of 35 plus. WATCH […]

Innocent? Recruits Dax & Frank Castle for Hardbody Hit, “Never Changed” Produced by Stan Da Man

Tough trio Innocent?, Dax and Frank Castle link on “Never Changed” produced by heat maker Stan Da Man. This is that raw gritty hip hop. The collaboration is fiery with lethal lyricism. The guys let you know they never changed always keeping it real on every level over Stan Da Man’s signature pounding drums that […]

DJ Flipcyde & Comet Are Wavy On New “Silver Surfer” Single

Underground hip hop artist Comet links with DJ Flipcyde on sizzling single “Silver Surfer” under Hell Razah Music. The fire track was produced by Sal Barz. It’s a bar fest for sure when Comet touches the mic. Pure lyricism is always the theme. Be sure to check it this heat rock! STREAM NOW

Jamo Gang’s ‘Walking With Lions’: The Bands Long Awaited Debut Album On Fat Beats Records

Jamo Gang consists of LA legend Ras Kass, NYC veteran emcee El Gant and J57 on production. The trio’s debut album Walking With Lions is out now via Fat Beats Records. The album features DJ Premier, Slug from Atmosphere, Sid Wilson from Slipknot, Sick Jacken from Psycho Realm & Slaine from La Coka Nostra. J57 handled all […]

Premiere: SpiderDaGod Teams Up With Termanology for “Last of the Mob” Single

Let’s kick the weekend off proper! We have an exclusive titled “Last of the Mob” off SpiderDaGod‘s upcoming album, 8LIMBS. This serves as his final single before the project officially releases on May 15. The song features underground icon Termanology spiting lava as usual. The pulsating production is from UK’s own Four Limbs, who handled all […]

Bobcatt The Legend Drops Bangin’ Boom Bap Instrumental Project, ‘(BC) The Legend’

No doubt, Bobcatt the Legend is a phenomenal producer. He has dropped heat consistently. You can normally catch him with his 4G comrade rocking out. This time he hits the underground scene with an insane instrumental project titled (BC) The Legend. It’s raw passionate production with a versatile soundscape and soulful undertones. He gives us […]

New Music: Kool G Rap, Billy Danze (M.O.P.) & King Gordy “War” (Prod. by Doc Ish)

Grammy award winning (for his work with Eminem) producer Doc Ish delivers a new single, “War,” from his upcoming release Lost Files, which will feature contributions from Uncle Murda, Kool G Rap, Billy Danze, King Gordy and more special guests which will be announced soon. Stream Kool G Rap, Billy Danze (M.O.P.) & King Gordy […]

SpiderDaGod Claims King Status On New Single “Throne”

The spotlight is firmly focused on Buffalo, New York right now and the area has a plethora of talent for fans to discover. SpiderDaGod is a veteran of the region’s scene who has developed an enigmatic persona. His grimy yet zany rhyme style is reminiscent of colorful characters from the ‘90s like Sticky Fingaz of […]

Thirstin Howl the 3rd Releases New Visual for “Proud To Be From MGV”

Thirstin Howl the 3rd drops a dope tribute to MGV best known as Marcus Garvey Village in Brownsville. This past weekend we witnessed an alarming video footage of police brutality in Brownsville over quarantine and social distancing rules. There was excessive force being used on minorities. However, I’ve seen footage of large groups of white […]

DJ Deadeye & Fabeyon Present “Rare Gift” (Video)

“Rare Gift” featuring Fabeyon is produced and directed by Dj Manipulator and it’s the first single/video off the first Installment of Dj Deadeye‘s EP series entitled LaST. Batch. The project is a short collection of b-sides, remixes, unreleased and new material put together as a release, instead of being shoved into the archives. DJ Deadeye LaST. Batch EP Out […]

Money Stacks Let’s Em Know “Never Bite The Hand” That Feeds You In Latest EP

Underground artist Money Stacks gives us Never Bite The Hand produced entirely by Killer Kane. The project consists of four gritty tracks. There’s one feature from rising artist Jae Hussle on the song titled “Dinner Time” that’s fire. The production is dark and grimy. The four track EP is a great appetizer. Can’t wait to hear […]

Interview: Smooth B Talks “Before” & Writing For Bobby Brown

“I want to be remembered as a nigga who actually gave a fuck,” he says.

Real Bad Man’s ‘On High Alert, Vol. 2’ Features Posdnuos, Blu, Boldy James, Inspectah Deck, Flee Lord, Eto, Willie The Kid & ElCamino

Who the hell is Real Bad Man? Good question, but tough to answer, in short, it’s a clothing brand from Los Angeles…known for bold psychedelic graphics that “sample” imagery from the worlds of music, art and genre films. Sold in the best clothing stores in world, such as Union, Dover Street Market, Goodhood UK to […]

Teck-Zilla Leads Us to Brighter Days With ‘Pre Summer Tape 89’ EP (Available Now)

On his brand-new EP, Pre Summer Tape 89, deejay/producer Teck-Zilla serves up the musical equivalent of comfort food for hip-hop heads. It’s a distinct nod toward the music of that year—think De La’s 3 Feet High and Rising, or EPMD’s Unfinished Business—with a similar appreciation and fondness for the past. STREAM/BUY “Growing up in a family […]

Benny The Butcher Teams Up with United Grind to Release “M.A.M.N.”

“M.A.M.N.” is a celebration of camaraderie from Ohio’s burgeoning United Grind Collective, whose talents are fully demonstrated on this high-energy track. It all starts with Vice Souletric’s banging production, which fuels the bravado-filled verses of fellow UGC members G.Huff and HiJinks. Plus, they’re joined by Griselda’s own Benny The Butcher who brings his trademark snarl to […]

Rock Mecca Enlists Sadat X, Shabaam Sahdeeq & Tha God Fahim On “Killa II”

Rock Mecca recruits more trained assassins to kill the track on the second installment of “Killa”. This time Rock is joined by legendary Brand Nubian emcee Sadat X, true school veteran Shabaam Sahdeeq and underground phenom Tha God Fahim on Killa II (Cypher at the Kumite). Produced by Jake Palumbo of SpaceLab Recordings, the posse […]

Bobby J From Rockaway Drops “Autumn Leaves” Produced By Statik Selektah (Video)

Growing up in Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York during the 90s, Bobby J From Rockaway was immersed in a plethora of musical inspiration- from his mother’s love of classic rock to his father’s affinity for disco, soul & Motown. It was his older brother Eric though who introduced him to hip hop. Bobby began his ascent […]

A-Minus & Nolan the Ninja Bring You That “Uncut” Product (Video)

Detroit’s own, A-Minus, collabs with another rising Detroit emcee, Nolan The Ninja, to bring you his latest visual titled “Uncut.” Produced by Nolan and visually directed by Joe Hendo, “Uncut” is the latest single from A-Minus’ upcoming project, ’36Os.’ Expect features from Daniel Son, Bubba Rock & more. Coming soon on Middle Finger Music!

The Legendary Jeru The Damaja Performs NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” From Home (Video)

Brooklyn native and legendary emcee Jeru The Damaja has teamed up with NPR to bring you another Tiny Desk Home Concert from his living room in Berlin, Germany. Performing classic tracks like “Can’t Stop The Prophet,” “Scientifical Madness,” and “Ain’t the Devil Happy.” Jeru also performs powerful new material entitled “IF” and “The Power,” all […]

Professor Daddy-O & Indigo Phoenyx Blastoff In “Gun Store Movie”

Professor Daddy-O enlists Indigo Phoenyx and producer Klassik Ceo for his latest single “Gun Store Movie.” “Gun Store Movie” serves as a fresh, yet gritty boom-clap record delivering headshot after headshot of aggressive lyricism and wordplay. Both Daddy-O and Phoenyx have no qualms playing their roles without any regrets. The duo sits heavy, mastering their […]

In Case You Missed It: Thorough & CrazyBeatsP Kill It In “Murder Rap” Video

Thorough releases visuals for “Murder Rap”, of his critically acclaimed ‘Cassette Tape Malfunction‘. Produced by CrazyBeatsP, the smooth piano keys drive the track and give off a mafioso vibe. Thorough steps in after a mafia coded intro, with his ‘murder rap’ proving just why his verses are bullets with godfather bars. Other rappers can’t do […]

Underground Hip Hop Producers Unite to Help ‘Beat The Virus’ [Support Now]

Producer Patchz created a great way for underground hip hop producers to come to the aid of families devastated by COVID-19. With the recent passing of one of the underground’s dopest rising stars, Fred The Godson (RIP) due to the virus, this project is dedicated to him and all proceeds will be given to his […]

Premiere: Ghost of the Machine & DJ Proof Drop Touching Tribute, “Yesterday (For Mom)”

Ghost of the Machine drops a beautiful tribute to his mother titled “Yesterday (For Mom).” This touching track was produced by DJ Proof and comes off their joint project, Heroes for Hire 3, which is slated to drop May 15th. This heartwarming song means a great deal to the artist and it also resonated with me, since I’ve lost […]

IamTerrible & D.R.U.G.S. Beats Release Epic ‘Eye Am Hymn’ Album

Iamterrible links with D.R.U.G.S. Beats for a dope project titled Eye Am Hymn. There’s always layers in the content and powerful messages in Iamterrible’s music. This project has layers. That’s what makes it so special. The production and lyrics are top notch boom bap. This is what a well executed project sounds like. The art […]

Jamil Honesty Delivers ‘Lord Have Mercy Vol. 1’ Beat Tape

Underground spitter, Jamil Honesty aka Macabeats drops another dope instrumental project titled, Lord Have Mercy Vol. 1. It’s eight energetic boom bap bangers. I love when he puts on his producers cap and creates sick tracks. The joints will surely inspire a lyricist to deliver some serious bars. Jamil gives us competitive production with pulsating […]

Thorough Gives Us a Double Dose of Dopeness with “Mowgli” & “The Great Adventures of Thorough” Visuals

Underground sensation Thorough has been been going hard on the visuals this week. He gave us two vibrant, yet vicious visuals, shot both by Sean Lo of Rebel Filmz, which come off his King Articulate project. We have the raw gritty aesthetics for “Mowgli” produced by DJ Proof and “The Great Adventure of Thorough” produced by […]

Legends Never Die: Prodigy (Episode 3)

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mobb Deep‘s monumental sophomore album The Infamous, I pause and say to myself, “Damn, Prodigy is really dead.” Prodigy has been gone for three years now. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when he passed. I was at work walking through the lobby, going […]

Cise Greeny & NV Release “Not Even” With Starker (Single)

Up and coming hip-hop talent, Cise Greeny, partners with talented producer and engineer NV to release “Not Even”, their debut single off of their upcoming project titled, Icaro. Collaborating with acclaimed rapper Starker, Cise Greeny and NV are setting the stage for the release of their project next month. “Not Even” opens with a worldly and […]

Eto Connects With Willie The Kid & Rome Streetz On “Rusty Stainless” Produced By Statik Selektah

Rochester, NY’s very own, Eto, cut his teeth with a handful of mixtapes and producing for The Diplomats, Max B, Stack Bundles and Tragedy. In 2017, he released his first studio album, Omerta, which was produced entirely by V Don. After years of dedication and hard work, Eto’s unique sound was recognized by Complex in […]

Ren Thomas & Bizarre Catch a Vibe on C.G.-Produced, “Never Sold Dope”

Jersey producer, C.G. kicks off the campaign for his forthcoming compilation EP, The Certified Genius with the Ren Thomas and Bizarre (of D12) assisted gem, “Never Sold Dope.”

UFO Fev & Travis Mendes Celebrate Their Come Up on DJ AO Produced, “Bread & Cheese”

Long Island’s DJ AO has been busy with his Baker Music Group imprint. After dropping the B.Keyz features “Y’all Knew That” earlier this year, he rounds-up East Harlem’s UFO Fev—who’s fresh off the release of his Fresh Air collab with Statik Selektah—and the Brooklyn-based vocalist, Travis Mendes for the celebratory banger, “Bread & Cheese.”

Ski & BigBob Push Addictive “Digital Scales” Product

Elite Sound International’s first signee, Ski, teams up with visionary producer BigBob on the latest “Digital Scales” track off forthcoming album, Reasonably Ill Too. Ski verifies his skills as an intellectual wordsmith balancing street vernacular and popular culture. His creativity and technical use of language stylistically sets him apart; pairing well with an impressive soundscape direction from BigBob.

Mic Handz Gets Loose Over 2Pac’s “When My Homies Call” Beat (Freestyle)

Ninth Installment of the CORVID-48 freestyle series, Mic Handz chose “If My Homies Call” by 2Pac for a few reasons – first, this is one of his favorite Tupac songs. secondly, 2Pacalypse Now was one of the first West Coast albums that he owned, which was introduced to him by his cousin Kimoni. Here’s what Mic […]

Joe Mack Enlists Kyreem Tabar & Jonny Ca$hanova On “Time Will Tell” Single

New heat in play from rising hip hop artist Joe Mack featuring Kyreem Tabar and Jonny Ca$hanova titled “Time Will Tell.” The track was produced by Rokem. The trio spits some truth over the rugged yet melodic track. Joe Mack has been giving us some solid music as of late. “Time Will Tell” has a […]

Interview: Confessions of Fire with Estee Nack

Let’s be honest, Estee Nack is on some other shit. He drops projects of metaphysical yet grimy bars that can be self-scientific, street-cat and foul in the same stanza. He can rhyme, he can produce and he has unique concepts for days. He also writes in ALL-CAPS (so just be warned he is not yelling […]

Magno Garcia & Retrospec Come Through ‘Like A Thief In the Night’ On New LP

Magno García is a unique MC ready to show the world the man he represents in life. Hailing from Chelsea MA, he experiments with different levels of music and subject matter. After putting it down for years, Magno stands at the gate ready for the next climb. Like A Thief In The Night is the […]

James Salvato Connects with Koncept for this “Movie Premier” Video

James Salvato is a rapper/artist from Orange County, New York. James was raised just outside of New York City with roots from an Italian family from Brooklyn. From growing up in the suburbs, to being sent away to boarding school as an adolescent, to challenging drugs, James uses the same energy that he used to […]

Alpha_betic & Shadow Magnetic Drop Mesmerizing ‘Magneto’s Shadow’ EP

Underground sensations Alpha_betic and Shadow Magnetic drop an electrifying EP titled Magneto’s Shadow. It consists of seven sizzling tracks. The duo have a sound that’s heavy boom bap with their own signature flair. The bars are always power packed and the production is always fuego! I expected nothing less than a hardcore body of work whenever […]

BodyBag Ben & Mark 4ord Unleash Vicious Visual for “The Weaponry”

BodyBag Ben links with Mark 4ord in new visual for “The Weaponry” produced by Dark Summers. This track is a banger! The visuals kick off with BodyBag Ben spitting lava hot bars over the pounding boom bap production. The scenery is an urban setting. The powerhouse duo give a barbaric bar exchange over the sick […]

Teck-Zilla & Psalmurai Are Hip-Hop’s 1-2 Punch with Their Double Feature Video for “Soul Calibre” & “Samurai Dreams”

The duo of Teck-Zilla & Psalmurai return with a double feature video release for “Soul Calibre” and “Samurai Dreams,” taken from their collaborative EP, Enter The Double Dragon. The three track effort was first released back on Feb 28 alongside the video for, “God Level” Once again, Psalmurai directs while The Myth handle the shots to deliver […]

Shée Blue, Rah Digga, Connie Diiamond Show You “How To Get Away With Murder” (Video)

First step: Find some accomplices. Second step: Make the kills as clean as possible. Third step: Dispose of the bodies. Forth step: Leave no witnesses or evidence. Fifth Step: “How To Get Away With Murder” is the latest video-single from MC/Songwriter Shée Blue off her debut The Check-In [via High Caliber Music] featuring Flipmode legend Rah Digga and Bronx, NY artist Connie […]

Bobby J Takes You Through Rockaway In New “Where I’m From” Video

Growing up in Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York during the 90s, Bobby J was immersed in a plethora of musical inspiration- from his mother’s love of classic rock to his father’s affinity for disco, soul & Motown. It was his older brother Eric though who introduced him to hip hop. Bobby began his ascent into […]

In Case You Missed It: D.V. Alias Khryst Unveils 3 Videos In 1 – “New Day” “Refuse” & “Unrecognized”

D.V. Alias Khryst hails from Brownsville & he definitely holds BK down in his 3 part release. Both the audio and visuals are on point as he kicks things off with “New Day” using melodic strings over crisp boom bap percussion. He delivers the goods with lines like: “artistic point of view from a different point of view […]

XP the Marxman & Roc Marciano Discuss “The Have Nots” In New Visual + New Album

Emerging underground artist, XP the Marxman, has a dope project that dropped, produced solely by hip hop heavyweight Roc Marciano, titled Continua a Sparare (Keep Firing). He has released first visuals for the sick track “The Have Nots.” The visuals reflect the crazy times we are all dealing with as we self quarantine to avoid the […]

Ghost of The Machine & DJ Proof Drop “Power Pt. 2” Visual

Hip Hop artist Ghost of The Machine linked with South Miami’s own DJ Proof to bring some fresh new boom bap. The duo initially released their Heroes For Hire project in 2016, which received great accolades. Not only did they record a sequel to the comic book-inspired album, they made it into an ongoing series. […]

Westside Gunn Releases New Album ‘Pray For Paris’ feat. Tyler The Creator, Joey Bada$$, Freddie Gibbs & Wale

Buffalo artist / Griselda label head Westside Gunn has released his biggest LP to date in Pray For Paris, out now via Griselda Records.. The album features Griselda artists Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher along with Grammy-winner Tyler, the Creator, Wale, Joey Bada$$, Freddie Gibbs, Roc Marciano, Boldy James, Billie Essco, Joyce Wrice, Keisha […]

Ray Swoope Drops Killer ‘Thou Shall Not Kill’ Album

Thou Shall Not Kill is the debut solo release from Chicago, IL Hip Hop artist, Ray Swoope. Thou Shall Not Kill draws its fundamental formula from some of Hip Hop’s most revered classics such as Nas‘s “Illmatic” and Raekwon the Chef‘s “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx“, a brutal and unfiltered look at life on the streets backed […]

Premiere: NYC’s Revenge of the Truence Release “The Outbreak,” Produced by Endemic Emerald

Revenge Of The Truence deliver a brilliant and raw new single, “The Outbreak,” that proves this NYC duo is about to get heads get people’s attention with their forthcoming EP, H1N1. Right out of the gate, “The Outbreak” makes it clear that R.O.T.’s MuGGz and Tay Dayne aren’t f*cking around with their verses. Both emcees […]

Jamo Gang & Slug (Atmosphere) Spit Over DJ Premier Laced Track for “The 1st Time”

Jamo Gang consists of LA legend Ras Kass, NYC veteran emcee El Gant and J57 on production. The trio’s debut album Walking with Lions is set to be released on May 8th via Fat Beats Records. The album features DJ Premier, Slug from Atmosphere, Sid Wilson from Slipknot, Sick Jacken from Psycho Realm & Slaine from La Coka Nostra. J57 handled all of the production except for “The 1st Time,” which was produced by living legend, DJ Premier. The Walking with Lions LP embodies head-nodder […]

Young Black And Gifted Say “It’s A Wrap” On New Single

Rochester, NY emcee/producer duo, Young Black And Gifted have dropped another heat-rock this morning. “It’s A Wrap” is another single of street-smart yet consciously minded boom-bap. Since last December producer Kidd Called Quest and Azariah have been on a tear releasing no less than four loosies supposedly intended from their forthcoming album The Second Coming (no […]

Skyzoo “We (Used) To Live In Brooklyn, Baby” Video + ‘The Bluest Note’ Album

With Retropolitan, Skyzoo’s most recent collaborative project with Pete Rock, he got to live out a dream, as two generations of legendary native New Yorkers aligned to create an album that was both a love letter and a wakeup call to the city they love. Now, with The Bluest Note, Skyzoo is checking another box […]

Passport Rav Releases New ‘Dual Citizenship’ EP & New Video For “Outer Riches Inner Poverty”

Following up the success of “Malcolm on Twitter” and getting cosigned by the legend LL Cool J, Passport Rav is back with his new with EP Dual Citizenship. Mostly produced by OMZ, the six-track project has a lofi drum-less vibe with bars that touch on various subjects. The video for “Outer Riches Inner Poverty” was […]

Quest Recruits Chris Keez, Eazy El Dee & Fortunato for “The Mott” Video

“The Motto” brings together artists from Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto for this 90’s inspired jam. Production is provided by Quest with cuts by Eazy El Dee and rhymes by Chris Keez and Fortunato. The four met during last summer’s “House Of Paint Hip Hop Graffiti” festival and built a friendship through music. Each artist shot their […]

Configa & Jahi Lead Us Into A “Forward Future”

Seasoned and reputable UK producer Configa links with wordsmith Jahi for what can be titled as an addictive dose of ear candy. Forward Future an 11-track project comes to us during a period where timeless, conscious music is needed to cleanse our souls, feed our minds, and evoke change. The “champion producer and King on the […]

R.A. The Rugged Man Drops Official Music Video For “The Introduction”

After years of anticipation, R.A. The Rugged Man released his star-studded new album All My Heroes Are Dead and we celebrated it with our exclusive 1-on-1 interview on Friday. While fans are buzzing about the acclaimed rapper’s latest opus, which sits atop the iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap charts in several countries, R.A. is now unveiling a new music […]

Lateb Brings In “Grey Sunshine” In New Single + Video

Lateb (pronouncd Lătĕb) is a Peruvian American rapper/songwriter from Massachusetts. He built a forceful reputation as a deep-rooted lyricist and high-energy performer with his founding role in the hardcore Hip Hop group Heddshotts and politically charged duo W.O.K.E.. In addition he’s appeared on projects alongside Vinnie Paz (Jedi Mind Tricks), Snowgoons, Blaq Poet, Canibus, Token, […]

Bub Styles Sounds the Alarm on ‘State of Fleemergency’ EP

Brooklyn’s Bub Styles has had a busy 6 months. From his September LP Boar’s Head Bubs, Cold Cut King, to the Smoke Crudo EP earlier this year, along with a slew of singles and videos in between, Bub releases his latest offering, the State of Fleemergency EP. STREAM/BUY Recorded, mixed and mastered during the COVID […]

Blak Madeen Release Hard Hitting “Dangerous Artform” Video

Blak Madeen (Al-J & Yusuf Abdul Mateen) re-establish themselves as one of New England’s most deep rooted Hip Hop groups by dropping their latest video, “Dangerous Artform”. The song title also serves as the name of their latest LP released on Chuck D’s SpitSlam Record Label Group. The visuals are directed by Sando Films and […]

In Case You Missed It: Mic Bles Plans On Living Forever Through ‘Immortal Auditory’ LP

Oxnard, CA MC Mic Bles garnered his recognition thru the yrs as a hardcore lyricist for his variation in rhymes schemes w/ complex lyrics and his latest offering Immortal Auditory is no exception. The 13-track LP boasts production from emerging underground Boom Bap heavy hitters Science Green, Merge Beats and Agent Purple X, among others. […]

Candid Convo with the Iconic RA The Rugged Man + New Album (Interview)

Longtime underground mainstay RA The Rugged Man has had a career many mainstream rappers would be jealous of. With a catalog full of big time bangers and collaborations with some of hip-hop’s most revered names, the Long Island emcee has remained a fixture in the underground scene for decades. Ahead of newest album, All My Heroes […]

Premiere: DNTE Drops Visuals for “Danguard Ace/SNKRBOX”

Toronto’s smooth lyrical hustler DNTE (also known as one-half of the duo of Falconcrest) just dropped a two-fer video that we are premiering this morning. “Danguard Ace” named for a 70’s anime hero, bangs as hard as it’s mecha-warrior inspiration. With a dusty drum break, hard guitar stabs, thick Moog bass and vocal samples, this […]

Cashus King Pays Homage to the 90’s with His Latest Release of “Nirvana ’95” +”WeeklyRAPGods” Exclusive

Two weeks ago, along with help from his friends Blu, Yamin Semali and Jeff Johnson II, Cashus King paid homage to the indie hip hop boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s with the original version of “Nirvana“. Today, they pay homage to the transitional year of 1995 by hitting you with “Nirvana ’95” […]

Twan Mack Is Feeling “Marvelous” as He Pays Homage to the Venerable Bob James

Milwaukee-based emcee/producer and visionary, Twan Mack graces our pages once again. This time, Mack takes on the persona of ‘RapMan’ on his visuals for “Marvelous” which provides a dose of superhero-themed adult contemporary hip-hop, all while paying homage to the revered Bob James. Shot by B’Yond Entertainment, “Marvelous” finds ‘RapMan’ confusing heroics for rather irritating […]

Premiere: “The Time Is Now” For Both Roccwell & Wildelux In Latest Video

After more than 20 years in the rap game, Wildelux is not finished. Choosing to go the grassroots route instead of mainstream his entire career, he has managed to build up a small following throughout the world. Originally from the Bronx, living in LA for 15 years and now residing in Japan, Wildelux still continues to work with some […]

Jamal Gasol & Planet Asia Talk Over “Cookies”

Jamal Gasol recently spent a weekend in Los Angeles cooking up with the production duo of DirtyDiggs (JR, Noy). The first evidence of that was leaked this morning “Cookies” which features Planet Asia is that blunted jazz that the duo spit that dusted knowledge over. “Cookies” is taken from the forthcoming EP 100 Blunts In […]

EllMatic & MpDrees24 Give It “One Step At A Time” (Video)

With the “One Step At A Time” video single Ellmatic and beatsmith MpDrees24 annouce the release of their Practice Makes Perfect album. Expect nothing but sixteen original 90’s-infected boombap rap tracks with guest spots by the likes of BlabberMouf, Christmaz, Ntan, Malev Da Shinobi and other like-minded artists. The project started when EllMatic moved to the city where Drees […]

Yellow Balaclava & Muggz on Drugz Bumrush the Hip Hop Scene with ‘The Masked Escapades of Muggz On Drugz’ LP

UK’s own Yellow Balaclava does it again! He executive produced a larger than life album for The Masked Escapades Of Muggz On Drugz with a slew of the underground’s heaviest spitters and producers. The soundscape is masterful. Perfectly paired collaborations with pounding production. It’s well worth the wait. 21 tantalizing tracks of boom bap. Explosive […]

Whatamess Drops ‘Survive A Slime’ Project

Whatamess drops hard core Survive A Slime project. What a comeback for this hard working underground artist. He’s been on a roll giving us that gritty grimy boom bap over the year. The project consists of eight immensely dope tracks produced by Brav and Syer. Whatamess has a sick cadence and raw delivery. He showcases […]

Jamo Gang Link Up with Sid Wilson Of Slipknot to Bring You Latest “Runyon Canyon” Single

Supergroup Jamo Gang, which consists of the legendary Ras Kass, rapid-fire emcee El Gant, and producer extraordinaire J57, have been on a roll lately promoting their upcoming project, Walking With Lions, expected May 8th via Fat Beats. Today, Jamo release their fourth single off their LP titled “Runyon Canyon”. This new single comes with an unexpected […]

In Case You Missed It: S.K.E. The Heistman Recruits Benny The Butcher, ElCamino & Scott G. For “Quality Product”

Over the past few years, the sound of New York Hip Hop is shifting back to it’s street like feel of the praised golden era. Long island artist S.K.E. The Heistman has just released a new single “Quality Product” from his upcoming 2020 album. The Sean Strange produced track features Griselda Records own Benny The Butcher, […]

Money Stacks Puts In That O.T. In New “Overtime Hustlin'” Single

Money Stacks drops dope single “Overtime Hustlin‘” produced by Othello Beats. It’s a warm up single for what’s to come. He’s cooking up an ambitious body of work for the hip hop masses to digest. The theme of the song reflects the hustle during these trying times people are going through. It’s a relatable topic […]

“Bundle Up” For the New Fatt Father Video + ‘King Father’ Album

Fueled By Life presents ‘King Father’, the highly anticipated fourth studio album by Detroit veteran emcee, Fatt Father. ‘King Father’ takes listeners on a personal journey through life. Fatt Father searched as far as Windhoek, Namibia to make sure that the production on this album was undeniable. There he found the soulful sounds of Namibian […]

Premiere: Knowledge the Pirate & E.L.E.M.N.T Aim the “Red Beam” In New Single

Knowledge The Pirate gives us the second leak off his highly anticipated Family Jewels LP, solely produced by Cuns and E.L.E.M.N.T. The album concept is loosely based on the Black Madonna and Jesus’ bloodline. “Red Beam” is that signature Knowledge the Pirate sound with heavy bar work over a rugged track; talking that real. Effortless and […]

To The Nth Degree: A Conversation with Wisecrvcker (Interview)

Arizona emcee, Wisecrvcker has seemingly came out of left-field and released two of the most robust albums in the past decade featuring a boom-bap fiend’s dream list of guest stars. These include Supreme Paradigm Act I: The Grand Scheme (2018) fully produced by Canadian emcee/producer Moka Only. Moka appeared on four of the album’s tracks […]

Premiere: BA Badd & G4Jag Are Down “WTS”

Syracuse spitter B.A. Badd continues with his EBE (Everybody Eats) philosophy and feeds those hungry ears during this pandemic. New track that we are premiering today “W.T.S.” (which stands for “With The Shits”) is according to B.A. about “coming out of an environment that forces you to fight or flight, we chose to fight. We’re […]

Jay Royale Links With Skyzoo For “Thousand Gram Figero” Video

East Baltimore emcee Jay Royale continues to rise up in ranks as he puts out solid music at a consistent and steady pace. His latest offering is the brand new M.W.P. laced single, “Thousand Gram Figero” featuring BK lyricist, Skyzoo. The black and white visuals, shot by Judlin Civil, captures amazing views and essential backdrops of the Brooklyn borough. This is […]

Jamo Gang Reveal “38 Minutes” Featuring Sick Jacken & Slaine

Jamo Gang consists of LA legend Ras Kass, NYC veteran emcee El Gant and J57 on production. The trio’s debut album Walking with Lions is set to be released on May 8th, 2020 via Fat Beats Records. The album features DJ Premier, Slug from Atmosphere, Sid Wilson from Slipknot, Sick Jacken from Psycho Realm & Slaine from […]

XP the Marxman & Termanology Ask “Who Shot Ghost?” Over Roc Marci Production

XP the Marxman returns to the hip hop folds with a new joint tiled “Who Shot Ghost?” featuring Termanology. This is the first single off his upcoming album, Continua a Sparare (Keep Firing), produced by none other than hip hop icon, Roc Marci. The duo give rapid fire bars over the wavy track. Roc Marci laced this […]

Bodybag Ben Puts It All On His Shoulders In “Carry The Weight” Video

BodyBag Ben delivers the visuals for his new track “Carry the Weight” that showcases his intense delivery and street edgy lyricism. Ben doesn’t mince his words as he surgically details the variables that come with the lifestyle that many dreams to live but, in reality, are just not built for. Over a laid-back, stripped-down solemn […]

The Good People Want You to “Hear Me Out”

New York 90’s centric duo, The Good People decided to drop some good wholesome “smooth bap” this morning. New track, replete with animated video (below) “Hear Me Out” is meant to boost the spirit during these tought time as emcees Emskee & Saint drop relatable bars. The track has been made a free download during […]

Young Black & Gifted Remind Us It’s a “Cutthroat Game”

Rochester Duo, Young Black & Gifted (Azariah + Kidd Called Quest) return with some cosmic soul induced boom-bap for the ears. “Cutthroat Game” is another loosie from the forthcoming album The Second Coming to drop sometime this year. Known for their conscious sound that is informed by time on the street, “Cutthroat Game” as Azariah […]

Isaac Castor & Foul Mouth Give You A Dose for “The Sickness” (Video)

“The Sickness” is the second leak off of Isaac Castor’s upcoming Foul Mouth-produced album, The Rabbit Hole. Filmed months before the outbreak of COVID-19, the visuals (directed by Cylent) tell the story of Castor contracting a zombie-like “Sickness” from a 40oz bottle of malt liquor and going on to wreak havoc around the city. Watch […]

Miz Korona Delivers A Cure for ‘The Virus’ with New EP

After a nearly four year hiatus from recording and releasing music, Miz Korona is back with a new project born from an unlikely inspiration. The Virus EP debuted on streaming platforms everywhere on Friday, April 3, 2020 and features a line-up of supporting producers and emcees from Detroit’s underground A-List as well as New York. […]

Eddie Kaine Shines Bright In ‘Nezzie’s Star’ EP

Brooklyn’s own Eddie Kaine is back with another winning installment titled Nezzie’s Star. The electrifying EP was produced by the powerhouse production duo The Standouts. There are eight bangers on this project with a few fiery features from Rim, John Jiggs and Codenine. Eddie Kaine is a true spitter with witty wordplay and a charismatic flow. […]

Knowledge the Pirate Drops Gems In “Oni Experience” from Upcoming ‘Family Jewels’ LP

Roc Marci‘s righthand man, Knowledge The Pirate, returns with hot new album fully produced by noted collaborator Elemnt and dope Italian producer Cuns. Knowledge The Pirate holds his own on this feature free bar fest. The new LP is titled Family Jewels and is loosely based on the Black Madonna and Jesus’ bloodline. This is the first […]

Kil Ripkin & Jah Freedom Bring Musical Healing with “Self Medicate” Single

Kil Ripkin & Jah Freedom are bringing a healing experience with “Self Medicate” single. We need this more than ever in these trying times. We can all use love, light, and hood music. The duo deliver a rich sound and raw bars in this dope single. This is just the dose of hip hop the […]

Savageland (Reckonize Real, Ghost of the Machine, Weapon ESP) Drop “Dysyopia” with Estee Nack

Reckonize Real connects with Weapon ESP, and Ghost of The Machine to create a stellar supergroup. Needless to say, the trio has a dope synergy. They decided to call the group Savageland due to their mutual love of comic books, but also to reflect the direction society is currently headed in. The crew’s first single […]

Miskeen Haleem & Big Daddy Chop Climb the Charts with Latest LP

Miskeen Haleem is definitely one of the underground’s most underrated emcees. The wild wordplay over killer tracks is undeniable. He always delivers polished performances from start to finish. His project The Climb is a testimony to his lyrical ability. The project consists of eight bar driven tracks with one feature from his comrade Iron Lungz. […]

Premiere: Indigo Phoenyx & PA Dre Bring “The Black Witch” (Video)

Earlier this year, emerging underground hip hop artist Indigo Phoenyx released an ambitious body of work with popular and talented producer P.A. Dre titled The Conjuring. The visual for the first single, “The Black Witch” premieres today and it’s sticking with a spooky theme over a sinister soundtrack. The eye catching scenery takes us from […]

Premiere: N.B.S. Come Full Force with “2 Zebras” (Video)

The newest offering from Underground Hip Hop‘s most consistent duo – N.B.S. Lost In Budapest is the product of borders crossed, passports stamped and language borders broken. A follow-up to 2014s Budavets, Lost In Budapest pairs boom bap duo N.B.S. and a litany of Hungarian producers with a who-is-who of Hip Hop‘s elite including Onyx, Reks, Big Noyd, Akrobatik, Sicknature of the Snowgoons, Big Shug and Hus […]

Sophisticated Savage Unleash Vicious Visual for “Brothers”

Yet another bangin’ visual from Culture Power 45‘s Afro Picks Vol. 1. This time it’s Sophisticated Savages as they bring their wild antics to the forefront in this energetic video titled “Brothers”. Rhinoceros Funk, Yahzeed and WhiteOwl spit heavy over Silent Someone‘s raw track. The rock/rap fusion is an ambitious sound that delivers. The visuals show an […]

Jae Hussle & Onaje Jordan Join Forces to Present Astounding ‘Al Haqq’ LP

Kudos to Jae Hussle and Onaje Jordan for dropping a competitive and versatile body of work titled Al Haqq, which means “the truth” in Arabic. It’s a hard hitting project full of dominant delivery with charismatic cadence and wild wordplay. The project features Azariah, Lupus Dei and yours truly Indigo Phoenyx. Onaje laces the soundtrack […]

Big Brick & Myth Collab On Masterful ‘Mythamphetamines’ Project + New Video

Hip Hop artist Big Brick connects with emerging beat smith Myth of The Pronoun for Mythamphetamines. The sound is ambitious and competitive. Bold beats, boastful bars and dope features such as Lord Tariq, Eddie Kaine and Pyrex Roc. Minimal features with maximum output! Myth gives dynamic production while Big Brick bodies the competition with barbaric bars. […]

Prestigious Delivers On Dynamic ’50/Fifty’ Project

Prestigious has received rave reviews and tons of buzz on his latest project 50/Fifty Pt. 1. I had to take a listen and hear what the underground artist was bringing to the arena. It’s that authentic hip hop sound – hard drums and lethal lyricism. The project has 14 fuego tracks featuring Royal Flush, Ruste […]

El Gant Releases Fiery ‘Gantiago’ EP

After a 5 year hiatus from dropping solo projects, the Poughkeepsie, NY native and 1/3 of Jamo Gang (Ras Kass, El Gant and J57), returns with a surprise EP titled Gantiago. The 4 song project features production from underground boom-bap veteran Rob Viktum, D.I.T.C. and Griselda collaborator Motif Alumni, long time producer and brother J […]

Emma Lee Addresses Pandemic with “Dear Corona” Single + Video [DONATE NOW]

Ugandan-born and Harlem, New York City-raised Hip Hop creative artist EMMA LEE is calling a huddle in these trying times. With her visionary skills, soulful imagination and lyrical prowess she slices through the fear and panic of the COVID-19 pandemic with a Boom Bap machete on “DEAR CORONA.” Produced by Brooklyn based creative Emzkey One […]

Tru Trilla Brings the Power with “Word of God” Single

New Jersey’s Tru Trilla released his new album God of Barz through New Dawn Records on May 29th, the follow up to his EP The Seymour Chronicles, which dropped on March 17th. STREAM NOW Production on the new album is courtesy of Newark native (now resident in LA) Clinton Place aka Jamal Nueve, Chicago’s DNA […]

McGyver Delivers New ‘Carpe Orbem’ Album & Video

McGyver’s bilingual LP Carpe Orbem, which translates to “The World is Yours” in Latin, officially hit the globe. An announcement by the Dutch MC was done in style – a one verse-video that’s short, yet deadly. STREAM/BUUY

Too Many T’s & Chill Bump Display their “Work Ethic” In New Video

Energetic hip hop duo, Too Many T’s, pay homage to society’s hard-workers with their latest single, “Work Ethic”. Teaming up with French heavyweights Chill Bump, the upbeat track explores the benefits of finding your purpose and persevering. Fittingly, the collaboration itself is the result of Too Many T’s own musical journey with tours based Chill […]

Snowgoons Release Double Whammy “Wardance / Bad Generals” Video

To celebrate the one year anniversary of the Snowgoons Infantry long-player, the European powerhouse releases a split video for the “Wardance” and “Bad Generals” album tracks. This double whammy video first hits you with “Wardance” featuring Recognize Ali, Goretex aka Lord Goat & DJ TMB and finishes you with “Bad Generals” featuring Ren Thomas (originally featuring Eto & Diggieman). Check it […]

In Case You Missed It: Squeegie O & P Soloist Connect for ‘FNTG (From Niggaz To Godz)’ LP + Video

In case you missed it, artist Squeegie O returned to the scene in an attempt to give us more of a personal retrospective of his life and his music, along with Netherlands based producer P Souloist with his latest project titled FNTG (From Niggaz To Godz). This album is considered a prospective view of life, death, and […]

Verbal McMahon Reminisces on “Days Past” (Video)

Verbal McMahon released a visual for “Days Past” which is the first from his Souvenirs EP. The track is produced by Lord Zookie, who also fully produced Verbal’s previous project, Mr. McMahon. Shot and edited by Onetime Visuals, Verbal is seen spitting his bars, and sipping on Jameson as he watches clips from his childhood displayed on a projector. Past experiences […]

Vanderslice Puts a New Spin on a Classic Catalog with ‘Trendsetter’ Extended Player

After a couple hard-hitting promo leaks in what has been one of the most turbulent months in modern history, Vanderslice finally unveils his Trendsetter EP as week two of the planetary quarantine comes to a close. So while on the one hand we’re stuck at home as we play our part to flatten the curve, […]

RLX & MichaelAngelo Have “Higher Standards” (Video)

Last summer RLX began gaining more attention outside of his native Lawrence, as he linked up with producer MichaelAngelo for the single, “High Standards”. The duo got back to business with visuals for a new joint, “Higher Standards” as well as an upcoming full length project, DALÍ. They both appear in the video, which was shot and […]

RJ Payne Blows the Competition Away with New ‘If Cocaine Could Talk 6’ Project

RJ Payne returns with the sixth installment of If Cocaine Could Talk. The project is addictive and it’s offering us some heavy bars and pounding production from PA Dre, Ski Beatz, Don D, Veltrax, Asethic and Tru Mentillz. The cover art is from one of my fav movies Blow, so you know what to expect […]

Innocent? & El Gant Display Wicked “Wordplay” on New Single

One the hardest working men in hip hop Innocent? links with El Gant for a clever collab. The single is called “Wordplay” so the lyricism and witty banter is through the roof. This joint is a single from Inno’s upcoming Escape 2 Alcatraz 2. The soundtrack is hardcore, yet melodic boom bap. Producer Alcatraz Ed […]

Mado Drops Menacing ‘Mind of Mado’ Project

Brooklyn’s own Mado is back with another boom bap installment. Earlier this year he dropped The Collector. He is back with hot new project, Mind of Mado. It’s raw hip hop with mesmerizing production. The project has layers. Mado is giving us a peek into his deepest, even dark thoughts to his loving insightful ones. […]

Merc the Big Body Benz Releases Tough ‘The Many Faced Goddess’ Album + Latest Video

Goddess emcee, Merc the Big Body Benz, drops a flaming new album titled The Many Faced Goddess. The hip hop sensation delivers powerful punchlines, mesmerizing metaphors and fiery flows over sick boom bap tracks. Merc gives us a dynamic project full of barbaric bars. The project is a solid body of work. I love to hear […]

Lord Natural is the “Bad Guy” in Latest Single

Connecticut’s own Lord Natural drops gritty new single titled “Bad Guy”. The hardcore track accompanied by Lord Nat’s wild lyricism are the makings of a hit. The pulsating production is from Chup The Producer and it’s full of energetic flow and fiery flair. The duo are an ill collaboration. Lord has been creating a buzz in the […]

R.A. The Rugged Man Drops “Golden Oldies” Featuring Slug Of Atmosphere + Reveals ‘All My Heroes Are Dead’ Album Tracklist

R.A. The Rugged Man and Atmosphere are two of the most important names in underground hip-hop history. Among the original architects of the independent hip-hop revolution, both of these iconic artists have defied the odds to thrive for decades in the ever-changing rap landscape. Now, R.A. The Rugged Man and Slug of Atmosphere are joining […]

Conway The Machine & Schoolboy Q “Shoot Sideways” On Alchemist Beat

Griselda’s story is one of authenticity, critical and fan appreciation and humble beginnings. They have built a true grassroots movement emerging from the trenches that can be traced back to the gritty realism of Buffalo, NY. Griselda’s ascension, both collectively and individually is palpable. From their inauspicious Buffalo roots, to signing with Eminem and Shady […]

Detroit Emcee Marv Won Presents “Lenny Cooke” Video

Finally ending the hiatus since 2016’s Soundtrack Of Autumn, Detroit mainstay Marv Won returns with this self-produced ode to all of the greats who never realized their potential. Now he returns with a new visual for “Lenny Cooke” shot by Morningside Films, which can be heard on his latest EP titled, Until…. Watch “Lenny Cooke” Video Also […]

Supreme Cerebral & D.Mar are ‘Soul Trained’ On New Album

Supreme Cerebral has dropped Soul Trained, which his first full length project of the year. The 14 tracks were fully produced by D.Mar, while the physical version has an additional 2 bonus tracks. As you may be able to guess by the title, the soundscapes are soulful canvases to the emcee’s advanced verbal weaponry. Contributors to the album […]

Termanology & Statik Selektah Touch On Current “Pandemic” (Video)

“Pandemic” single/video is fresh off ‘1982 The Quarantine’ project delivered by Hip-Hop’s incomparable duo of Termanology and Statik Selektah. During a time of worldwide fear and uncertainty, they deliver a lyrical vaccination designed to survive the “pandemic”. The video begins zoning in on fallout shelter signs plastered on project buildings and the ‘four-ringed’ G.O.A.T.’ suited […]

Estee Nack & Superior Deliver “PLEGARIAAUNSICARIO” Featuring Ice Lord (Video)

International beatmaker Superior is thrilled to announce the release of his album with Estee Nack, BALADAS, which is now available for streaming. The 11-track album features guest appearances by Eto, Daniel Son, Codenine, Recognize Ali and Ice Lord. Purchase, add and favorite Estee Nack & Superior’s BALADAS album at your preferred DSP: https://smarturl.it/BALADASalbum Estee Nack’s […]

Pugs Atomz & Inkswel Deliver Artistic “4am Burners” Video

Before the long-awaited first (and hopefully not last) collaborative album by Chicago rap veteran Pugs Atomz and Australian producer Inkswel drops, this single will attract all of your attention. Inkswel’s production skills are on its absolute height; sampling the hell out of some obscure records, and constructing a beat not many rappers could shine on. But Pugs […]

Ruste Juxx & Amadeus360 Pay Homage to their Hip-Hop Roots on “Still Paper Thin”

MC/producer duo of Ruste Juxx and Amadeus360 set things off nicely as they share the visuals for the MC Lyte inspired lyric-driven single titled “Still Paper Thin.” The classic track is reimagined with Juxx’s fiery delivery and thought-provoking lyricism over Amadeus’s snappy backdrop. It builds with the same woozy guitar sample but Amadeus flips the […]

Homeboy Sandman shares Graphic Visuals for “Name”

Homeboy Sandman keeps raising the bar with every release, and his new album Dusty is pure testament to that. He playfully details some personal insights with a tongue-in-cheek performance over the upbeat production courtesy of Mono En Stereo. The producer laces him with a somewhat catchy horn-driven beat peppered by a classic drum break to […]

New Video: Ill Conscious + Mute Won “Mutiny”

Baltimore next-level spitter Ill Conscious and Camden, NJ beat-maker Mute Won released a new video this morning. “Mutiny” (Directed by Trill Is Bliss) was filmed in Ill’s hood in Baltimore (and features cameos by brethren Dirt Platoon and Shef Kutz). Mute’s thick sonic back-drop is the perfect foil for Ill Conscious who fires off a […]

Massachusetts Own M.D.S. Squad Drop their Official “M.D.S Anthem”

Emerging Springfield, Massachusetts crew M.D.S. rips the raw track titled “MDS Anthem“. The tough crew consists of three heavy spitters – Joe Mack, Donns Day and Bonnie Stone (Mack.Donn.Stone) hence we get M.D.S. The trio delivers bars that will crush the competition with vicarious flow and charismatic cadence. The invigorating production was created by Goti […]

Blaq Poet & The Blaq One Unleash Savage ‘Simon Phoenix’ LP

Let me start by saying Demolition Man is one of my favorite movies. The character that made me love it was the villain Simon Phoenix. Screwball General Blaq Poet is onto something with this concept and project! He always drops straight fire and this installment is just that . The LP consists of 16 savage […]

Meet the egO anD The eneMy: M-Dot (Interview)

Boston is definitely in the building for 2020. With a string of strong releases towards the end of 2019 – including Cliff Notez’ Why The Wild Things Are, Big Shug’s The Diamond Report, Termanology’s Vintage Horns and Gang Starr’s One of the Best Yet to name a few – two months into 2020 has already […]

Roccwell Recruits M-Dot for “Roadrunner” Video + Album Announcement

“Roadrunner” is the first single from German producer Roccwell‘s upcoming album Still Lovin’ Boombap. The single features one of the hardest working emcees in the underground scene, M-Dot. Roccwell secures the Boston wordsmith fresh off the release of M-Dot’s recently viral single “The Atonement” with the legendary Pete Rock. “Roadrunner” was created in Munich during […]

Taiyamo Denku Tags Big Twins & Urban Legend for New “Where We Live” Video

Taiyamo Denku teams up with Madison native Urban Legend to bring you this solid collaboration which also features Infamous Mobb‘s own Big Twins aka Twins Gambino. The production on the song is brought to you by Germany’s Bo Faat, whom also produced Denku’s album in its entirety set to release March 24th. Denku starts the song […]

Detroit’s Isaac Castor & Foul Mouth Take You Down the “Rabbit Hole” with New Single + Album

The Rabbit Hole is the first full-length collaborative effort from Middle Finger Music representatives, emcee Isaac Castor and producer Foul Mouth. Recorded over the span of 2019, the project fuses hard hitting boom bap drums with an even distribution of psychedelic rock and Motown soul samples. This album is likely Isaac’s darkest work yet, with lyrics touching […]

Premiere: Wisecrvcker Enlists Nems + Conway The Machine For Some “Brass Tactics”

Tomorrow Arizona emcee, Wisecrvcker will drop his new full-length project, Supreme Paradigm Act II (The Nth Degree). Fully armed with beats from France’s Kyo Itachi (Ruste Juxx, Blaq Poet) and perhaps the craziest list of features in a 90’s centric project in years, this is head-nod central’s soundtrack. We are proud to be premiering a […]

Premiere: Shabaam Sahdeeq & J57 Recruit Rim & Nems for “Smoke Screens” Video

Shabaam Sahdeeq and J57 recently released their hit album Precious Stones. There have been rave reviews about the project and now Shabaam returns with another vicious visual for “Smoke Screens” featuring Rim Da Villin and Nems. It’s a barbaric bar exchange over a rugged J57 track. The trio delivers energetic performances with the city as their […]

MAV & Hobgoblin Deliver Delightfully Wicked ‘Angelz & Demonz 2’ LP + New Video

Underground sensation MAV and dope producer Hobgoblin return with menacing melodies on Angelz & Demonz 2. The menacing masterpiece has a sinister soundscape that’s a signature calling card for this duo. The project consists of ten hardbody tracks featuring some of the underground’s most popular spitters such as Rigz, Mooch, Daniel Son and Gates. This […]

Premiere: Jamo Gang Rock Out On New “Belushi & Aykroyd” Single

Supergroup Jamo Gang return to the hip hop arena with bangin’ new single titled “Belushi & Aykroyd“. J57, El Gant and LA icon, Ras Kass are a clever crafted collaboration. Savage bars are unleashed tearing the competition to shreds! Gotta love the ambitious production on this joint. It’s hardcore hip hop with a unique soundscape to […]

Labal-S Serves ‘The Last Upper’ Featuring Hus Kingpin, Jakprogresso, LoDeck, and More

Heavy dense hardcore Hip-Hop gets directly injected with the latest LP from Bloody Monk Consortium‘s The Last Upper by LABAL-S. With double entendre song titles displaying the deep metaphors and lyrical superiority of LABAL-S, coupled with grimy LugerLex production, the listener has the recipe to overdose on raw uncut Hip-Hop. Instrumentals range from jazzy to gutter […]

Young Deuces Takes Flight In New “Fly Me” Video

With his continued fight to use his words as a message, Young Deuces releases his first official music video from his latest album, Son of a Soldier. One of the stand out tracks from the album, “Fly Me”‘, featuring the amazing soulful songstress Serita Campbell gets the Famous Motion Films treatment for the video and production by M […]

Neon Brown Enlists Vursatyl for the Compelling Animated Visuals for “Maintain”

Producer Neon Brown’s been steadily making a strong name for himself as of late. With a discography that boasts production credits alongside the likes of Homeboy Sandman, Zion I, Donwill (Tanya Morgan), and Deca—on their standout ’19 released collab record, The DonnerParty—among others, the Mile High City beatsmith is pleased to share his most recent […]

King Magnetic, DJ E.Rex & GQ Nothing Pretty Let Us Know “How It All Started,” Way Back When (Video)

Allentown, PA spitters King Magnetic and GQ Nothin Pretty hit GQ’s old stomping grounds at William High School as they wax nostalgic on “How It All Started.” Produced by DJ E.REX, the Southside Queens native lives up to his “Mr. Scratch Hook” alias by cutting up the classic MC Shan quotable, “how it all got […]

Premiere: Level 13 Presents “Island of Apes” with Coast Lo Castro, Eff Yoo, NEMS & DJ TMB

Highly respected, mega-producer LEVEL 13 links with DJ TMB along with some of Hip-Hop’s elite heavyweights, Coast Lo Castro, Eff Yoo, and NEMS for “Island of the Apes.” The single/video is the first release of the ‘$2£’ EP. “Island of the Apes” is a lyrical tale brimming with aggressive, cutthroat bars calling out cock riders […]

Sean Price & Lil Fame Will Make You “Wait For It” (Video)

In December 2019, Ruckdown/Duckdown Music released the new collaborative album from Sean Price and M.O.P.’s Lil Fame entitled Price Of Fame.

Fastlife & Madhattan Kill Their Campaign In ‘No Politics’ + “Chopt” Video

Fastlife and Madhattan gave us a warm up single with the premiere of “Chopt” last week. Now the dynamic duo returns with heat on blast while delivering new project. It consists of nine thorough tracks; banger after banger. The production is mesmerizing and hardcore boom bap. The sick soundscape was created by some of the […]

Vanderslice Continues to Set the Trends With the Vic Spencer Assisted “Cold Winter”

I think it’s pretty undisputed at this point that Vanderslice has been crafting some of the hardest beats in the underground for the better part of the last decade. With a resume that includes the late Prodigy (RIP), Freddie Gibbs, Evidence, Slug, Conway the Machine, AOTP, Diabolic and many more, the Phoenixville-based boardsman is gearing […]

Str8 Bangaz Presents The ‘Rebirth Of Cool’

The emerging production duo Str8 Bangaz brings us a phenomenal compilation project titled Rebirth of Cool. The project is a clever collaboration of some of the underground’s hottest artists such as Rigz, Rome Streetz, Daniel Son, Musalini, Hus Kingpin, Junii, Lord Juco, Sauce Heist, Ice Lord, Snotty, Iron Lungz and many more! What an awesome […]

Rico Tellem Weaves a Street Tale On “Bishop Killed Raheem”

Niagara Falls, NY emcee Rico Tellem knows the streets favor no one. In his newly released video for his single “Bishop Killed Raheem” he spins a tale as raw and reconizable as Donald Goines about betrayal from those closest to you. These twists are reflected in the video (Directed by Mathew Synclair) and obviously the […]

Meet the Bronx Bucks (Mike Titan & Twan Mack)

Many times social media is used with negative results. Twitter wars, facebook fights and Instagram incidents occur daily worldwide. It’s rare that positive fruits are bared, but in some cases magic occurs. In early 2019 BX emcee Mike Titan stumbled across Kareem City veteran producer/emcee, Twan Mack. Titan’s beastie bars immediately captivated Mack and the […]

XP the Marxman Releases Bold ‘BMSO: Big Mijo Sh*t Only’ EP

XP the Marxman has been creating quite the buzz since the release of his Nomads project. He has some of the sickest visuals to bring those bars to life too. Now he returns to the hip hop masses with BMSO: Big Mijo Sh*t Only EP. The tracks consist of that genuine boom bap soundscape we […]

Young Black And Gifted Talk “Warfare” In New Single

Rochester producer/emcee duo Young Black And Gifted dropped a new single this morning. “Warfare” is available for purchase/stream now. Over a soulful drum-laced track from Kidd Called Quest, emcee Azariah spits some conscious game. His lines touch upon lies in the media, negative messages that come from the music industry to the youth and accepting […]

Shadow Magnetic & Alpha_Betic Slice Up Competition in “The Song Comes with Razors”

The powerhouse duo Shadow Magnetic and Alpha_Betic return with back to back heat on “The Song Comes With Razors“. It’s that hard hitting heavy boom bap. Alpha_Betic spits sharp bars over the hardcore track. The duo have been putting out nothing but consistent heat. We can add this track to the pile of hits! The […]

Spoda Releases ‘Audio Trafficking’ EP

Spoda returns with seven sizzling tracks on hot new Audio Trafficking EP. The stellar production from The Stand Outs is soulful melodic boom bap that packs a punch. Gotta love the collaboration. Spoda always delivers energetic bars, witty lyricism, and tons of personality! The sound is elevating and Spoda is definitely exhibiting his skill set in […]

Nino Graye Gives Us a Dose of ‘Poison’

Nino Graye goes hard on new album Poison. The project has eleven tracks with uptempo soundscape, crazy drums, and bold bar exchange. The project features some underground heavyweights such as Estee Nack, Eto, CODENINE and Frankie Corleone. It’s a riveting raw project with lots of energy and definitely boom bap through and through. Love the […]

Talking “16 Bars” with Speech of Arrested Development (Interview)

3 Years 5 months And 2 Days In The Life Of is the title of his group’s multi platinum hip hop classic from 1992. This is ironic, considering that’s nearly how long it took to formulate his movie debut 16 Bars, which takes Arrested Development frontman, Speech, into to a Virginia jail to collaborate on a […]

The Audible Doctor Releases Their 2nd of 12 EP’s for the Year

It’s only 2 months into 2020 and it looks like the start of the year’s been claimed by producers with beat-tapes and remixes all over the place. The Audible Doctor continues his contribution releasing 12 full EP’s in 12 months, with February’s edition of the “rx” series > rx0.002. On this volume expect to find […]

McGyver Tags Large Pro for Nostalgic “Hemisphere” Video

McGyver drops “Hemisphere” off his Carpe Orbem (Latin translation: The World is Yours) produced by one of the legendary Large Professor. This 90s style jazzy banger is a twofold semantic homage to Nas‘ “The World is Yours” and “Halftime” (which was also produced by Large Pro) and a reference to lyrics being half Dutch and half English, similar […]

Extra Prolific Returns With ‘Like It’s Supposed to Be’ + New Video

The former Hieroglyphics-member Extra Prolific made his debut in 1994 with the album Like It Should Be, which is considered an underground classic. Now he has made a bookend to that album with Like It’s Supposed To Be. On this new album Duane “Snupe” Lee, not only shows his growth as an individual, but as […]

Grafh & Hopsin Separate the Weak from the Obsolete In New “Who Shot Ya” Single

Grafh connects with Hopsin to drop bars on “Who Shot Ya”, produced by Mr. Porter, “Who Shot Ya” is the second official single from Grafh’s upcoming album ORACLE III – available everywhere music is streamed and sold March 6, 2020! The new 15-track project features Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, KXNG Crooked, Bun B, […]

Mass Appeal: New Noise Out the Northeast

When it comes to East Coast hip-hop, Boston—and Massachusetts as a whole—hasn’t garnered the same attention as neighboring cities like New York and Philadelphia. While there have been individual success stories, such as Guru of Gang Starr, viral sensation Joyner Lucas, boom-bap torchbearer producer Statik Selektah, and Ed O.G., acts on their level have been […]

20 Years Later: ‘Supreme Clientele’ Reminds Us All that Wu-Tang Is Forever

When the Wu emerged on the scene with their monumental single “C.R.E.A.M.” off their debut album Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers) in 1993, it was like a new day in hip hop. It’s safe to say that the Wu changed hip hop forever. They were a part of what I like to call the […]

Shabaam Sahdeeq & J57 Release Highly Anticipated ‘Precious Stones’ Album

The wait is over. Shabaam Sahdeeq has dropped gem after gem warming us up for Precious Stones album solely produced by renowned beat-smith J57. The project features some of the underground’s hottest artists, such as Jamo Gang, El Da Sensei, Planet Asia, Gorilla Nems, Born Unique, DV Alias Khryst, Tristate, Casual (Hieroglyphics), J Hood, Rim Da […]

Pounds Gives The Visual Treatment for Buckwild Laced “Legacy”

The visual for “Legacy” is now live! From the Pounds x Buckwild project, Trafficante, this was a personal favorite of mine. Upon the first listen, it’s been in constant rotation ever since. When Pounds asked what other joints people wanted to see a video for off the project, I certainly asked for this. Buckwild’s production doesn’t disappoint at all, and […]

Rob Gates is Dangerous on New ‘Rob Like Get Robbed’ Project

It was time for Rob Gates of Da Cloth to chef up his own solo effort. He released a 10 track project under the title of Rob Like Get Robbed. The danger zone is in full effect with production from Chup, Speed, Vis Versa, Shah Beats and Farma. The home team members Rigz, Mooch, Mav and Illanoise are featured, along with a […]

Afu-Ra Returns With Sixth Studio LP, ‘Urban Chemistry’

Gang Starr Foundation affiliate emcee, Afu-Ra has returned with his sixth studio LP, Urban Chemistry; an international affair that boasts a guest feature from a different part of the world on each track. And similar to Afu’s successful alignment with DJ Premier in the early part of his career, the life force emcee joins forces […]

Premiere: The Bad Seed & Team Demo Recruit Ali Vegas & Planet Asia For “Alpha Male Music” (Video)

The Bad Seed is back with another awesome animated visual from Dions Cartoons. This time he enlists Ali Vegas and Planet Asia to join him on the ride. The dope track titled “Alpha Male Music” shows the trio in route to take care of business. Each artist spits bars in the car. There are some fly […]

Premiere: Competition Gets “Chopt” By Fastlife & Madhattan On New Killer Joint

Fastlife and Madhattan are slated to drop hot new project No Politics on 3/3/20. The powerhouse duo kick off the project with a menacing melody titled “Chopt” produced by emerging beat-smith Ahj Adams. The joint has a sinister soundscape with a slick bar exchange and charismatic wordplay. Amazingly dope chemistry with these two thorough spitters […]

Intel Selektah & Str8 Bangaz Drop “Selektah’s Intro” Track

New music from underground hip hop artist Intel Selektah with heat created by dope production duo Str8 Bangaz. The track is titled “Selektah’s Intro“. It’s that perfect collab, banging beats, bold bars, and high energy! The track is upbeat with crazy drums. Intel talks heavy on this one letting the competition know he’s not to […]

Skanks The Rap Martyr Brings On the ‘New Word Order’ With Latest LP

Skanks The Rap Martyr releases a well executed project titled New Word Order. It’s full of raw talent and outstanding production. The project features a host of some the hottest underground artists such as Ruste Juxx, Ill Conscious, Napoleon Da Legend, P General, Shatike, Stahhr, Uncle Ruckus and many more! The production is definitely competitive. […]

JK1 the Supernova Will ‘Kill YourSelfie’ On New EP

Hip Hop heavy spitter JK1 The Supernova first caught my ear last year with his album Hip Hop Doesn’t Love You Back. Now he’s back with another boom bap banger titled Kill Yourselfie The EP Vol. 1. This project is riddled with rugged rhymes, cool cadence, and pounding production. The wordplay is witty and electrifying. […]

Royce 5’9″ & KXNG Crooked Tell Society They’ve Been “Tricked” (Video)

Following last week’s highly anticipated release of THE ALLEGORY, Royce 5’9” enjoys both the #1 and #2 spots on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Albums chart debuting at #1 with the release THE ALLEGORY while enjoying the #2 spot for his work on his Bad Meets Evil partner EMINEM’s Music To Be Murdered By. The Allegory was released […]

Grafh & Conway the Machine “Pray” For Their Competition (Video)

After his appearance (“I Play Forever”) on one of the highlights from Royce 5’9”s recently released The Allegory, Grafh is back with more of that gutter New York rap, as he releases the second-single, “Pray” ft. Conway The Machine from his forthcoming project Oracle III; which will be released on 3-6-20. “The Oracle series is […]

Five Steez & Mordecai Reflect On These “Days N Times” (Video)

Kingston-based independent Hip Hop duo Five Steez & Mordecai have released a new music video for “Days N Times” from their album Love N Art. The visual, shot and directed by Lynky, utilises the sunlight, shadows and silhouettes to show a day’s progression. “In the hook, I speak about the need for the sun rays to shine so we decided to play […]

Estee Nack & Eto Are Stuck Between “AROCKANDAHARDPLACE” (Video)

Estee Nack enlisted Eto to body a verse with him on “AROCKANDAHARDPLACE“, from his upcoming BALADAS project, entirely produced by Superior. They hit the gritty streets of Rochester, bringing the joint to life with visuals, directed by D Gomez. Cooked in the lab to perfection, the production was grimy and sinister. If you’re looking forward […]

In Case You Missed It: Vinnie Paz Releases “I Am The Chaos” Video

Vinnie Paz is in full-throttle attack mode for his new video “I Am The Chaos.” The single is off his upcoming ‘As Above So Below’ album. The merciless emcee is headhunting and slaying anyone that steps to him or shades his name. Over tough production aggressively knocking throughout the track, Vinnie P vividly describes his […]

Apokalips The Archangel & Voces Del Silencio Show You the “Cycles of Life” (Video)

Top Shelf Muzik and Apokalips The Archangel presents “Cycles of Life” single featuring Voces Del Silencio with production by Seasra23. The single/video is off Apokalips’ forthcoming album titled ‘1137Q.’ In this saga from Bogoto, Columbia to Queens, the duo embodies gifts and curses of life while questioning the afterlife. Surrounded by dead bodies, mothers crying, […]

Smooth B (Nice & Smooth) Releases NYC Inspired Visuals for New Track “Before”

Smooth B is a hip-hop musician from the original-school “Boogie Down” Bronx, NYC, birthplace of the sound. Perhaps best known as one half of famous rap duo Nice & Smooth alongside Greg Nice, Smooth has been variously represented by the Fresh Records, Rush Associated, Columbia, and Street Life record labels. Punchy, direct, and backed by […]

M-Dot Returns with Pete Rock Produced Haymaker, “The Atonement”

M-Dot comes to grace our pages once again, but this time the Chocolate Boy Wonder (Pete Rock) himself is riding shotgun as the boardsman behind his latest effort, “The Atonement.”

Daniel Son & Kut One Take a Page Out of ‘The Wire’ on “WeeBey”

After debuting the inaugural leak last month off Kut One’s forthcoming producer compilation, Live Wires, with the King Magnetic-assisted heater, “Which One’s First?”, the Aussie-based producer/deejay connects with Tdot’s Daniel Son on “WeeBey.” The title is of course in reference to the Barksdale organization’s most trusted soldier from HBO’s acclaimed series, The Wire. But for […]

Elcamino & 38 Spesh Release New Album ‘Martrys Prayer’ With New Video “Young Lordz”

Elcamino is one of the most important talents emerging from Buffalo, New York currently, and yet he’s still treated as the stepchild of Griselda. As with Benny The Butcher before him, he’s been quietly playing the background until it’s his time. However, considering the momentum he built in 2019 and what he has planned for […]

TooBusy Enlists Billy Danze (M.O.P.) In “Married To The Blues”

TooBusy enlists Billy Danze (M.O.P.) for “Married to the Blues” single/video. Recently, Danze has been full-throttle on a mission to bridge the generational gap in Hip-Hop and topped the charts with “This Thing Of Ours”, which spoke volumes on embracing one another, respecting one another, and growing from one another. “Married To The Blues” on Apple Music and Spotify […]

G. Huff & Lena Jackson feat. M.O.P. “Another Dead Rapper” (Statik Selektah Remix)

Midwest representative G. Huff and Southern spitter Lena Jackson had a breakout 2019 following the release of Grace and Alchemy. The project received critical love from mainstream music tastemakers. A few months into the new century, the duo recruit Hip Hop legends M.O.P. and Statik Selektah for a remix to deep Grace and Alchemy album […]

DosOtaku (TheNASA8) Release “We Chief That Rob Paulsen”

Super-groups are such a rarity in this current generation of hip-hop. Groups like Pro Era that seemingly looked to carry the torch, split up to go in their own directions. Nowadays when groups of artists come together, it’s more to bounce off the hype of each other in a pursuit of solo success. Not in the […]

Spoda & Rim Da Villin Give You A Whiff Of “Pissy Staircase” In New Video

Spitfire Spoda links up with Rim Da Villin for “Pissy Staircase” video off his hit album Full Court Press. The track was produced by dope beatsmith Wavy Da Ghawd. This is an all out bar fest with an urban setting to add the proper backdrop. Born2Win artistic vision for this video is spot on. The […]

NapsNDreds & Poison Pen Lick Off Shots In “Boom Bye Bye” Visual

NapsNDreds enlists Poison Pen in bangin’ new visual for his song “Boom Bye Bye” from his forthcoming project Bloodclaat II . The hard hitting track was created by DJ Kanzer. The black and white aesthetic is a dope touch to the entertaining video. The bars are heavy, the performance is energetic. Less is more in […]

Falcon Outlaw & Daniel Son Are Cookin’ Up “Hard”

Falcon Outlaw and Daniel Son blessed the good people with some new heat. The Teflon track is called, “Hard” and was produced by Judex Beats. This is the lead single from an upcoming album, which is slated for a release date later this year. Representing their High Heat Records and Brown Bag Money camps, the pair tackled […]

Eddie Kaine Drops Ill “It’s Like Dat” Track

As rising underground sensation Eddie Kaine preps his upcoming project, he gives the fans a teaser with dope single “It’s Like Dat” produced by Karnate. The track is absolute fire. Eddie never disappoints with his charismatic flow and clever word play. Karnate gets busy on this joint. Gotta show love to hardcore joints like this. […]

Premiere: NYC Vets Pearl Gates & Syll Go Mining for Precious Gems in “D.I.M.M.”

Uptown NYC emcees, Pearl Gates and Syll will be dropping the sequel to their 2016 EP Play This on Feb 28th via Below System Records (Eto, Trizz, Verbal Kent). Today, we are premiering a new single from that project (which will be a full album) entitled “D.I.M.M.” Resplendent with acoustic guitar strums, washes of keys […]

Big Twins & DirtyDiggs Dedicate New EP to ‘Queensbridge’ + New Video

The New York-meets-Los Angeles team of rapper Big Twins and production duo DirtyDiggs pack more into their Queensbridge EP than most acts could hope to do on a full-length effort. That’s because the six tracks on here embody the passion and spirit of the Queensbridge native himself, who sums up the gospel of his entire […]

Dueling Experts (Verbal Kent & Recognize Ali) Are “Dark Ninjas” (Video)

From a lost chamber of a dark cavern, Dueling Experts unlock the most esoteric of styles. Chicago’s Verbal Kent (of Ugly Heroes) joins forces with Ghana emcee Recognize Ali for the new self titled album produced by Lord Beatjitzu. “We are amped and ready to share our project with everyone. We feel we’ve captured something special here, and […]

Premiere: O The Great & Alpha_Betic Pay Homage to P! In New “Sean With the Pen” Video

Hip Hop heavyweight, O The Great, recently released a hot project titled The Art is Real. The rising hip hop artist has been getting rave reviews. Today he links up with his Alpha Magneto partner, Alpha_Betic, for a dope new visual paying homage to the great Sean Price (RIP). The song was produced by O The […]

Twan Mack Recruits Tragedy Khadafi & Mike Titan for “Ghetto Bastard”

Collaborations between New York emcees is nothing new. However, it’s not often the Empire State lyricists trade bars with a barsonist from Kareem City aka Milwaukee. Ghetto Bastard showcases 3 dope verses from Twan Mack (MKE), Mike Titan (BX) and Queensbridge architect Tragedy Khadafi. From the outset the track wails, providing the perfect backdrop for […]

King Magnetic Goes After Vinnie Paz on “Be Quiet” Diss

With snarling Teddy Roxpin production as his backdrop, King Magnetic unleashes a flurry of rhymes at his opponents while explaining exactly why the track came to be. As the Allentown, PA rapper tells it, everything started in ’09 with petty internal back and forths, and was squashed almost five years ago. “I caught Paz after a show […]

Lord Gremithy Pulls Your “Credit Score” In New Video

Lord Gremithy aka Gremy Grem aka Durdie Furbie is a member of New England’s Hip Hop group DirtyDurdie. He takes it back to his cultural roots with pristine visuals and an electrifying performance for his motivational song titled “Credit Score” (also referred to as “Street Cred”) filmed by Ben Gilbarg for Big Pictures Anthems. This […]

K-Prez & Snowgoons Drop “Curtains” On Y’all

New Jersey artist K-Prez links back up with the Snowgoons to close the “Curtains”. K-Prez let’s it be known that he’s only in competition with himself, thus the show being over. Directed by Tony Tlapanco, this visual displays K-Prez showcasing his raw, gritty lyricism. Back To The Drawing Board is available for Download/Stream and as Limited Edition CD exclusively through GoonsGear.

TRIBEZ. Releases ‘Paragon’ EP + New Video

The five-member combo TRIBEZ. from Munich/Germany has long been known as THE Hip Hop band out of Germany. Acclaimed live performances, festival shows and productions with the Who-Is-Who of German MCs are included into their biography. With their “Loop Sessions” concert series they reinterpret beats of international producer icons like J Dilla or Madlib with […]

The Whole Truth: An Interview with Jamil Honesty

Emerging arist Jamil Honesty has been putting in tons of work as a lyricist and also as a super dope beat-smith. His highly acclaimed project Martyr Musik, produced by Hobgoblin, put him on the radar of hip hop enthusiasts looking for that authentic sound. He recently reconnected with Hobgoblin to work on Martyr Musik 2. […]

A.O.L. Drops Visuals for “Lady II” Produced by Madlib

Take a trip in time to the days reminiscent of 90’s sitcoms and nostalgia with the visuals for “Lady II” by A.O.L. This single is from his upcoming EP, Before Solace which is produced by Madlib, Oh No and Deliv. Guests on the project will include Butch Cassidy, DJ Romes, Sean Biggs and Roc C. The soundscape to this joint is mellow, and features […]

Skillz Set It Straight On “All Night” Featuring Regan (Video)

You may know him as Mad Skillz or Skillz or the guy that started the yearly “Rap Up” trend, but one thing for sure is he got a plethora of skills like his moniker. The hip-hop veteran takes it back to the fundamentals of rap on his new joint titled “All Night” that is laced […]

Crown Thorough ‘King Articulate’

Hip Hop sensation Thorough returns with an outstanding project titled King Articulate. He made a big splash on the hip hop scene last year with his hit album Cassette Tape Malfunction. Since then he’s been flooding the airwaves with competitive content. The production on this one is epic. The team consists of the multi-talented videographer […]

Elaquent Releases “Airwalk” Featuring Chester Watson

The new album from Canadian producer Elaquent is his first outside the instrumental beat scene. The new spotlight on vocalists allows his production to soar with accents of seasoned vocalists like Oddisee, Blu, Guilty Simpson and a l l i e. The sound is lead with beasts as steady and avant as any you would […]

City Slikka Drops “Time Zone” Visuals

Just when you were missing that nostalgic Bay Area sound, San Francisco native City Slikka comes through with visuals for “Time Zone.” This joint is from his project, The Color of Money. Courtesy of the video shooter Jayy Omar, we get some amazing shots of local graffiti, as well as breathtaking views of the city. The […]

King Magnetic & Tone Spliff Are “Rest Less” In New Video

“Rest Less” serves as the first video from King Magnetic‘s Weekly Vibes releases and also the first single from an upcoming LP with Tone Spliff. The hook features Tom Sav who was featured on Mag’s “Belligerent” single in 2019. We Live TV captures the gritty visual with cameos from GQ Nothin Pretty out in NEPA (North […]

Ea$y Money Drops ‘When I Feel Like’ EP with Billy Loman

Over the summer, Ea$y Money had jumped back into the scene with a fresh EP. Since then, he’s jumped on many tracks as a guest feature. He’s now released his first offering of 2020, a new EP called When I Feel Like. Produced entirely by Billy Loman, the project’s title suits Ea$y just well. He […]

Diamond D, Fat Joe, Raekwon & Fred The Godson “Survive Or Die” Video

In May of 2019, Grammy Award winning artist Diamond D released his first album in almost five-years The Diam Piece 2. The legendary virtuoso gathered esteemed names such as Fat Joe, Raekwon, Pharoahe Monch, Snoop Dogg, Erick Sermon, Havoc, Talib Kweli, David Banner, Elzhi, Twista, Xzibit, Styles P, Buckshot & O.C. among others on the […]

Royce 5’9″ Releases New “Upside Down” Video With Benny The Butcher

Royce 5’9″ releases a new track and video for “Upside Down” featuring Benny The Butcher and Ashley Sorrell. Directed by Cricket, the video shows Royce spitting lyrics from the pulpit, joined by Benny The Butcher, to enlighten the congregants. “Upside Down” is the fourth track to be released from Royce’s forthcoming album THE ALLEGORY (eOne/Heaven Studios […]

Jaz-O Raises the Bar In New ‘The Warm Up’ Project

New York, NY – Hip-Hop pioneer Jaz-O “The Originator” releases his highly anticipated EP featuring 10 new songs. Fresh off his appearance on Drink Champs, Sway in the Morning, and ThisIs50, Jaz-O is poised to create a huge buzz in the industry with his new project. The Warm Up possesses the perfect blend of soulful […]

Boldy James & Benny The Butcher “Scrape The Bowl” Over The Alchemist Laced Track + New ‘The Price of Tea In China’ Album

Boldy James and The Alchemist have released their collaborative project, The Price Of Tea In China. They’ve also dropped the video for “Scrape The Bowl,” which features Benny The Butcher. The production is nothing short of amazing and packs a very powerful punch. Boldy and Benny trade off in a lethal bar exchange with raw visuals that were directed by The Diggers. […]

Mayhem & Rekonize Real Recruit Skyzoo for Clever “City Rises Up” Track

Boston hip hop artist Mayhem links with veteran Queens, NY producer Reckonize Real to drop some heat on the masses titled “City Rises Up” from upcoming Audio Murals project. They enlist popular Brooklyn wordsmith Skyzoo to body the track effortlessly. Treva Holmes handles hook duties. The guys pay homage to their hometowns in this boom bap hit. Check out “City […]

Hometeam Drop Lit Loosie Titled “Smoke”

Hometeam crew Onaje Jordan, Chuck Chan and General BackPain take off on song called “Smoke” featuring Whatamess. It’s another exhilarating banger. Each artists holds their own and compliment each other on the hardcore hit. Witty wordplay and loads of personality. This lit loosie is nothing but smoke. Check out the single now. Stream Now

Premiere: Shabaam Sahdeeq & J57 Unleash Pulsating “Diamond in the Dirt” Visual

Prepare to be entertained. Precious Stones collaborative project from Shabaam Sahdeeq produced solely by J57 is underway. Recently Shabaam unearthed “Diamond in The Dirt” single. Now he’s giving us vicious visuals shot by Sean Lo of Rebel Filmz. The hardcore soundtrack is fiery and the makings of a banger! The visual shows Shabaam hitting some hot spots […]

Talkin’ Dirty! — An Interview with Dirt Platoon

Readers of this site are well aware that Baltimore, MD has a squad of spitters that rivals the talent and heart of any urban enclave on the East Coast. Some of these elite include Ill Conscious, Guy Grams, Jay Royal, Jamil Honesty and the O.G.’s of this ish in that circle, Dirt Platoon. Composed of […]

Bub Styles & Fastlife Link Up For “Two Piece” Video

Rough around the edges, yet two of the illest emcees Bub Styles and Fastlife join forces for “Two Piece” video produced by Ace Fayce. Bub Styles sets the track off notoriously stamped with his treacherous punchlines and aggressive bars. His metaphors are cringe-worthy and paint a distinct image, hard to erase. Fastlife, along for the ride impels […]

Tha God Fahim Tags C-Lance For “Cash Rulez” (Video)

Tha God Fahim links with producer C-Lance for new “Cash Rulez” video. The single is off Fahim’s new album cleverly titled ‘Lost Kingz.‘ Through vivid and animated lights casting over highways and city streets, Fahim delivers quick-witted wordplay detailing ‘rulez’ of the game. He emphasizes on ‘rulez’ for making a name in the industry, as […]

Okwerdz, Method Man & Young Collage “Know Me Like That” Video

Okwerdz and Young Collage enlist Hip-Hop’s own M-E-T-H-O-D Man for an underground meets mainstream gem in “Know Me Like That,” produced by Hallway Productionz. The crew makes it very clear that despite what you heard, you don’t know them like that. Clout chasers refer to themselves as homies when in reality Ockwerdz makes mention of […]

CJ Fly & Statik Selektah Will “Show You” In New Video

CJ Fly teams up with legendary producer Statik Selektah for a jazz Hip-Hop fused journey from birth to present in his new video “Show You,” which comes off his ‘Rudeboy‘ project – set to release March 6th. The video invites viewers/listeners into Fly’s realm from conception to manhood. Through pivotal and vivid storytelling he details […]

Sinical Tags REKS For New “Change Gon Come” Video

Lyrical geniuses Sinical and REKS come together for a perfect storm in the new video “Change Gon Come”, produced by Rockwood. The duo’s deliverance of raw wordplay paints a vivid canvas shedding light on their motives for change. As seasoned emcees, Sinical and REKS have been around, seen it all, and done it all. Today […]

Bad Lungz & Starz Coleman Connect with the “Ghost of Marlo” (Video)

North Jersey-based emcee Bad Lungz links with Starz Coleman for action-packed “Ghost of Marlo” mini flick. The single/video is off the ‘Luminary Aura’ album, out now on major streaming platforms. These underground Godfathers come together to lay all the cards out on the table and remind halfway crooks they’re about action; raw, no boxing gloves […]

Boldy James & The Alchemist Drop “Speed Demon Freestyle” Video

Boldy James releases visuals for “Speed Demon Freestyle” produced by The Alchemist. The track is off their collaborative project titled ‘The Price of Tea in China‘, set to release on February 7th. Perfectly titled, Boldy’s two and a half minute freestyle flows effortlessly with nothing but slick, concrete bars. Standing outside his parked car without […]

D Smoke “No Commas” Official Video

D Smoke‘s new video “No Commas” is a must-see filled with pivotal twists and shocking realities. His blunt deliverance along with movie-themed visuals is sure to open eyes and ears around the globe. D Smoke’s message is simple; he’s here to feed his family, not the spotlights, and will do so by any means. “I’m […]

Rel McCoy & RationaL Share “Part of the Plan” Video

Rel McCoy and RationaL link up for “Part of the Plan” visuals. Their lyrical deliverance and communal theme of uncertainty will stir up an array of emotions while contemplating a plan of action. The duo, although unsure how to live out life’s positive stamped affirmations and quotables, aren’t scared nor live in fear. Rather, they […]

Jadakiss Blows “Kisses To The Sky” with Rick Ross & Emanny (Video)

Jadakiss enlists Rick Ross and Emanny for his latest single/video “Kisses To The Sky.” Within seconds, in lieu of his signature flow and voice, Jadakiss reminds us that “The sky’s just a view baby, it’s never the limit.” Ross follows suit and displays he’s most fit at the top of his game with a team full […]

B.A. Badd & Trenchcoat Maf Are “Hired Guns” In New Video

Syracuse, NY hitters B.A. Badd and Trenchcoat Maf are “Hired Guns” in new video that dropped this morning. Filmed in gritty black & white (by @cutnshoot_) the two crimeys talk greasy over a haunting instrumental produced by Canadian beat-maker Graphwize (Eto, Blaq Poet). “Hired Gun” is taken from Badd’s newly released album Everybody Eats (1stPlate) which also features […]

Dug Boogie & Awon Are “Coolin’ Out” on Chill New Single

Revered hip hop DJ Dug Boogie and founder of Hop Stew Movement and Mixshow is slated to release Season of the Boogie, May 2020! Friends have contributed their talents to the project in support of fundraising efforts for Boogie, as he is in need of a kidney transplant due to PKD. All proceeds will go […]

Kool Taj The Gr8 Pays Tribute to Lo Lifes in Vibrant “LLayers” Visuals

Recently, Lo Life Anniversary was celebrated with annual Lo Goose on the Deuce, January 18, 2020. Kool Taj the Gr8 rocks out on a Pete Rock instrumental “My My Baby” from Petestrumentals 2. It’s a dope tribute to the iconic Lo Lifes crew. The track is called “LLayers” its a soulful boom bap joint paying […]

Eto & The Alchemist Stir Up “The Pot” In New Video

Known as one of the hardest working emcees, with consistent bodies of work to show for, Eto is on a streak that can’t be touched. He’s the face of New Crack Era, and he’s not letting anything slow him down. He teamed up with legendary producer, The Alchemist, for a new single called “The Pot”, which has visuals put […]

Dom Pachino Drops “Meticulous Villain” Video

Dom Pachino is the man on the mic and behind the lens for his latest joint, “Meticulous Villain“. This is the first visual from his project, T-3 (The Killer Concoction). The track is produced by DJ MK-Zoo, and features the signature rugged terrain bars that Dom aka the P.R. Terrorist has always been known to spit since […]

Miskeen Haleem & Whiskeyman Educate the Masses in ‘School of Thought’ EP

Rising underground artist Miskeen Haleem and UK producer Whiskeyman teach the competition what real boom bap is about in School of Thought EP. There’s undeniable star quality here. The passion behind the bars fused with the pulsating production is phenomenal. Raw, rugged, unapologetic boom bap. Seven deadly tracks killing the hip hop scene. If you […]

O The Great Inks “Letter To Drago” (Video)

Hot boom bap artist O The Great dropped dope album, The Art is Real, last year. Kickin’ off the decade in a major way he releases a visual for “Letter to Drago,” which was also produced by him. The entertaining visuals were shot by his Alpha_Betic. The track is wavy definitely drowning the competition. Creating a […]

Illgod & Timi Kei Deliver the Official Visuals for their “Throbbin'”

Producer Illgod & emcee Timi Kei recently put out an 11 track collaborative project titled ‘Soul Soup‘ and now they are back with a brand new video to keep the campaign going. The track in question is titled “Throbbin’” and it is the perfect showcase of the synergy between both parties. Illgod cooks up a […]

Afu-Ra Shares Visuals for the Mann Assisted Single, “Reign on Me”

Rap veteran Afu-Ra and LA emcee Mann team up for this powerful single aptly titled “Reign On Me” taken from Afu’s forthcoming Urban Chemistry LP. The duo brings down the hammer on the haters and naysayers over a cinematic backdrop courtesy of French production duo Digital Cut. Their combined energy has a natural vibe as they […]

Since9ine6ix & FLYKelly Drop Tough “TapeRecorder” Visual

Chi-town’s own Since9ine6ix released one of my favorite albums last year titled Blessed. The masterpiece was produced by Neak and mix and mastered by Rashid Hadee. He has recently dropped a vibrant visual for “TapeRecorder”. The video was shot by with cameos of some of The Chi’s hottest hip hop heavyweights. The video shows Since9ine6ix […]

Bobcatt the Legend & Da B.O.Z.-Man Keep the Culture Alive with ‘Last of a Dying Breed’ Project

Real emcees are rare in these days. I’m always hopeful the art form will maintain its integrity. Bobcatt the Legend and Da B.O.Z.-Man deliver dynamic music with Last of A Dying Breed that does just that. True to hip hop, the powerhouse duo astound with a riveting soundtrack of countless bops. The diversity of the […]

R.A. The Rugged Man Is A “Legendary Loser” In New Video

R.A. The Rugged Man releases visuals for “Legendary Loser.” The single/video produced by Psycho Les (The Beatnuts), is off R.A.’s forthcoming album ‘All My Heroes are Dead‘, set to release this Spring. It wouldn’t be an R.A. the Rugged Man masterpiece without incomparable zany, outlandish, yet pivotal semantics. “Legendary Loser” is a timeline of R.A.’s life […]

XP The Marxman & Roc Marci Rep Heavy in Opulent “Open Doors” Video

Rising hip hop artist XP The Marxman returns with an lavish visual for “Open Doors” featuring underground sensation Roc Marci. The track was produced by heat maker IceRocks. “Open Doors” is off the hit album Nomads. The vibrant visual starts out with XP at a posh location opening doors to let Roc Marci in. The two are accompanied […]

JoJo Pellegrino & Conway The Machine Are “Shootaz”

What do you get when Buffalo and Staten Island collide, “Shootaz“ on a death blowing mission unable to be deterred. JoJo Pellegrino and Conway The Machine join forces for new music brimming with merciless wordplay and punchlines, “F*ck a bullet with names on it, I write to whom it may concern on each shell.” The […]

Premiere: Lords of the Underground Return with Onyx & Snowgoons for “What’s Up” Video + LOTUG Interview

What do you get when Rap Gods connect on the same track? THIS! Lords of the Underground recruit ONYX for this high energy collaboration between two of Hip Hop’s greats. If that’s not enough, add in the powerhouse Snowgoons production team and we’ve got us a banger! But stand clear cause when this track comes […]

Natural Elements Share the Visuals for Their Single “Ahead of Our Time”

Veteran hip-hop group Natural Elements are back in the fold as they drop the visuals for the anthemic track “Ahead of Our Time,” taken from their recently released 3TimesDope EP. Backed by the cinematic production of their longtime collaborator Charlemagne, the trio of Anthony Cruz (A-Butta), Swigga (L-Swift) and Agu (Mr. Voodoo) waste little time […]

The Musalini Drops “Dirty Potz” with Izzy Hott

The Musalini released a new visual for “Dirty Potz”from his Pharaoh Don project. Selah Knobodye produced the joint, which features a verse from Izzy Hott. The complimentary video came to life courtesy of LES Visuals. While the lyrics paint a gritty picture, the drum laced backdrop creates a nice contrast. The streets were captured in the heart of NY […]

Slum Village’s T3 Taps A Posthumous Verse From The Late Baatin In New ‘Mr. Fantastic’ Video

Slum Village frontman T3 released his new solo EP, Mr. Fantastic via Delicious Vinyl. The legendary Detroit emcee pays homage to his foundation and reminisces on the early days of his seminal group in the lyric video for the project’s title track, featuring a posthumous guest verse from his late co-founding groupmate Baatin. “My favorite track […]

Snak The Ripper Delivers Entertaining “BLAH” Video

Snak The Ripper is back with one of his most insane videos yet! Whether he’s chopping off heads or flying through space like superman, Snak is sure to keep you entertained with this one! Watch “BLAH” now produced by the incredible C-Lance.

Purple Poison Give You Their “Last Breath” (Video)

Purple Poison is the brainchild of two Orange County, CA based MC’s, Chuck Brown and PhrumLsWhere. On and off again collaborations and creative energy, eventually transformed into a cohesive sound and this lethal combo was born. Integrating a love and appreciation for well-honed lyricism with a dedication to the gritty soundscapes from their respective youths, […]

Taiyamo Denku & Ras Kass Take You “Far East” On New Single

Denku is constantly feeding your ears with hip hop. He is back again with a new single featuring the West Coast icon, Ras Kass. Produced by Bo Faat, the German beatsmith, gives us a bass heavy orient that takes us “Far East” with the production. The song “Far East” merges creative lyrics, full of punchline metaphors, […]

XrossRoads Presents “Save Me” Featuring Supa Emcee (Video)

2020 is here and XrossRoads has been busy in the lab making magic and planning the countdown to the release of their digital EP, The Road Less Traveled. Their latest visual “Save Me” by XrossRoads is a thought provoking masterpiece taking a look at the moral compass of couples. Over Baby Paul‘s melodic music mixed with […]

MH the Verb Brings You That “Raw Smoothie” (Video)

In 2020, MH The Verb is intentional about living a better life. The rapper, producer, DJ, and activist seeks to inspire others to follow suit in the music video for his new single “Affirmations”. The video was shot at LaMaison (a community art & living space) in East Oakland, where MH participated in an artist […]

Yellow Balaclava & Intel Selektah Throw Jabs in “First Round – Dragon Punch”

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 […]

Intel Selektah & Mos Beats Drop Cold “Winter Warz” Visual

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 […]

Premiere: Kut One Recruits King Magnetic for Dark “Which One’s First?” Single

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

Premiere: The Bad Seed & Team Demo Release Animated “Sweet Jesus” Visual

The 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 […]

A “Black Mass” Is Held When V Don & Eto Connect

Harlem 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 […]

Donwill & Theory Hazit Make It Look Easy In “The Easiest”

After 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 […]

HOG Pullock Goes Haywire with His “Sheen (CultureWildStationKraken) Freestyle”

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 […]

UllNevaNo & Jr Swiftz Will Make You Say “My Gaaawd”

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 […]

Verbal Kent & Recognize Ali are the “Dueling Experts”

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. […]

Culture Power 45 & Cocoon Movements Present Ambitious ‘Afro Picks Vol. 1’

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 […]

TRIBEZ. Spit “Fire” With A.G., El Da Sensei, Pawz One & Maniac

The five-member combo TRIBEZ. from Munich/Germany has long been known as the Hip Hop band out of Germany. Acclaimed live performances, festival shows and productions with the Who-Is-Who of German MCs are included into their biography. The track “Fire” is an early appetizer off their forthcoming EP entitled Paragon which will release on February 14th. […]

Dragon Fli Empire Pays Tribute to Hip-Hop’s Architects in Visuals for “Fli Beat Patrol”

After becoming a leading force in Calgary’s hip-hop scene, and opening for the likes of De La Soul, The Roots, Public Enemy and Mos Def, the duo of Dragon Fli Empire pay homage to the legendary Flava Unit and Juice Crew in their video for “Fli Beat Patrol,” a funk-laced, Djar One-produced banger off their […]

Making Power Moves With M.A.V. (Interview)

Rochester’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 […]

Lord Natural & King David Beatz Blackout on ‘Blood in My Eyes’ EP

Connecticut’s own Lord Natural links up with hot producer King David Beatz to create an epic EP title Blood in My Eyes. It’s five fiery bangers that pack a punch. The hardbody and mesmerizing production King David Beatz exhibits in this project shows he’s a force to be reckoned with as a beat smith. Lord […]

Five Steez, Nomad Carlos & The Sickest Drama Channel the “3rd Power” On New Single

The Sickest Drama (a member of Jamaican hip-hop collective The Council) is currently prepping for a new project and in the mean time shares the first single titled “3rd Power.” The Sickest Drama calls up his fellow Council members Five Steez and Nomad Carlos to join in on the fun. The track is produced by […]

Indigo Phoenyx & Producer PA DRE Presents ‘The Conjuring EP’

After thrilling us with two singles, our very Indigo Phoenyx & producer PA DRE finally drop their collaborative project entitled ‘The Conjuring EP.’ The 7 track epic body of work is produced in its entirety by PA DRE who crafts broody cinematic textures that fit Phoenyx’s calm flow and detailed menacing lyrics. The EP starts […]

Lords Of The Underground Return With New “Insomniac” Single Produced By Snowgoons (Video)

Here come the Lords! In the 90s, the Lords Of The Underground hit us with classic gems like “Chief Rocka” or “Tic Toc”. It has been quiet for the Jersey native crew, but now Mister Funke, DoItAll & Lord Jazz are back with brand new music produced by the Snowgoons. But not only is the […]

Maffew Ragazino & Nems Eat Good On the New “Cornerstone Carnivore” Single (Video)

I been a Maffew Ragazino fan since “Rhyme Pays” or “Rare Gems”. One thing I can say is he’s been pretty damn consistent. Spitting verses with everyone from Skyzoo to the late great Sean Price, Maff still has plenty of fire in that ink pen. The new single “Cornerstone Carnivore” is evidence of that. Produced […]

Therealskitso & ToneyBoi Get Their Thug On In New Track

Buffalo emcee/producer Therealskitso shows us how to move around his city in new single “Get My Thug On.” Featuring a verse from hometown cohort ToneyBoi, the duo drop street knowledge over a silky-string and popping bass backdrop (prod by Skitso as well). Speaking on the joint (which is available on all streaming platforms as of […]

Jiaani Ride Alicia Keys Sample In New “Somebody Say” Video

Jiaani’s debut album 10,000 Hours was released exactly one year ago this week, and has already amassed over one million streams. That’s no easy feat for anyone, let alone a newcomer. For the Persian-American emcee repping North Carolina, it was only motivation for more in the months to come. After rounding out 2019 with “Say […]

Co-Founding Slum Village Member, T3, Announces New Solo Album With Delicious Vinyl + Taps Illa J & Frank Nitt For Lead Single “Relax”

Legendary Detroit emcee and Slum Village frontman, T3, has partnered with the prestigious Hip-Hop label Delicious Vinyl for his new solo album Mr. Fantastic. Entirely produced by Ruckazoid & Teeko, and featuring a previously unreleased verse by the late SV member Baatin, the album is set for release on Thursday, January 23rd. This week, T3 shared […]

60 East Dedicates His Latest Effort To His Daughter Titled “Summer’s Song”

Artist and founder of The Happiness of Pursuit Festival, 60 East, kicks off the year with a birthday present for his daughter, Juliet-Summer, who was born 5 years ago (January 9th). “Summer’s Song” is 60 talking to his daughter and reflecting on the ups, downs and drastic changes that have occurred in his life since […]

Elaquent Recruits Oddisee For New “Guidelines” Single + New ‘Forever Is A Pretty Long Time’ Album

McGyver Connects With D.I.T.C. Legend, Buckwild, For “Genesi2” (Video)

The Dutch-Canadian bilingual artist McGyver drops his first single produced by the legendary Buckwild titled “Genesi2”. This creative sequel to “Genesis” (2019) is part of his upcoming LP Carpe Orbem, which features productions by Large Professor, Nottz and other world renown producers. His new LP is set for release on March 30, 2020. Until then, check out […]

Patchz & Iron Lungz Drop Off Some Smoke On “Blowin’ Heavy” Single

We have some fresh talent to highlight. Emerging producer Patchz and rising underground artist Iron Lungz drop sizzling single “Blowin’ Heavy”. The track is tough. Iron Lungz has been consistently dropping music showing his versatility. Patchz throws hit producer hat on and gives beat-smiths a bit of competition with this sonic soundtrack. The duo compliment each other. Let’s see […]

Mado Adds Fire to ‘The Collection’ In His Latest Installment

Fresh artist Mado drops off another riveting project titled The Collection. His bold bars, flawless flow, and witty wordplay are on point. He drops some fiery freestyles over some hard hip hop production. He’s warming up the listeners for that crazy heat he’s about to unleash. The project is an absolute audible delight. Get familiar with the young king. […]

Kheyzine Presents Ambitious ‘Young, Drugged, Armed & Dangerous’ Album

Hot French producer Kheyzine astounds with this amazingly dope compilation titled Young, Drugged, Armed & Dangerous. He’s recruited some of hip hops finest spitters to assist on this grimy boom bap project, such as General Backpain, Jae Hussle, Miskeen Haleem, Pro Zay, Snotty, Josiah the Gift, Pro Dillinger, Lupus Dei, Nino Graye and many more! There are 15 fiery […]

Observe Since ‘98 Releases Outstanding ‘Royaume Du Sauvage’ LP

Observe Since ‘98 delivers yet another audacious album! The project is titled Royaume Du Sauvage. It features a slew of the hottest underground hip hop artists, such as Jamil Honesty, Vic Spencer, Sully Nomad, Hus Kingpin, Tha God Fahim, Snotty, Jay Nice, El Camino, Cousin Feo, Lord Juco, Nino Graye, Mooch and many more notable emcees! There […]

K Burns & Mak P Link for Killer ‘Kane & Lynch’ EP

Emerging artists K Burns and Mak P drop an exhilarating EP title Kane & Lynch. The collaboration displays the great chemistry between the dynamic duo. Unapologetic bars over hard hitting tracks are the makings of a phenomenal project. Eight power packed tracks produced by some of the illest beat smiths, such as Don Carrera, The Standouts, […]

Griselda Releases Vicious Visual for “Dr. Birds” Directed by Hype Williams

What a way to kick off the year! Griselda crew bless their fans with an aesthetically appealing video for hit song “Dr. Birds” from highly acclaimed WWCD album. The video was directed by the iconic Hype Williams who is known for creating larger than life visuals for some of the biggest stars. The bursts of paint, colored […]

Ty Farris Returns With Addictive ‘No Cosign Just Cocaine 3’ Album

Detroit’s own Ty Farris hits the scene with another banger from his upcoming projects. Welcome his third installment of the No Cosign Just Cocaine 3. I had the honor of an exclusive listen to this dope project. The audibly addictive soundscape is versatile with a host of heavyweight producers, such as Stu Bangas, Vinyl Villain, The […]

Free Mind Releases Bold Body of Work Titled ‘Depth of My Soul’

Popular underground producer Free Mind (best known for his production in Westside Gunn’s “My First Draco“ returns with another instrumental installment). The project is titled Depth of My Soul. He creates a soulful soundscape that compliments various rap styles. He definitely composed some heavy tracks for this body of work. Clearly the king has been busy compiling this remarkable […]

Terror Van Poo & Vinny Idol Release Pulsating Project Titled ‘The Poolitzer’

Hardcore underground hip hop artist Terror Van Poo drops off first project of the year solely produced by iconic hitmaker Vinny Idol. The EP is titled The Poolitzer. It’s nothing but fiery bars, clever cadence, and boisterous bravado over sensational soundscapes from Vinny Idol. Check out their latest video for “Word Play” Terror and Vinny have an […]

Premiere: Saga Gives Us His Wishlist In New Video for “I Want”

Just a month after the release of his Hagler EP, Brooklyn emcee/ producer returns with new video and announcement of a new release. “I Want” is the first leak from his Agassi album (to drop on February 9th), which like the Hagler EP is entirely self-produced. Over a hazy chopped and re-assembled soul loop, his […]

Lejend Drops “The Future” Single

Texas native and seasoned wordsmith, Lejend releases another pivotal single off his latest project titled ‘American History X’. The single, “The Future” is a personal ode to Lejend’s future along with the world’s.

Stu Bangas Goes in on Barbaric “Beats and Blood” EP

Hands down. Stu Bangas is one of my favorite producers! He’s been giving us countless hit projects and never disappoints with the talent he lines up to compliment his potent production. He has kicked the decade off with stellar soundscape on this latest project Beats and Blood. There’s a slew of features from some of the illest […]

Thorough Rocks Out In Sick “Eastern Shuttle” Visual

Thorough kicks off the year with a dope animated visual for his joint “Eastern Shuttle” produced by DJ Proof. The song is a raw melodic track with witty wordplay. Thorough always spits relatable content effortlessly. DJ Proof bodies this beat. Mesmerizing, yet menacing soundscape is an absolute banger! The video surely holds your attention. It’s […]

Innocent? & Alcatraz Ed Release Lyrical “Last Stop” Single With Gorilla Nems & Bloodsport

Hip Hop sensation Innocent? and hardcore heatmaker Alcatraz Ed have linked up again to deliver another collaborative project titled Escape 2 Alcatraz 2. They just gave listeners a sneak preview of what to expect with a hot new single “Last Stop” featuring Brooklyn spitter Gorilla Nems and Philly’s own Bloodsport. The bar exchange is killer. I expected nothing less from these […]

Str8 Bangaz & Iron Lungz Lace ‘D.I.E’ EP

Emerging underground artist Iron Lungz and hot producers Str8 Bangaz drop off a dynamic project titled D.I.E which stands for Drug Induced Entertainment. This project is riddled with rigorous rhymes and energetic flows that will intrigue listeners worldwide. The art concept is a controversial eye opener. The content is lyrically charged and the fly production is an […]

M-Dot Drops New Video/Single Titled “Days Are All the Same” Produced By Hi-Tek

As we are still reeling off the new year celebrations and all, Boston’s very own M-Dot drops a quick reminder on his new poignant track/video titled “Days Are All the Same.” The Hi-Tek produced record is a harrowing look at life in the age of social media infatuation and the continuous rise of consumerism. M-Dot […]

Nems Closes Out 2019 With New Visuals for “200” Featuring Spit Gemz

The fans were looking forward to a visual for “200” off of Nems’ project, Gorilla Monsoon, produced entirely by Jazzsoon. The Coney Island Mayor responded and linked with featured guest Spit Gemz, to make it happen. Each of the lyrical executioners exchanged brick heavy bars, on point, in a complimentary tag team style. The locations in which the […]

P General Is “Impatiently Waiting”

P General, a prominent NY Hip Hop Stapleton, enlists producer Last Composer for his new single “Impatiently Waiting”, with cuts by Buck Oner. Stream/Buy Now The Brooklyn rhyme caper wastes no time and swarms in with his lyrical annihilation, leaving everyone shook and scurrying for cover. “N*ggas know the protocol I came to get it […]

Sean Price & Lil Fame Deliver ‘Price of Fame’ Album + “Peter Pop Off” Video

The legacy of the late Sean Price remains stronger than ever through his loved ones, as well as his posthumous releases. He had been working on so much material, that it was enough to bless his fans with what is now his 4th project since his unexpected passing in 2015. Under the title Price of […]

Hus Kingpin & SmooVth Link Up to Release ‘The Connect Tape’

For many years, Hus Kingpin and SmooVth have consistently complimented one another throughout countless projects. While they’ve both dropped their own solo efforts, they’ve come back around to drop their latest collaboration. The Connect Tape takes us on a 13 track audible journey. How does features from Eto, Big Twins, Rome Streetz, Mach Hommy, Von Poe VII, Junelyfe (who also produced […]

Br00tal Productions Presents Regal “Rose Gold & Amethyst” Mixtape

Br00tal Productions produced a majestic mixtape titled Rose Gold & Amethyst. The project features a host of hungry underground artists who have been putting in work all year. The artists are Hog Polluck, Tripl Z, Lord Natural, Kcrriem, Hundo, Phantom Legs, 1Shot Spitune, Sonny Blanco, Ray Swoope and many more! What a dynamic soundtrack laced with polished production and heavy bar […]

Postman L & Rob Deniro Unsheathe “Art of the Sword” Project

Postman L and Rob Deniro deliver a dope project titled Art of the Sword. It consists of nine knockin’ tracks which feature Miskeen Haleem, Body Bag Ben and M.ila. Each joint is a banger but my favs are “Art of the Sword”, “Spanish Daggers” and “Fly Lingo”. I also love the art and how well it ties in […]

NapsNdreds Releases Savage “Surveillances” Single

NapsNdreds releases “Surveillances” single featuring DJ Revolution and produced by JR Swiftz. It’s the first single off his forthcoming Bloodclaat II LP slated to drop 2020. The track is a slappin’ boom bap banger! I respect the soundscape on this joint. I can’t wait to hear the complete project. NapsnDreds delivers powerful delivery over the ill production. The […]

Mado Gifts A Sinister Single Titled “Dark Holidays”

Just in time for the holidays, hot emerging artist Mado drops off a sinister gift titled “Dark Holidays“. The track was laced by producer Jimmy Dukes. Nothing but tough lyricism on this wickedly dope banger. The song is cleverly crafted and hard. Menacing boom bap melodies over the holidays is right up my alley. I love […]

Shadow Magnetic & Alpha_Betic Drop Innovative Instrumental Titled ’12 Jewels (Duodecad)’

We have some gems for you! Shadow Magnetic and Alpha_Betic of Alpha Magneto release a rugged instrumental project named 12 Jewels (Duodecad). Most assuredly a treasure for hip hop enthusiasts and lyricists that love sick instrumentals. The duo have been dropping hits all year. They are on the rise with their unique, fresh sound that reps the essence […]

Level 13 & Bub Styles Cook Up “Lamb and Onions” In New Video + ‘Smoke Crudo’ Album

It’s a Philly/Brooklyn collision…Producer Level 13 enlists Brooklyn emcee Bub Styles for “Lamb and Onions.” The single/video is off their new collaborative Smoke Crudo EP. Bub Styles, a one-man lyrical coalition, delivers aggressive raw bars that determine whether you will love his abrasiveness or think twice about it just like a dish of ‘lamb and […]

Jae Hussle & Kidd Called Quest Are Show Stoppers in “Time After Time” Visual

Rochester has been heavy on the hip hop scene. New comer Jae Hussle has been stirring up quite a buzz. He recently released his hot album Reflections: A Story of My Lifetime, Vol. 1 produced solely by Kidd Called Quest. The rising artist has a commanding presence, poise, and a wild wordplay. Kidd Called Quest cooked up a […]

Blacastan & Stu Bangas Release Fiery “Fine Wine” Visual

Underground sensation Blacastan has linked up again with ill producer Stu Bangas, also collectively known as Watson and Holmes, on hot joint titled “Fine Wine”. The joint is a slapping soulful boom bap soundscape off Stu Bangas’ Discernment EP. I love the versatility displayed in Stu Bangas’ production. Blacastan’s bold, yet smooth delivery is appreciated. Recently a visual was released for the […]

Indigo Phoenyx & P.A Dre Recruit Jae Hussle & Kil Ripkin to “Avenge the Abbot” On New Single

Burgeoning boom bap artist Indigo Phoenyx releases second single “Avenge the Abbot” from her upcoming EP titled The Conjuring produced entirely by emerging producer P.A. Dre. P.A. is best known as RJ Payne‘s in-house producer. The single features savage spitters Jae Hussle, who kicks off the track, and Kil Ripkin who closes it out with killer […]

Shabaam Sahdeeq & J57 Unearth “Diamond In the Dirt” Single

Hip Hop vet, Shabaam Sahdeeq, returns to the folds with a wildly dope joint titled “Diamond In the Dirt“. The sizzling single was created by J57 with crisp cuts by DJ Modesty. It’s that hardcore head nod type of hip hop! The single is from upcoming Precious Stones album. There’s a slew of phenomenal features from some of […]

Skanks The Rap Martyr Taps Marquee For “The Worst” Video

Skanks The Rap Martyr returns with more visuals off his latest album ‘Unapologetic’ produced entirely by Kyo Itachi. “The Worst” single/video features prominent, NY emcee Marquee. The video depicts a relationship that was once solid but has now fizzled into estranged partners. Skanks rhymes about being a dirty dog who deserved to be thrown out […]

Apokalips The Archangel & P Sways “Eternal” Single

Apokalips The Archangel, who is one of NY’s most consistent emcees, enlists P Sways for his latest single titled “Eternal.” The track is immediately intro’d with cuts and scratches to emphasize the Queen’s-bred message, “Eternally poetic assorted in every flavor, I’m from a city where the projects look like skyscrapers.” Apokalips delivers tyrannous wordplay reminding us, […]

Brizz Rawsteen & P.A. Dre Cook Up Hot “Fish & Shrimp” Album

Brizz Rawsteen and P.A. Dre deliver an invigorating boom bap album titled Fish & Shrimp. The sonic soundscape embodies a raw mesmerizing appeal. The content is so relatable and Brizz Rawsteen spits eloquently over the pulsating production provided by P. A. Dre. He’s known for giving grimy gritty hard tracks that are competitive. The clever collaboration has a genuine […]

Killy Shoot & General Backpain Release Raw Collaborative EP Titled ‘PainKill’

Hometeam heavy hitters General Backpain and Killy Shoot link up for another boom bap bar fest on PainKill EP. The raw delivery, lethal lyricism, and chemistry is undeniable. The duo always gives us straight fire when they collab. Major pressure is applied on every track. The project consists of 5 riveting tracks. Hometeam crew member Lupus Dei features on […]

Premiere: Bru Lei, DJ Przm & Eclypse Da Predanatural Say “Promoters Suck”

“Don’t step to me with that, If you promotin’ the show make sure it ain’t wack…” A Tribe called Quest dropped that evergreen quotable on their classic 1991 cut “Rap Promoter” (off The Low End Theory). Three decades later it still resonates just as deeply with any emcee who has had to deal with the […]

Young Sleep Says He’s “Different” In New Video

Rochester, NY (A.K.A. Hell’s Roof) spitter, Young Sleep returns with a video for new loosie, “Different.” Visuals (Directed by Isiah. Shot. It) use boxing as a metaphor for the emcee’s drive in the face of the odds that are stacked against him. With an opening sample taken from Rocky IV, Y.S. says: “that’s the scene […]

30 Years Later: ‘All Hail the Queen’ Still Sits On the Throne

Queen Latifah has led a career many rappers can’t hold a candle to. To keep it totally 100, not many in the entertainment business can say they’ve accomplished half of what she has. A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Grammy Award, Emmy Award, Golden Globe, two NAACP Image Awards, over two million albums […]

Bill Pachman Recruits ‘Underground Legends’ Ill Bill & D.V. Alias Khryst For “Titanes” Video

Bill Pachman presents his latest video with Ill Bill and D.V. Alias Khryst titled “Titans,” which comes off his new album, entitled Underground Legends – a meeting of the most influential rappers in the underground scene worldwide. This project is made up of six songs that include artists such as, Dro Pesci, Planet Asia, Illa Ghee, […]

XP The Marxman, Supreme Cerebral & IceRocks Butcher the Competition In “Shrunken Heads” Video

XP the Marxman drops another vicious visual off his hit album Nomad titled “Shrunken Heads”. The hot joint was produced by burgeoning beat-smith IceRocks. The track pays homage to Prodigy (RIP) utilizing his vocals on the hook. XP recruits Supreme Cerebral to rock with him on the track. The visual is a dark, sinister, yet creative concept. […]

Scienz of Life & Eloh Kush Give Powerful Performance In “Alley Way Wilson” Visual

Long time hip hop comrade Scienz of Life and Eloh Kush drop a compelling visual for “Alley Way Wilson” joint. The sick track was produced by Invisible Handz. The song embodies great energy, positive messages, and of course a sick bar trade amongst the veteran emcees. Gotta love the consistency and longevity of each artist. They always […]

The Good People & Milk-Crate “A Good Christmas Pt. 2”

The Good People return with some Holiday flavor for your ears with their new single “A Good Christmas Pt. 2” produced by Milk-Crate. A Good Christmas Pt. 2 (produced by MiLKRATE) by The Good People

Rim Da Villin Releases Amazing ‘Algorhythms’ EP + “Con Job” Video

Rim Da Villin returns with a hot new release titled Algorhythms. The project consists of nine “no nonsense” tracks. The pulsating production was created entirely by Ill Tal Beats. It’s raw authentic boom bap that hip hop enthusiasts will appreciate. The sound is sinister, rugged and uninhibited. Rim calls on a few stand up features from sick […]

Eddie Kaine Says “Everything’s A Go/No No No” In New Visual

Rising underground artist Eddie Kaine drops new visual for “Everything’s A Go/No No No” – the third single off the hit album Aruku. The banger was produced by hot producer Wavy Da Ghawd. It’s a high energy visual with gritty shots by Dope the Director. Night shots with the crew rockin’ out as he talks his sh*t […]

Rome Streetz & The Artivist Join Forces on “Joyeria” Album

Underground hip hop sensation Rome Streetz has had quite a remarkable run this year. He’s closing out this quarter with a hot new project titled Joyeria produced by emerging beat smith The Artivist. The soundscape is spectacularly wicked. It’s just the right vibe to rock out to. The witty banter, slick bars, cool cadence and bold bravado […]

A Minus Eclipses the Competition In New “Black Moon” Visual

Hip Hop heavyweight A Minus drops a vicious visual for grimy “Black Moon” joint produced by Arsenic. The sinister soundscape pays homage to Black Moon‘s classic unreleased “Reality (Killing Every…)” track. The song is a heavy head nod factor. It’s off upcoming 360s project slated to be released in Spring 2020. The video highlights A Minus bodying bars through the […]

Vstylez Releases Vibrant Visual for “Mom & Pops” Produced By Apollo Brown

One of Detroit’s illest spitters Vstylez drops a remarkable visual for his joint “Moms & Pops” produced by the super talented Apollo Brown. The song is off of his hit album Thornton Melon. The video highlights the family dynamics of Vstylez. It features his mom, dad, son, and other family members. Mom steals the show […]

Ketch P Rocks Out in Tough “Top 10’s and Buffs” Video

Ketch P reveals his first visual off his latest project Gift Certificate, “Top 10’s & Buffs,” and it is a riveting rugged joint produced by Foul Mouth. The sick video was shot by Swigz Sinatra. The visual showcases Ketch P spitting bars in some visually appealing places. We hit a tour of the city as the hip hop heavyweight spit […]

Body Bag Ben Drops Visuals for “You Know The Story” With Mark 4ord

Not long after his album debut, Body Bag Ben dropped a tough new joint, “You Know The Story” with Mark 4ord. This track is mean! Ben knocked out the first verse, produced, mixed, mastered and did the cuts. Talk about multi-talented. Shot and edited by DMT Media, the visuals are just as dark and eerie as the […]

Ghost of the Machine & C.Rose Bring You Back to “1966”

Ghost of the Machine teams up with C.Rose on this banger titled “1966.” This track pays homage to the year the Black Panther Party was born. 508 representer C.Rose paints a picture of resilience in the face of oppression through brilliant lyricism over Ghost of the Machine’s unique production. Ghost delivers food for thought combining […]

Pounds & Buckwild Unite For ‘Trafficante’ Album + “No Way” Video

You can’t have a discussion about the top emcees to put it down for Rochester, NY without mentioning Pounds. Steadily growing his catalog by supplying the demand for raw, unfiltered Hip Hop, he’s unveiled new product from the stash. This time around, Pounds linked with beat extraordinaire, Buckwild of the world renowned DITC crew, to […]

Joe Mack Drops Vicious Visual for “Beneath the Surface” Featuring Don Mully & Lord Natural

Joe Mack drops some hardbody heat with his latest visual Beneath The Surface. The sinister soundtrack features sick spitters Lord Natural and Don Mully. Gotti Gator killed the production on this one. The video was shot by Tommy Filmz. The sick imagery and graphics create a captivating visual. The urban backdrop is always the best scenery for a […]

Alpha Magneto Slam Dunks with New “Shammgod Providence” Single

Alpha Magneto has been on a roll this year. They have been dropping hit after hit for the masses. This time the supergroup scores with new single Shammgod Providence. Shadow Magnetic always delivers with pounding powerful production. Alpha_betic and O The Great go hard on the track with boisterous bars. Check out the sizzling single now!

Spoda, Tef the Chaser & Big Gee Rip “Dynasty” Freestyle

Hip hop heavy spitter Spoda recruits Tef The Chaser and Big Gee for an ill freestyle on Dynasty joint. Wildly exciting bar trade on this energetic track. Spoda brings us heat every time. Each artist drops dynamic delivery. I respect the consistency of quality content. Listen to this smokin’ loosie now!

Rapper Skillz & Lena Waithe Bury the Hatchet Over Strong ‘Queen & Slim’ Criticism

The movie Queen & Slim has received mixed reactions amongst critics. Recently, Emmy award winner and producer of the film Lena Waithe and rapper Skillz became the center of attention in what looked like an online tiff over the film. Thirty-five-year-old Chicago-born Lena is an actress, screenwriter and producer. She is best known for her […]

Jamil Honesty & The Prxspect “Run It Back” on Latest Single

Jamil Honesty has been putting in major work all year! Consistently delivering nothing but heat. This time he returns with another banger produced by The Prxspect titled “Run It Back“. The hard hitting joint features crazy cuts from DJ Grazzhoppa. Refreshing boom bap that’s authentic to the culture with a current sound that’s undeniable. Jamil […]

Skanks the Rap Martyr & Kyo Itachi “Nothing Worth Having” with D.V Alias Khryst

Skanks the Rap Martyr and Kyo Itachi return with D.V Alias Khryst for “Nothing Worth Having” official video. The single/video is off the duo’s ‘Unapologetic’ Album. Skanks brings it back to the roots of storytelling, uttering lyrical doses of truth serum to depict his Crown Heights upbringing. He touches on adolescent dreams of becoming a […]

Comet MadMen & Daniel Son Release “Wormz” Single

MadMen‘s own Comet has been working this year! The beat was produced by MMX . The new project slated to drop 2020. The warm up single titled “Wormz” featuring underground sensation Daniel Son is a great way to set the stage! The joint is a gritty boom bap bop. That basement type banger with a […]

Fred the Godson Retaliates On “Retaliation” Video

South Bronx native, Fred The Godson first appeared on the national radar after being named a 2011 XXL Freshmen alongside fellow classmates Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill & Mac Miller. Since his freshmen class orientation, Fred has gone onto record with a who’s who list of Hip-Hop’s elite: including Kevin Gates, Diddy, Meek Mill, Jadakiss, The […]

Cold Sholda Turns Up the Heat On New ‘Mutant’ Album

Brooklyn emcee Cold Sholda gives us his fourth LP titled Mutant. On this project, Cold displays his unique ability to blend his tough Italian street life with his imagination and battle bars – giving your average street cat and your most astute hip hop listener an album they both can bump. Watch Cold Sholda’s Latest […]

Fatt Father & Foul Mouth Drops Fiery “Papa Free” Visuals

Detroit’s own hip hop heavyweight Fatt Father releases a rough, rugged, and raw visual for “Papa Free” produced by beat smith extraordinaire Foul Mouth. The duo are cooking up a powerhouse project titled Soccer Dad. This joint is crazy. The production is next level gritty with edge. Fatt Father delivers commanding cadence with lethal lyricism […]

Thees Handz (Murs & The Grouch) Say “Be Nice” With Brady Watt (Video)

When hip-hop fans mention the Living Legends Crew – the 8 member collective from California that kicked open the doors for rap music that highlighted the everyday man – they often think of two members: Murs and The Grouch. While the two built a name for themselves within the crew, and as solo artists, they […]

Messiah Ramkissoon Delivers Powerful “Black Fathers” Video

This powerful and uplifting song, “Black Fathers,” comes from Hip-hop recording artist, poet, and incarcerated youth activist, Messiah Ramkissoon. “Black Fathers” is the debut single lifted from Messiah’s forthcoming project, The Eye of Freedom,Vol.1 (album will be released on February 21st). Messiah elaborates more on the importance of black fathers below: “Black Fathers is a tribute […]

Teck-Zilla Drops 2nd Installment to His B-Boy Breaks Series With, ‘B-Boy Zilla II’

B Boy Zilla II is a return to form from deejay/producer Teck-Zilla, which serves as his first official instrumental release for 2019. After being immersed in the b-boy music culture and working closely with various dance crews throughout Nigeria, Teck goes back to the lab to put his new skills to use. The seven track […]

BigBob Comes Through With Milano Constantine & Sadat X For “Representers”

Visionary producer, BigBob, returns with more boom bap magic with frequent collaborators Milano Constantine & Sadat X to bring you “Representers”. Milano is a rapper’s rapper. He’s suave and original with punchlines, and deliveries for days. Sadat X joins this rooted and funky track with lyrical fortitude and mature, clever wordplay. Sadat X ages like […]

ONYX, Snowgoons & Knuckles of N.B.S. Let Out the “Monsters Gorillas” In New Video

The third video single from the Onyx & Snowgoons – SnowMads album is titled “Monsters Gorillas” and brings back a grimy and gritty feeling of that New York sound during the 90s. 100 Mad affiliated Knuckles from N.B.S. is dropping a hot guest verse. The video was filmed in the most iconic NYC Subway. Watch now…

Premiere: Edward Sizzerhand’s “A Taste of Honey” Is an Instrumental Composition About the Individual Flavors of Honey

Beats and Bees are important ingredients in Edward Sizzerhand’s life! Born in Brooklyn/New York, he recieved worldwide recognition in the late 90s with his rap crew Square One. After the crew split, the DJ and Producer engaged in beekeeping and acquired professional skills in honey production for several years. Now, Sizzerhand is not only masterfully working on the controls, but has also acquired the BA […]

Interview with the Talented J57

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 […]

Premiere: Rashad & Confidence Share Their “Desires”

“Desires” is the long-awaited comeback single from the critically lauded duo of Rashad & Confidence, who eight years ago dropped a modern underground rap classic with ‘The Element of Surprise.’ “Desires” marks the duo’s first release since their 2011 album debut, which amassed a bit of a cult following. PREMIERE Stream/Buy Here Despite the fact […]

Premiere: Saga & Fashawn “Cry Wolf” in New Track

Brooklyn emcee / producer