Locksmith and The Heatmakerz Bring Great New LP ‘Wine & Circus’
Locksmith, the legendary artist from Richmond, California, has given the hip-hop world another major salt dump with his seventh studio album, collaborating with New York-based production duo The Heatmakerz. This record, called “Wine & Circus,” builds on his previous work like his debut “Embedded” and subsequent masterpieces like “1,000 Cuts” and “Lofty Goals” [...].
Daz Dillinger Expands His Legacy with ‘Retaliation, Revenge & Get Back 3’
Daz Dillinger, the veteran of the West Coast rap scene from Long Beach, California, has just dropped his 22nd solo LP. And man, this release is so salty it almost gives you high blood pressure! Daz, related to artists like Brandy and Ray J, and living legend Snoop Dogg, grew up in [...]
Miz Korona Back After 3 Years With New EP ‘I Forgive Me’
Yo, hip-hop legends of the underground, take a listen: Miz Korona is back in the game and this lady shows that she keeps that Detroit spirit high and alive. After a three and a half year break, she's back with her third EP called “...I Forgive Me.” And yes, she's throwing another big [...] with this release.
Quest Mcody's ‘Smoker's Alley’: A Fat New EP
Detroit's own Quest Mcody, a battle rapper with skills, flips the game again with a fresh EP. This guy isn't just anybody; he's the left-hand man of Marv Won of the legendary Fat Killahz crew. Known for the Ctrl+Alt+Delete mixtapes and his dope releases like King Cody & The Conquest, he's a real [...]
A-F-R-O and 60 East Back with ‘At The Sideshow 2’
A-F-R-O and 60 East are back in the game with a sequel that salts the hip-hop scene all over again, “At The Sideshow 2: Art House.” This one signifies the quirkiest sequel to their previous project, “At The Sideshow.” The intro sets the tone as a serious vibe-check, with A-F-R-O slinging tickets like a street vendor for [...]
K.A.A.N. Surprises with Dynamic Album ‘Anger Management’
K.A.A.N., the emcee and producer from Columbia, Maryland, shows how to keep the hip-hop scene salted with his latest project, “Anger Management.” This is no less than his 28th LP, and this dude keeps banging away with releases that leave a lasting impression. His discography is a salt-rich collection of dope projects like “Black Blood,” [...]
Locksmith's ‘Wine & Circus’: A Masterpiece of Hip Hop
Richmond, California is the home of emcee Locksmith, and he has joined forces with New York production duo The Heatmakerz to release his seventh studio LP. You may know him from his Ski Beatz-produced debut album Embedded or its follow-up 1,000 Cuts. While I was growing up, his project Lofty Goals was [...]
Tommy Marsh And Tommyyterror: Break the Chains of Heartache
Tommy Marsh brings a heavy dose of salt to the scene with his new track “I Don't Want Your Love.” This raw song is a powerful anthem of rejection and resilience, a theme that hits you right in the face. The track loosely draws inspiration from TLC's iconic “No Scrubs,” but gives it a twist that [...]
Ghostface Killah Returns with ‘Supreme Clientele 2’
Ghostface Killah, New York legend and a veteran within the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, drops his 17th solo LP. We know him as one of the most inventive storytellers in hip-hop and without a doubt the most consistent member of the Clan. Check out his classics like *Ironman*, *Supreme Clientele*, *FishScale*, *Apollo Kids*, *12 Reasons to [...]
Dichotomy: The Perfect Balance of Styles
Tranzformer and Big O have given the underground scene another blast of salt with their latest masterpiece, “Dichotomy.” This third joint album from the duo is a perfect example of how to masterfully merge two completely different styles. American-based Tranzformer, from San Diego, and London-based Big O have combined their [...]