Action Figure 973 Launches EP in Celebration of SummerSlam XXXVIII
The hip-hop scene of Belleville, New Jersey, is getting a little saltier again with the release of Action Figure 973’s eighth EP, perfectly timed for SummerSlam XXXVIII this weekend. Our man has spent the past few years with his first few mixtapes, seven EPs and the complete studio debut record *DOOM Was Right* - about three months ago [...]
Blizzard Takes Big Steps Forward with ‘Devilish Killer’
Blizzard is back to salt the game with its second EP, titled “Devilish Killer.” This producer and rapper from Detroit, Michigan, continues to surprise. After a couple of instrumental projects and the earlier full-length debut “Duel with Death” on which he showed off his mic skills, he now picks up the pace. And he does so [...]
Madd Maxxx Brings Innovative Beats with ‘G A T H E R’
Madd Maxxx, the emcee from Brockton, Massachusetts, is back with a rock hard release! This OG of the Mission: Infect crew shows with his fourth studio album that he knows how to reinvent himself. He already has the necessary experience with a string of full-length albums, mixtapes and no less than six EPs on his own [...]
Eric Jamal's 20NINETEEN Freestyle: A Time Capsule
Eric Jamal and Tr3’Wi11 have put down more than just another track with their “20NINETEEN Freestyle.” They have captured a slice of time in music. Imagine a beat in the best oldschool jazzy style and cutting lyrics that revive the spirit of the golden hip-hop years. It almost feels like being with a [...].
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 [...]