Tag: hip-hop
Cymbalik – “A New Positive”- aural paintings from raw feelings, thoughts, and emotions
There are a lot of new producers that are coming to the scene this years, and some that have been in the game for a [more…]
Kels Minor – “Y.O.T.T Vol One” speaks volumes from start to finish
Javontae L. Kelson aka Kels Minor, was born and raised in the state of Louisiana. She started making music at the age of 9, and [more…]
Bobby Royale – “Live Jazz at Staarsound” creates a whole new level of crossover!
Some see hip-hop and jazz as an unholy alliance, maybe even the vulgarization of jazz. But other musicians see the genre-melding as a positive development. [more…]
J.Drive – “Untitled” keeps the listener engaged and wanting more
Hailing from the inner city of Youngstown, Ohio’s Southside, Jessie “J.Drive” grew up in a small apartment in a violent neighborhood without his natural mother [more…]
DboySlim drops the incendiary visual for “Millions”
“Millions”, the track by DboySlim, has an incendiary takeoff, wasting zero time to underscore the necessary sense of urgency through a compacted sonic boom and [more…]
Tha Paperboy is an up-and-coming Independent Artist out of the Midwest!
Tha Paperboy; born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI until the age of 16. As a product of the struggle just as many poverty-stricken families, he [more…]
TRIG – “SILENCE” – fusing contemporary production with classic sounds!
Hopewell, VA native, Otis Holmes aka TRIG – singer and songwriter, is back with a double installment release entitled “SILENCE” recorded at his studio Exalt [more…]
Prodi Lemaj & Skuhd Taylor – “PRESSURE” – high-wire feats of technically sound rapping!
Since its beginnings, hip-hop’s most explosive moments have often been its collaborations. When two rappers team up unexpectedly, the results can be compelling. However, when [more…]
Gns Goldennick – “Money & Gucci” displays his determination
Born and raised in Baltimore, Gns Goldennick raps on a variety of beats, from trap to hip hop, R&B and more. He represents his label [more…]
2anormal – “BTB Vol 2” – technical ability and personality!
2anormal (para-normal) was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He has released 8 full albums, the last 5 being worldwide releases. 2anormal’s goal is to [more…]
Mallokay – “RAPture” – a cut above his contemporaries!
Brannon Kasthuriratne, also known as Mallokay and formerly known as BK The Grandson, is a rapper who was born on in Toronto, Canada, to a [more…]
Deez Beatz – “Mind Control” demonstrates that the production pioneer and sound-smith extraordinaire
Born in New York City, NY, but now residing in Seattle, WA, Deez Beatz has been producing music for over 20 years. He owns two [more…]
DON DADA and SLM – “ABC” is tailored to perfection
DON DADA’s consistency is felt through his beats, and is delivered like he’s demanding we pay attention. “ABC” – a track off DON DADA’s upcoming [more…]
DON DADA & SALEZ – “FACETIME” – another forward thinking project!
Canadian music producer DON DADA and recording artist SALEZ, collaborate on a single featured on the upcoming DON DADA album named DROPGODS 3. DON DADA [more…]
Uh Oh – “Perfection Of Imperfection” is firing on a cylinders!
The music, the beats, the hooks, on every song, are absolutely, without a doubt, truly captivating. His fans will be absorbing it, soaking it all [more…]
Xilax – “Kudos” forges a balance between intense bangers and melodic motifs!
I think Xilax is one of the more intriguing rappers to show up on this year’s underground list. A lot of his songs are really [more…]
Burning Ground Entertainment Presents: Play LA with his latest single “Like That”
For some people, the closeness to art and the associated creativity lie deep in their genes. This is completely true of the American artist Play [more…]
Emcee Fresh is sharp, and inherently focused on detail and intent!
Emcee Fresh is an emerging hip-hop artist and songwriter originating from Houston, Texas. Starting at a young age, music has been part of Fresh’s life. [more…]
OxyBeats – “OXY Pack” – raw, head-nodding grooves showcasing timelessness!
New York City has given Hip Hop some of its best and most celebrated emcees. While the lyrical aspect of a Hip Hop song or [more…]