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Feel Good Hip Hop: Sarge’s “Puff Heavenly”

| October 15, 2014
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[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/171272637″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Jersey City’s Sarge has returned with a new track entitled “Puff Heavenly.”  The song has a laid back, feel good, authentic hip hop sound, and is from his Big Music Vol I project, which is stacked with dope features like Reks, Termanology, Lil Fame, Ransom, and Grammy winner Mobetta […]

Rahzel Jr Talks Hip Hop Culture on Sway in the Morning

| October 15, 2014
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Since The Source’s unsigned hype competition, the unsigned hype finalists have continued to make some noise and show us why they really aren’t just “hype,” but instead a movement unto themselves.  Rahzel Jr, the son of the legendary beatboxer Rahzel of The Roots, hit Sway in the Morning about a week ago, to talk finding […]

Watch Now: DEPO’s “Never Be the Same”

| October 15, 2014
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http://youtu.be/ZC5k1CNlduM In this tough business called the music industry, artists frequently find themselves lost in the web of “What do I do now?” philosophy.  A young rapper from South Huntington, Long Island seems to have found the perfect formula.  He goes by the name of DEPO.  His incredible live performance caught the attention of Long […]

Visuals: Prez’s “Talk About Me”

| October 8, 2014
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Rapper Prez is originally from St. Vincent, but opted to chase the American dream, starting his rap career here in the states.  After being caught up in the wrong things, Prez returned to his native homeland, where he focused more on the positive things in life, such as his music, and earning an associate’s degree […]

Kokane Features Busta Rhymes & Joe Young On Latest Single, “What I”

| October 8, 2014
Kokane, Busta Rhymes, Joe Young, What I

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/170871763″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] West coast legend Kokane continues to work with Germany’s Joe Young as part of a “Fan Appreciation Campaign.”  This time, however, the talented twosome brought in the incredible Busta Rhymes to set their track off right.  Listen to Busta & the gang bust it down on “What I,” and […]

Visuals for KM & Leem’s “Lituations”

| October 7, 2014
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Queens duo KM & Leem recently released the visuals for their track “Lituations,” from KM’s Accountable mixtape.  The tag team heralds themselves as part of New York’s “musical rebirth,” and were recently co-signed by New York’s DJ Enuff.  Check out the video and tell us what you think:  Hot or not?

Visuals from Venice Beach: eROC x Matt Narks, “Who Is This”

| October 2, 2014
eRoc, Mark Narks, Who Is This, Love Me Now

East coast artists eROC and Matt Narks release the official visual for “Who Is This,” shot in Venice Beach, LA, by Mike Math.  The single serves as the first offering off their new (and free!) album Love Me Now, which you can stream/download here.  The best part?  “Why you IG flexin’ with a car note you […]

Listen Now: Chise’s “Play Too Much” (Sango “When I’m Around U” Remix)

| October 2, 2014
Chise, Sango, Play Too Much, When I'm Around U

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/169759312″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Chise has been quiet since dropping his well-received debut mixtape, Almost There: Visions, Vices & Vulnerabilities six months ago. Today, he delves back into the game with a new experimental sound.  The Staten Island based artist’s latest melodic drop, “Play Too Much,” draws inspiration from Sango’s popular “When […]

Visuals for Janelle States Featuring Tre Nyce: “Roll Model”

| October 1, 2014
Janelle States, Roll Model, Tre Nyce

Get ready for models, bottles, and blunts, because that’s what R&B songstress Janelle States has in store for you on her latest visuals for her song “Roll Model.”  And yes, there’s absolutely a reason why it’s spelled “roll” and not “role,” but we’ll let you figure that out.

Kokane Links With Joe Young For West Coast Banger, “Chicago” (Remix)

| October 1, 2014
Joe Young, Chicago, Kokane

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/170021292″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Kokane links with Germany’s Joe Young for a west coast banger, “Chicago.” West coast legend Kokane paired up with rapper Joe Young to remix his socially conscious track “Chicago,” in which he thoughtfully addresses how Chicago has become “the new Vietnam,” asking “What’s really going on in the […]

#SOURCE360 Unsigned Hype Finalist Rahzel Jr. Does Interview with LDN

| September 29, 2014
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After killing the stage at #SOURCE360’s Unsigned Hype competition in Brooklyn, New York two weekends ago, finalist Rahzel Jr was approached by media maven LDN, best known for her work with MTV UK’s The Wrap Up, to do an interview, following his performance of “The Culture.” Rahzel Jr’s powerful performance prompted Karlie Hustle, formerly of Hot […]

Check Out Fetti ft. Julie Juice – Lets Party

| December 2, 2013
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New Music Alert – Here’s some new music from Pittsburgh’s Own Fetti ft. Julie Juice Instagram @412fetti @wormthedeejay @juliejuice412 @beezmckee1000 Twitter: TTGFetti, Wormthedeejay Facebook: Fetti Parker, Beezy Mckee, Julie Juice Cosentino, Wormthedeejay

Exclusive: Catching Up with Xbox One’s First Buyer Hanoi De Los Angeles

| November 29, 2013
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While you’re out burning calories from last night’s Thanksgiving dinner and bargaining Black Friday sales, let’s give kudos to an outdoor warrior. Hanoi De Los Angeles, became the first person in the world to purchase an Xbox One console last Friday. The Bronx native stood in line for two days last week at the Best […]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Must Have: The UNIBAT

| November 29, 2013
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Portable charging device aids smart phoners and tablet users on the go Let’s face it: Whether you were out late at a party, stuck in an airport or at a play that ran extremely LONG, you’ve run out of battery life on your iPhone, Android or iPad. As smart as your device may be, with […]

Producer Zaytoven Talks ‘Birds Of A Feather’, Gucci Mane & More

| November 28, 2013
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Xavier Dotson better known as Zaytoven is a well-known producer in the hip-hop community. Most notably known for his work with Gucci Mane, he has built a solid reputation as a hit maker and originator of the trap sound. Since his introduction the game, he has worked with many huge artists like Soulja Boy, Yo […]

Russell Simmons Calls Kanye West a “Genius”

| November 28, 2013
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Kanye West may feel like his voice isn’t being heard–but Russell Simmons hears him loud and clear. The Def Jam Co-Founder penned an op-ed titled, “The Genius That Is Kanye West,” on Global Grind, where he spoke highly of the Chicago rapper. Simmons feels West is misunderstood and believes West “desperately wants to leave his […]