Def-I Presents Second Mic Session: ‘DefPhilthy’
The underground hip-hop scene got a big grain of salt the other day when Def-I, a true veteran salt, stepped into our DTLA HQ to drop his second Mic Session. Produced by master brewer Phillipdrummond, the track “DefPhilthy” has everything to raise the vibes to a totally new salt level. Def-I shows with this session why [...]
Jon Connor and KLC: A Journey Back to No Limit
Flint, Michigan has once again given the game some extra salt, as emcee/producer Jon Connor has dropped his seventh studio album with the help of none other than KLC of the Beats by the Pound crew. For the real hip-hop heads, Beats by the Pound is that dope in-house production team from the legendary No Limit Records. Jon [...]
Def-I Presents New Mic Session ‘DefPhilthy’
Hard to find, but we are deep in the underground with our boy Def-I, who has once again salted the scene. This man recently dropped by HQ in the heart of Los Angeles to treat us to a new Mic Session featuring the track “DefPhilthy,” produced by none other than [...]
Public Enemy's New Album ‘Black Sky Over the Projects’ Surprises
Public Enemy has firmly salted the streets of Long Island again! These political hip-hop heroes, with Chuck D at the helm alongside Flavor Flav and DJ Lord, have completely unexpectedly dropped a new LP on Bandcamp. Without any alarm or drum roll, but of course for the real heads, this is no surprise. Their first five records are [...]
Brawnz releases ‘True Grit’ for new album ‘Live From The Gallows’
Brawnz, the Canadian-Hong Kong flavor king, is back with his salty swag and unloads “True Grit” as the fiery preview of his upcoming album “Live From The Gallows.” This new track is nothing short of a fiery mix of Wild West toughness and raw boombap vibes, ready to rock the underground scene. [...]
Daz Dillinger Back with 'Retaliation, Revenge & Get Back 2'
Delmar Drew Arnaud, better known as Daz Dillinger, is a true veteran of the hip-hop game. This old hand from Long Beach, California, is not just another name on the street. He has been associated with iconic figures such as Brandy, her brother Ray J, the legendary Snoop Dogg (now in the WWE Hall of Fame), and the [...]
T.F. Brings New Energy with 'The Green Bottle'
Hip-hop heads beware! LA's own emcee T.F. has graced us again with another salty release. For his sixth LP, he has hired none other than Khrysis to handle production. Of course, we remember T.F. from his blazing bars on "Tookie Knows, Pt. II" from ScHoolboy Q's masterpiece, the Blank Face LP. Since then [...]
Chino XL's 'Ascen7ion' Brings Back Lyrical Power
Chillin' hip-hop heads! I hope you guys are ready to receive a hefty dose of saltiness, because Chino XL's highly anticipated third posthumous album called *Ascen7ion* is here to rock the scene. This release comes bang on with seven tracks brimming with lyrical genius and raw emotion where [...]
Eto and Flee Lord Complete RocAmeriKKKa Trilogy with Third Album
Eto from Rochester, New York and Queens-emcee Flee Lord join forces once again for their third joint studio album. These two icons have made their mark on the modern east coast underground hip-hop scene and their paths have crossed several times before. Most notably on their fall 2019 album "RocAmeriKKKa" and the [...]
Underground Hip Hop Artists Redefine Revenue Sources
In today's digital world, underground hip-hop artists are upgrading their revenue streams in a big way. With the decline in traditional music sales, these artists aren't letting themselves down. No, they're diving into innovative ways to boost their careers while keeping themselves artistically independent. And face it, it's not going to [....]