No Better Way to Celebrate MLK than with Ras Kass’ Latest Animated Video/Single, “MLK Day”

(Los Angeles, CA) Lyrical urban philosopher / West Coast legend Ras Kass drops new track “MLK Day.” Produced by TRACKZ 100 and featuring soul vocals from Eric Jaye, the track (with animated video courtesyof Ninja Vanish!) does a deep social assessment on Dr. King’s birthday. Tracing thoughts on the assassination of the Minster/Civil Rights icon […]

Casual, DEAD PERRY & friends remain “Raw”

Legendary Hieroglyphics crew rhymer Casual returns with a new single this morning! “Raw” lives up to its name featuring orchestration courtesy of DEAD PERRY as well as guest work from Rockness Monsta (Heltah Skeltah), P-Dirt and DJ Jason D. This track is taken from the forthcoming digital and limited CD release from Below System Records (with vinyl version courtesy of Tuff Kong Records) entitled The Art Of Reanimation. Dropping on […]

Psych Major says beware “Recognition”

Producer/emcee Psych Major is wishing everyone a happy new year in the form of a track. “Recognition” which is available as a free download via his Bandcamp page is socially conscious boom-bap. Speaking on the track he said the following “for some recognition can be a trap, a value inflated higher than people, integrity and identity.” Releasing […]

Young Sleep enlists Dark Lo for “Wes Craven”

Rochester, NY’s own Young Sleep returns with new visuals and track this morning. “Wes Craven” (titled after the famed horror movie director because as Sleep says “it has a dark feel”) was produced by Rome on the beat. Teaming up with Philadelphia’s Dark Lo, the two are dropping life-lesson and street gems for all to absorb. […]

J. Snow shows us why he’s “Under Rated” in new video

Buffalo, NY emcee / GMA Records Capo J. Snow returns with new video this morning. ”Under Rated” is a gritty and soul-laced production on which Snow talks about the independent hustle he has been mastering for so long. As he states “we added a montage of currency throughout the video to captivate the eye and […]

Premiere: Eastsyde Tone & Thirstin Howl take us to the “Concrete Jungle”

Today we are premiering a new video from East Harlem, NY representative Eastsyde Tone featuring none other than the Lo-Life General himself, Thirstin Howl The 3rd. Directed by Moodi Filmz and released via J Platinum Ent this is some of that smooth-talking but rugged speaking type of vibe. An uptown gangsta party by two NYC […]

Young Black And Gifted take “The Oath”

Rochester hip-hop duo Young Black And Gifted return this morning. New single “The Oath” sees producer Kidd Called Quest and emcee Azariah joined by their day-one Jae Hussle. The result is spine-tingling and soulful banger of mammoth proportions. Amplified by a dusty drum break as well as sheets of guitar and horn samples, the track […]

Jamal Gasol & Bass Reevez say “Time Iz Money” in new video

Niagara Falls, NY own Jamal Gasol returns with new visuals this morning for “Time Iz Money.” First posted by Hip Hop Weekly, the video (shot by Sh4mel) shows Gasol and his Co-D producer Bass Reevez in the midst of the hustle espousing the title of the track. “Time Iz Money” is from the newly released collaborative EP between Gasol & Reevez […]

Saga & Ruste Juxx have a vendetta in “Chiavato Pt. 1”

Brooklyn emcee / producer Saga has dropped a new single entitled “Chiavato Pt. 1” featuring Ruste Juxx this morning. With this leak is announcement of his new LP Guttersnipe to drop on December 10th. Fully self-produced and rife with cinematic jazzy samples as well as urban grit Saga enlisted some of his favorite spitters to guest including Masta Ace, Ruste Juxx, Eddie Kaine, […]

Dagha & Psych Major explode in new single “Mr. Dynamite”

The duo of Boston rhymer Dagha (Edan, Insight) and emcee/producer Psych Major (aka Noise Is The Trigger) have returned with another new single this morning. “Mr. Dynamite” (also produced by Psych Major) is a synth-laden, glacial bass and dusty drums entry into their catalogue, resting somewhere in a world where John Carpenter was inspired by Preemo’s work on “Above The […]

PIFF & ManZu Beatz are peddling “Str8 Crack” in new single

Italian beat-bruisers ManZu Beatz and Bull City,(aka Durham) NC word-smith PIFF (aka Pennywise Jr) have premiered a new track this morning. “Str8 Crack” (first posted by Underground Hip Hop Blog) also features bars by Indigo Phoenyx and B-Maculate and is as PIFF says “spitting straight bars! if we were in the kitchen together we’d be […]

Lyrical Fangs: A Conversation with PIFF (aka Pennywise Jr.)

In addition to their passion for producing Italian production combo ManZu Beatz have become sort of a two-man talent scout for quality underground spitters. In the past two years they have sought out and exposed emerging talent including M Doc Diego, YNX716 and Crotona P. Now they have linked up with Bull City (aka Durham, […]

Sneek Rothstein (of Reagan Era) has seen “Better Days”

Los Angeles based spitter Sneek Rothstein has unleashed his solo LP Menace this week. which is an unabashedly classic West-Coast / G-Funk influenced affair. Mainly known for his work in the late 80’s / early 90’s era inspired crew Reagan Era as well as his former group Drodian, Rothstein speaks on those Los Angeles streets […]

Jamal Gasol & Bass Reevez live up to “The Novelty Of Standards”

Niagara Falls own Jamal Gasol returns with his latest project this morning. The Novelty Of Standards is fully produced by New York’s own Bass Reevez and also has guest appearances from Rim and Sauce Heist. Fully armed with soulful beats Gasol said the significance of the project title is about “stepping my game up.” Evidence […]

G4 Jag drops The Lamar Silas EP

Mr. Meet Me In The Sky AKA Harlem rhyme heavyweight G4 Jag returns with a surprise drop this morning. The Lamar Silas EP (available via all DSP’s now) is a five-track work inspired by the Flenory brothers main rival in drug distribution during the late 80’s (as recently dramatized in the BMF TV series on […]

Jamal Gasol & Bass Reeves take us to “Cataract City”

PIFF Music Empire capo Jamal Gasol returns with new heat (and accompanying visuals) this morning. Video two-fer “Cataract City / Superior Man” is produced by Bass Reeves and the first leak from their forthcoming EP, The Novelty Of Standards. The Novelty Of Standards will drop exclusively via Bandcamp this Friday (Nov 26th) and will arrive at all DSP’s on November 29th. Pre-order:Here […]

Saga says “Wisdom Wears The Crown” (Album)

Brooklyn emcee / producer Saga has just released new EP Wisdom Wears The Crown. The seven-track fully self-produced effort was written in the throes of quarantine and the frustration and introspection that accompanies is evident in the darkly cinematic presentation throughout. This release is just an appetizer for the Guttersnipe LP which will drop on […]

Wavy Da Ghawd & Rome Streetz are at “1,000 Volts”

“1,000 Volts” is the new video from Brooklyn based producer Wavy Da Ghawd featuring his good friend Rome Streetz. The video (Directed by Gee Media) is the 2nd single from Wavy’s debut producer full-length LP Ghawd’s Eden which also drops today. A previous single “Talk Different” (with accompanying video) featuring Eddie Kaine, Rome Streetz & Spoda also recently dropped. Honing his chops on the […]

Premiere: PIFF + ManZu Beatz Say “Ninja Please” (Video)

Italian production duo ManZu Beatz have a predilection of scouring the hip-hop underworld and finding rising talent early. This rings true for North Carolina emcee PIFF (aka Pennywise Jr) who they recently approached to collaborate. The first fruit of that labor manifests today as we premiere new “Ninja Please” video. Musically the track connects with […]

Saga has “1,000 Yard Stare” in new track

Brooklyn emcee / producer Saga has dropped a new track this morning entitled “1000 Yard Stare.” The darkly hewn and introspective track is to appear on new EP Wisdom Wears The Crown (to drop via Soulspazm on 11/19). It is available as an instant grat with the project pre-order (link below). According to the artist the introspective EP was completely inspired […]