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Injury Reserve presents their debut EP, “Cooler Colors”, featuring smooth bass lines, classic breakbeats and informed lyrics. There’s a fairly diverse group of songs from driving around vibing out to introspective stories to a satirical critique of the current state of hip hop, yet it still flows well with the occasional help from musical interludes. Download the project for free …

Calid B. is a Chicago based artist by way of Columbus, Ohio that just released the first single from his upcoming EP “Eternal Dreamer”. The single, entitled “Trust”, features fellow Ohioan artist Fleaux. “Trust” is a smooth summertime jam where both artists express what type of lady they need by their side. The track includes a soulful Darondo sample along …

Chicago, Illinois lyricist Hellsent recently dropped his “Free Shots” EP as a free download via Soundcloud. The eight track project features production from Batsauce, 5th Element, Max & Kenny Keys and also has no featured artists, allowing Hellsent to showcase his talents. “Free Shots” serves as a precursor to Hellsent and Batsauce’s upcoming project “Bat Outta Hell”, which will drop …

Brooklyn, New York based emcee Your Old Droog unleashes his ten track self titled EP and in doing so, has created a strong viral buzz for himself. Droog also has managed to muster up a heated discussion among the hip hop community on whether or not he’s picked up Nas’ old notebook and cadence. None the less, “Your Old Droog …

Prepping the final stages of their Winning Team project, Awar & Vanderslice enlist the work of longtime collaborator Roc Marciano for a vivid tale of a home invasion & robbery straight out of a movie. The chilling backdrop provided by Vanderslice and Green Steez illustrates the scenery perfectly for certified street music purists everywhere. The Winning Team drops in July …

Springfield, Illinois is turning itself into a hotbed for music in the midwest. With Vinal and Gino Serra’s recent collaboration “Apologize” making noise across the internet it’s only furthering that claim. The acoustic  hip hop single finds both men trying to make a mends with their significant other.  

What happens when you combine 2 of the hottest independent artists from St. Louis with one Philly’s favorite sons? You got the uptempo”Wadup” from Bo Dean and T Dubb O featuring Freeway. With a soulful backdrop supplied by Basement Beats the trio takes turns spewing fire in all directions. Check it out below and let us know “Wadup”.

Emilio Rojas has always been an artist that has thrived when rhyming openly and honestly about the realities of life, and his latest offering “Zero F*cks Given” exemplifies this point beautifully. Clocking in with only 11 tracks Emilio leaves the filler at the studio. With a style that can only be described as New York, boom-bap, hip hop Mr. Rojas’ …

ActLive and Exponent Entertainment present Rich Quick & Archie Bang#Breakfast. Recorded by General Steele (Smif n Wessun) at the one and only Bucktown USA Studios in Brooklyn. The record is produced by J57 of Brown Bag AllStars fame and features cuts by France’s own DJ J Hart. The sounds of Jersey, Philly and New York come together to create a …

Toronto native Jahkoy is back with some music. Listen and download below. https://soundcloud.com/jahkoy/fall-in-love