Tag Archives: hip hop

For every great story the starting point isn’t always the most optimistic, and when two respected, accomplished artists collaborate it doesn’t always mean there will be chemistry when distinct styles are involved, in this instance there definitely is. Boston’s M-Dot and Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother fame drop their latest tune, “The Beginning”. Over a soulful instrumental by Sweden’s …

With his new project available now, Kay Slay recruits Papoose, Bun B & Saigon for “24 Hours”. After a seven-year hiatus in between projects, DJ Kay Slay returned with the star-studded and diverse The Big Brother (2017), the album debuted in the top 10 on Apple’s Hip-Hop chart and featured collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Mac Miller, …

Boston producer B Leafs isn’t just sitting on the accolades achieved with his “Reaganomics” single as he follows up with yet another track from his debut LP. This time, he grabs the lyrical monster that is Mega Montana aka Cormega and Philly’s Dark Lo for the introspective/self-aware “The Cloth.” B Leafs newly released album “The Horizon” is streaming now on …

Brooklyn-bred hip-hop duo Smif N Wessun– consisting of partners in rhyme, Steele and Tek, are OG and staple members of the Duck Down Records and Boot Camp Clik family recently (1-10) celebrated the 23rd anniversary of their classic debut effort Dah Shinin.’ Tek & Steele’s undeniable Gemini chemistry, clearly the byproduct of a 20-plus year friendship, is once again on full display …

As a follow-up to the video, “Jackson Pollock”, the DMV producer/emcee combo of JDavon Harris and Remo Willz give us their full length, ten-track album titled “Drip Art: The Seduction of Friday Foster”. This project is infused with a 808, boom bap trap that is courtesy of Remo’s creativity. Matching with JDavon’s cold flows, this tape covers all types of …

As UFO Fev’s “Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth” project circulates the web for the 2019, Fev locks in with Itchy House Films for this new work called “Jazzy”, lifted off of said project produced by Back Pack Beatz. “Team!” is the theme of this video as it displays Fev’s unique flow as he weaves in and out of a classic …

Brooklyn / Long Island outfit The Good People comprised of members Emskee [MC] and Saint [Producer], a group supplying the timeless synergy of soulful Hip-Hop beats with meaningful lyrics. Grown folk music. As an introduction for the unaware this is the lead video “Headphones” off their Jan 15th, 2019 released album “Good For Nuthin.” This visual captures the true essence …

Illinois native and Tennessee resident, Ren of the Co-Pilots provides some perspective on his new project. Titling the release I Really Did Take It This Far is fitting based on it’s overall tone and feel. Keeping it concise with 9 tracks including standouts “Kings and Queens” and “Or What” with The Co-Pilots compadre Money Green. Exemplifying both lyrical and Black …

Keeping up with Cornbread217 is becoming a bit of a challenge as the emcee/producer/songwriter continues to produce new content. “Craxploitation” serves are the new single from one of the Midwest’s best. The single serves as just a teaser for what Bread has cooking in 2019. This single is available for streaming or purchase on all of your favorite digital retailers …

No matter what part of the world your located the line in the distance is always visible… where you’ll see the sun rise and set. After years of preparation, at last the sun rises on B Leafs debut album “The Horizon.” The Boston producer unites a whose who of legendary MC’s and veterans, while placing the spotlight on some established …