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30 September 2016 at 18 : 08 PM
Cee – “…And You Know It Is” | @ceefor
Cee has always been an artist who isn’t scared of experimenting with his art. From his early years in soul-driven groups like Soul District and Cee & Bekah, to his three-mixtape series The Indie Experiment, and even to recent trap singles like “Ramadan”, no one sound truly encapsulates the MC, something which has allowed him […]
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30 September 2016 at 15 : 41 PM
DV Alias Khryst and Redman Join Forces For “Lights Out” Single | @GENERALDV @therealredman
It’s been months in the making of the DV Alias KHRYST album, but with two decades under his belt of commercial music production and scraping together hard hitting beats, identifying lyrics for the people is a no- brainer to this Brooklyn native, who heavily weighs in on the “facts”. The first single, “Lights Out” features […]
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28 September 2016 at 18 : 31 PM
Ladi G Proves She’s A Problem With “Gucci, Polo” | @ladigishiphop
22-year-old Ladi G is a female emcee that hails from the borough of Brooklyn, living in Tampa, FL and is the First Ladi of the We A Problem family. She blew minds with her debut mixtape, Starring Ladi G and The Co-Stars and followed up with her sophomore mixtape, Multiple Personalities, along with her anthem […]
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23 September 2016 at 13 : 28 PM
MC of Self Made Family – “El Chapo” | @MCofSelfMadeFam
Queens rapper MC of Self Made Family releases his new single, aptly named after the famed Mexican drug lord, today on The Next Phase Entertainment LLC. “A lot of people look at El Chapo and think all negative,” M.C. explains. “But they fail to see the story behind the story. This song kind of brings […]
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22 September 2016 at 20 : 19 PM
Pablo Skywalkin – Still Rich EP | @Pabloskywalkin @TreaDayMPR
Pablo Skywalkin is a rapper/songwriter from Detroit, MI who is known for his unique delivery and expansion to the west coast, namely the Bay Area. Few young artists can say they have worked with hip-hop legend E-40; which is a credit to the strong amount of respect and support Pablo has earned. The first show […]
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20 September 2016 at 14 : 55 PM
The Silent Celeb – The Silent Celebrity Project | @thesilentceleb
Ms. Blanco from The Bronx aka The Silent Celeb has solidified her spot as one of the best R&B artist to emerge in her time. Compelled by the likes of Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Marsha Ambrosius, her voice and lyrical genius carry a truth and a confidence that lulls […]
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15 September 2016 at 19 : 57 PM
Dot Demo – “Me” | @DotDemoMusic
Bronx born and bred, Derek Ward grew up in the borough that gave birth to rap. This was both a blessing and a curse, as he was raised in unforgiving streets that fostered stories of events that a young boy should never live through. Through his lyrical gift, Derek transformed to Dot and began telling […]
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14 September 2016 at 15 : 06 PM
Ryu – “The One” | @therealryu
When a lion roars, the jungle stops and stays completely still. Whether it’s out of fear, whether it’s surprise, or out of sheer respect, only the beasts of the wilderness know. In Hip-hop there has never been a more dominant, more ferocious roar commanding that same respect and instilling that same terror in the fragile […]
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13 September 2016 at 15 : 45 PM
Rohan Da Great Speaks The Real on #PhoneTap | @RohanDaGreatMC
After a string of successful single releases starting with “SMYK” with Dani Deahl, which sparked a multiple city tour based on the single racking up over 500,000, downloads and streams in the EDM market, Brooklyn native Rohan Da Great continues to capitalize off of his growing buzz. His radio-friendly singles, “Only One” and “Stop Now?” […]
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11 September 2016 at 17 : 22 PM
#HipHopIsUniversal A Conversation With Knightstalker & Le First | @StalkinSeason @LeFirstOfficiel
Knightstalker and Le First are two emcees from Berlin, Germany who present their collabo-album, Foreigners. Although the two being born and bred in Berlin/Germany, performing in foreign languages is one of the reasons for the album’s title. Despite commenting on their status within the German rap scene, the two lyricists also tackle personal topics as […]
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10 September 2016 at 20 : 19 PM
Ryu feat. Gravity Christ & Divine Styler – “Radio Pollution” | @therealryu @GENERALDV @divinestyler_1
Stanley Kubrick’s biographer John Baxter stated that the music in 2001 was always “at the forefront of Kubrick’s mind” in order to set the tone, and even re-direct the movie during editing. Likewise, the second single from Ryu’s Tanks For The Memories album, “Radio Pollution” is a sonic voyage into a Kubrick-ish quasi-reality of what […]
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6 September 2016 at 23 : 27 PM
Haddy Racks – #Mixtagram: Volume 1 | @haddyracks
Bronx emcee & songwriter Haddy Racks puts a fresh spin on viral music today with his #Mixtagram: Volume 1 visual mixtape, which dropped on his Instagram. The original seven-video series follows Haddy Racks around NYC as he freestyles to beats from Nas, Tupac, Mary J Blige, Amerie and Cam’ron, as well as his applauded entry […]
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5 September 2016 at 16 : 55 PM
L.E.O. – “Oh No…All Wrong” | @leonature5
L.E.O (aka Ricky Johnson Jr.) was born on August 16th, 1995 in Houston. Although his mother and father were never married, both of his parents and their respective families played an integral part in his life. During his early childhood, L.E.O watched his mother hold two jobs in order to move her family out of […]
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31 August 2016 at 03 : 41 AM
VIDEO: Freeway – “Primates” | @Phillyfreezer
When Freeway proclaims “The beast has awoken!” at the outset of his new “Primates” video, you know that it’s about to get live in these visuals. And sure enough, the Philly Freezer takes viewers on a rowdy tour of Amsterdam, and that includes a wild live show and plenty of mobbing in the streets and […]
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26 August 2016 at 11 : 37 AM
Innocent? feat. Rim x Tek x A.N.G. – “24 Hrs.” | @INNOCENTFLOW13
Innocent? releases another leak from his upcoming project, The Reign featuring Rim, Tek & A.N.G. Produced by Stan Da Man, “24 Hrs.” is an ode to the Mase classic, “24 Hours To Live” that featured The Lox, Black Rob & DMX. A dope way to salute the greats. @INNOCENTFLOW13 Follow Shamika Sanders on Twitter and tune in […]
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26 August 2016 at 10 : 13 AM
Haha Davis – “Big Fella” | @hahadavis
You may know comedian HaHa Davis from his work with Chance The Rapper, but now the Detroit Instagram sensation has partnered up with BMB Entertainment for a new project of his own. Check out HaHa’s recent viral hit “Big Fella” produced by Dre Butterz and stay tuned for more releases coming soon! @hahadavis Follow Shamika […]
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25 August 2016 at 18 : 46 PM
WhizzKid Media & The Writter’s Block presents Traffikin Hip Hop: Vol. 1 | @dawhizzkid @WRITTERSBLOCKNY
WhizzKid Media and famed hip hop concert series, The Writter´s Block, which is held nationwide, covering a wide range of performers from underground to established artists, presents Traffikin Hip Hop Vol. 1 hosted by legendary Queens spitter, Tragedy Khadafi, featuring 50 tracks including some major heat by Mic Handz, Ras Kass, Noreaga, Onyx, Freeway, Canibus, […]
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24 August 2016 at 23 : 21 PM
Joell Ortiz feat. Whispers – “Walk With Me” | @JoellOrtiz
“Walk With Me (Talk With Me)” is what Brooklyn rap vet Joell Ortiz tells his people as he narrates a tale about certain NYC surroundings when you move around. Lending his talents to this song to give it extra dopeness is Whispers who is steadily making his name household within the music world not just […]
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24 August 2016 at 08 : 25 AM
Corey Finesse – “Vagabond” | @CoreyFinesse
As he gears up for the release of his forthcoming debut album God’s Plan, former GS9 member Corey Finesse looks to carve out his own lane. Inking a deal with NuLa Entertainment, the Brooklyn native brings his street aesthetic to the forefront while also showcasing his musicality. Having already amassed a growing fanbase from his […]
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23 August 2016 at 05 : 28 AM
DB Tha Rasta – “Look At Me” | @DBThaRasta
Minnesota lyricist DB Tha Rasta fires up the day with “Look At Me” produced by Blasian Beats, the Grammy-nominated Canadian-born beat crafter known for his work with Lil Wayne, Young Dolph and more. Turn up and enjoy the knock! @DBThaRasta Follow Shamika Sanders on Twitter and tune in to Who Came First: The Outta Control Radio Show Mondays at […]
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23 August 2016 at 04 : 43 AM
#PhoneTap with P-Thoro | @P_Thoro
With the swagger of an established artist and the poetic imagery which paints both pain and triumph in urban America, P-Thoro is definitely here to stay. Originally hailing from Saginaw, Michigan but now making Phoenix his home, he reflects upon the streets from both locations, and effortlessly delivers lyrical excellence that only the greats’ possess. […]
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20 August 2016 at 02 : 21 AM
Brandi Kane – “Shots Fired” | @BRANDIIKANE
Emcee/Songwriter Brandi Kane is a native of the Crenshaw District in South Central, Los Angeles. The Granddaughter of a strict Pentecostal preacher and daughter of a hustler began her career in hip hop cyphering in the halls of Westchester High school. Although cut from the purist cloth, her style remains versatile. Throughout her career, she […]
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19 August 2016 at 20 : 21 PM
Shabaam Sahdeeq – “Limitless” | @shabaamsahdeeq
“Limitless”, produced by DJ Doom, is another leak single from the album Timeless: of the collection that Shabaam has been slow cooking for a while of that pure boom bap hip hop that he is known for. It is something new to hold you down till the album drops entirely top of 2017. Before this […]
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18 August 2016 at 13 : 13 PM
De La Soul feat. Usher – “Greyhounds” | @WeAreDeLaSoul @Usher
De La Soul releases another teaser track as a countdown to their highly anticipated and the Anonymous Nobody album. “Greyhounds” features smooth vocals from R&B legend Usher and the trio gives a little story on how the track came about. “We were taking a break from recording to drive and get some food. Along the […]
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17 August 2016 at 06 : 13 AM
Ryu – “Been Doing This” | @therealryu
Los Angeles native, Ryan ‘Ryu’ Maginn’s story in Hip-hop is one integral thread in the tapestry of the underground Los Angeles Hip-hop diaspora. From his early years ruling the Los Angeles radio and cypher scenes, to breaking necks and banging heads with Styles of Beyond via their critically acclaimed seminal debut album 2000 Fold and […]
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16 August 2016 at 15 : 35 PM
Mic Handz Launches Mic Mobile App | @therealMICHANDZ
Attention Mic Handz fans! Mic Handz wants to connect with you! Today, the Boot Camp Clik affiliate launched his interactive new app, Mic Mobile, so you can connect with his music, career, videos, blog, vlog and photos. Special members will receive exclusive content and you will have the ability to speak directly with him. The […]
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15 August 2016 at 20 : 43 PM
C-Zar Van Gogh feat. Shabaam Sahdeeq – “That’s What It Is” | @CzarVanGogh @ShabaamSahdeeq
New York City-based independent label SpaceLAB Recordings presents “That’s What It Is”, the 1st single from C-Zar Van Gogh’s upcoming project Water: Drink or Swim, due for a fall release date. C-Zar Van Gogh’s “That’s What It Is” is a surprisingly upbeat & humorous commentary on the horrible state of the world today – injustice, […]
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15 August 2016 at 18 : 13 PM
Innocent? feat. Sean Price – “The Storm” | @INNOCENTFLOW13
THEM Recordings’ CEO Innocent? reminisces of the late veteran MC, Sean Price. The two were working on an album together before Price’s unfortunate death last year. Produced by Stan Da Man, “The Storm” is Innocent’s dedication to Sean Price, his family and the legacy he left behind. “The Storm” video directed by Megadon @INNOCENTFLOW13 Follow Shamika […]
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14 August 2016 at 01 : 57 AM
MozRoc feat. Ashley Hellings – “Ups & Downs” | @MozRoc & @AshleeHellings
MozRoc was born February 13, 1985 in South Africa , moved to Mozambique at the age of 3 where he spent most of his childhood. At the age of 14, he moved to Amsterdam, The Netherlands. MozRoc started writing and recording at the age of 16, he has been part of different groups and has […]
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13 August 2016 at 17 : 33 PM
Freeway – “Primates” | @Phillyfreezer
No stranger to tough talk and lyrical beatdowns, Freeway isn’t mincing words on his latest track, “Primates.” Like his previous drop, “Bombdroppaz,” this joint is another bruising and neck-snapping collaboration with Amsterdam’s Big Ape. The horns and strings-laced slapper emphasizes the best parts about the Philly Freezer and his trademark gruff vocals. Free embraces the […]
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13 August 2016 at 14 : 40 PM
De La Soul – “Drawn” | @WeAreDeLaSoul
The legendary hip hop trio known as De La Soul drops their 5th teaser, a laid back groove called “Drawn” featuring Swedish electronic band Little Dragon. “It’s a dreamy journey about not taking anything for granted in life,” Little Dragon vocalist Yukimi Nagano describes. “It’s about love and being lost in something dangerously good.” …and the Anonymous Nobody […]
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12 August 2016 at 20 : 14 PM
DJ Paul – “These Haters Broke” | @DJPaulKOM
DJ Paul lets loose in “These Haters Broke” from his latest mixtape project Mafia 4 Life, which also features appearances from Dave East, Yelawolf, Jon Connor, O.G. Maco, Compton Menace, Kokoe Chapo and Dope D.O.D. M4L drops on DatPiff Monday 8/15 at 3:06pm EST Stay tuned for DJ Paul KOM’s official album, Year of the […]
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12 August 2016 at 19 : 07 PM
KI – “Smoke” | @ThatTattedKidd
When it comes to the stresses of the world, everybody has their methods of moderating the stress. But while some hit the sheets and some hit the bottle, California transplant Ki is quite comfortable with the green. Check the new visual from the Vibe-debuted video for “Smoke”, directed by @connorsvision. @ThatTattedKidd Follow Shamika Sanders on Twitter and […]
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12 August 2016 at 01 : 13 AM
@WhatsThaPurpose – “On The Regular”
Today, Purpose drops the top and rides out in his official visual for the Z-produced track, “On The Regular”. This song is currently picking up on radio stations across the country, and the young Miami lyricist is gearing up for a new project in September with indie label, Roc N Rollies Music. @WhatsThaPurpose Follow Shamika […]
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11 August 2016 at 14 : 38 PM
#PhoneTap with @RroseRrome
Emerging Brooklyn rapper Rrose Rrome has been featured on Power 105 and has been musically sparred, pound for pound with some of New York’s heavyweights such as The Lox and M.O.P, representing his hometown of Canarsie to the fullest. With producers on his team such as GQ Beats, ex-NBA phenom Maurice Ager & M Phases, […]
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6 August 2016 at 20 : 06 PM
@ApolloBrown & @skyzoo feat. @pattycrash – “One In The Same”
After releasing a project with his group, Ugly Heroes, earlier this year, Detroit producer Apollo Brown is back and has joined forces with one of New York’s most talented rappers, Skyzoo. Their full length collaboration, The Easy Truth, will be out September 30th. Today you’ll be able to get their first single, “One In The […]
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