J. Arrr- Hoop Dreams A former basketball player turned MC links up with producer Nicholas Craven for what should be his breakout project. A talented lyricist and with a deliberate delivery, he goes bar for bar with featured artists Che Noir and Ransom. …

Washington DC’s Rock Abruham discusses his come up and the hunger he still has to make it big. His ability to focus his frustration and ambitions to pen dope verses was impressive. Teeth: The dusty opening notes and sample immediately made me turn up the volume and nod my head…

gio dug deep to open up about mistakes and trauma, but still maintains a positive outlook and hope. His tone and straight to the point delivery made me feel his desire to make it as a rapper. If you like Saba, Mick Jenkins or Isaiah Rashad, you’ll enjoy this EP. …

ianthesage-The Levitating Man He takes us through his journey to find inner peace amidst the crazy shit going on. He pens verses packed with dope wordplay & wisdom. Switching up flows & beats his versatility stands out. If you’re a fan of Saba, Noname & Boogie you’ll enjoy this project. …

Brooklyn MC, Wade Wilson showed off his diverse influences & skillset on this project. As a fan of raw, personal writing & using music to let out frustration, I enjoyed giving this EP a few spins. I break down the EP track by below. Spring Training: Wade quickly sets the…

While 2020 was a great year for Hip Hop new releases 2021 has been off to a slower start. There are projects from this year that I’ve listened to and enjoyed a few times like Bun B & Le$- Distant, R.A.P. Ferreira (Milo)- Bob’s Son, and Pacman da Gunman &…

The start of the year is a great time to consider new approaches to the organization’s social media strategy to ensure messaging is consistent with the company’s goals and vision. Last year as priorities shifted I noticed a number of brands decreased their social media presence although users’ screen time…

A year ago, Buffalo, NY’s Che Noir was admittedly starving with just her name, but in 2020 she’s gained more fans by dropping multiple projects that are being featured in a lot of best 2020 lists. Her come up was no mistake or on accident, she focused on her craft…

Before N.W.A. took the nation by storm and shook up the industry, there was an active Hip Hop scene on the West Coast. As early as 1965, the Watts Prophets fused Jazz and Spoken Word to create music similar to the Last Poets and Gil Scott Heron. …