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7.6
New Music Critique: K. Link
Pittsburgh rapper K. Link impresses us with his raspy, higher-consciousness flow, full of harsh words (“Mark 8:36”) for an array of society’s ills (materialism, celebrity ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Shakes Lo
Blessed with a confident, compelling flow (reminding one of us of Camp Lo), NY artist Shakes Lo is a promising young rapper. It also doesn’t ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Rashaann
Though his lyrics are familiar territory to any hip-hop fan, it’s the musical flair that Rashaann brings to his songs that sets them apart. Instead ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: M6
We’ve all heard similar tales of personal pain and street-life struggle that fill these songs by Denver’s Marcus Smith, but never with his level of intensity. In fact, ... -
ASCAP and iStandard's Producer & Rapper Showcase Accepting Entries
For the tenth straight year, ASCAP and iStandard have partnered up to present a showcase specifically for all the ASCAP producers and rappers in the ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Righteous Reg
San Jose, CA’s Righteous Reg has no interest in mainstream b.s. As he says in the catchy “K.I.M.”: “I can’t stand some fake shit!” So ... -
Tyler, the Creator - Flower Boy (8/10)
With Flower Boy, West Coast rapper Tyler the Creator returns with his most well-crafted album to date. Coming a long way from his first full-length ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: BouyGenius
Ohio artist BouyGenius has no lack of self-esteem, a chanting childlike defiance that states his mission to gain rightful recognition. His sly, clever humor is ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Lil TaRus
Artist Lil TaRus has a natural vocal tone and a gift for catchy hooks that helps him stand out from the pack. He doesn’t dazzle or ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Corey Pro
Houston-based artist Corey Pro, from his tracks to his flow, is working at a high level, delivering recordings that (a la Kendrick Lamar) are as ... -
Live Review: Sidney B! at Molly Malone's in Los Angeles, CA
Venue: Molly Malone's City: Los Angeles, CA Contact: contact@sidneyb.com Web: sidneyb.com Material: As his music video plays on a screen behind him Sidney B! quips, “I’m ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: TeBone
Georgia-based rapper TeBone is all about the message, with a stripped-down, uncluttered vision enabling his voice to be heard loud and clear. His rapid-fire flow ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: B-Awake
Higher-consciousness rapper B-Awake and his featured vocalists deliver edgy- sounding messages that are optimistic and inspirational. Best of all, this is an artist who values catchy hooks and ... -
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 ... -
Signing Story: badXchannels
Some signings take shape through years of hard work and dedication to one’s craft. And even with that, a little luck is usually involved. But ... -
Juicy J at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA
Former member of the Three 6 Mafia, Juicy J, and up-and-comer, Belly, performed at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA for Juicy's Rubba Band Business tour. ... -
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 ... -
8
Unsigned Artist: Cash Out Keyz (C.O.K)
Seattle artist Marquis Wright brings a natural touch to his tracks, which never whack you upside the head in an attempt to dazzle—they just sound ... -
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 ...
