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Yo! Raps is an award-winning urban online magazine launched in 2006, which has quickly emerged as one of the premier urban music websites on the web. Our primary purpose is to bring you the latest information about Hip-Hip, Rap, and R&B combined with multiple daily updates to the young urban demographic at our website. HIP-HOP 24/7 ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!

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Brooklyn Rapper Shake-A-Vel Drops “NY Hitter”

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Brooklyn rappers are known to bring the heat whenever they step in the booth. New York artist Shake-A-Vel is coming in hotter than bacon grease

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Shawn Archer Drops New Music Video “Blow The Bag”

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Philly rapper and member of the renown record label SKE Records, Shawn Archer returns with another visualizer for “Blow The Bag” featuring Martin Archer and

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Charismatic Rapper Dre Carter Releases LeBron James-Inspired Music Video “LA Bron”

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Dre Carter is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after rappers on the independent music scene. Some industry insiders are labeling him as an “East

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Josh Stone – Real Vibez Only

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Josh Stone is originally from Long Island, NY and is the CEO of his multi faceted entertainment company Real Vibez Only Inc. Under the tutelage

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Gabby Gabanna Soars Above The Competition With “P.G.S.L.T.M.”

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Rapper Nybrea “Gabby Gabanna” Montague was born in Charlotte, NC. At the age of 11, Gabby started to Rap and write rhymes. Her influencers at

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Southern Rapper Pimpin Change Unveils Anticipated New EP “Motive”

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Aspiring southern rapper Pimpin Change has earned acclaim in his home state of Texas for bringing soul back into Hip-Hop with powerful songs written from

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Hip-Hop Crew Renegades Worldwide Strike With New Album “World Domination”

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Renegades Worldwide is a Hip-Hop collective spearheaded by producer The Five1Hero. The emerging crew incorporates global emcess, vocalists and musicians including King Marino from Atlanta,

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Texas Rapper Pimpin Change Shares Introspective EP “Only In My Mind”

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Prolific Texas rapper Pimpin Change returns with the release of his critically acclaimed EP “Only In My Mind.” The introspective and soulful release promises to

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New Jersey Rapper TruWerdz Shares Music Video “Who I B”

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Aspiring New Jersey rapper TruWerdz is known for his dynamic delivery and witty wordplay. The Puerto Rican-born lyricist perfectly proofs his incredible mic skillz on

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Chicago Rapper Bigg Jigg Shines With New Mixtape “My Grindin’ God’s Timing”

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With over 20 years in the music industry, veteran Chicago rapper Bigg Jigg is a former BET 106 & Park Freestyle Friday champion and signed

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Midwest Rapper Substance810 Strikes With “The Monolithic Era”

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Determined Michigan rapper Substance810 is here to live up to his name. A true storyteller at heart, the Port Huron native released his album “The

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Alabama Rapper PBE Pluto Remixes GloRilla’s Hit Single “F.N.F.”

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Determined Alabama rapper PBE Pluto, born Brent Parker, is currently turning heads in the Hip-Hop circuit. The multi-talented rapper, songwriter, and label head honcho has

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Philly Artist Bizkitbnb Is Ready To Enter The Spotlight With “Casamigos”

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After spending years of producing for multiple Hip-Hop and R&B heavyweights, 4 time Grammy nominated producer and artist Allen “Bizkitbnb” Arthur is breaking into the

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Wisconsin Rapper Quise Picasso Shares New Album “Definition Of A Gangster”

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Milwaukee rapper Quise Picasso is excited to present his brand new album “Definition Of A Gangster,” which is now available online. Released via Executive Board

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Milwaukee Artist Traxx Sanders Delivers New Album “Fatboi Season”

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Rising Milwaukee rapper and singer Traxx Sanders is excited to share his brand new album “Fatboi Season,” which is now available online. With the new

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Miami Artist Tay Dizm Unveils New Album “298”

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Artavious Courtez Smith, better known by his stage name Tay Dizm, is best known for being signed to multi-platinum artist T-Pain’s Nappy Boy Entertainment from

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Georgia Rapper DuRanDLife Drops New Music Video “PadLock”

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Rising Georgia rapper DuRanDLife released his introspective music video titled “PadLock,” which is now available on YouTube. DuRanDLife was born and raised in Fayetteville, North

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Atlanta Rapper Taz Forte Surprises With R&B-Infused Album “Always Open”

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Aspiring Atlanta rapper Taz Forte continues to put his stamp on the Rap game with his laid-back confidence and boastful attitude. His fearless, authentic sound

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Texas Rapper Pimpin Change Unveils Anticipated Mixtape “Art Of Pimpin”

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Rising Hip-Hop artist Pimpin Change is creating a huge movement one fan at a time. The Texas-born wordsmith carved out a distinct sound, which is

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New York Rapper Paul Rello Drops New Single “War”

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Representing New York City, Paul Rello releases his new single “War”. Linking up with singer and songwriter Alyssa Puletz, you get a great track about

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New Texas Rap Duo A-Blocc Bleedaz Shine With Hard Hitting Song “PTSD”

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Dallas, Texas based Hip-Hop artists Jake Bailey and fellow rapper SIR COG joined forces to form the dynamic Rap duo A-Blocc Bleedaz. The southern tag

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Texas Rapper Pimpin Change Strikes With New Single “Hop In The Wip”

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Rap juggernaut Pimpin Change continues to put his stamp on the Rap game with his laid-back confidence and boastful attitude. Part of what makes him

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Tre Hoover Is Back With New Single “Space Coupe”

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Rising rapper Tre Hoover aka MopTopp was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. In the direction that music has been heading nowadays, it’s very rare

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Cleveland Raptress Ty Bri Unveils New Single “Bigger”

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Ohio’s top female raptress Ty Bri – born Ty’Juane Brijae Finley – is back with her latest hit titled “Bigger” featuring Pilly Mae. Produced by

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New York Artist Eli Brady Drops Music Video For “Standard”

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Westchester, New York artist Eli Brady drops the visual to “Started” with Brooklyn rapper Phresher. After generating a huge buzz online with the release of

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Rising Texas Rapper SIR COG Strikes With New Single “The Big Bring In”

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Aspiring Dallas rapper SIR COG possesses a complete package of artistry. His charismatic personality exudes swagger and he has gained the respect of Rap fans

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Atlanta Rapper Shinin’ Drops James Bond Inspired Mixtape “From the Eastside, with Love”

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Bond. James Bond! That’s how they call the most popular secret agent in film history. Shinin’. Johnny Shinin’! That’s how we call one of the

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DIRRT500 And DJ BOriginal Claim “Love Outweighs The Hate”

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DIRRT500 is a determined rapper with national appeal. His music combines a unique style with witty lyrics and a true passion for Hip-Hop. At first

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Bullet Brak – I Getz Busy

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Veteran rapper Bullet Brak is turning heads in the Hip-Hop circuit since over a decade with his dynamic delivery and witty wordplay. The spellbinding Maryland-born

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New Jersey Rapper JP Da iLLiSt Makes An Impact With New Album “Boss Talk”

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Rising New Jersey rapper JP Da iLLiSt is making an impact on the independent music scene with his latest album “Boss Talk: The Corporate Agenda,”