major without a deal

Like My Style A true indie artist at heart, Troy Ave stays focused as he pushes himself to new heights. Words Emmanuel Maduakolam Images Shareif Ziyadat Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2015 issue of XXL Magazine featuring our 2015 XXL Freshman Class. Chec...

In the past five years, New York rap has quietly crept its way back to prominent status in hip-hop. The new crop of young and talented MC's from the Empire State has given the scene a breath of fresh air and a sound that resonates with the youth...

Stream Troy Ave's new album, Major Without a Deal today. The Brooklyn native's second LP is now available digitally via iTunes. Physical copies come next Tuesday (June 9) with the official release. Major Without a Deal is stacked with appearances from New York MCs including Cam'Ron, Fat Joe, 50 Cent, Fabolous, A$AP Ferg and Jadakiss. West Coast OG Snoo...

Troy Ave drops the video for "Doo Doo." This visual finds dope boy Troy in Brooklyn. Troy is seen riding around his hometown, rapping into the camera as he addresses the haters. We're shown different types of people who live in the city as they sing along with the catchy hook...