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Cheryl “Salt” James – Salt Of The Earth
Cheryl “Salt” James is a pioneering force in hip-hop, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. As a founding member of Salt-N-Pepa, she
Suga-T – Queen Of The Bay
When it comes to West Coast Hip-Hop, Suga-T is a name that commands respect — period. As the First Lady of The Click, she’s been
Bootie Brown – Pioneering A New Wave
Bootie Brown, the visionary behind legendary Hip Hop group The Pharcyde, has been a defining force in Hip Hop since the early ’90’s. From the
Mobb Deep – The Last Stand
Iconic platinum-selling Hip Hop duo Mobb Deep’s swan song collection, “Infinite” [Mass Appeal Records], drifts like smoke over Queensbridge. Prodigy’s ghostly voice cuts through, Havoc
Kwamé – 100% Unapologetically
The late, great Notorious B.I.G. once famously quipped, “Your life is played out like Kwamé, and them fuckin’ polka dots.” But make no mistake about
Komander – Spotted In Cornwall
Hailing from St Ives, Cornwall (UK), rising rapper Komander has carved a distinct path in Hip-Hop. Describing himself as unprecedented and precise, the up-n-coming British
H.I.T.T.M.A.N. – Emcee Interrupted
Initially inking with Aftermath Entertainment back in 1998, native Los Angeles, California, rapper-producer-songwriter H.I.T.T.M.A.N. [an acronym for Highly Intense Tongue Talents Make All Nervous] would
Arrested Development – Life Music For The Ages
Initially formed back in ‘88 by emcee-producer Todd “Speech“ Thomas and former member, then deejay, Timothy “Headliner” Barnwell, alternative Hip-Hop collective, Arrested Development, literally hit
Chuck D – Hard Rhymin’ Rhyme Animal
Co-founder/frontman of politically and socially conscious Grammy Award winning Hip-Hop collective Public Enemy, Chuck D returns with a seismic 14-track body of work, “Chuck D
Bernadette Price – Legacy
Hailing from Brookyln, New York, Bernadette Price, wife of the late great Sean Price aka Ruckus (1/2 of Heltah Skeltah and a member of supergroup
Pete Rock – Gettin’ Wreck With The Creator
Arguably one of, if not, the best albums of 2024, a collaborative effort between DJ-Grammy Award winning producer/rapper, Pete Rock, née Peter Phillips, and native
Joell Ortiz – Grown Up Rap
Originally inked to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, veteran Brooklyn, New York emcee Joell Ortiz has returned with his 9th solo studio collection, “W.A.R. (With All
Smif-N-Wessun – Uncharted Territory
Comprised of Tekomin “Tek” Williams and Darrell “Steele” Yates, Smif-N-Wessun first appeared on two standout tracks from Black Moon’s 1993 premiere outing, “Enta Da Stage.”
Nappy Roots – Brotherhood
Largely known for their string of popular hit entries such as “Po’ Folks,” “Awnaw,” “Roun’ The Globe” and “Good Day,” Fish Scales, Skinny DeVille, B.
Buddah Baby – The DMV Reppa
Captivating Washington, DC rapper Buddah Baby aka The DMV Reppa is making waves with his electrifying music that marries stellar beats with impressive wordplay. Buddah
Baby Jungle – Next In Line
Rising rapper, Baby Jungle, who hails from the heart of Georgia, is definitely the one to watch throughout the remainder of 2023 and beyond. The
Ez Mil – The Next Big Thing
Ez Mil turned a lot of heads in the urban music circuit when Eminem and Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath, Interscope, and Shady Records.
Kurupt – A Toast To The Coast
In our full-length interview with legendary Westcoast rapper Kurupt, we talked about his new project “Kurupt presents: A Toast To The Coast”, his latest single
CruNk-N-buCk – Mississippi’s Underground King
Overlooked by many, yet surprising those who recognized the underground representative of Mississippi, known as CruNk-N-buCk. Out of Senatobia, MS the rising underground artist started
Josh Stone – Real Vibez Only
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
Bullet Brak – I Getz Busy
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
Onyx – Just Versus Everybody
Nearly thirty years removed since the, then, quartet, now known globally as Onyx, and originally comprised of Fredro Starr, Suavé (or Sonny Seeza), Big DS [RIP]
Danny Aranbayev – Jewelz For The Face
Meet Danny Araybayev, known to many as The Cartier Doctor. Danny is the man your favorite athletes and rap stars call when it’s time for
Aktion Jackson – The Go-Getter
Los Angeles rapper Aktion Jackson is Hip-Hop’s emerging artist to watch. The South Central native effortlessly shifts his voice and delivery into the beat so
Glasses Malone – West Coast To The Bone
Growing up as a street-racing enthusiast in the gang-infested streets of Southern California, Glasses Malone focused on creativity early on. It was a way to
Sho’Roc – Going Higher
Music is life, power, and expression. Music transcends race, class and cultures. It has been the voice for those who have been marginalized and oppressed.
Lil Eazzyy – Onna Come Up
Driven by a fiercely competitive spirit, Chicago rap phenomenon Lil Eazzyy puts up bars with Steph Curry-level accuracy, while tenaciously tearing through production with enough
Zaytoven – The Lord Of Trap Music
Zaytoven needs no introduction. The American church organist-turned-producer has ascended to Godlike status in the Hip-Hop world and beyond. As one of the godfathers of
DJ Drewski – Seat At The Table
When it comes to the music industry, DJ Drewski is probably one of its hardest working inhabitants. The New Jersey born deejay rises from behind
Sean Riggs – Hollywood’s Rising Star
Actor/producer Sean Riggs’, who hails from Chicago, Illinois, latest tour de force is an action thriller entitled “Lazarus.” The movie, from Samuel Goldwyn films, centers
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