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Death Row Records Launches NFTs for 30th Anniversary
DeathRowOfficial.com, where fans can purchase music, merchandise, NFTs and much more. A special 30th Anniversary limited edition merch line will launch in late April. Death Row ... -
SSL Equips Future and 5 Star Production Studios
Since springing onto the Atlanta trap scene in 2010, Future has delivered eight solo full-length releases, six collaborative albums plus numerous mixtapes and other projects. ... -
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New Music Critique: Electric Aloha
Guitarist Mike Halland’s project Electric Aloha delivers impressive musicianship (all the guitar solos are rippin’) along with topical higher-consciousness rap-rock vocals that alternate with memorable ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Giggie Surge
Rapper Giggie Surge really impresses us with multiple facets of his music, from the naturally effortless tone of his voice and flow to the continuously ... -
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New Music Critique: Vincent
With a silky smooth toned-up delivery and unpredictable beat structure, Vincent is an exciting new rapper to watch. Although his flows are certainly influenced by ... -
Participate in Raptology's Monthly Online Rap Contest
As part of Raptology's commitment to discover new talents in the Rap Industry, they are holding monthly online contests in the following 3 categories: Rap ... -
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New Music Critique: Elithetiger
Rapper Elithetiger covers multiple facets of the hip-hop spectrum, even sending us down an almost folk-R&B path with the somber track “In Trauma and Triumph,” ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: WannyBabyy
Not much sets WannyBabyy apart from your average successful trap rapper of 2020, which has both its positives and negatives. On the positive side, WannyBabyy ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Yd
Colorado-based Yd (Yung DeNiro) brings an altogether daring and distinctive rap attack that mostly avoids the tried and true. Take “Make Room,” for example. Set ... -
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New Music Critique: Jazlyn Gold
Detroit-based artist Jazlyn Gold puts forth a strong, resourceful persona on her recordings, showing herself to likely be a captivating live performer at this point ... -
Album Review: Born 2 Rap by The Game (8/10)
"Game gets more personal on B2R than on any of his other official releases..." Born 2 Rap is The Game’s 9th and final studio album. Game gets ... -
Album Review: Jesus Is King by Kanye West (9/10)
"Instantaneously the listener is brought into Church, as Sunday service is in session." Nine studio albums deep, and Kanye West significantly decides to release a ... -
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New Music Critique: OB Swank
NC-based OB Swank brings his southern sensibilities to intimate, relatable songs like “A Foreva Thang,” a sombre, soulful swirl (with Kanye-style “chipmunk” backup vocals) where ... -
Live Review: Gangstagrass at The Mint in Los Angeles
Material: As pioneers of bluegrass hip-hop, Gangstagrass pairs a tight, comfortable sound with poignant and timely lyrics. Songs included “Long Hard Times To Come,” from ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Kartel SCO
Kartel SCO has intriguing, atmospheric songs that sometimes meander but skillfully utilize catchy hooks and phrases. On “SCO” the artist uses a counterpoint setup—slow, moody ... -
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New Music Critique: Chelzzz
Kinetic, fractured, and fascinating describes these recordings by Detroit artist Chelzzz, who brings plenty of attitude to the mic, an energy that is somehow both ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Dough the Freshkid
It took time, but LA native Dough the Freshkid grew on us, eventually impressing us with his smart, higher-conscious point of view. He’s also got ... -
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New Music Critique: Obeah
Songs by Atlanta’s Obeah are a mixed bag. For all the positives we hear in the song “True”––its catchy beat, unusual sounds––we’re also distracted that the music ...
