Cappadonna and Hip-Hop Legends Light Up the Night in L.A.
Friday, Sept. 20, was a night for the books. Cappadonna, who made his name and fame as one of the essential links of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, celebrated his birthday in style with an evening vibrating with energy. This chance to pick up the mic at an open mic event was a tribute [...]
Tommy Marsh Breaks Through With Debut Album ‘Marshland’
Tommy Marsh has not just dropped his debut album, he has brought a completely new universe to us. Marshland is here and it is the sound of an artist stepping out of the shadows and carving his own path in the scene. This album is steeped in self-discovery, carried by a badass mix of grit and [...]
King Iso's Return with Impressive Album ‘Ghetto Psycho’
King Iso has sprinkled a lot of salt into the hip-hop scene again after almost two years with his seventh album. This man is a master at mixing dope beats and raw lyrics that seem to come straight from his soul. Iso started out alongside San Diego-based fast spitter Twisted Insane [...].
Ice Cube's ‘Man Up’ Brings New Energy to Hip Hop
The legendary Ice Cube, straight outta Los Angeles and known for his lyrics, film productions and foundations such as BIG3 and CubeVision, continues to make his musical mark as a true hip-hop veteran. Even on his twelfth album, he is setting the scene. A cousin of Del the Funky Homosapien & Kam, he made his first moves [...].
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,” [...]