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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 […]
Read More Agallah & Sadat X Deliver ‘The Gods Have Arrived’ [Album Premiere]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 […]
Read More Interview + Video Premiere: A Discussion With the Legendary Waterproof Emcee, Ras KassEmerging 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 […]
Read More Producer’s Hot Seat: ThatBlessedGirl (Interview)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 […]
Read More Interview + Video Premiere: No Matter What, G4 Jag Will “Keep Going”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 […]
Read More Producer Endemic Emerald Drops Jewels (Interview)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. […]
Read More Interview + Track Premiere: Bub Styles & Ace Fayce Are “Talking Spicy”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 […]
Read More Premiere: Apokalips the Archangel Present “Follow Me” (Video)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 […]
Read More Hip Hop Heavyweights Craig G., Ruste Juxx, M-Dot, Born Unique, & More Join Roccwell On His ‘Still Lovin’ Boom Bap’ AlbumTough 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 […]
Read More Innocent? Recruits Dax & Frank Castle for Hardbody Hit, “Never Changed” Produced by Stan Da ManUnderground 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
Read More DJ Flipcyde & Comet Are Wavy On New “Silver Surfer” SingleLet’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 […]
Read More Premiere: SpiderDaGod Teams Up With Termanology for “Last of the Mob” SingleNo 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 […]
Read More Bobcatt The Legend Drops Bangin’ Boom Bap Instrumental Project, ‘(BC) The Legend’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 […]
Read More New Music: Kool G Rap, Billy Danze (M.O.P.) & King Gordy “War” (Prod. by Doc Ish)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 […]
Read More SpiderDaGod Claims King Status On New Single “Throne”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 […]
Read More Thirstin Howl the 3rd Releases New Visual for “Proud To Be From MGV”“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 […]
Read More DJ Deadeye & Fabeyon Present “Rare Gift” (Video)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 […]
Read More Money Stacks Let’s Em Know “Never Bite The Hand” That Feeds You In Latest EPWho 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 […]
Read More Real Bad Man’s ‘On High Alert, Vol. 2’ Features Posdnuos, Blu, Boldy James, Inspectah Deck, Flee Lord, Eto, Willie The Kid & ElCaminoOn 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 […]
Read More Teck-Zilla Leads Us to Brighter Days With ‘Pre Summer Tape 89’ EP (Available Now)“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 […]
Read More Benny The Butcher Teams Up with United Grind to Release “M.A.M.N.”