D.V. Alias Khryst Tells Us All About His ‘Music’ (Interview)

The first time I met D.V. Alias Khryst, I was in the offices of Def Jam and he had the makings of a star then. Through my life, I met various talents. But I knew D.V. was something special when I heard him juggle his bars and melodies so gracefully. His baritone singing rap style […]

V-Stylez & Skyzoo Demand Some “Respect”

V-Stylez is a Detroit lyricist who is known for trading bars with the likes of Royce the 5’9″, Bumpy Knuckles, and others is back at it with his new joint “Respect” featuring Skyzoo over a Big Gov production. This video is slick with bangin’ beats that switch up for Skyzoo’s verse. A must listen if you ask […]

Ruste Juxx & Raticus Deliver “Concrete Chronicles” with Planet Asia

This is a new leak from the forthcoming ‘King Of Crime Heights (KOCH)‘ album to drop via Tenement Music on November 9th in LP/CD and digital versions. This joint right here is heavy with witty and hard-hitting wordplay over a smooth beat. Make sure to stay tuned for Ruste‘s latest album release with Raticus featuring […]

In Case You Missed It: Smif-N-Wessun & 9th Wonder “Let It Go” & NPR Tiny Desk Performance

This is what im talking about. Grown man rap. Adult contemporary hip hop straight off the streets of Brooklyn, NY. A staple group in the New York City hip hop scene and legends of the golden era, Smif-N-Wessun, navigated years of independance after breaking away from Nervous Records. With Mutiple classics and years of touring under […]

Is “Nasir” Overrated or Under-Appreciated?

How could you judge an album mad quick without listening to it a few times. My synopsis after a few repeated listens, I can honestly say that I like the album, but I’m not completely blown away by it. Still has to grow on me a little more. I guess you can say that I’m […]

Hip Hop Legend, Bumpy Knuckles aka Freddie Foxxx, Talks New “Pop Duke” Album & More (Interview)

Bumpy Knuckles is the true definition of an O.G., father, emcee, teacher, mentor and big brother to many. He came into the game with the legendary Eric B. & Rakim as a member of the Paid In Full Posse. In 1989, the street rapper, who was then solely known as Freddie Foxxx, released his first album on […]

J. Cole Flips Kevin Hart’s Infidelity Issues into a Song Titled “Kevin’s Heart” (Music)

A lot of people like J. Cole. And some just don’t for whatever reason. They say he is boring, but I don’t think so. I can say I’m a fan, mainly because I can relate to a lot of the topics he chooses to rap about. His flow is dope, he is clever with the […]

Hold Your Head Cause Rack-Lo Will “Snatch a Crown” with the Quickness (Music)

If you dont know about the legendary New York Lo-Lifes, I’m going to bring you up to speed real quick. Lo-Lifes are known as the gang that brought fashion to hip hop. A Brooklyn collective of boosters & robbers that stole and robbed to either rock or sell whatever apparel they acquired. The crew formed during […]

A.G of D.I.T.C Invites Us to a “Magiacal World” (Music)

I understand we’re in the visual age. It’s easy for people, especially kids to gravitate towards the visuals first. But when the visuals, lyrics and beat come together, you get something special like A.G.’s “Magical World”. As a hip hop fan, I have always been driven by lyrics first. What I fell in love with […]

Don’t Sleep on Havok House’s “Goodnight Irene” (Music)

Producer/Emcee, Camarah Walleed, is the son of the late great jazz legend, Richard Evans who was also a professor at Berklee College of Music. This track features Ajax Lo, one of the founding members of the group Havok House reigning out of Boston, Mass. Together they bring you this gritty street banger titled “Goodnight Irene”. This track comes off the […]