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On November 6, 2014 Beats Rhymes & Relief filmed “Just Us”, the first release from their “Million Bars” program during the 41st Anniversary of the Universal Zulu Nation and the 40th for Hip Hop. “Just Us” amplifies the voices from communities across the nation who have been calling for police accountability for the horrific murders of unarmed men and women …

Elgin, Illinois hip hop group Watch City take the sideline in order for their resident DJ, DJ Amore, to deliver a solid hip hop offering by the title of “Once Again”.

Clev Trev provides a gritty New York beat full of choir ahs and piano plucks for Gritty Lyf’s Nobi titled “71845”. Whoever said that the East lost is touch will be eating their words after first listen of this loosy.

New York recording artist Nobi leaks a loosy titled “Underdogs” which is produced by Tone Jonez and carries a very strong resemblance to something out of an early Jay-Z discography. Feel the bop as the mellow vibe lays the tone for the Gritty Lyf general to go in over.

What a way to kick off 2015 then with a taste of what the Brooklyn beatsmith and legendary producer Domingo has in store for hip hop on Feburary 17th. Domingo’s new project, “Sessions N Lessons”, is actually a compilation of unreleased songs and beats he has produced over the years behind the boards. The album boasts a lineup of some …

Suave Da Lyricist returns with another song from his “Based On Strugglin” project. This time he drops “#Her”, a smooth ode to the “one” he used to know. Produced by 2014 MUMA Producer Of The Year, Brand AOK.

Fresh off of the Dec 16th project release of “For The Streets & Scholars”, WateRR delivers fresh new visuals for his Alchemist produced track, “Hot Barrel Cold Summer”. Directed by Lord George of Point & Shoot Films, the video aims to bring about a powerful statement on not only Chicago’s injustice against minorities but the world’s recent tragic events involving …

Chicago, Illinois based hip hop group Chise Up releases the highly anticipated project “HD TOO” mixtape hosted by the “The Pride Of The Eastside” DJ MH2DA. Seventeen tracks of that good ole Chi-City underground hip hop, stream and download from below. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

“Better Way” is the first single from Aurora, Illinois recording artist AILite Moneyman’s upcoming “Making It Reign” EP. The track touches on the struggles of working an underpaying 9-5 or hustling to make ends meet. People in either situation are simply looking for a “Better Way”.

Philly’s own Reef The Lost Cause pens an extremely emotional record dedicated to his autistic son on “Talk To Me”. With a deeply intensive instrumental provided by German super production posse Snowgoons, Reef gives voice to his family’s inner struggle.