”I” Marks a Spiritual Beginning to Jon Connor’s Ongoing 12-Part Series Spanning All of 2026 (EP Review)
Brand new EP & the 1st of an ongoing 12-part series from Flint, Michigan emcee/producer Jon Connor. Someone who’s
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Jan
J Reno Makes His Dirtcore Music Debut Kicking Off “The Dirttape” Trilogy (Mixtape Review)
J Reno is a 39 year old MC/producer from Windsor, Ontario, Canada introducing himself over 2 decades ago off his debut
18
Jan
Through The Lenses of the Culture: Isaac Pelayo Curates ‘OBSCURA’, Photography Exhibition in Los Angeles
Step into the frame with renoun artist and curator Isaac Pelayo for a groundbreaking group exhibition in Los Angeles,
16
Jan
D-Styles Helps Recognize Ali in Ensuring “All Shall Perish” (Album Review)
Here we have the 19th proper solo album from Ghanan emcee Recognize Ali. This guy has been a dominant force in the
16
Jan
Big Lenny Is Chasing His Fate In New Single “Ride”
In his compelling new single “Ride,” Reading, PA’s Big Lenny doesn’t just drop a track—he accelerates toward his destined
16
Jan
Wakko the Kidd Releases His Debut Album “In Airheadz We Trust” Under Psychopathic Records (Album Review)
Hollywood, California rapper & entrepreneur Wakko the Kidd making his full-length studio debut. Introducing himself in
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Jan
The Horde a.k.a. Boondox & Bukshot’s New Mixtape “Paradigm Sync!” is a Superior “Paradigm Shift” Sequel (Mixtape Review)
This is the 3rd mixtape from southern horrorcore superduo The Horde consisting of Boondox & Bukshot. One hailing from
09
Jan
NugLife Connects Fashawn, Odessa Kane & Scarub on “That Petro”
NugLife emerges with a potent new single, “That Petro,” a super collaboration featuring lyrical heavyweights Fashawn, Odessa
06
Jan
Johnny Slash, Coast LoCastro, Apathy, & Lil Dee Collide on “Mean While In Gotham”
Broken Complex brings together three dope emcees to shred a menacing Johnny Slash beat for the dark, cinematic cut “Mean
06
Jan
Luxury Summerz Declares ‘I’m Fully Independent’ in 2026 (Album Review)
Coming off a prolific 2025 that saw an EP and three singles, Luxury Summerz wastes no time getting 2026 started right with
06
Jan
Mr. Ben Did That Drops New Single “Outside Tonight”
Emerging artist Mr. Ben Did That (Benjamin Guillory) releases his infectious new single, “Outside Tonight.” Stepping beyond
05
Jan
ZELLI’s ‘Chapter 2 Pack’ Is a Warm, Focused Preview of Things to Come (EP Review)
ZELLI’s three-track EP, Chapter 2 Pack, is a deliberate and cohesive close to 2025, wrapping the year in a blanket of sonic
02
Jan
Fuego Base Prepares For a New Album Making Sure We “Tell My Momma I’m Still a Rapper” (EP Review)
Hartford, Connecticut emcee Fuego Base kicking off 2026 with his 3rd extended play. Getting his start a few years ago off his
02
Jan
Fuego Base Prepares For a New Album Making Sure People “Tell My Momma I’m Still a Rapper” (EP Review)
Hartford, Connecticut emcee Fuego Base kicking off 2026 with his 3rd extended play. Getting his start a few years ago off his
02
Jan
Dusk & Planta Beats Form Yung Byron’s Revenge with Haunting Debut “Sirens”
Salt Lake City rapper and visual artist Dusk, in partnership with veteran producer Planta Beats, announces the formation of a
31
Dec
Action Figure 973 Ends 2025 with “Luchador Body Odor” Prod. by Wulverine (EP Review)
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the 11th EP from Belleville, New Jersey emcee/producer Action Figure 973. For a while at this
31
Dec
Alfred Banks Forges Resilience on ‘The Survivor’s Condition’” Prod. By Pellow Talk (EP Review)
Alfred Banks, in collaboration with producer Pellow Talk, delivers a concise and potent statement with The Survivor’s
31
Dec
PRETTY Serves Soulful, & Satisfying “Chops 4 Breakfast” (Beat Tape Review)
On her new 11-track instrumental beat tape Chops 4 Breakfast, Baltimore based multi-hyphenate PRETTY (Shantele “Pretty”
31
Dec
Justin and the Honored None Confronts Memory and Grief in ‘they said i was a ghost’
Chicago based hip-hop artist Justin and the Honored None presents his introspective new album, ‘they said i was a ghost‘, a
30
Dec
C.City Fuels the Underground with High-Octane Single “What We Doing”
Fort Lauderdale, Florida artist C.City submits his new single “What We Doing,” a high-tempo offering built with raw energy
30
Dec
Payday LA Take Over with Musalini
Musalini – cred: Loe Kee Phlicks On Friday, December 19th, Payday LA took over Hotel Ziggy in Hollywood for a packed night of
27
Dec