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Luniz – The Town Never Left Us
Some artists make records. Some make moments. And every once in a while, somebody helps create a song so undeniable that it outgrows the record,
Fivio Foreign – Beyond The Drip
Before the gospel choirs, the prayers, the Bible verses and the talk of purpose, there was Brooklyn. There was East Flatbush. There was Maxie Lee
Shyne – No Time Lost
From Brooklyn and Diddy’s Bad Boy label to Belizean politics and back behind the mic, Shyne isn’t revisiting the past — he’s finally getting the
Cold 187um – Beyond The Funk
Hip-hop has always been more than a collection of songs. It is a reflection of time, place, struggle, imagination, and the people who had the
Grandmaster Flash – The Journey Was The Revolution
Before Hip-Hop became a billion-dollar global language, it was a Bronx block party, a neighborhood gathering, a feeling. Before the world understood what was happening,
Ice-T – Where Survival Becomes Story, And Story Becomes Legacy
Before hip-hop became corporate nostalgia and streaming-era fast food, Ice-T was turning South Central survival into sharp, cinematic storytelling. Long before “gangsta rap” became a
Mopreme Shakur – Brick By Brick
Some people watch history. Mopreme Shakur built it. Before the world put Tupac on a throne, Mopreme was in the trenches — brother, ride-or-die, voice
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
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