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  • Exclusive Dave Patten Interview (ThatsGlitchy.com)

    Exclusive Dave Patten Interview (ThatsGlitchy.com)

    Head on over to ThatsGlitchy and read the interview they did recently with Dave Patten. Some interesting stuff in there. This interview with Dave is the first of a weekly series at ThatsGlitchy.com, titled On The Grind. This series includes interviews with young, upcoming individuals across many industries. #POW

  • Ivan Ives & Fresh “Truth Juice” [VIDEO]

    Ivan Ives & Fresh “Truth Juice” [VIDEO]

    “Don’t let his indie rocker persona fool you – this guy can spit,” said XXL in 2008 of Russian-born, Cali-residing rapper Ivan Ives. one million Youtube views, over a million streams, ten US tours and a dozen albums after Rolling Stone, Spin, URB, CMJ and many more magazines named him an artist to watch, Ivan…

  • Paranoid Castle (Kirby Dominant & Factor) “Orca” [VIDEO]

    Paranoid Castle (Kirby Dominant & Factor) “Orca” [VIDEO]

    Kirby Dominant had already lived the stuff of rap fairytales / nightmares by the time his name began ringing bells up and down the West Coast’s ‘90s underground scene. Reared in the same Bay Area circles that produced the Living Legends and Mystik Journeymen who took the independent rap hustle to its bare essentials –…

  • Skin&Bones “The Bedroom Collective” [BEATS]

    Skin&Bones “The Bedroom Collective” [BEATS]

    Emmett Krauss Aka Skin&Bones drops his first beat tape, showcasing his progression. Some dope samples included. Don’t sleep. The Bedroom Collective by SkinAndBonesBeats

  • NYClout: The Building w/ Tony Touch

    NYClout: The Building w/ Tony Touch

    NYClout catches up w/ the legendary Tony Touch & builds w/ him & his accomplishments & future plans in an interview on the streets of NYC!

  • Theophilus London “I Stand Alone” (Gigamesh Sunlight Remix)

    Theophilus London “I Stand Alone” (Gigamesh Sunlight Remix)

    On August 20th in Austin Texas, Dell and Intel Present Special Engagements concert series kicked off with scorching performance by Brooklyn sensation Theophilus London. The intimate affair happened at The Lustre Pearl, a unique bar set in a historic house on Rainey Street in downtown Austin, was the perfect venue for Theophilus, who fresh from…

  • Kenji the Kid “Kid and the Gang” ft. Dante & Taedizzy

    Kenji the Kid “Kid and the Gang” ft. Dante & Taedizzy

    Kenji Johnson aka Kenji The Kid is a american rapper from San Diego, CA. Working on his third mixtape in his space themed series titled “Moving To Mars” this is his first single Kid and the Gang Ft. Dante and Taedizzy. Highly anticipated by his online fanbase it is expected to release in September.

  • King Fantastic & Noisia “Locals Only” [TROUBLEMAKER EDIT]

    King Fantastic & Noisia “Locals Only” [TROUBLEMAKER EDIT]

    Shit’s dope as F!King Fantastic x Noisia – Locals Only (Troublemaker Edit) by Troublemaker

  • Josh Madden X Troublemaker “Delores Haze” [MIXTAPE]

    Josh Madden X Troublemaker “Delores Haze” [MIXTAPE]

    The latest in the pantystep movement, courtesy of Nylon, Josh Madden x Troublemaker “Delores Haze” Delores Haze by NYLONmag

  • The Neybuzz “Funky San Francisco” ft. 80 Bug

    The Neybuzz “Funky San Francisco” ft. 80 Bug

    Check out the latest video from The NeyBuzz

  • The Making Of “Love & Rockets” Episode 2

    The Making Of “Love & Rockets” Episode 2

    DD172/BluRoc presents the second installment of their exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the making of Love & Rockets Vol. 1: The Transformation, Murs’ new album dropping October 11 on Dame Dash’s new imprint. Murs hosted and performed at Rock The Bells in San Bernardino last weekend, and next on his itinerary is the Hip Hop &…

  • Ryan Hemsworth “A Way” [EP]

    Ryan Hemsworth “A Way” [EP]

    Ryan Hemsworth is back with an EP that’s been bubbling up over the past two months. It’s finally time to let it spill over before the summer ends. Six tracks. Expect a more dancier, club-ier, Waka Flocka Bricksquad 1017-ier sound than usual with the Main Attrakionz or solo material. Pay what you want (enter zero…

  • STS “The Illustrious” [OUT NOW!!]

    STS “The Illustrious” [OUT NOW!!]

    After months of anticipation, the release of STS’ full-length debut, The Illustrious is finally here! This free album features 15 cuts from STS with appearances by Yelawolf, Farnzworth Bentley, the incomparable Tony Williams and more. Recorded in Atlanta’s legendary TreeSound Studios, The Illustrious, finds STS planting his flag in the new hip-hop landscape. To insure…

  • Aziz “Daydreams of a Spaceshot” [MIXTAPE]

    Aziz “Daydreams of a Spaceshot” [MIXTAPE]

    Yesterday marked a day of victory for Aziz who after months of touring, networking, recording and shooting videos – finally released his mixtape “Daydreams of a Spaceshot” available now! It is comprised of 14 tracks that were carefully selected to represent Aziz’s true talent and overall vibe. The project includes features from Tayyib Ali, Serge…

  • D1 “Far from an Angel” (Prod. by D1)(Guitar by Jorge Gavidia)

    D1 “Far from an Angel” (Prod. by D1)(Guitar by Jorge Gavidia)

    D1 the MC/producer from Columbus, Ohio (recently moved to NY), who started stirring a buzz with his “Soul Blue” track and then really picked up more attention recently through his “Darkside” collaboration with Voli, has decided to leak another track off his upcoming album. No matter if it’s love or life, sometimes things just don’t…

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