NorCal’s KD just recently released his piano heavy mixtape “When All Things Go” with a rock solid single “Good Sir”. With production fashioned along the lines of lounge & boom bap with complex syllable bar delivery, KD steps out on his best behavior on this one.

Chicago, Illinois emcee Tae Brown drops an emotionally explosive message via his @Lashe_2Tone directed cinematic “Kings”, unleashing his own inner MLK over the super soulful production.

​ Over a self produced beat, Cameron Butler and Mutant Academy’s Koncept Jack$on share personal verses that make for a great end to his second LP. Along with the release of this track, it was announced that Cameron Butler is the first artist added to the BANY Records (Label/Collective) roster. Take a listen to “Guerrilla” below.

Buffalo, New York rapper M-ad drops a high energy street record that’s all about the mind of a hustler amidst a challenge on the Boss Legend produced, “My Re Up”.

Here is the official “Ashamed / When Music Worlds Collide (BTS)” video staring Kxng Crooked with guest cameos throughout. The song is produced by Jonathan Hay, Mike Smith, King Tech and Tabu. Scratches provided by DJ Revolution. This is the lead single from “When Music Worlds Collide” the album that was selected for “TIDAL Rising”.

Rapper Terry Nichols is a motivated, dynamic and versatile emcee. He’s a Hip Hop maverick who is in full pursuit of his dreams. His grind is relentless and his vision is crystal clear. Terry totally communicates his life experiences through his music. He creatively expresses himself via a brash style of Rap to convey his message. The wordsmith is turning …

“Wishful Thinking” is the first single from Thought Foundry’s debut EP “Ready For This”, which the latest offering from up and coming Platformz Records out of Chicago, Illinois. Consisting of producer Rediculus and emcee Konflik, Thought Foundry is a reflection on how they interpret the world and how they cope with its effects. Wishful Thinking’s dark brooding instrumentation and deep …

Thought Foundry is the newest offering from Platformz Records, the label founded by producer and tech CEO Rediculus which is associated with his mobile music app Platformz, which allows users to stream music from multiple streaming sites in one app. The project titled “Ready For This” is 4 strong songs covering what lyricist Konflik sees as “things that motivate me …

After nonstop drops these past few Fridays, Seattle emcee Silas Blak delivers the official #BlakFriday mixtape. Compiled of ten songs solidified in a Hip Hop format, Silas does a spectacular job of delivering mind stimulating bars. With features from Richie Dagger’s Crime, Redskin, and production & remixes from Kjell Nelson, the Cabin Games imprint does their job well with Blak’s …

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvanian emcee River Miles gets a soulful instrumental from fellow Stroudsburg producer Bugz Ronin who flips a soul sample made famous by classic East Coast alum of the past. Miles also gets vocal assistance from artists Jay Brownx & Novad Willis on “Callin'”. The song puts emphasize on enduring thru struggles and getting to the money. Miles releases …