Tag Archives: hip hop

The “Code of Hammurabi” is a well-preserved Babylonian law code of ancient Iraq, formerly Mesopotamia, dating back to about 1772 BC. It is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world. The sixth Babylonian king, Hammurabi, enacted the code, and partial copies exist on a human-sized stone stele and various clay tablets. The Code consists of 282 laws, with scaled punishments, adjusting “an eye for …

The last time we heard from doseone, he delivered a decade-spanning “Art of the Demo” mix, which brought out the brilliance in 25 truly bizarre tracks that would—for better or for worse—never get heard otherwise. Transgressive North’s expansive Everything Is New project brings the Anticon alum (see also: Subtle, cLOUDDEAD, 13 & God, Themselves) back into the fold as part of a sprawling benefit …

Check out some new heat from the Yxung Toronto Lxrd Dillan Ponders. Take a trip and enjoy as the TO spitter unleashes another verbal assault. #TheBoyWhoLived is on the way.

The man Spin Magazine has called an “indie-rap icon” Sole, best known for founding Anticon Records, has an honest conversation with Getyourbuzzup. He discusses the “Death Drive” he and DJ Pain 1 are releasing, the revolutionary way they are funding and releasing it, and he gives insight into the independent grind. This type of insight from a DIY rap veteran …

Nino Bless and Jarren Benton tag team an SPKilla beat on “#Audiotrip”. With bars on top of bars this one is for the hip hop heads. The single can be found on R.O.A.M. 3 available now.

The mixtape game has put a strain on hip hop artists trying to sell albums. With so much free music available in an already saturated market oft times great music gets left on the shelf. Springfield, IL recording artist Vinal decided to take the road less traveled and deliver his solo debut album “My Gift, My Curse”. The album features …

New Orleans’ very own Curren$y drops off his latest “The Drive In Theater” single “Grew Up In This”. With an assist from both Freddie Gibbs and Young Roddy the trio paints lyrical pictures of what it was like to grow up a G.      

California rhymer, Fashawn gives us something to think about with “Ladies”. The Hecktik single is for all the ladies out there trying to make it happen the right way.

Independent rapper turned mainstream success, Mac Miller delivers the visuals to his latest “Watching Movies With The Sound Off” single “Avian”. Using bright colors and some out of the ordinary visuals Mac is pushing the boundaries of what hip hop is becoming.

Taking a nod from his “Uncommon Valor” track, R.A. The Rugged Man drops visuals to bring to life true stories of family passings and maintaining thru struggles on “Still Get Through The Day”. Featuring Eamon (known best for his “F@@K It” track), the song is featured on R.A.’s latest album “Legends Never Die” and is available for purchasing now.