Hip-Hop

Chox-Mak & Pepsi C25 come through with the murderous "Mak Da Ripper"

From the offset Chox-Mak flies his 90’s Flow flag with a ton of commitment in “Mak Da Ripper”. The British themes of the creative title are furthered by the influence…

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Ryan Hemsworth and Tinashe release video for "One For Me" [Music Video]

Canadian producer/DJ Ryan Hemsworth had audiences captivated with his phenomenal remix of Tinashe's debut single "Boss" back in 2012, and then went on to feature her on the track "One For Me," off of…

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Chaz French's "Came Down" is a major come up [Video]

As a DMV native, I can personally vouch for the amount of talent crawling around this place, scraping and clawing out of the city's cesspool yearning for a taste of…

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Noah O shares his once banned visuals for "R.I.Ch"

Richmond, V.A. is a very peculiar place. Being a capital city and college town to VCU, one could venture to say Richmond has a lot of old money. It's a…

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Problem Child keep up the "Energy", in new Mortal Kombat inspired visuals [Premiere]

As the week draws to an end, and we all get ready for the weekend, it's about time that we brought you an exclusive premiere of an incredibly dope video…

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Roach Gigz and Jr Hitz feel very much alive in "Zombie"

It's Thursday, and Roach Gigz has got a hyphy-influenced track to present to the world, and we for one, are definitely listening. There's not too much to say, except that…

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Pittsburgh's latest hip hop graduate, Boaz, drops the visuals for "Do It All Over" [Video]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has a rich history and strong record in the modern day hip hop realm. Rappers turned mega stars such as Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller all hail from…

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Tac XII's self-titled EP is a 9th Wonder masterpiece

Probably the most enticing feature of being a music blogger is the closer connection you most certainly do achieve with many of the artists you write about. I love going…

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Azizi Gibson is "Smoking with the Gods"

When I last covered Brainfeeder rapper Azizi Gibson, for his Kaytranada-produced track "Crown Violet," he was hinting at an upcoming release but giving no specifics. Now, with the arrival of new track "Smoking with…

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Mick Jenkins, Dally Austin, NoName Gypsy, & Saba prove they're "Realer Than Most"

Closed Sessions is one of Chicago's premier independent record labels, helping to break a number of emerging emcees that have pushed the city's scene to new heights. Additionally, they have brought together…

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Boston Bun and Bear Who? want to tell everyone "We Got Soul"

Boston Bun is a weirdo and I love it. In this new music video, directed by the man himself, he shows exactly why we've loved Ed Banger and its artists…

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Urban Noize deal a dope remix of Lana Del Rey's "Florida Kilos"

With Lana Del Rey’s new record currently monopolizing the internet, it’s important to diversify and remind yourself that there’s other music out there. However, given how big the album is,…

Chox-Mak & Pepsi C25 come through with the murderous "Mak Da Ripper"

Ryan Hemsworth and Tinashe release video for "One For Me" [Music Video]

Chaz French's "Came Down" is a major come up [Video]

Noah O shares his once banned visuals for "R.I.Ch"

Problem Child keep up the "Energy", in new Mortal Kombat inspired visuals [Premiere]

Roach Gigz and Jr Hitz feel very much alive in "Zombie"

Pittsburgh's latest hip hop graduate, Boaz, drops the visuals for "Do It All Over" [Video]

Tac XII's self-titled EP is a 9th Wonder masterpiece

Azizi Gibson is "Smoking with the Gods"

Mick Jenkins, Dally Austin, NoName Gypsy, & Saba prove they're "Realer Than Most"

Boston Bun and Bear Who? want to tell everyone "We Got Soul"

Urban Noize deal a dope remix of Lana Del Rey's "Florida Kilos"

Cursing redefines their sound through growth on bold EP, "Chiral"

Weight Belly .3-9 bends the rules with the electrifying single "White Rabbit – Weight Belly .3-9"

"Pray" by Stephen Royal is a moment of reflection and a gentle reminder of faith and resilience

starletste_official reflects on ambition and conflict in new release, "Devil's Dance"

Ivelisse del Carmen channels memories, rhythm and sound in "Mi Sangre Baila"

Antania signs with Soundworks Direct Japan as futurist death metal takes hold

Moises "MO" Santizo introduces fresh concept of experiencing interviews through vinyl

Origins Inconclusive partner with DiscoverNü (DNÜ) marking new chapter for UK emerging artist culture

The Architect of Independent Empire: Rob Terell named among the world’s Top 10 Global A&R Executives

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022