Shook One (or ShookOne) is a Music Producer from the DMV area. His solid foundation, and appreciation for all types of music have played a large role in the formation of his signature sound. His musical influences include underground jazz & soul from past decades and also current artists such as bassnectar, rjd2 and morcheeba. Shook One continues to work …

Ace B8gie’s name popped up in the music scene when he allegedly caught flack for using Beyonce’s 7/11 beat last year. Turns out the two share producers, Bobby Johnson, who produced the visually-aided smash hit. And Ace actually had the beat first! (so it’s not just a clever name). Through the woes of leasing and buying, Beyonce and Ace both …

Boi1da.com has taken a more serious look at their daily submissions and back in June, they came up with the idea of dropping a playlist for fans of the site. Hence the debut mixtape in the ongoing series, “Indie Playlist Vol. 1”. This tape is pretty well rounded as far as talent is concerned with artists such as Tommy Swisher …

Chicago, Illinois drilla Bubble Eye serves up a remix to Jidenna hit record “Classic Man” and adds some Chiraq swag to the equation. CHeck it out after the jump.

Through the heavy curtains that are drill and trap music, some Chicago musicians are trying to peak through with a new light. The boys of Nu World are aiming to do just that — bring that new Nu to a music scene thirsting for a deeper meaning. Today their debut project “G.O.T.U.S.” helps make their mark in Hip Hop. While …

Detroit’s Lil George made a stop in Los Angeles last week to film the video for “TRUTH”, asserting his dedication to stay thankful and humble despite all the recent controversy surrounding him. Lil George’s mixtape “Failed 2 Realize” is coming soon via BMB Entertainment, hosted by DJ Envy. Also, DrJays.com unveiled their Lil George featured shop, with several streetwear hookups …

Houston, Texas rapper Mone¥ MerM unloads the dirty duffle bag and cold threads for a solid washing in his latest visual offering for “Look Like Money”, brought to you by 2621 Music Group.

July 18, 2011, Timothy Rhyme was born again, after opening his eyes in a Sacramento hospital, covered in blood he’d thrown up, with the last thing he knew being at his mother’s house sleeping. Being given a second chance is the basis for the title of his new album, “Comeback of the Century (COTC)”, as Tim takes each of us …

Washington rapper Cally Reed drops off his new banger, “S.D.S.” (Soopa Doopa Supreme). Add this joint to your summer playlist as Cally rides these west coast synths nicely. With all the talk about Seattle’s hip-hop scene, head 30 miles south and the city of Tacoma has quietly been build their own empire. Cally Reed is one of the leaders of …

Seattle wordsmith Silas Blak presents his official visual for “Cops On My Back”, a powerful track from “#BlakFriday: The Mixtape” produced by Kjell Nelson, who features in the video alongside Silas Blak.