Raashan Ahmad was on a euro tour some weeks ago and during his stop in Berlin we were talking music over dinner. I told Raashan that we are about to release an album with Ta-ku (which has happened in the meantime, check out the “DOWHATYOULOVE” album) and he asked me whether I knew that he recorded a full album with …

New music from Howard (aka Howedo pronounced “How-We-Do”) titled “Doomsday Parade”, produced by the U.K.’s Sane Beats. Here’s what the emcee had to say about the track. I hope the message within my music make people think about their life, their social environment and human sustainability. I make music that aim to awake sleeping souls that has yet to see …

This is the title track off of the E.P. by DJ VR and Reain. The concept for the song, as the title suggests, encourages the listener to think in more depth about hip hop music, its more commercial artists in particular; human morals; and individual influence. The track discusses the moral decline in humanity and how this is reflected in …

Coming straight from the streets of New Orleans is G.W.O.P. INC.. Formerly of 504 Records G.W.O.P. INC.is comprised of “FIVE” AND “XUEDE” (Pronounced Suede). Longtime friends; they have worked on many projects together, and have done work with many artists currently in the game now; such as Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Currency, Big Ramp, B.G., Mannie Fresh, K.Gates, Natee, Stizzle and …

Pasadena, California’s Dre Harv (Black UPS) brings us his newest video “Rock The Good Rhyme”. This video is the follow up video from his last effort “Yo Dre” (the first single to Harv’s upcoming project “Book Of Dre”). “Rock The Good Rhyme” was produced by GMJ Productions located out of France and has scratches provided by Chicago’s DJ BB Famous. …

Speakerboxx Radio & fusionmixtapes.com present DJ Fusion’s next installment of “Bringing Heat To The Streets”, hosted by Madison’s Mr. Get Your Buzz Up. On Vol. 14, we get a YMCMB edition featuring recent Cash Money Records signee Caskey (5 tracks) and Wisconsin battle rapper M City (4 tracks). Also making rounds on “B.H.T.T.S. 14” are Chicago’s Blaak Child, Wisconsin’s Manih …

This past June 8th, producers from the Midwest went head-to-head at the first ever “Beatmakers Brawl” in Madison, Wisconsin. Presented by Madison Media Institute and Urban Creative Arts Network, the epic event consisted of an industry panel Q & A, live performances and then the producer battle consisting of twenty four participates. Judges included Ivan Rivera (Manager for J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League), …

Case Arnold just released his newest video for his track “Runnin’ Thru My Mynd.” Being the last video for his project “The Myndstate,” these are definitely his most impressive visuals yet. Case also launched his official website with the release of this video.

West Coast underground vets Jurny Big (Tunnel Rats/L.P.G.) and Peace 586 (Tunnel Rats/Freedom of Soul) deliver the 1st video off their new album, “Two”.

Watch Fresco’s new video for his hot track “Fresco Kane” off his ESTL mixtape. Definitely a unique video worth taking time out of your day to watch.