DJ Pain 1 sparked a major controversy when he declared that hip-hop producers were “weak-minded” for creating a culture in which beats are devalued. Now he is returning to clear up his original statements, discuss ways producers can give out free beats while still growing their careers, and addressing the critics, including well-known producer Anno Domini.

Oregon rapper/ producer Drew Locs leaks the second single off of his upcoming “Wood Works” album slated to drop on October 8th. Following more of a club vibe that that of the first single “What’s Hatnen?”, the Portland upstart presents an instrumental full of illustrious synth chords and progressions that may bring Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” to mind. Drew serves …

After a brief hiatus, Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire is making up for lost time after releasing the visuals for “Sweet Chick”, produced by Alchemist. His upcoming “Live Forever” EP is finally complete and to celebrate, eX lets go of the music video single to “Ice Cups”. Produced by Constrobuz, which will be on the EP. Enjoy the song and the complementary …

After releasing multiple projects between 2012 and 2013 with his group Illuminosity, Wisconsin emcee/producer AK lets loose with the release of his solo project “Last of the 80’s Babies.” Produced entirely by AK himself, the record is built around obscure loops and chops with classic boombap drums. Features include Kaspa (Illuminosity), S.O.T, Leaders of the Lost, and Cory Park. You …

DJ Paul KOM of the legendary Three 6 Mafia is prepping for the October 30th release of his menacing “Master Of Evil” solo album just in time for Halloween. Today he gives us a hauntingly grimacing ta;e from said project titled “Bust Dat Cap”.

Emerging Erie, Pennsylvania artist William Weyes drops the video for his track “Escape” that speaks about running away from a bad love.

GLM own Nobi resumes his “4 Weeks of Nobi” campaign with the release of “Ain’t A Thing” featuring femcee supreme Royal-T. The campaign will end with the release of the”Monster Inside Me” video debut in two weeks.

East St. Louis, Illinois emcee Ackurate drops his debut album “Soulful Misfit” and takes listeners back to the Golden Era of Hip Hop. “I’m trying to bring a positive message from a city that has a lot of negativity” -Ackurate Soul Misfit by Ackurate

On The Scene New York presents Chedda Boss in his latest video “Booty & A Benz”, featuring model vixen Catinalove and directed by Benjifilmz.

Our lives revolve around social media. How many times do you check your page for an update? Lucille reminisces of Jealousy and facades that occur in her relationship online in her new single “Social Media”, the second single off of her anticipated EP, “Birthday”, produced by Pure Quality Jay . We all at some point or another have fallen victim …