KukuAFRICANSTAR “Fresh Air (Ebubechukwu Uzo)”
By Quad · Aug 5, 2016
In this day of expanding your musically experience, KukuAFRICANSTAR is an Nigerian artist tha has a hot Summer vibe. “Fresh Air” gives a fresh African sound that is the basis of todays Hip-Hop. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/276970350″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Zoey Dollaz x Anoyd x Grafh x DA -“I Ain’t Got Time”
By Nancy Byron · Aug 4, 2016

With the release of “I Ain’t Got Time,” an aptly titled brand-new banger curated by ItsBizkit featuring Zoey Dollaz, Anoyd, Grafh, and DA The Future we get of taste of what Bizkit has in store a la some DJ Khaled ish. Despite the four rappers hailing from different parts of the East Coast, they complement […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: LEGENDVRY – “Præy for the Weæk” (EP)
By Nancy Byron · Aug 4, 2016

Oakland, California story teller Legendvry releases his newest body of work, “Præy for the Weæk”. Using a sound garnered to the hyphy movement that originated in his native area, Legendvry pays homage to his musical roots and adds aggression reminiscent of earlier rappers from the Golden Age of Hip-Hop music. With West Coast production behind […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Sky Diggidy ft Profet and Lotto Savage – “Playin in These Streets”
By Nancy Byron · Aug 4, 2016

For some artists, the struggle can be fabricated to the point where others only see the glamour of the streets, but if you are really used to dealing in the streets you now that the streets are nothing to play with. This new Sky Diggidy joint with Profet and Lotto Savage called “ Playin In […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Hefe Wine – “Friends”
By Nancy Byron · Aug 3, 2016

From the nice cars, to the clothes to his boss like persona, Hefe Wine commands your attention when he enters the room. Similarly with every release since returning to the game from a brief hiatus, Hefe Wine has turned heads garnering posts on a host of sites ranging from AllHipHop to Noisey-Vice. In addition he […]
Read the storyThe College Of Hip-Hop Launches A New App To Help Educate Hip-Hop Fans
By Nancy Byron · Aug 2, 2016

http://TheCollegeOfHipHop.Org recently launched an app to help students interestes in Hip-Hop gain knowledge and understanding of the arts and entertainment business. The program has an accopanying app and seeks to help people find ways to learn about how to make it in the Hip-Hop game. From royalties to other components for getting paid through doing […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: OG Grip – “Yeah Buddy”
By Nancy Byron · Aug 2, 2016

Hailing from Minnesota by way of Liberia Monroe Dunbar JR. Is better known as OG Grip. The oldest of ten children, Grip starting writing lyrics in his notebook at 9. He became a student of the game and made a name for himself in Minnesota with his deep voice and gritty lyrics winning local talent […]
Read the storySwift “Pull Up”
By Quad · Aug 2, 2016

If you’re unfamiliar with the North Carolina native, Swift, there is still time to get yourself acquainted before, as he proclaims “Im’ma Pull Up, step out and stunt.” Swift, who currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, has taken full advantage of getting out of his former recording deal with Island Def Jam. He has spent the […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Boonie The Kid – Few Levels Higher
By Nancy Byron · Aug 2, 2016

As the middle child of five, and born in the projects to parents who struggled with drug and alcohol addictions, Boonie witnessed many things that no child, or person, should have to be exposed to. Growing up, he did odd jobs and even committed petty crimes to help bring food and a little bit of […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Big Korey – “Count It Up”
By Nancy Byron · Aug 2, 2016

Big Oomp Records presents the visuals and service pack for Big Korey’s single “Count It Up.” On this track, Big Korey flexes his clever writing skills with a catchy hook and keen lyrical flow, creating an highly repeatable anthem for money getters on the move. “Count It Up” will appear on Korey’s upcoming mixtape, “My World.” [youtube […]
Read the storyYG – “Word Is Bond” [New Video Alert]
By Michael "Ice-Blue" Harris [@Iceblueva] · Jul 29, 2016
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After recently releasing a video for the title track of his critically-acclaimed new album Still Brazy, YG is back today to share the video for Slim 400-featuring album cut “Word Is Bond”. Directed by 2Tone of Los Angeles-based street wear brand Born X Raised, the visual was filmed during YG’s trip to Tokyo to perform […]
Read the storyAkon, Shaggy, Rich Homie Quan And More To Rock 2nd Annual Passport Experience Festival
By Michael "Ice-Blue" Harris [@Iceblueva] · Jul 29, 2016

After a whirlwind start to the summer that saw the brand extend its reach to New York and LA, the Passport Experience Festival (#PXPFest) is gearing up for the second installment of its marquee event, the ground-breaking day-long celebration of international music happening August 13, 2016 at Atlanta’s historic Centennial Olympic Park. Presented by Jack […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert – 2Eleven Feat. Sean Mackk “Understand Me”
By Nancy Byron · Jul 29, 2016

Having earned his stripes in the L.A. streets and in Hip-Hop, West Coast rapper 2Eleven returns with a new single that’s the perfect introduction to his new movement with Grind Til We Rich Records. The L.A. based imprint has a host of new songs lined up to close out the Summer and transition into the […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert : Country Cousins – “Up 2 Sumthin” (Prod by Chamothy the Great)
By Nancy Byron · Jul 28, 2016

After performing at several shows during SXSW for the past 5 years and after gracing last year’s cover of the Austin Chronicle during SXSW, one of Central Texas’ most notorious duos, the Country Cousins have returned with a new slapper thats sure to have you bobbing your head to the Chamothy the Great produced beat. The track features a familiar sample that many Drake and Future fans will recognize, […]
Read the storyMother and Aunt Of Richard Risher Jr. Say Police Kicked and Spit On Him Before Death
By Nancy Byron · Jul 28, 2016

Another headline, another family left wondering what happened and a nation that continues to scratch it’s head on why so many unarmed Americans are being shot and killed by police officers. Richard Risher Jr. an 18 year old man was shot and killed July 25th 2016 in Watts California. Many conflicting news stories about the […]
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