Poetic hip hop has been an important facet of the genre since it’s humble beginnings in the late ’70s. It became essential as hip hop grew, shown by the likes of Public Enemy, The Wutang Clan, Nas, and many more. … Continue reading Mayhem (of EMS) Shows Us That Truth is a Hard Thing to Face In His Brilliant New Lyric Video ‘They Don’t Know’
Dr. Lekta & Elliott Niezel. Overseas connection, worldwide infliction. You’ll learn soon enough in their latest collab, Four-Figure Leglock. UK emcee Dr. Lekta is the bizarre, yet exceptionally gifted emcee that has the ferocity to break you apart limb for limb … Continue reading Dr. Lekta & Elliott Niezel Are An Overseas Connection & Worldwide Infliction On Their Latest Single ‘Four-Figure Leglock’
Monty Psychs is a staple over here in Chicago. The versatile emcee has been featured on well known hip hop sites in the city (and beyond) and has had a host of music videos hosted on Elevator. He’s absolutely incredible … Continue reading Chicago Staple Monty Psychs Looks For Room To Grow In New Self Produced Track ‘Cacoon’
Back in February of this year, I was astounded by a collaborative project between MeRCY and Chief Tony titled Sophisticated Thuggery. It was a hard-bodied, lyrical gem that dug deep into the true essence of hip hop. I loved it … Continue reading MeRCY Opens Up About The Challenges of Parenting in Heartbreaking New Track ‘Father’s Day’
From the early eons of hip hop, Miami has provided us bass-heavy, upbeat, hip hop party jams to get lost in. In the worst of times, we can go back and listen to the genre’s humble beginnings which have carried … Continue reading Rising Miami Artists Onstarcruz & Babywock Drop Bass Heavy Single ‘No Lip’
It’s rare in this confined, claustrophobic time to connect with a song (and for that matter a visual) so deeply. Sure enough, California artist/producer brbn gave me that feeling on his latest single Let’s Go Home. He has cultivated a … Continue reading California Rapper, Singer, & Producer brbn Drops Hypnotic New Love Song ‘Let’s Go Home’
Less than 3 weeks after a strong 7 track EP, New Jersey artist Tru Trilla is back with Word Of God produced by Chicago’s own DNA Beatz. In this raw, uncompromising new singe, Tru speaks the word of gospel with grit … Continue reading New Jersey’s Tru Trilla Links With Chicago Producer DNA Beatz For Soulful, Gritty New Single ‘Word Of God’
nochilliams has been on our radar for quite some time and never disappoints in his videos, singles, or projects. His consistency is awe-inspiring, made even more impressive by his ability to cross genres and never miss the mark. His latest … Continue reading nochilliams, KEN6TEEN, and Asher Watkins Deliver On Latest Visual ‘Birds’
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