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6.8
New Music Critiques: Jakpot
There’s nothing like poor production to undermine an artist’s talent, and that’s what we hear in these tracks by producer/artist Jakpot. His tracks are not ... -
8
Unsigned Artist: Top Flite Empire
We like how this Denver duo’s vocal tones exude lots of character, and both are able to muster an engaging flow. “Loop N Joop” is ... -
7.2
Unsigned Artist: HUNTR
L.A.-based quintet HUNTR are led by rappers Gilbere and Raak, and we like how their vocal tones are dramatically distinct from each other. The way ... -
7.4
Unsigned Artist: Nick Noro
Nothing conventional here as archly clever pop-culture maven Nick Noro has a spare-yet-effective tech-hop sound that can be sinister (“Laura Croft”), catchy and perceptive (“Zegna ... -
Album Review: Machine Gun Kelly - "General Admission" (7.5/10)
Energetic and defiant is what best de scribes this sophomore release by Machine Gun Kelly. Better than his debut, General Admission swings for the fences and ... -
Album Review: Scarface - "Deeply Rooted" (9/10)
One of the most revered emcees in hip-hop is the original King of the South, Houston’s own Scarface. Face only constructs and releases records that ... -
7.6
Unsigned Artist: Thrice Authentic
Rapper Thrice Authentic shows he can make a lot with a little, as in “Mama,” a song that showcases all of his strengths: a hooky, commanding ... -
7.4
Unsigned Artist: Elica Le Bon
Ambitious Londoner Elica Le Bon wears all the hats here and gives us a novel R&B/Pop/Hip-Hop hybrid, one that roils with dark, tightly wound, psychodramatic ... -
7.6
Unsigned Artist: Lucid, The DreamWaker
An Indiana-based artist, Lucid offers an artful, higher-consciousness hip-hop where he exercises his sonic creativity in ways that we find both compelling and frustrating. “Birds ... -
Album Review: Warren G - "Regulate... The G Funk Era II" (8/10)
Sequels should be avoided unless the artist has something fresh to be offered. And the vet from Long Beach, CA came, saw and conquered a ... -
Label Seeking Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop
El Chapo Records is seeking new acts to sign. The label is quickly rising as an independent outlet for emerging hip-hop, R&B and pop acts. Inspired ... -
Break Science Strikes Deal with Round Hill Music
Round Hill Music has announced that they have entered into a worldwide administration deal with critically-acclaimed EDM/Hip-Hop band, Break Science. The news comes shortly after RHM announced that Break Science drummer, Adam ... -
NMC Artist: Frankie Zing
Production: 7 Lyrics: 7 Music: 8 Vocals: 7 Musicianship: 7 SCORE: 7.2 Contact: fzing825@gmail.com Web: soundcloud.com/frankiezing Seeking: Label, Booking, Film/TV Style: Alternative Hip-Hop New York-based ... -
VooDoo Music + Arts Announces Addtl. Line-Up
Electronic musician Steve Angello, Public Image Ltd along with indie musicians Metric, Peaches and Ruby Amanfu have joined the 2015 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience line-up along with a long list ... -
Post Malone Signs with Republic Records
Rapper, singer, producer and guitarist Post Malone has officially signed to Republic Records. The Dallas-born, Los Angeles-based hip-hop artist clocked over 21 million SoundCloud plays ... -
Live Review: Riders Against the Storm at Empire
Material: The Rhode Island-native husband-and-wife hip-hop act do so much more than create urban-inspired tunes that it seems an injustice to categorize them in one ... -
NMC Artist: Chris Quality
Production: 8 Lyrics: 8 Music: 8 Vocals: 8 Musicianship: 7 SCORE: 7.8 Contact: knockfaceent@gmail.com Web: chrisquality.com Seeking: Publishing, Film/TV, Distr. Style: Hip-Hop, Soul, Chiptune We’re ... -
NMC Artist: i2Pablo
Production: 8 Lyrics: 8 Music: 8 Vocals: 8 Musicianship: 7 SCORE: 7.8 Contact: aforpablo@gmail.com Web: reverbnation.com/i2pablo Seeking: Label, Film/TV, Distribution Style: Hip-Hop/Rap African artist i2Pablo ... -
BBTV and BMG Accelerate Emerging Artists' Careers
A multi-platform network BroadbandTV (BBTV) and BMG, an integrated music publishing and recordings company, has announced a comprehensive and technologically-advanced alliance designed to accelerate ... -
BBTV and BMG Accelerate Emerging Artists' Careers
A multi-platform network BroadbandTV (BBTV) and BMG, an integrated music publishing and recordings company, has announced a comprehensive and technologically-advanced alliance designed to accelerate ...
