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Straight out of Kingston, Jamaica, comes an epic body of work from a group of lyricists who have upheld the essence of Hip Hop in their city for many years. The Council, formed in 2015 by long-time collaborators Inztinkz, Five Steez, Nomad Carlos and The Sickest Drama, has finally released the 16-track album “Nothing Else Matters”, exclusively on Bandcamp. Nothing …

Chicago’s own YOURFRENDS bring us some fresh energy for the fall with their video debut, “Chicago Kid”. This is their first official video in anticipation of their upcoming project, “Just Mondays”. Comprised by Thee Unique, charismatic rapper/singer, Franchika, the powerful singer and Tyler the producer who raps as well, together they started under Chance The Rapper’s guidance and blessings at …

Hot on the heels of his smash hit ‘B.O,M.B’ ft Dizzy Banko, buzzing Bronx based artist King Bless returns with a new banger,Love and Fear”, featuring Dave East. “Love and Fear” was also produced by Dizzy Bank. When it comes to an iron clad dedication to his craft, his music and his incessant desire to learn more, self taught /self …

The top of the world is a hard mountain to climb and William Cooper has continued to take on this challenge every time he steps into the mic booth. On “Holy Mountain”, Sean Price and Stoneface add on to the cypher by sharing their insight on how this goal is attained. The three bar-barians spew lessons on how to keep …

Amityville’s Sure Shot is putting the final touches on his first solo project of 2017, “The Designer Tapes Vol 1”. As Sure Shot is coming off the heels of a lengthy album release in February, “No Hook 2” with his Dunbar partner Bunchy Cartier and the brief EP alongside Bunch & Harlem’s own, Rap’s New Generation / Roc Nation-signee UFO …

Prez is a promising emcee out of the city of Chicago. He puts a lot of time and effort into his work – perfecting the mixing, mastering, vocals and bars until it’s ready for release. Prez has released some music in the past, but he’s upgraded his sound starting with his newest track, “Respect”. On this one, he linked with …

Buffalo Cult leader Deuce Ellis joins Milwaukee emcee Taiyamo Denku for “We Have Direction”. The song features production from Cypha Den Music in-house producer, Dcypha. For this release they combine Boom Bap sounds over a west coast sound bed. Check it out down low.

WRITE UP: One thing UFO Fev has been doing all 2017 is tearing cypher’s DOWN! From DJ Enuff’s HotBox & Heavy Hitter Show on Shade45, Huffington Post’s Black Voices Matter Show, DJ Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesdays on Shade45 & most recently Hot 97’s own Funk Flex Freestyle #070, UFO Fev from Harlem locks in with DJ J Hart, Riley B, Jus Blue, and Bub Styles for a fire flame freestyle distributed through Team Back Pack‘s outlets. Get familiar …

Brockton, Massachusetts duo Notoriety remind fans to disconnect for sanity’s sake with their latest single, “Dino Spumoni”. The D-Man-produced record appear on their recent project, “Expect The Unexpected”.

Intimate and laid back, Parissia’s “By My Side” single features smooth vocals paired with story-telling bars, transporting you to a night of jazzy seduction. Produced by The Arcitype and featuring renowned battle rapper, Chilla Jones, the song serves as a follow-up to her collaborative Summer single, “Summer Love”. Conveniently releasing on the last day of summer, “By My Side” follows …