Dope D.O.D. & Benny Holiday drop rock-hard track ‘666 AM’
Groningen formation Dope D.O.D. and American emcee Benny Holiday have salted the game again with their latest track ‘666 AM. On this sick beat, they get help from French producer Al'Tarba and Canadian rapper Snak The Ripper. Together they bring a rock hard vibe that you don't want to miss. The track [...]
Scritchmatic & Soulo Poppa unleash ‘Goblins’ with legendary Fantom of the Beat
The underground hip-hop scene got a lot saltier again with the release of ‘Goblins,’ a rock-hard track by Scritchmatic and Soulo Poppa, produced by the legendary Fantom of the Beat. This collaboration is a true palate cleanser for true hip-hop heads. Scritchmatic, who hails from Kansas City, has proven himself in a short time with his sharp flow [...].
De La Soul returns with ‘Cabin in The Sky’
De La Soul is back in the game with their latest album, ‘Cabin in The Sky,’ due out Nov. 21 via Mass Appeal's Legend Has It... series. This is their first release in nine years and it promises to be a salty trip through both joy and pain.The album opens with the track ‘The [...]
Salt-N-Pepa: First Female Hiphoppers Honored in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
On Nov. 8, 2025, legendary hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa was officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The event marked a milestone for the Queens-bred trio, consisting of Cheryl ‘Salt’ James, Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper), who have been shaping the hip-hop scene in [...]
Ransom and DJ Premier Salt the Boil with ‘The Reinvention’
Yo, hip-hop heads! Ransom has salted the game again in a big way with his latest EP, ‘The Reinvention,’ produced by the legendary DJ Premier. This release is so salty it's unbelievable how dope! With tracks like ‘Amazing Graces’ and ‘A Cut Above,’ Ransom shows that he has salted the game with his lyrical [...]
Big L's Harlem's Finest returns with Return of the King
Mass Appeal Records has salted the game considerably with the release of Big L's fifth and final studio album, ‘Harlem's Finest: Return of the King. This masterpiece is a tribute to the legendary Harlem rapper, who was taken from us far too soon in 1999. The album is a compilation of remastered tracks and rare [...]
The Doppelgangaz Salts Back with ‘Bet on Black Cloak’
On Oct. 31, 2025, underground hip-hop heroes Matter ov Fact and EP, better known as The Doppelgangaz, released their 13th EP ‘Bet on Black Cloak. This release is a pure ode to their classic boom bap sound, with which they have once again salted the game considerably. **Tracklist and Vibes** The EP opens with ’Dopp Gang [...]
Kenyattah Black & Makeba Mooncycle Salts Hiphop With ‘The Origin’
Kenyattah Black has teamed up with Makeba Mooncycle to salt the game with their new track ‘The Origin’. This collaboration is a preview of their upcoming EP ‘Populayshun Clique,’ produced by Shaka Amazulu The 7th. The track is now available on platforms such as Bandcamp, iTunes and Spotify. ‘The Origin’ is a powerful collaboration that features the legendary [...]
Surya & Dopaganda Salts Hiphop with ‘Quicksand’
Surya and Dopaganda have salted the game again with their new single ‘Quicksand. After the dope track ’Action,‘ this is the second release from their upcoming album, which bears the same title. On this pokoe, Surya again delivers rock-hard bars, while Engel takes care of the cuts. Production is once again in the hands of Dopaganda, who handles the [...].
Aesop Rock Salts With New Album ‘I Heard It's A Mess There Too’
Aesop Rock has salted the game again in a big way with his latest album, ‘I Heard It's A Mess There Too. This release is so salty it's unbelievable how dope! The album is a surprising turn in his career, with minimalist production that makes his sharp bars shine even more. The beats [...]