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Mac Dee is the CEO and Editor In Chief for Yo! Raps, where he oversees the magazine’s daily editorial content and manages its dynamic team of editors, reporters, and writers. A lifelong purveyor of urban culture, his passion for documenting stories has led to a career in journalism that spans over a decade and resulted in launching Yo! Raps in 2006. Outside of writing about entertainment and reporting the latest news in Hip-Hop, he enjoys a good movie paired with good food, and spending time with family and friends.
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The ATG Deftly Produces “Paranoid” ft. Omar Gooding, GV Prakash & Sa-Roc
Nature has its own production. There’s a musical orchestration taking place within our bodies: It’s the pulsating rhythm of the blood flow, and the kick and the snare of the
Brooklyn Rapper Sha Gualla Makes An Impact With “Hot Like Bobby”
Great achievers have a sense of destiny, and a burning passion to leave a legacy. For artists, their music is their legacy. It’s a piece of “immortality” that will stand
LA Rapper Allen Forrest Is Back With Infectious New Single “Icey”
Rising Los Angeles rapper and entrepreneur Allen Forrest is back after a couple years of hiatus with his infectious new single “Icey.” The stunning song is featured on the Alabama-born
Lil Skies Drops New Single “OK”, Announces Sophomore Album
Multi-platinum and explosive emcee Lil Skies has returned with his new single and music video “OK”, along with the official announcement of his awaited sophomore album, “Unbothered”, out January 22nd
The Game Pays Homage To Allen Iverson On “A.I. With The Braids”
Compton rapper The Game releases the anticipated music video for his hard-hitting latest single “A.I. With The Braids” featuring Lil Wayne that pays tribute to legendary NBA all-star and friend
Kevin Gates Is Back With Music Video For “Power”
Multi-platinum recording artist Kevin Gates has announced the release of an official music video for his latest collaboration, “Power,” that debuted last month, which samples Dermot Kennedy’s 2018 hit, “Power
YBN Almighty Jay Wants To “Bring Out The Hoochies”
Atlantic recording artist YBN Almighty Jay wants to “Bring Out The Hoochies” in his latest single off the forthcoming 2021 project, “Battling My Spirit.” Watch the Texas rapper bring out
Burna Boy Unveils Electrifying Video For “Way Too Big”
Since dropping his internationally acclaimed “Twice As Tall” album in August 2020, Spaceship Records’ Burna Boy has enjoyed tremendous success, achieving over 400M streams on all platforms. Following the visual
Public Enemy Release Music Video For “GRID” ft. Cypress Hill & George Clinton
Public Enemy’s single “GRID” featuring Cypress Hill and George Clinton is a post-apocalyptic view of the world after it collapses into a technological desert after the “grid goes down” and,
Aspiring North Carolina RnB Singer ZI Serenades The Ladies On New Single “Cocky”
Music is the universal language and aspiring singer ZI speaks it well. The emerging 21-year-old North Carolina artist comes equipped with powerful lyricism, catchy hooks and an irresistible blend of
Rico Nasty Releases Debut Album “Nightmare Vacation”
The DMV’s own punk rock princess Rico Nasty has announced the release of her long awaited debut album, “Nightmare Vacation.” The genre-defying album features 16 captivating tracks, each showcasing Rico’s
Gospel Rapper Butta The Preacher Bares His Soul On His “My Story” Album
Cutting edge! That’s the word that describes Hip Hop pastor Michael Watson aka Butta The Preacher. He adds class, intellect and style to the Hip Hop genre. He won the 2020
Shoreline Mafia Releases “Mafia Bidness Deluxe“
Legendary L.A. rap collective, Shoreline Mafia has just released the deluxe edition of their debut album “Mafia Bidness,” including eight heavy-hitting new tracks featuring production from RonRon, Cypress Moreno, DJ
Foogiano Drops Part 1 Of “Gutta Baby” Documentary
Foogiano just dropped part one of “Gutta Baby: The Documentary.” Leading up to the release of his “Gutta Baby” mixtape on Thanksgiving day, the raw and authentic documentary shows his
Roddy Ricch Earns Six Grammy Nominations
Roddy Ricch has officially earned six additional Grammy nominations after yesterdays’s announcement for the 2021 Grammy Awards. “The Box,” a standout hit and a 2020 anthem from his critically-acclaimed debut
Shinin’ Gives You An Exclusive Behind The Scenes Look In “Free Show” Vlog Series
Emerging Atlanta rapper Shinin’ has been making waves in the industry lately with the release of his buzzing hit singles “Tony Soprano” and “Vegas.” The laid back rhyme slinger projects
Alabama Rapper YBN Nahmir Unleashes Music Video For “Wake Up”
Atlantic Recording artist YBN Nahmir has returned to share a brand new track and video for 2020. “Wake Up,” directed by Joshua Valle, is a catchy melody that highlights not
Gucci Mane Unveils Greatest Hits Collection “Trap God Classics”
Grammy-nominated rapper Gucci Mane has announced today’s surprise release of his first-ever greatest hits collection, “Trap God Classics: I Am My Only Competition.” “Trap God Classics” compiles 28 of Gucci
Kevin Gates Drops Sensual Single “Power”
Bread Winners’ Association recording artist Kevin Gates is back with another standout release, hinting at his continued evolution of as a musician and man. Following the unveiling of an impressive
Mulan V – Pull Back The Curtain
Aspiring artist Mulan V, a multi talented rapper, singer, songwriter and actress, is the princess of Los Angeles-based indie label Freestyle Records Inc. The young and beautiful 5’9″ phenomenal statuette
Bufallo Rapper Joe Dirrt Unveils Music Video For “King”
Emerging Buffalo rapper Joe Dirrt unveilled the music video for his buzzing single “King,” which is featured on his latest album, “Late Nights & Early Mornings.” My new single ‘King’
NBA YoungBoy Releases New Mixtape “Until I Return”
Multi-platinum rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again in his true fashion, has surprised fans with another masterpiece, releasing his latest mixtape, “Until I Return.” The 15-track tape, which initially went live
Goodie Mob Drops New Album “Survival Kit”
25 years ago, the South definitely had something to say when Goodie Mob released its critically-acclaimed gold-selling debut album “Soul Food.” Now with their sixth full-length studio project, Goodie Mob
Lil Uzi Vert & Future Unite For “Pluto x Baby Pluto”
Multi-platinum rappers Lil Uzi Vert and Future have dropped their much anticipated release of a carefully crafted, standout joint project. “Pluto x Baby Pluto”, executive-produced by DJ ESCO, is available
Public Enemy Drops Animated Video For “Public Enemy Number Won”
Public Enemy, Beastie Boys’ Mike D and Ad-Rock along with Run DMC get animated in the new video for “Public Enemy Number Won,” which also features archival concert posters, footage
Kodak Black Returns With “Bill Israel” While In Prison
Atlantic recording artist Kodak Black is back with “Bill Israel” while being incarcerated on gun charges. The new 11-track album includes appearances by Gucci Mane, Tory Lanez, Lil Yachty, and
ATL Rapper Shinin’ Documents His Life In “Free Show” Vlog Series
Emerging Atlanta rapper Shinin’ gives you an exclusive behind the scenes look at the life of a southern rapper as he documents the process of making music. In the first
Benny The Butcher Drops “Grams In The Water” Video
Benny The Butcher’s Black Soprano Family release a new video, “Grams in the Water.” The dark visual was directed by The Wizard and features Rick Hyde, Loveboat Luciano, Benny The
Quando Rondo Releases Cinematic Visual For “Way Up”
Savannah, GA’s own Quando Rondo is on fire, continuing his release of creative new visuals to celebrate the tracks featured on his most recent mixtape, “Diary Of A Lost Child.”
Rapper Kase1hunnid Drops Uplifting Video “I Luv My Dawgs” ft. Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross & YD
Miami bred rapper Kase1hunnid has been making waves in the industry since his days being signed to Slip N Slide, where he wrote songs for Trick Daddy and Trina. The
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