Check out the hot new single “I’m a Star” by upcoming vocalist Devin Messina, produced by the Astrols. The song is off Messina’s forthcoming mixtape “Live at the Stadium.” Look out for the mixtape dropping soon.

Number Twenty Films and Modern Era Music are proud to present: The “Harlem Shake” Official Remix Trailer “Harlem Shake” Official Remix Video Drops: THURSDAY 3/14/13 @ 2PM CT

“I Think I’m Emma Goldman” is an attempt to explain anarchism. Anarchism is the basic belief that bosses, religions and governments stand in the way of people achieving their true potential. Almost any critique that is leveled against anarchism can easily be inverted against the state; who is responsible for all the violence in the world? Who is responsible for …

Worthless Righteous, formerly Isodynamics, is a rap duo from Madison, WI. It is comprised of producer/rapper, Memory and rapper/songwriter, LiquidForm. What has remained the same about this group is their ability to deliver highly energetic and thoughtful rhymes in fun, fast and furious cadences over moody and atmospheric beats. What have changed are their attitudes toward hip hop music, the …

Do producers clear samples before shopping and/or selling beats to major labels? Do unsigned artists have to clear samples before releasing their projects? In this inaugural episode of Painspectives, I share my experiences with and opinions on both questions.

Well J Staffz followed me on twitter and I seen he was verified so I figured since I never heard of him I would check out his music. I very impressed with the vocal skills he showcased along with the production of each song. Most of the tracks I can see myself listening to on the radio or seeing music …

Decap & Brady Watt have been composing music together since January of 2008. The two grew up in the small but surprisingly dope city of Nashua, NH. They heard about each other throughout Junior High and High School, but did not begin collaborations until after both had moved away from home. Brady Watt’s music career started around age 14, playing …

Michael Medall (CEO/Founder of Modern Era Music) brings you his second official mixtape proceeding his release of “Second Decade” in early April of 2012. Upon his return from Helsingborg, Sweden Michael has performed over 25 shows and counting throughout the Midwest alongside artists such as: Psalm One, Mac Lethal, People Under The Stairs, Talib Kweli, and more. His drive and …

Brand new mixtape from I-20 (of DTP fame) titled, “The Amphetamine Manifesto Part 1”, featuring such songs as “Louie Luggage”, “Retribution” and the Black Rob assisted “Say No More”. Featuring production from the one and only DJ Pain 1, this mixtape is sure to have the streets buzzing for months. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Today marks a full year after Trayvon Martin was killed by a self-appointed vigilante. Artist Traxx Sanders remembers the tragedy and pays homage to the deceased with this soulful urban rnb tribute.