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  • Smith ft. Maffew Ragazino “Don Shit” [DOPE!]

    Smith ft. Maffew Ragazino “Don Shit” [DOPE!]

    It’s a Brooklyn affair on this record featuring up and coming rapper Smith and veteran spitter Maffew Ragazino. A contrast of two generations, you’ll find the Brooklynites sharing similar stories through the exchange of smooth mafioso rhymes over a booming production from Woodrow Skillson of the Head Banga Muzik camp headed by Dot Da Genius.…

  • Anais Lauren “Ching Ching” [DOPE!]

    Anais Lauren “Ching Ching” [DOPE!]

    Chicago songstress Anais Lauren releases “Ching Ching”, the latest single from her mixtape “Beauty & The Beat”. Expect a new Anais project during the fall of 2013.

  • HER Story “Stephanie Bradley-Blue: Not Letting A Life Setback Stop You From Achieving Goals” [VIDEO]

    HER Story “Stephanie Bradley-Blue: Not Letting A Life Setback Stop You From Achieving Goals” [VIDEO]

    HER Story is a video series by World Wide Women Group and it focuses on telling the everyday story of what women in the world are faced with. This video features Stephanie Bradley-Blue, who is the founder of My Life Speaks Project who had to deal with a condition that truly rocked the foundation of…

  • Ron Rico ft. Nottz Raw “This Is Something” [DOPE!]

    Ron Rico ft. Nottz Raw “This Is Something” [DOPE!]

    Emcee/Producer Ron Rico hailing out of Baltimore MD, displays a raw rap style while the beat delivers an old school feel with heavy drums and a Rock driven sample. Ron’s latest material will give his fans a chance to know him as an emcee thus the birth of his first single “This Is Something” featuring…

  • DeLon “Pretty Girls” [VIDEO]

    DeLon “Pretty Girls” [VIDEO]

    Dropped last week, Pretty Girls is the first single from DeLon’s upcoming album, “1st Gen”. Check out the video below, courtesy of MTV Buzzworthy. DeLon – Pretty Girls – Music – More Music Videos

  • Will I Am ft. Justin Bieber “That Power” (Collin McLoughlin cover)

    Will I Am ft. Justin Bieber “That Power” (Collin McLoughlin cover)

    Collin McLoughlin does what he does best, spins a web around another artists track, reworks it and makes it completely his own. This is just further proof. See for yourself.

  • Sullee J “I’ll Bury You” ft. Royce Da 5’9 & Ca$his (Prod. By Greezy Dub)

    Sullee J “I’ll Bury You” ft. Royce Da 5’9 & Ca$his (Prod. By Greezy Dub)

    Sullee J is back on the scene with a prodigious collaboration on his track “I’ll Bury You” featuring Slaughterhouse general Royce Da 5’9 & Ca$his. A combination of a genius flow, ingenious lyrics, insane beat, and egregious rhythm! This song is the definition of true citizens of hip hop getting together and doing what they…

  • Mont Brown “Astronauts Really Fly” EP [DOPE!]

    Mont Brown “Astronauts Really Fly” EP [DOPE!]

    Philadelphia’s own Mont Brown came together with his in house band, “A.R.F.” to create this self titled Ep. Astronauts Really Fly pushes the boundaries of hip-hop by incorporating live instruments in each one of the records. This is a must listen for all music lovers, a breath of fresh air!! Check it out and please…

  • KollegeConnects “Go Dummy” [VIDEO]

    KollegeConnects “Go Dummy” [VIDEO]

    KollegeConnects are 3 dudes that attend Texas universities who came together to make great music while shooting their own music videos. This time around they come with a fun and energetic classroom themed video called “Go Dummy”.

  • J. West “Better Late Than Never” [ALBUM]

    J. West “Better Late Than Never” [ALBUM]

    J. West just released a new project titled “Better Late Than Never” which tells the story of a young artist faced with the detours and delays on the road to ones true goals. The album is entirely produced by friend and Vancouver producer The Deep Notes. Also, featured on the project are other Vancouver artists;…

  • Dox Black “Liquid” [DOPE!]

    Dox Black “Liquid” [DOPE!]

    It’s continuing to be another promising year in 2013 for Dox as he is close to releasing his critically acclaimed upcoming album “STELLAR”. The second single LIQUID features cuts from Groundsick’s own DJ HABIT, and is reminiscent of the days where great hip hop was represented by true lyricism and fresh original production. Look out…

  • ChetMega “New Sound” [VIDEO]

    ChetMega “New Sound” [VIDEO]

    Whether it’s the dirty bass or the unusual delivery of the lyrics in a South-West British tone that grab your attention, ChetMega’s ‘New Sound’ undoubtedly differs from the usual tones of UK Rap. A concoction of Dubstep, Grime and Rap, this track is set to blow the roof off the clubs. Having worked with Lenny…

  • Vinnie Bass “The Chronicles of Bass” [MIXTAPE]

    Vinnie Bass “The Chronicles of Bass” [MIXTAPE]

    Vinnie Bass is Mic Audio’s (Stereo Boyz) younger cousin and has, naturally, been around Hip Hop since a young age. At 11 yrs young, upon hearing Rakim’s “Microphone Fiend” for the first time, he started rapping. Today he is finally ready to present his musical introduction to the world. Over both industry and original beats…

  • Harmony Muzik “Taerkey Bacon” [VIDEO]

    Harmony Muzik “Taerkey Bacon” [VIDEO]

    Harmony Muzik drops the Dexter inspired visuals to her joint “Taerkey Bacon”, prod. by Scrilla Ventura. The homie J-Scrilla (Inner Loop Records / Guns + Butter) cooked up this crazy little track for my upcoming album, Small Giant, for me to hop on a maerder. His expert advise for a junior MC like me, was…

  • RadSummer: Somepoe x Macarone “Cougars” [DON’T SLEEP!]

    RadSummer: Somepoe x Macarone “Cougars” [DON’T SLEEP!]

    Rad Summer’s Finland affiliate Somepoe linked up with another Finnish producer Macarone to create their 2 track single Cougars! For RS024, the label was blessed with a new 2 track release from Finnish producers Somepoe and Macarone. “Cougars” is a straight forward trap monster complete with 808 snares and air horns. The b side “Watch…

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