The track upholds the sonic richness established in the opener, reinforcing the album’s ambitious sound.
The track upholds the sonic richness established in the opener, reinforcing the album’s ambitious sound.
Rap Icon Nas has announced his involvement in bringing the 1984 hip-hop film classic Beat Street to the Broadway stage. The news was revealed during the 40th-anniversary screening of the film at the Tribeca Film Festival, where Nas, also known as Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, shared his excitement about joining the creative team for…
Brooklyn rapper Your Old Droog, known for his exceptional lyricism, distinctive rap voice, and smooth flow, is widely acclaimed in the hip-hop community. As 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of his emergence, fans are revisiting his early work. “Looseys” is a collection of tracks that gained popularity online during his rise but were not included…
In May 1998, Rawkus Records unveiled the seminal “Lyricist Lounge, Volume 1” compilation, a landmark release in hip-hop history. Inspired by New York’s vibrant Lyricist Lounge open mic showcases, the double-disc set showcased an impressive roster of talent including De La Soul, A.L., Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Punchline, Wordsworth, and KRS-One, among others. The lead…
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On November 25th 2023, a special milestone graced the calendar, marking the one-year anniversary of Smoke N Beatz—a haven forged by Lord Nez for the community to unite, support each other’s talents, and kindle their shared passions. In the heart of Smoke N Beatz, there is no judgment, no concern for color, and certainly no…
On October 20th 2023 Cory Gunz held a private screening for his “Super Goblin” video off his “Loosie Pack” EP. He also announced the follow up “Loosie Pack 2” is coming next month! Loosie Pack Tracklist Stream/Buy Loosie Pack
Jedi Mind Tricks front man Vinny Paz surprised fans by announcing he’s dropping a new project on 11/17/23. The Project is called “All Are Guests In The House Of God” and boast features with, Freeway, Smif-N-Wessun, Saigon, Ransom, ILL BILL, Lord Goat, Timbo King, Young Zee, Blacastan, Tha God Fahim & Trstworthy. Hit the links…
The 2023 Puerto Rock Steady festival carries a profound mission at its core: to safeguard the narratives and pay tribute to the Latino community’s contributions in the four elements of Hip Hop – DJs, Rappers, Graffiti artists, and Dancers. These visionary individuals have not only played a pivotal role in shaping hip-hop culture but have…