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17 July 2017 at 22 : 22 PM
Young Night – “Hennessy & Patron” | @youngnightNYC
Young Night is a rapper from Queens by way of the Linden Projects in East New York. His versatile talented for song writing has been passed down from his mother, who also was a songwriter and singer that worked with artist in the industry such as SWV, Faith Evans and more. Young Night is also […]
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14 July 2017 at 18 : 05 PM
CashBurner5000 – Smile More EP | @cashburner5000
Jersey’s own CashBurner5000 drops his new EP, simply called Smile More. “I named it Smile More because no matter the pain you experience in life, life is not long,” says Cash. “Tomorrow is never promised to anyone. So, smile! You’re blessed.” The 9-track EP features production from Talking Handz, The Legion and Day V. A […]
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13 July 2017 at 20 : 53 PM
Lex King – “Steppin” | @Lexking718 @lwkyluke
Introducing to the scene is a young man from Flatbush, Brooklyn by the name of Lex King, who makes his debut here on the site with his single, “Steppin’” via the True Wealth Entertainment label. Produced by CDC & Brooklyn beatmaker Lwky Luke, the single comes with catchy hooks and a bass line hard enough […]
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9 July 2017 at 14 : 51 PM
Squeegie O – “The Introduction” | @Squeegie_o
Staten Island’s own Squeegie O brings to you his first visual to “The Introduction”, the first track off his Born Loser album. Directed by Darck Kent, the visual takes you into the mind of the lyricist as rhymes about the personal issues that most can relate to, yet trying to escape from. If you haven’t […]
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5 July 2017 at 23 : 52 PM
VitalGroundz Magazine Releases Its First Ever Senior Class | @vitalgroundz
We are now over 40 years emerged into the culture of Hip Hop. It goes without saying that Hip Hop now spans across generations and is rightfully deliberated as more than just a young man’s sport. We’ve entered an era where artist are breaking new grounds and achieving uncharted levels of success despite age. The […]
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29 June 2017 at 18 : 02 PM
Deascent – “JetBlue To Jamaica” | @Deascent
“JetBlue To Jamaica” is a freestyle Bronx rapper Deascent created during his short vacation in the beautiful island of Jamaica. In this track, he flows bars over Rick Ross’ “Santorini Greece” beat. @Deascent Follow Shamika Sykes on Twitter!
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22 June 2017 at 11 : 14 AM
Innocent? – “In Limbo” | @INNOCENTFLOW13
THEM Recordings’ Innocent? and producer extraordinaire Stan Da Man, drop yet another Donald Robinson Cole directed, freestyle video to prepare for his upcoming EP, The Reign Vol. 3, dropping later this month. Stay tuned for more visuals from the entire THEM Recordings roster. @INNOCENTFLOW13 Follow Shamika Sykes on Twitter!
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18 June 2017 at 13 : 31 PM
Halo the Human Tells Miley Cyrus #GirlBye In “Don’t Miss” Video | @HaloTheHuman
West coast rapper Halo the Human goes in on Hip Hop culture tourist Miley Cyrus in his newest video “Don’t Miss”. While the song holds its own lyrically, it seems that director Otis Reed took the opportunity to introduce a FUCK MILEY CYRUS approach to the visual’s concept that wasn’t necessarily driven by the lyrics. […]
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14 June 2017 at 15 : 32 PM
Innocent? Gets “Cold Blooded” | @INNOCENTFLOW13
As we near the release date of Innocent?’s long awaited EP, The Reign 3, Inno prepares for the slaughter and drops another banger for the streets, “Cold Blooded”. Being the lyrical storyteller that Inno is, he spits the hardcore truth on the game of life and the industry over producer Eye Dee’s eerily haunting beat. […]
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12 June 2017 at 05 : 35 AM
40 – “New Religion” | @iam40xl @dvaliaskhryst
40, formerly known as 40. Cal Hammerz, is a native New Yorker born and raised in Brooklyn, spent most of his childhood in East New York and South Side Jamaica, Queens. Inspired by artists such as Wu-Tang and Ma Barker (his sister, formerly known as Shaqueen). 40 launched his career in the music industry with […]
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6 June 2017 at 00 : 53 AM
Ciphurphace feat. Jake Palumbo – “The Righteous Hour” | @ciphurphace @jakepalumbo
Ciphurphace, the Arizona-born, New Jersey-based emcee known for his rapid-fire delivery, battle-ready bars & humorous punchlines, releases the fourth single – with accompanying visuals – from his In Phaced God We Trust EP, which was released late last year as a joint venture between Tucson’s own Effin Elements Entertainment & NYC-based indie label SpaceLAB Recordings. […]
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4 June 2017 at 14 : 38 PM
Decaf Black – “You Only Live Once” | @decaf666
THEM Recordings’ newest commodity, Decaf Black, hailing from Upstate New York releases his dedication single, “You Only Live Once” produced by SAT from The Maniac Agendas alongside an incredible visual provided by Shawn Strong. The record is a dedication to the life of his cousin and brother who have recently passed away at a young […]
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22 May 2017 at 16 : 17 PM
NXS (North Side Story) – “2 For 11” | @northsidestoryofficial @dvaliaskhryst
When you think of Jamaica, Queens two things always come to mind, kingpins and superstars. While the south side of Jamaica, Queens is mostly known for drug czars, the north side has the richest history of rap royalty that Hip Hop has to offer. From Run DMC to LL Cool J to A Tribe Called […]
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21 May 2017 at 17 : 18 PM
Danny Boy Smooth – “Broken Letter” | @DannyBoySmooth
The rapper Daniel Sarpong Boateng, goes by the stage name “Danny Boy Smooth”. His family’s origins stem from Ghana, West Africa but he was born in London, England. He is 24 years of age and was born February 23rd, 1993. He resides in the known home where Hip Hop started”, the Boogie Down” Bronx in […]
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18 May 2017 at 18 : 15 PM
Boogie – “B.D.P” | @boogiemania @nottzraw @dvaliaskhryst
Boogie was raised in the hood with all of its positive and negative aspects, which have created a unique and completely talented narrator who skillfully and yet so easily depicts the intricacies and tribulations that every young man faces. His lyrics go deep into the valleys of loss and love, which challenges the listener to […]
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17 May 2017 at 18 : 04 PM
BigBob ft. Tony Gore, St. Laz, Daddie Notch, Skanks & Mic Handz – “Samurai Killa” | @BigBobPattison @tonygore20 @saintlaz_bk @DaddieNotch @therapmartyr @therealMICHANDZ
Five warriors enter the Shaolin Temple to kneel at the altar of lyrical style and flow…. North of the Border’s BigBob releases a powerful beat that serves as the dojo on this Wu-Tang inspired track, where Tony Gore, St. Laz, Bankai Fam’s Daddie Notch & Skanks the Rap Martyr and last, but not least, Brooklyn’s […]
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15 May 2017 at 22 : 01 PM
J White – “Unfollow Me” | IG: maseratiwhite
Born in Queens NY, J White relocated to Greensboro, NC at an early age. Like many of us, his family came from the struggle. To look at J White today, most wouldn’t believe that he was raised in some of the city’s most notorious housing projects. His upbringing taught him to survive, and J later applied […]
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15 May 2017 at 18 : 44 PM
Napoleon Da Legend – “Black Privilege 2” | @teamndl
Napoleon Da Legend has always been the one not to bite his tongue in his lyrics, considering the messages and truth bombs that lies within his music, and lately, he has been on a roll. From touring overseas to dropping some of his most recent and important pieces of work: Steal This Mixtape 1 & […]
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15 May 2017 at 15 : 05 PM
Hollywood Prada – Just My Thoughts | @Hollywood_Pra @dvaliaskhryst @the_end_crowd
Following the release of her Paradigm Paradise album, The End Crowd engineer, Hollywood Prada gives us her sophomore release, Just My Thoughts. From hip hop to trap to R&B, Just My Thoughts is a 12-track body of eclectic variety that continues to show Hollywood’s versatility. The album features guest lyrics from videographer and rapper John […]
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15 May 2017 at 07 : 37 AM
Fifty50 – “Strip” | @MikiVale @QueenKandiCole
West Coast’s Miki Vale and Queen Kandi Cole are #Fifty50 and they show their sensual side with visuals their new single off the Black Crown album, “Strip”. Beautifully produced by R33, Queen Kandi and Miki flows to a laid back, smoothed-out, jazz melody that you can ride to. The video is directed (mr)Arash for #thefreshstate. You can […]
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11 May 2017 at 18 : 05 PM
Beatmaker Kelakovski Brings The Heat | @kelakovski @dvaliaskhryst
Hailing From Birmingham UK, Kelakovski is one of the deadliest producers bubbling under the radar, A cornerstone of Louis Den Beat Battles/ Beat Cypher movement he’s spent the last few years sharpening his beats in the lab laying down heaters for the likes of Joyner Lucas, Edog, Pumpkinhead, Verbal Kent, Young Buck (G-Unit) along with […]
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11 May 2017 at 17 : 30 PM
D.V. Alias Khryst – “Seven” | @dvaliaskhryst
Last week, he brought you “Nintey Seven”, this week, D.V. Alias Khryst brings you the Sirplus-produced single, “Seven”, which speaks more about how shady the industry can be. Even though both tracks are out individually, Khryst believes he didn’t need a hook or a fancy melody to create these two in particular. There are some […]
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11 May 2017 at 15 : 32 PM
Conan feat. D.V. Alias Khryst – “All Alone” | @conan2fly @dvaliaskhryst
The Energy God himself, Conan, returns with visuals for his new single, “All Alone”, featuring vocals from D.V. Alias Khryst. You can pick up Conan’s Energy God mixtape trilogy, available on datPiff. @conan2fly | @dvaliaskhryst Follow Shamika Sykes on Twitter!
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5 May 2017 at 00 : 36 AM
Yog Westwood – “These Streets” | @YWESTWOOD
Affectionately known as “Mr Calizona,” Yog Westwood is a very seasoned artist who initially embarked upon his musical journey as a boy. His sound is unlike any other artist who preceded him and can be described precisely in three words- real, raw, and relevant. It’s a west coast sound with a twist of 2014. Yog […]
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4 May 2017 at 21 : 54 PM
Xavr – “Complex”
Xavr is the New Face of Modern-day Hip-Hop. This Puerto Rican-born artist puts Bushwick on the forefront with his versatile demeanor. The “Brooklyn Braised” lyricist brings to you the visual to his latest single, “Complex”. Directed by Green Gold Links, Xavr explains more of his swagger as he wanders through his gritty hometown. You can […]
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1 May 2017 at 09 : 40 AM
Innocent? – “Where My City At” | @INNOCENTFLOW13
Innocent? releases his new single and video,”Where My City At”, from the final installment of The Reign. The Craze-produced single shows Innocent’s New York grittiness over hard beats, proving to folks everywhere that New York hip hop never came back because it never left to begin with. The video was shot by his longtime visual […]
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1 May 2017 at 08 : 15 AM
D.V. Alias Khryst – “Ninety Seven” | @dvaliaskhryst
With 2 decades of commercial music production under his belt, Brooklyn native D.V. Alias Khryst continues to scrape together hard hitting beats and identifying lyrics for the people. With his current success of “Lights Out” and “Streets Don’t Love”, Khryst returns with his 3rd single,“Ninety Seven”, produced by Crummie Beats, who has produced for other seasoned artists […]
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28 April 2017 at 13 : 43 PM
DC Gudda – FYS: Vol. 1 | @GuddaDc @BigBobPattison
Born on July 4th 1989 prematurely, during the beginning of the “Crack Era”, Brandon Tolson bka DC Gudda emerges. AIDS took his mother at 8 years old. He and his older brother were raised by his grandmother. Not being as stable as she wanted, DC’s grandmother often sent him to live with other family until […]
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28 April 2017 at 03 : 55 AM
Boogie – Ants & Elephants | @boogiemania @dvaliaskhryst
Lyricist Boogie’s “B.D.P.” single leads us to his Ants & Elephants album, 11 gritty tracks that fuses the raw streets of New York with a bit of southern soul. Ants & Elephants features vocal appearances from J. Black, Bobby Blaze,“The Moose” and more. Ants & Elephants is out now on iTunes, Spotify and other digital streaming sites. @boogiemania […]
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24 April 2017 at 18 : 19 PM
Jay’More – “Blessed” | @jaymoremusik
Jay’More always had a love of music. Ever since the age of 7, he as been composing in front of his peers. Now at the age of 24, his passion has increased greatly. To this very day, he writes his own music and records in professional studios throughout Brooklyn and Harlem. His desire to become […]
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21 April 2017 at 11 : 12 AM
Jo Dancer & Chuck Burns – “First Wonder” | @jodancer1Nonly @chuckburns31 @BigBobPattison
Producer BigBob drops a raw single featuring Pottersfield’s Jo Dancer & Chuck Burns. This monstrous track sits up with the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Temple of Artemis as the “First Wonder”. @jodancer1Nonly | @chuckburns31 | @BigBobPattison Follow Shamika Sykes on Twitter!
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20 April 2017 at 01 : 22 AM
Fantom of the Beat x G Snyder x AB Money – “First Time Ever” | @fantomofthebeat @officialabmoney @therealgsnyder
Grammy Nominated, R.I.A.A. Double Platinum and Gold Certified Mega-Producer, Fantom of the DOPE Production Unit, Fantom of the Beat drops the long-awaited video for his new Single, “First Time Ever”. “First Time Ever” dropped on March 21st, 2017 and features G Snyder and AB Money. Both the song and the video reflect and give us […]
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8 April 2017 at 02 : 42 AM
Boogie – “BDP” | @boogiemania @dgsupinc @dvaliaskhryst
Boogie was raised in the hood with all of its positive and negative aspects, which have created a unique an completely talented narrator who skillfully and yet so easily depicts the intricacies and tribulations that every young man faces. His lyrics got deep into the valleys of loss and love, which challenges the listener to […]
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7 April 2017 at 06 : 52 AM
Ma Barker feat. Uncle Murda – “Kick In The Door” | @therealmabarker @unclemurda
50 Cent said it best: “America’s got a thing for this gangster shit, they love me…” Enter Ma Barker, the Wife of a Don, a multi-dimensional storyteller who tells episodes of only one story – her own. This woman is no stranger to when Hip Hop was real, when rappers were really gangsters and hustlers. With her […]
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4 April 2017 at 00 : 48 AM
Ruste Juxx feat. Tony Gore – “Bread X” | @rustejuxx357 @tonygore20 @BigBobPattison
Crown Heights’ lyrical king Ruste Juxx pairs up with producer BigBob Pattison’s hot new upcoming artist, Tony Gore on a classic boom bap cut called “Bread X”, fueled by infectious cuts from Italy’s DJ Fastcut. “Bread X” is new off The Ruste Juxx Collection project that recently dropped last week. The project includes ten tracks of […]
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1 April 2017 at 02 : 25 AM
Juxx Diamondz – “Long Nights” | @JuxxDiamondz
THEM Recordings’ artist and Back Block Music Group CEO Juxx Diamondz is back with his incredible self produced new single “Long Nights” featuring Enjo The Hitmaker off of his insane new full length studio album, Lord Knows: Volume 1. The intense new single is accompanied by a fresh new visual shot and edited by Kasso for […]
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28 March 2017 at 23 : 37 PM
Ruste Juxx – The Ruste Juxx Collection | @rustejuxx357 @BigBobPattison
What do you get when you combine Canadian Hip Hop producer BigBob Pattison and Duck Down’s very own Ruste Juxx? You get the collaborative project, The Ruste Juxx Collection. Juxx pulls a Darth Vadar move and invites listeners to the dark side with ten tracks of pure, unadulterated Boom Bap sure to get your heart […]
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23 March 2017 at 14 : 55 PM
The Doughboy Project – Introduction EP | @jerseydoughboy
DJ Doughboy was born, Gregory Crapps Jr, in the South Ward Weequahic Section of Newark, New Jersey. Doughboy was no stranger to the crime-infested streets of Newark, which lured unsuspecting black males into a life of fast money and drugs. Despite his unfortunate surroundings, Doughboy’s passion for music developed early. At the tender age of […]
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20 March 2017 at 16 : 00 PM
D.V. Alias Khryst ft. Ras Kass x Blu – “Streets Don’t Love” (MAK3RS R3mix) | @GENERALDV @RasKass @J57 @MattStamm
D.V. Alias Khryst follows up his “Streets Don’t Love” single with the remix featuring fellow hip hop veteran Ras Kass and West Coast spitter Blu. For the “Streets Don’t Love” remix, the General has called on for the production magic from the duo, MAK3RS, which consists of hip hop producer J57 and eclectic singer, songwriter and […]
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20 March 2017 at 10 : 34 AM
#HangoutSession: A Lunch Date with Izzy Ice | @iamizzyice
Izzy Ice is an emcee who hails from Brooklyn and is known for his work with the group Da King & I, which consisted of him and DJ Majesty. Together, they have launched 3 singles off their debut album, Contemporary Jeep Music, on Dallas Austin’s Rowdy Records in ’93. The duo has disbanded since then, but […]
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16 March 2017 at 20 : 46 PM
DC Gudda – The Seventh Sign EP | @GuddaDc @BigBobPattison
The DMV’s DC Gudda returns with his hardcore, gut-wrenching debut EP produced by Canada’s prime hip hop producer Big Bob. These tracks convey the inner city struggles of D.C. and her streets cursed by drugs, money and murder. These songs tell a tale of true situations that would have the average listener succumb to the brutality […]
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16 March 2017 at 16 : 01 PM
G. Snyder feat. AB Money – “First Time Ever” | @therealgsnyder @OfficialABMoney
The highly-anticipated, long-awaited Hip-Hop single produced by Grammy-Nominated Producer Fantom (“Magic Stick”, “Take It Off” and “Apollo Kids”), drops on March 21, 2017! Fantom, a.k.a. Haas G of the UMCs, is the CEO of the esteemed production unit, Fantom of the Beat. “Magic Stick” by Lil’ Kim ft. 50 Cent achieved RIAA Certified Platinum Status. […]
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15 March 2017 at 02 : 50 AM
Tony Gore feat. St. Laz – “Another Breath” | @tonygore20 @BigBobPattison
Tony Gore is an emcee from the Bay Area, CA, with strong roots to New York City. Tony was born on January 28, 1989, to a Spanish father and his mother, who was born and raised in New York. Although he has been rapping and recording music since high school, Tony Gore has struggled with […]
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15 March 2017 at 00 : 43 AM
Stillamess – The Promoter EP | @stillamess
Nick Soto (aka Stillamess) is an emcee from the Bronx, NY, now living in Rockland County. Stillamess is also an entrepreneur and the C.O.O. of his company, NLS Global Marketing which stands for his initials, Nicholas Luis Soto. He was also recently recruited by independent label, Federal District Records. Growing up in the Bronx at […]
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13 March 2017 at 03 : 40 AM
Mala Reignz Ft. DJ Webstar – “Soul Slap” | @MalaReignz @TheRealWebstar
Award winning Hip-Hop artist and entrepreneur, Bronx native Mala Reignz is one of the latest phenoms to grace the industry. Declared “Unsigned Hype” by The Source Magazine, and “Flava of the Month” by Straight Stuntin’ Magazine, Mala has burst onto the mainstream Hip-Hop scene and people are taking notice. Her rhyme skills have led her […]
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25 February 2017 at 17 : 08 PM
Sean Taylor – “Outta My League” | @seantaylor1987
Singer/songwriter and musician Sean Taylor hails from the Wakefield section of the Boogie Down Bronx and has performed on Broadway in the critically acclaimed play “Caroline or Change” directed by George Wolfe. Sean has been featured on numerous TV commercials and was sought after by Lil’ Kim to provide the triumphant TRUMPET blast for her […]
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16 February 2017 at 16 : 17 PM
Deascent – “Compare/Contrast” | @Deascent
Deascent is a Hip Hop artist from the mecca hip hop itself, the South Bronx. He is a definite product of his environment…at least musically. His music is a balanced blend of traditional Hip Hop, but with a new school approach. Everything that is prepared over a beat is genuine and heartfelt. There’s an obvious […]
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13 February 2017 at 17 : 50 PM
Boogie – “Raw Bass” | @Boogiemania
Emcee Boogie was raised in the hood with all of its positive and negative aspects, which has created a unique and completely talented narrator, who skillfully and yet so easily depicts the intricacies and tribulations that every young man faces. His lyrics go deep into the valleys of loss and love, which challenges the listener […]
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9 February 2017 at 18 : 02 PM
Mic Handz – Hell On My Back: Heaven In My Wake | @therealMICHANDZ
After 5 long years, Boot Camp Click affiliate Mic Handz releases what is his most personal album to date. Hell On My Back: Heaven In My Wake is a 20-track journey full of trials, tribulations and triumph of the Brooklyn emcee. “Monetarily, this journey has been far more an expense than a come up,” says […]
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