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“Dusty Bar Stool” starts off on a cinematic note but quickly gets flipped into a no-holds-barred syllable slasher featuring Taiyamo Denku, aTHeNa and john doe. Featured as a bonus cut on Cypha Den Music’s maxi-single “Riot Control”, Dcypha cooks up an instrumental that would garner approval from Alfred Hitchcock. Each emcee attacks the track in a different cadence and together, …

For the video behind “Barburyem”, C Keys and Kazi got together on a gloomy, rainy dusk to capture a vibe. The footage of graf writers spraying throws all over the city on a dark day gels perfectly with the haunting synths and thumping drums. West coast heavyweight Kazi is well known for his work with Madlib and the Oxnard fam, …

San Francisco hip hop artist Profhit puts his story in digital form with the release of his latest project, Thee EmCee As the titled suggests, Profhit puts lyricism at the forefront with tracks such as “Blood Moon” where he aims to leave a strong message to his competitors. Profhit makes up for where others leave off with his strong delivery. …

This video-single isn’t actually about the popular seafood dish Calamari but it is a lyrical exhibition loaded with effortless wordplay and relevant content. It’s been a number of months since the collaborative project “DRUG-POLITIX” was released by Brooklyn [via NC] emcee Precyce Politix and Grammy nominated producer D.R.U.G.S Beats, they’ve both returned after a short break with another well-crafted concept visual for one of the most …

A year after his Role Model EP, which included production from his SRFSCHL label owner Harry Fraud, Seattle’s Rap Cult Leader, Nacho Picasso, releases his new project Nachferatu. A veteran of collaborations with araabMUZIK, Gucci Mane, Clams Casino, Cardo, THC and Harry Fraud, Picasso has proven that he can adapt his earnest, self-reflective rapping about his vices and views in …

Just by understanding life is built on duality, the most effective way of placing faith over fear is to know darkness serves the light. VA [via MA] lyricist Avrex joins forces with born again former Clipse member No Malice for this anti-nihilism visual, “Step Into The Light”. The video was directed by Takem2Church, who filmed the duo in downtown Norfolk …

The future of modern Hip-Hop warfare is hidden in the schematics of past revolutionary architects. While nothing is what it appears and there is nothing new under the sun, the deepest visions come from the perceived blind, not the sighted vulture, reaching past known consciousness while planting important seeds for the future. North Philly’s Stoneface returns heavily armed for warfare …

In promotion of Own Lane Music’s “Stay In Your Lane Vol. 1” One of Boston’s most consistent emcees [10 years+] M-Dot drops the new visual for “Price of Love.” While the bonus track isn’t featured on the project it’s being given away for free to promote this compilation. Own Lane Music is a Massachusetts based indie label and is home …

“Brand New Bag” sees Baltimore’s MC Bravado delve into surrealist territory. Juxtaposing addiction and getting away with murder, the latest release off Like Water For Hangovers (produced entirely by Militant Marxman) offers a darkly comedic take on overcoming one’s vices. The Mike Jon-helmed visual is equal parts fuzzy and sobering, brazenly showcasing the Rapper/(Former) English Teacher’s adept skillset.

Taiyamo Denku teams up with fellow Milwaukee producer Jihad Baracus to give you the original mix of “Riot Control” which features legendary femcee, Rah Digga. The ever so popular west coast rhymer Gavlyn and Kansas City’s own Perseph One also join in on the cut which is featured on the maxi-single of the song that just recently released. Stream the …