Rappa is starting off 2023 by releasing some of the best new music he’s ever made. The Watts-bred producer has channeled his versatility into his nine-track album Trappin In Tha Winter 2 (TTW2), which builds on thethe OG four-track project that dropped back in 2020. While TTW2 is somewhat of a return to form for Rappa, […]
In anticipation of his upcoming project, Denver-based, Columbus-bred rapper G. Finesse is bending genres such as Hip Hop and Jazz alongside angelic vocalist Kim Dawson for their earnest collaboration “Keep The Fame.” As Kim Dawson’s velvety supporting vocals cascade throughout the record, G. Finesse does what he does best by effortlessly weaving in and out […]
WLLY & MNA have released “Black Chevy” a club/dance song that exudes style, sex appeal, and confidence. It promotes the long-standing tradition of hopping in the car, going to the club, popping champagne, and enjoying the fruits of one’s labor. Though the two have been long-time friends of ten years, they both focus primarily on […]
Trippie Redd Fans may want to consider a trip to the Rocky Mountains next month in order to get a live sneak peek of the rapper’s upcoming A Love Letter To You 5 album. Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado Springs will be home of the 2022 edition of the Alpine Horizon Music Festival this […]
Virginia-bred artist Peter $un, also known as Sunny, and his longtime friend and producer Blue Rondo recently took the art of sampling to new heights via their latest collaboration. Peter $un’s Blue Rondo-produced “Metamorphosis (Butterfly)” kicks off his six-track Phone Calls Gimme Me Anxiety EP with a sense of purpose that’s amplified by the alluring, […]
Isabell Slim is one of the rising music artists in the world. Recently, the singer has released another hit single, “BIG Check”, which went live on Youtube on 14th April 2022. The artist is back to making music after taking a break for a few months. Gap of 8 Months Isabell Slim had taken a break […]
Trenton, New Jersey artist Nu Jerzey Twork drops off his official music video for his record entitled “Strapped In”. Spyy vs Spyy is the first of a new Battle Rap compilation album series showcasing the newest music from today’s hottest Battle Rappers! Nu Jerzey Twork, Goodz, Chess, Jus Daze, Crystal Renee, Strapped1700, O.T.M to name […]
Tampa, Florida artist Funkghost is preparing to release his third full length LP entitled “Life Is How You Paint It” via Illsboro Records/Symphonic Distribution. The album’s lead single “For The Time Being” featuring Dynasty, is an energetic, Hip-Hop, Soul-Funk, infused jam that’s sure to get any party or live event rocking.
“Sometimes you have to get rid of everything” —Kanye West Ye… Yeezy… Yeezus… Kanye To Tha West… “Is Mr. West in the building?”… to MAGA hat wearing Trump supporter… and possibly the most hated celebrity living right now. This year has been an interesting one for the hip-hop legend. It’s almost safe to say that […]
“Bruce and I grew up watching the same TV shows. Roy Rogers used to say ‘Yippee ki yah, kids.’ So it had to become ‘Yippee ki yah, motherfucker’ in the movie. That line was from me. Whenever you think you’re writing a line that’s going to catch on, it never does. A lot of people, […]
When it comes to writing on Queer film and studying its history, you have to become an archaeologist— dig through archives of film, and like an excavator— discover a small piece and somehow place it among the rest of the pieces in order to analyze the foundations of it. Film studies of Queer representation is […]
Hip-hop, the aesthetic lifestyle of breakdancing, street art, and rap music has always been a celebration of the culture around it, namely the culture of Black America. Rap music, in particular, became a cultural doorway that allowed African Americans to deliver their message to the world around them. At the same time, rap was always […]
“I was in the living room of Dondy Bastone’s house, I was 15 and it was 1977. The song that he put on was Psycho Killer and I absolutely freaked out, it was like nothing else I had ever heard and made me feel things I had never felt… Some very strange things happened to […]
“But listen, you don’t need to be worried about these Alt-Right guys. They don’t want to fuck with Black guys. They just really hate the Jews.” It is one week after 32-year-old Heather Heyer was struck and killed by a James Alex Fields with his silver Dodge Challenger while protesting the White suprematists’ rally to […]
Star Trek: Discovery premiered Sunday, September 24, 2017 to less than stellar reviews. Set a decade before Star Trek: TOS (The Original Series), Discovery follows the exploits of the USS Discovery during the Federation/Klingon Cold War. (For the uninitiated, the Federation is a sort of interstellar United Nations, while the Klingons are, well, the bad […]
“You go through things like we went through as a band, and people started to split apart, become more like oil and water. But early on, you see the sweetness that was there. It was the three of us against the world, trying to establish ourselves, and that’s the experiment of a band.” – Andy […]
“Musicians are like politicians. They’re the last people who should be making music, just like politicians are the last people who should be running things.” -Nigel Godrich It sounds “busy.” It sounds “layered.” It sounds “sparse.” It calls to mind this band or that band, and it sounds like something new and different. Something integral […]
In the previous article, I discussed the theme of James Cameron’s catalogue of movies involving humanity vs. technology. Cameron goes back and forth about how the use of technology can be both a benefit and a burden for mankind, and we as an audience will know how he will pose technology in the movie depending […]
James Cameron burst onto the scene in 1984 with The Terminator, and two years later in 1986 he released his second feature, ALIENS (to pretty much near-unanimous praise); thus Cameron had already begun a love/hate relationship with technology. As a storyteller and a director, he was well aware of the possibilities of technology, both as […]
“You’re driving in a hurricane and you see three people at a bus stop. One is an old lady and she’s sick. One is your best friend and he saved your life. And the third is the lady of your dreams. Now check it out, you only have room for one in your car, which […]
I was watching the new Showtime series, White Famous, this past week and this line jumped out at me… “Diversity’s real important to me right now.” There’s something so funny about it. Though it’s spoken quite earnestly, the intent is very clear… Diversity is only important because that’s what networks and large conglomerates think the […]
“People were literally scared of my records. There have been so many rumors about me and my records. People got the first album, and they would just make up stories. They’d get into an accident and be like, ‘I got into an accident because I was playing that tape.’ It wasn’t like we helped ourselves […]
“My whole thing was, just being me. Now, you look around the NBA and all of them have tattoos, guys wearing cornrows. Now you see the police officers with the cornrows. I took a beating for those types of things.” -Allen Iverson It’s a hot day in September, New York’s frenetic energy is juiced by […]
To get myself in the mood to write about the impact of bloghaus on pop culture for a real-life magazine (SHOUTOUT CONTROL FOREVER)… On Saturday night August 5th, instead of schlepping out to HARD Summer to see the breakout superstars of the beloved musical era, I went to Echoplex to check out a $10 bloghaus-themed nostalgia […]
“Everyone calls it hip hop, but we aren’t hip hop. Our records are always like “yeah that UK Hip Hop”, we are like grime music, its a completely different thing.” -Jelacee, Stooki Sound Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo, Jr. has made it. Last year he charted on the UK billboard top 10, wen’t #1 with […]
MARJA’KIM & We Neva Done Ent have been on a hot streak following the release of his debut singles, “Lit” & “Party N’ Da Hills”. Together, they’ve gotten over 360k views and many more streams in just a few months! MARJA’KIM continues to pick up traction on TikTok with over 4+ million views. During the […]
Cleveland artist 3vd has shared a fresh new song and video called “Cutthroat”. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and its surrounding areas, 3vd grew up in a house with five other siblings. He began writing when he was only 8 years old and he incorporates elements of Pop and R&B into his music to create a unique […]
With its mellow instrumentation and JO$H LEE’s smooth vocals, “Slide Up To The Moon” creates a dreamy atmosphere that is perfect for those quiet and introspective moments. The lyrics, which speak of taking a chance on love and reaching for the stars, are both relatable and inspiring. The use of lofi elements such as sampled […]
Zae Production is a legendary director and creative force in the entertainment industry. He is best known for his popular performance series, “From The Block,” which has become a cultural phenomenon. The series features a diverse group of performers, showcasing their talents through a variety of musical and dance styles, with a particular focus on […]
Brooklyn rappers Flyboi Rell and Woodah, both members of the group n0mads, have released a new single called “Luck.” The song is a powerful anthem about overcoming struggles and chasing your dreams. In “Luck,” Flyboi Rell and Woodah reflect on their own experiences growing up in Brooklyn, and the challenges they faced on their journey […]
Meet Boooshman and Relz Glover, two up-and-coming hip hop artists who have just released a new song called “Fxcking Drake Fans Pt.2.” The song, which was produced by Thug$ Bunny and engineered by DezTheGenius, is the second installment in an ongoing series. The series is inspired by the unique blend of strip club culture and […]
Jose Israel, an alternative rock artist, has just released a new EP titled AMERICAN ARTIST. The EP, which features six tracks, showcases Israel’s unique blend of rock and pop influences. One of the standout tracks on the EP is “ARMS,” a raw and emotional ballad about the struggles of navigating life as an artist. Israel’s […]
IAMBYRDOWENS drops a new single called “TOP.” Its the lead sngle form his upcoming album dropping on January 1, 2023, Equinox Reloaded. The track was released on December 16th and has already amassed over 1k streams on streaming giant Spotify. IMBYRDOWENS who formerly went by J.O. JETSON is just getting started and is et to […]
