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Joe Budden Doesn’t Hold Back On His EP ‘Some Love Lost’
Joe Budden Doesn’t Hold Back On His EP ‘Some Love Lost’
Joe Budden Doesn’t Hold Back On His EP ‘Some Love Lost’
The truth hurts. No, seriously, it really does. During the making of his 2013 effort, No Love Lost, Joe Budden harnessed himself in a web of happiness and orgies. That decision befuddled fans and left them clamoring for the depressed Budden, who they learned to love over the years...
Remy Ma Makes Her Presence Felt In Hip-Hop Again With ‘I’m Around’ Mixtape
Remy Ma Makes Her Presence Felt In Hip-Hop Again With ‘I’m Around’ Mixtape
Remy Ma Makes Her Presence Felt In Hip-Hop Again With ‘I’m Around’ Mixtape
Whether you’re a casual listener or an entrenched aficionado, those who have been following hip-hop for the last decade or so will be familiar with the narrative of The Bronx lyricist, Remy Ma. Back in May of 2008, the US Supreme Court handed Remy an eight-year prison sentence after being charged with the shooting of an associate, Makeda Barnes-Joseph. Fast...
Theophilus London Is A Breath Of Fresh Air On New Album ‘Vibes’
Theophilus London Is A Breath Of Fresh Air On New Album ‘Vibes’
Theophilus London Is A Breath Of Fresh Air On New Album ‘Vibes’
While some still may view Theophilus London as a relative newcomer in today’s game, his impressive track record speaks for itself. Records such as 2009’s “Humdrum Town” and 2012’s “Big Spender” served as tremendous boosts to the career of an artist who incorporates elements from hip-hop, soul, R&B, and electro to form an entirely new genre he describes as "post-punk." There are even
Future Explores A Darker Tone And Succeeds With ‘Monster’ Mixtape
Future Explores A Darker Tone And Succeeds With ‘Monster’ Mixtape
Future Explores A Darker Tone And Succeeds With ‘Monster’ Mixtape
In kicking off last week’s Halloween celebration, Future treated his fans to a new mixtape, Monster, hosted by DJ Esco. Since announcing his mixtape back in September, the tape serves as a follow up to Future’s previous album, Honest, and establishes a more sinister sound. The Freeba...
Killer Mike And El-P Are Relentless On New Album ‘Run The Jewels 2′
Killer Mike And El-P Are Relentless On New Album ‘Run The Jewels 2′
Killer Mike And El-P Are Relentless On New Album ‘Run The Jewels 2′
Anyone searching for some deep, hidden meaning behind Killer Mike and El-P's new Run The Jewels 2 album is trying too hard; just over a minute into album opener "Jeopardy," Mike spells it out as plainly as he can. "So fuck you fuckboys forever / Hope I said it politely / And that's about the psyche of Jamie and Mikey / You meet another pair better, highly unlikely / And if I can't r
Black Milk Lets His Talents Shine On ‘If There’s A Hell Below’
Black Milk Lets His Talents Shine On ‘If There’s A Hell Below’
Black Milk Lets His Talents Shine On ‘If There’s A Hell Below’
Some of rap's most genius as well as eclectic acts have hailed from Detroit, and producer/rapper Black Milk has been there to witness them all. This year, The D has continued to bless us with a new star-in-the-making in the form of Dej Loaf, as well as releases from long time Madlib collaborator, Guilty Simpson...
Stalley Soars With His Intelligent Trunk Music On MMG Debut ‘Ohio’
Stalley Soars With His Intelligent Trunk Music On MMG Debut ‘Ohio’
Stalley Soars With His Intelligent Trunk Music On MMG Debut ‘Ohio’
Since introducing the world to a brand of rap coined “Intelligent Trunk Music,” Stalley has remained consistent, releasing free projects like Lincoln Way Nights and Savage Journey To The American Dream, before testing the market with the Honest Cowboy EP, a project released as a mixtape in 2013, but after rave reviews and a BET nod in the “Best Mixtape” category it only made sense for the label to
Dej Loaf Shows She’s A Star In The Making With ‘Sell Sole’ Mixtape
Dej Loaf Shows She’s A Star In The Making With ‘Sell Sole’ Mixtape
Dej Loaf Shows She’s A Star In The Making With ‘Sell Sole’ Mixtape
Let’s call a spade a spade—females rappers sometimes have a harder hill to climb than men. Outside of video vixens or side-chicks looking to propel their sexcapades into a lucrative reality show contract, its a rare occasion to see the ladies stand tall next to their male competition. But Dej Lo...
Gangsta Boo & Beatking Deliver An Excellent Memphis-Houston Collabo With ‘Underground Cassette Tape Music’ Mixtape
Gangsta Boo & Beatking Deliver An Excellent Memphis-Houston Collabo With ‘Underground Cassette Tape Music’ Mixtape
Gangsta Boo & Beatking Deliver An Excellent Memphis-Houston Collabo With ‘Underground Cassette Tape Music’ Mixtape
It seems as if Gangsta Boo has creatively zoned out. For the second time this year, the Three 6 Mafia MC released a mixtape after her collaboration project with La Chat called Witch. The self-proclaimed Memphis Queen and Houston, Texas-based, Beatking released their street rooted tape dubbed, Underground Cassette Tape Music...
Boaz Excels With Real Street Rhymes On Album Debut ‘Intuition’
Boaz Excels With Real Street Rhymes On Album Debut ‘Intuition’
Boaz Excels With Real Street Rhymes On Album Debut ‘Intuition’
For Pittsburgh native Boaz, a partnership with Rostrum Records creates some assumptions. Fans who are not yet familiar with his sound may well assume that his new album, Intuition, will sound like Rolling Papers or Blue Slide Park, the crossover friendly, hit-filled albums that helped put Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller, and Rostrum on the map...
Logic Is Ready For Rap Stardom On Debut Album ‘Under Pressure’
Logic Is Ready For Rap Stardom On Debut Album ‘Under Pressure’
Logic Is Ready For Rap Stardom On Debut Album ‘Under Pressure’
Feeling under pressure to succeed is common. When you look at Logic’s career so far, his quest to prove himself after releasing four years worth of quality mixtapes means his next effort has to make an impact. Since the release of his breakout tape Young Sinatra: Welcome To Forever—which came right after making 2013’s XXL Freshmen class—Logic has stacked up some key milestones within a year. The D

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