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1 February 2017 at 23 : 22 PM
Tragedy Khadafi feat. Grand Surgeon & DJ Madhandz “America – The Refix” | @tragedykhadafi @grand_surgeon @DJMadhandz @BigBobPattison
Big Bob enlisted the soldiers of Tragedy Khadafi, Grand Surgeon and DJ Madhandz for the politically charged track of “America – The Refix.” This track was designed to imitate the state of the news media as influenced by the current presidential campaign. Big Bob gathered the sound & emcees to address a freestyle take on […]
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28 January 2017 at 16 : 48 PM
Songstress Alexis Ayaana Speaks Of Her Roots & Her New EP | @alexisayaana
Atlanta’s Alexis Ayaana bathes in shimmering confidence as she speaks on love and lust in the visual for the second single off of Alexis’ upcoming EP Twenty One, the Drumma Boy-produced “Get It Right”. I speak with the bubbly Southern songstress she energetically talks of her album, modeling and her Afro-Latino culture as well as […]
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27 January 2017 at 07 : 37 AM
Shabaam Sahdeeq feat. Milano Constantine & Parakhan – “Street Code” | @ShabaamSahdeeq @milano7warriors @parakhan
Brooklyn standout veteran Shabaam Sahdeeq brings “Street Code”, his brand new single produced by DJ Ready Cee. Joining him on the track is DITC affiliate Milano Constantine, known for his classic duet with the late Big Pun on “Where Ya At?” and Kamala member Parakhan, whose music has appeared in numerous TV networks nationwide. “Street Code” is out now […]
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24 January 2017 at 22 : 08 PM
Runway Richy feat. Trae The Truth – “Made It Happen” | @RunwayRichy
The Decatur, GA native kicked off 2016 with a bang, releasing his well received project China Cafeteria, hosted by comedian DC Young Fly. The tape’s success was a trial by fire of sorts. After watching a beat that was originally his end up in the hands of 2 Chainz and becoming the breakaway hit “Watch […]
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24 January 2017 at 16 : 37 PM
Taj Mahal – “Dear, Rocafella” | @therealtajmahal
Taj Mahal drops Dear Rocafella paying homage to Roc Nation. Sit back as artist Taj Mahal takes us real hip hop fans down memory lane of the great Rocafella era. On this record off of the upcoming POWER mixtape, Taj explains in depth about his love for not only Jay-Z, but the whole Rocafella record […]
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24 January 2017 at 05 : 55 AM
JopauL feat. Alus (DJ Doughboy) – “Open” Remix | @iamJopauL
World Famous New Jersey DJ, DJ Doughboy’s latest project just got a supercharge remix from party starter JopauL in the smash hit featuring songstress Alus titled “Open”. Directed by Mo Stafford, the video consists of the rapper with a thing for a beautiful woman. “Open” produced by The Addix. @iamJopauL Follow Shamika Sykes on Twitter and be […]
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19 January 2017 at 14 : 25 PM
D.V. Alias Khryst feat. Ras Kass & Blu – “Streets Don’t Love” | @GENERALDV @RasKass
D.V. Alias Khryst releases his new single, “Streets Don’t Love” featuring West Coast rapper Blu and fellow veteran emcee, Ras Kass. Produced by Scienz. You can pick up the single now on iTunes, Google Play and all digital music stores. @GENERALDV | @RasKass | @hustle_aficionado Follow Shamika Sykes on Twitter and be sure to watch out for […]
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11 January 2017 at 22 : 08 PM
Mic Handz – “Deal Wit The Real” | @therealMICHANDZ
This incredible DJ Static-produced track creates the soulful backdrop for Brooklyn’s own Councilman of Hip Hop, Mic Handz, to speak to the masses about realities of the journey through life of not only entertainment, but just trying to establish one’s self in the world as a whole. Staying focused and aggressively putting a knowledgeable foot […]
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10 January 2017 at 17 : 12 PM
#PhoneTap with Tank The Machine | @TankOfficial
Raised in the crime infested St. Louis neighborhood of Walnut Park, the story of Tank The Machine can be heard in each passionate bar and on the edge of every metaphor the young MC spits. Overcoming poverty, violence and inequality is just a small piece of Tank’s puzzle; uncovering a reality based mantra that resonates […]
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8 January 2017 at 05 : 16 AM
100GrandRoyce – “Don’t Slip” | @100GrandRoyce
Straight out of the Mecca of hip-hop; rapper 100GrandRoyce got involved in music by battling in and around NYC with his crew, The Stackboys. Things started to come together, though, when he began appearing on the weekly TV show Mad Ciphas, which aired on Sundays in Manhattan and Brooklyn. He made himself into a regular […]
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8 January 2017 at 04 : 39 AM
Dez’o – “Fukizyoudoing” | @dezobbm
Desmond Omar Murchison (aka Dez’o) was born in Queens, New York in 1986 before eventually moving to Elizabethtown, North Carolina to live with his grandmother when he was 13. This could have been considered somewhat of a setback. In small towns, there are usually only two options for activities to get involved in either school […]
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30 December 2016 at 21 : 08 PM
Big Bob Pattinon: Generation Y’s Producer with the Golden Era Sound | @bigbobpattison
In a time when music in hip hop seems to be sick and suffering and reaching its all time low in the departments of originality, consciousness and creativity there exist one man who is dedicated to finding a cure, this man is Canadian producer BigBob Pattison. BigBob started making beats in 2010, since then has […]
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21 December 2016 at 16 : 27 PM
Ryu Tanks The Memories on #PhoneTap | @therealryu
West Coast emcee Ryu Maginn may sound like some up and comer on the hip hop scene, no he ain’t part of Street Fighter, either. But to those who are in the know of the culture, he is deeply rooted in the hip hop diaspora, starting out in the 90s underground hip hop group, Styles […]
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20 December 2016 at 15 : 11 PM
#PhoneTap with Yung Passport | @YungPassport
Blessed with the gift of gab, Yung Passport translated his lifestyle into freestyles and received praise from his peers for his skills as a rapper. As time progressed, he became a father and selling drugs on the Tennessee streets was about to be null and void. After life changing events and close fatal situations that […]
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19 December 2016 at 22 : 06 PM
DV Alias Khryst feat. Redman – “Lights Out” (Remix) | @GENERALDV @therealredman @j57 @GKoop
DV Alias Khryst presents the remix to his smash single, “Lights Out” featuring veteran emcee Redman. Remixed by Brooklyn producer J57 & Oakland’s “Major Key” beatmaker G Koop. The single is out now on all digital music stores and be sure to cop the MING street album, which is available, as well. @GENERALDV | @therealredman […]
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12 December 2016 at 13 : 38 PM
Pearl Harba – Natural High | @PearlHarba
The Brooklyn emcee & on-air personality Pearl Harba has been causing quite a stir in the underground hip hop scene. Working with some prominent rap legends and being mentored by the Beatminerz Crew, his love for hip hop shows. Pearl takes you on a Natural High, which is the name of his 10 track EP, […]
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9 December 2016 at 18 : 42 PM
Sean Taylor – “Miami To The 6ix” | @seantaylor1987
Sean Taylor, the talented New Yorker, releases his second single, ‘Miami To The 6ix’, from his innovative Like Water EP. After an eventful Summer ’16, the entertainer recalls details of moments spent in Miami with the lovely Latinas and in Toronto with the beautiful East African ladies. He sings smooth yet aggressive as he declares he is about to […]
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30 November 2016 at 19 : 19 PM
G.E.D. – “Never Give It Back” | @gotmyged
It has been a great year for the hip hop collective, G.E.D. and they are ending the year with a bang and with some great news to boot. Hulu’s original series, East Los High, and the Oxygen Network’s Bad Girls Club for used their hit, Brooklyn Bollywood on their shows. Comedian Will Ferrell’s has posted […]
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30 November 2016 at 16 : 38 PM
Gstats feat. Skanks & F.O.D – “Medina” (Venom Remix) | @gstatsocb7 @therapmartyr @FacezOfDef @venom_vigilante
The Bankai Fam has been on a roll this past week, from the launch of their “Civil War” single to another brand new banger from the collective. Produced by Parisian beatmaker Venom, Crown Heights representatives Gstats & Skanks gives ode to Medina Boulevard, one of Brooklyn’s many famed streets. “Medina” is available to stream on Soundcloud. @gstatsocb7 | […]
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28 November 2016 at 16 : 53 PM
Brooklyn’s Bankai Fam Gears For “Civil War” | @BankaiFam @therapmartyr @GstatsOCB7
It has been 3 long years since the release of Bankai Fam’s By My Side and they had since then did several other projects, but they are soon coming back as a collective with their upcoming project titled Civil War. Produced by Buck Oner, the title track of the same name is the first to get leaked off the project from the lyrical […]
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27 November 2016 at 01 : 01 AM
Conan ft. Jeckz – “Foreigner Cars” | @conan2fly @Jeckz5420
YNVS’ Conan is back at it with his new single, “Foreigner Cars”, with Bronx rapper Jeckz “5420”. Be sure to get his Energy God: Chapter 1 mixtape on Soundcloud and other digital music sites. @conan2fly | @Jeckz5420 Follow Shamika Sykes on Twitter and be sure to watch out for Miss Indie with yours truly coming soon to a station near you!
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24 November 2016 at 16 : 38 PM
Squeegie-O – Born Loser | @SqUeEgIe_O
Soooo….I woke up on this beautiful holiday morning to this album from Squeegie-O in my email addy and decided to check this out….and got completely wowed. Born Loser is the first full length LP from the Staten Island MC. Now, you may think that with an album name like that, it’s one of them emo […]
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21 November 2016 at 22 : 20 PM
Rampage – Remington Steele: The Payback | @therealrampage
Flipmode Squad’s First Lieutenant, Rampage along with The Heat Music Group is proud to present Remington Steele: The Payback Mixtape. The 13-track mixtape is a follow up to his first Remington Steele mixtape and was wholly produced by Felony Muzik. The mixtape features appearances from Conglomerate member Baby Sham (“Filthy McNasty”) and some fresh new faces […]
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19 November 2016 at 20 : 54 PM
Tish Hyman – “All That I Can Do” | @Listen2Tish
Tish Hyman has been on a dream run. Since the BX native hit the world with her debut album Dedicated To:, the response has been nothing short of tremendous. With her singles “Subway Art” putting her on the map and her Ty Dolla Sign and Fabolous featured follow up “Dreams” catching the eye of major […]
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16 November 2016 at 17 : 16 PM
Jake Palumbo feat. Ruste Juxx & Tek of Smif N Wessun – “Exoskeleton” | @jakepalumbo @rustejuxx357 @TekSmokeeLah
Tennessee-born, Brooklyn-based producer & emcee Jake Palumbo unveils “Exoskeleton”, the 2nd single from his upcoming solo project, Jake It Till You Make It. “Exoskeleton” is a high-energy, no-nonsense diatribe featuring the emcees trading hard-body bars atop explosive drums & piano chops, topped off as usual by Jake Palumbo’s trademark snarky humor. Shot on location in […]
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16 November 2016 at 09 : 49 AM
Tragedy Khadafi – The Auraport LP | @tragedykhadafi
After a very brief hiatus, one of Queens’ legendary spitters is back! Tragedy Khadafi returns with a 30 track album featuring some of the hip hop’s heavy hitters such as M.O.P. (“Stand Up”), Capone & Noreaga (“T.O.N.Y.”), Shabaam Sahdeeq (“Modernized Symphony”), Havoc of Mobb Deep (“Camouflage Unicorns”) & the late Sean Price (“Ink Pen”) & […]
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15 November 2016 at 14 : 58 PM
General Steele feat. Vvs Verbal & Louie Skaggs – “Persistence”| @generalsteele @vvsverbal @louieskaggs
General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun/Boot Camp Clik and Burlington, Vermont-based producer Es-K present the music video for “Persistence”, the first single from their brand new collaboration album Building Bridges, featuring guest verses from Vvs Verbal and Louie Skaggs, and the video was beautifully shot by Sisco. Produced mostly by Es-K, Building Bridges features guest appearances from […]
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11 November 2016 at 21 : 35 PM
B.M.B.’s Teen Titan Que 9 Drops Promising EP Epidemic | @Que9BMB
B.M.B. Records’ 13-year-old rap artist Que 9 who made quite a splash with his celebrated lead single earlier this year, is about to start an epidemic of seismic proportion with his new full-length EP Epidemic dropping nationwide today. After the success of Que’s summer hit “Splash” which had thousands of kids young and old taking a […]
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11 November 2016 at 16 : 16 PM
#HipHopIsUniversal Malone Talks Paris, Hip Hop & Dreaming Big | @MaloneOfficiel
Parisian emcee Malone has already successfully released eight records under his own record label, Le Temps d’une Note. Malone is an artist who is always evolving in an eclectic environment and aspires to convey a simple image with values such as hope, love and self-achievement in his music. I speak to the Paris native as […]
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11 November 2016 at 12 : 18 PM
Mr. Complex feat. Dres & El Fudge – “I’m Ready” | @PlexPlexPlex
Mr. Complex, true to his name, is a recording artist, performer, director, actor, burgeoning author and entrepreneur. His diverse artistic output spans several hip hop and film eras. Mr. Complex rose to prominence as an emcee, establishing a cult following in the mid 90s following the release of his first single produce by Organized Konfusion, […]
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6 November 2016 at 03 : 32 AM
#ItsTHEMbaby Innocent? & Alcatraz Ed – “Brooklyn Conundrum” | @INNOCENTFLOW13
Innocent? & producer Alcatraz Ed teamed up with videographer MegaDon to give you this short visual for “Brooklyn Conundrum”, off of their soon to be released, Escape 2 Alcatraz album. The video features a cameo appearance from Petro. The Escape 2 Alcatraz project has guest appearances from Roc Marciano, Stuck B., Tek from Smif N Wessun and more. Stay tuned for […]
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5 November 2016 at 17 : 15 PM
Noochie Speaks On The Trouble of Black America With “Jerome” Video | @NoochieMusic
DMV’s own Noochie just released his mixtape, Product of the DMV, recently and has been on promo tour for the past couple of months. Noochie shows versatility in his singles “Gutta” and the thought-provoking “Jerome”, which have worked well as buzz records, and he is up for grabs with some of the major labels. The […]
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31 October 2016 at 19 : 21 PM
“Phat” Gary Bond Speaks Music & Managing In Today’s Industry On #PhoneTap | @PhatGary
“Phat” Gary Bond is a driving force behind some of music’s biggest icons, making him responsible for the successes of Gangstarr, Pete Rock, Statik Selektah and countless others. Studying the blueprint of hip hop itself, he has crafted his way of communicating with artists and focused his time heavily on getting an artist to express […]
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31 October 2016 at 08 : 53 AM
Conan feat. MTM – “Been Real” | @conan2fly
YNVS’ Conan teams up with New London rapper MTM and Locally Lit for the Smoke The World-produced single “Been Real”. Grab the single on iTunes and stream it on Spotify. Video directed by CamachoDidIt. @conan2fly Follow Shamika Sanders on Twitter and be sure to watch out for Miss Indie with yours truly coming soon to a station near you!
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29 October 2016 at 15 : 12 PM
St. Ivan The Terrible – The Inevitable: All or Nothing EP | @StIvanByzKings
St. Ivan, “Mr. Terrible” is a long time veteran in the rap game. Hailing from the birthplace of Hip Hop (the South Bronx), Ivan has always been very much involved with every aspect of the “culture.” He started out his early years beat-boxing for his friends and banging on lunch room tables, providing beats for […]
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28 October 2016 at 22 : 34 PM
#BehindTheScenes Ladi G – “Mirror Mirror” | @LadiGisHipHop
Ladi G of the We A Problem collective takes you on a trip behind the scenes of her upcoming music video “Mirror Mirror”. Shot on location at The Local 662 in St. Petersburg, FL, Ladi G introduces you to H.A. Music LLC producer Joey Arkane and the special magic they created with the track. Directed […]
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27 October 2016 at 15 : 47 PM
Da Flyy Hooligan – Yamata No Orochi (Wu Baby 2) | @daflyyhooligan
Hailing all the way from the UK, Da Flyy Hooligan has a delicious flavor for words that are overflowing with charismatic delivery. A member of many movements and associated with the likes of Sean Price (RIP), Westside Gunn & Conway, plus more recently DV Alias Khryst. DFH is proof that dopeness does exist in the […]
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25 October 2016 at 19 : 01 PM
Supa Dave West Talks The Anonymous Nobody On #PhoneTap | @SupaDaveWest
Supa Dave West is an accomplished record producer and virtuoso drummer with a rugged, melodic and neck¬breaking sound that has offered a fresh canvas to a number of mainstream and underground artists throughout the years. He has been exposed to some of Hip¬Hop’s royalty and began working with artists such as Mos Def, Talib Kweli, […]
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25 October 2016 at 11 : 48 AM
O.V. Represents Spanish Roots With “Pegate” | @OV139th
In a small period of time, O.V. turned Uptown Manhattan, upside down and took the Dominican Republic by storm. Following the strong buzz his first two Spanish singles, “Ay Mama” and “Eso Ehh” garnered in the Dominican Republic, O.V. was able to bring Hip-hop, Spanish Hip-Hop and Rap to a higher level. With every TV […]
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24 October 2016 at 22 : 51 PM
Chuck Platinum Releases I AM LEGEND 3 | @chuckplatinum
I AM LEGEND 3 is the third and final installment of the I AM LEGEND series by 2014 Underground Hip Hop Award Winner, Chuck Platinum. The original was released back in 2011. The mixtape features Prince Newkirk, Flowboy Duce, Capital P, singer La La Jones & Young Money recording artist Cory Gunz. It features production […]
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22 October 2016 at 10 : 21 AM
Aaron Knight – “Roll It” | @AaronKnightNYC
Aaron Knight had a tremendous start to his campaign with the premiere of his single “OG” via The Fader. Subsequently, the track was picked up by virtually every major outlet and has garnered him great reviews from fans and critics alike. And thanks to the good folks at HipHopDX, the Sunnyside, Queens, NY native is looking to pick up right where […]
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22 October 2016 at 09 : 45 AM
Pablo Skywalkin’ presents Loafy World Clothing | @Pabloskywalkin
Rambunctious recording artist Pablo Skywalkin released his highly acclaimed Still Rich music project last month, but he’s also has a love affair with fashion and a determination to be enterprising, therefore he presents to the world, Loafy World Clothing. The line sells from sweaters to tumblers all carrying his signature Pablo Skywalkin logo. With his Loafy World clothing line, he has […]
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21 October 2016 at 22 : 42 PM
MC of Self Made Fam Celebrates His “Whine Up” Release At Suite 36 October 22 | @MCofSelfMadeFam @kevinlloydmusic
After the success of his widely popular “El Chapo” single, M.C. of Self Made Family has teamed up with reggae sensation Kevin Lloyd and drops a little something for the ladies, the reggae-infused single “Whine Up”, which is getting major airplay with DJ Will on Power 105.1 FM and DJ K-Yung on both Dash Radio’s XXL […]
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14 October 2016 at 19 : 53 PM
Bäsh Debuts His Swag With “In The Way” Video | @iiamBASH
19-year-old Newark crooner Bäsh (pronounced Bosh) brings you the visuals for his latest single, “In The Way”. Directed by videographer Chris Scholar from A Scholastic Vision and produced by Rico Beats, the young artist brings that rugged street swagger that was born and breed in him from Avon Avenue come alive. Music is a way […]
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10 October 2016 at 20 : 08 PM
Gyasi Ross Shares The True Meaning Of Columbus Day With “Petaki” | @BigIndianGyasi
Lawyer, activist, poet and current co-host of the Breakdances With Wolves podcast, Gyasi Ross, who is a member of the both the Blackfeet and Suquamish Nations, has recently released a song and visuals through the good folks at WatchLOUD called “Petaki,” which is about a bright Native American girl who struggles with the one-sided perspective […]
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6 October 2016 at 13 : 39 PM
Innocent? Has Found “Keisha” In His Remix | @INNOCENTFLOW13
Innocent? has found “Keisha” and delivers his version of the newly signed Def Jam artist, Dave East’s single of the same name. For those who haven’t heard about “Keisha”, Dave East spits a tale of a young woman with lust and deceit on her agenda, leaving him robbed and infuriated. This remixed track produced by […]
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6 October 2016 at 08 : 21 AM
Sean Taylor – “Like Water” | @seantaylor1987
Who is Sean Taylor? A proper title suit for this gentleman is an ENTERTAINER. He is an innovator, singer-songwriter, trumpeter, dancer, actor, and more. Sean hails from the Uptown Wakefield section of the Boogie Down Bronx and is of Jamaican descent. Sean Taylor will soon be a household name in every community worldwide. He has performed on Broadway in the […]
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6 October 2016 at 07 : 49 AM
Greenspan – “Never Gon Die” | @Greenspan1410
Baltimore’s lyrical assassin Greenspan is looking to cement his position in the rap game right next to who’ve come before him. Following in the footsteps of Hip-Hop idols like Nas, AZ and U.G.K., Green lets his bars do all the talking for him. Teaming with TT The Artist, the “Never Gon Die” video is a wild ride […]
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1 October 2016 at 15 : 16 PM
Malone feat. Ismael Sankara – “Dream Big” (Remix) | @MaloneOfficiel @AskForISH
Malone is a Parisian hip hop emcee and songwriter known for his singles such as “Life Airlines” and “Douces Caresses” and has already successfully released eight records under his own record label, Le Temps d’une Note, including his Introspection EP. Malone is an artist evolving in an eclectic environment, aspiring to convey a simple image with […]
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