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7.4
New Music Critique: JBadge
You gotta love how artist JBadge avoids the same-ol’ same-ol’ on these recordings, which are loaded with cool effects and ideas—though perhaps too much. A ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Tesh
A level of quiet calm bordering on the spiritual pervades these joints by intriguing hip-hop artist Tesh. Relationship issues are her focus, but instead of ... -
DJ Khaled Added to Powerhouse 106 Festival
Power 106 (105.9 Los Angeles) just added DJ Khaled to the lineup for its one-day Powerhouse festival at the Glen Helen Amphitheater in Los Angeles, ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Dexx Almighti
Houston-based artist Dexx Almighti has a consistent vision, an ability to create joints that seem cut from one sonic cloth. His best is “Addicted,” where a ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Carter Ace
Somebody get this talented band a savvy producer! Please!! Avoiding hip-hop cliches, five-piece Carter Ace dish up one catchy tune after another, each laced with cool ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: SiBi
South African hip-hop artist SiBi has a consistent vision, speaking her mind about relatable topics, real issues and feelings––she’s an individual with high standards and ... -
Music Album Review: E-40 - "The D-Boy Diary: Book 1 & Book 2" (8/10)
Independent. Visionary. Timeless. These are just a few of the words that describe E-40 and the lane which he’s carved out for himself in the ... -
Problem at Gold Gods Jewelry Store in Los Angeles, CA
Compton rapper, Problem, celebrated the release of his new mixtape Chachiville at the Gold Gods jewelry store in Los Angeles, CA. Tracks like "Moneeey," "Betta Watch Yo Self" ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: LaQuinn
Virginia-based rap artist LaQuinn is alternately compelling, clever and frustrating. On the sometimes mesmerizing “Pink,” the artist skillfully varies the dynamics of his flow, driving ... -
Music Album Review: D.R.A.M. - "Big Baby D.R.A.M." (7/10)
Consistent with today’s hip-hop delivered by millennial artists, D.R.A.M. offers a debut album that touches on hustle and having fun, while being unique. “Get It ... -
Next Level Seeking Hip-Hop Artist Educators
Next Level, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Meridian International Center, is seeking American ... -
Anderson .Paak: Faith, Fortitude and the Long Road to Malibu
With a much-lauded solo release, Malibu, multiple tracks vocalizing on Dr. Dre’s Grammy-nominated No. 1 R&B/hip-hop collection, Compton, and a collaboration with producer Knxwledge called NxWorries ... -
Murs Attempts to Break World Record For Rapping
The season finale of Boost Mobile's Where You At? LA will conclude on Oct. 12 with the show's host, Los Angeles hip-hop artist, Murs, attempting to break the world ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: Vicke Vyto
Rochester, NY artist Vicke Vyto impresses us with his versatility. He can give you a tense, documentary-style joint like “Happy Hour” with its edgy, slashing, ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: X.A.B.
Not your run-of-the-mill hip-hop artist, X.A.B. is more about the mischief than the menace. The catchy “Bubblegum” exemplifies his funny, sexy take on male/female relations, ... -
7.6
New Music Critiques: Generation
An insanely fast flow, coupled with a haunting piano and bassy synth growls, provide compelling moments in Generation's “Marooned.” Again, the verbal velocity he can ... -
New Show on MTV Seeking Artists
There is a new show on MTV seeking artists. More specifically, one of the show's casting producers is looking for unsigned hip-hop and R&B artists. At ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Dru Ross
Oozing with sly, sexy, old-school attitude, Dru Ross is an artist who remembers when hip-hop was all about the party––and it ain’t no party without ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Scrilla Da Reverend
Scrilla Da Reverend (the alter ego of this Houston-based hip-hop artist) loves life and pussy––and not necessarily in that order. In the familiar, sexy-slow track ... -
Nipsey Hussle Business Workshop in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles native emcee/entrepreneur, Nipsey Hussle, sat down with Karen Civil at The Bank Sale event to discuss his unique approach to building his hip-hop ...
