‘It's Nasty’: the sound of early ’80s hip-hop

In 1981, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five dropped the track ‘It's Nasty (Genius of Love),’ an absolute gamechanger in the hip-hop scene. This track was the precursor to their legendary album ‘The Message,’ released in 1982. ‘It's Nasty’ is a salty track that perfectly captures the vibe of the early ’80s. The group [...]

Elucid and Sebb Bash salt hip-hop with ‘I Guess U Had to Be There’

Yo, hip-hop heads! Elucid and Sebb Bash have salted the game big time with their new album ‘I Guess U Had to Be There. This release is so salty it's unbelievable how dope! Together, Elucid, the New York rapper, and Sebb Bash, the veteran producer, have put out an album that is both familiar and [...]

Robot Tank releases ‘Signs Of Hells Winter (Remixed Edition)’

The underground hip-hop scene has gotten a lot saltier again with the release of ‘The Signs Of Hells Winter (Remixed Edition)’ by The Holocaust as Robot Tank. Dropped on March 10, 2026, this remixed version of the original 2012 album takes the raw energy of the original tracks to the next level. The [...]

B-Real freshens up hip-hop with Cypress Hill and Serial Killers

B-Real, the frontman of Cypress Hill, is back in full swing and has upped his game considerably with two upcoming albums. The legendary rapper is working hard on a new album with Cypress Hill and a new project with the Serial Killers. In a recent interview with, B-Real shared his excitement about the new music [...].

Elucid & Sebb Bash drop ‘First Light’ as preview of salt album

Yo, hip-hop heads, the time has come! Elucid and Sebb Bash have dropped a new track together: ‘First Light’ featuring Mattie. This track is so salty it's unbelievable how dope! It's a preview of their upcoming album ‘I Guess U Had To Be There,’ which was released today. This album is a [...]

Cult of the Damned drop salty video ‘EXT. CAR PARK - NIGHT’

The underground hip-hop scene has gotten a lot saltier again, as Cult of the Damned has dropped their latest video ‘EXT. CAR PARK - NIGHT. This track is a collaboration between BeTheGun, Lee Scott, King Grubb, Black Josh, Tony Broke, Salar, Sly Moon, Bill Shakes, Sleazy F Baby and Sniff. The video can be found on [...].

Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman Salt the Game with Miami Lice Season 4

Yo, hip-hop heads, the time has come! After nine years of silence, legendary duos Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman are back with ‘Miami Lice’ season 4. This EP is a salty surprise for true fans. The two New York word artists have joined forces and present a series of tracks that are going to salt the game again in a big way. [...]

SoulRocca & Wildelux drop old school stunner ‘We Rock’

Yo, listeners!!! The underground hip-hop scene has gotten a little saltier again with SoulRocca and Wildelux's latest track ‘We Rock. This collab is next level salty and shows that the old school vibes are still alive and kicking. **SoulRocca: The Salty Producers** SoulRocca is a producer trio from Hamburg and Munich, consisting of [...]

Hip-hop world mourns Lord Sear: legendary Shade 45 DJ passed away

The hip-hop world is in shock after the loss of one of its most iconic voices: Lord Sear. On March 11, 2026, the legendary DJ and radio host passed away at the age of 53. His death was confirmed by Shade 45, SiriusXM's hip-hop station, where he was a fixture for more than two decades. Lord Sear, born as [...]