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H.I.T.T.M.A.N. – Emcee Interrupted
- By Todd Davis
- . Jul 24, 2025
- 10.281 Views
Initially inking with Aftermath Entertainment back in 1998, native Los Angeles, California, rapper-producer-songwriter H.I.T.T.M.A.N. [an acronym for Highly Intense Tongue Talents Make All Nervous] would

Arrested Development – Life Music For The Ages
- By Todd Davis
- . Jul 8, 2025
- 59.565 Views
Initially formed back in ‘88 by emcee-producer Todd “Speech“ Thomas and former member, then deejay, Timothy “Headliner” Barnwell, alternative Hip-Hop collective, Arrested Development, literally hit

Chuck D – Hard Rhymin’ Rhyme Animal
- By Todd Davis
- . Jun 14, 2025
- 78.553 Views
Co-founder/frontman of politically and socially conscious Grammy Award winning Hip-Hop collective Public Enemy, Chuck D returns with a seismic 14-track body of work, “Chuck D

Bernadette Price – Legacy
- By Todd Davis
- . May 26, 2025
- 12.363 Views
Hailing from Brookyln, New York, Bernadette Price, wife of the late great Sean Price aka Ruckus (1/2 of Heltah Skeltah and a member of supergroup

Pete Rock – Gettin’ Wreck With The Creator
- By Todd Davis
- . Jan 2, 2025
- 41.353 Views
Arguably one of, if not, the best albums of 2024, a collaborative effort between DJ-Grammy Award winning producer/rapper, Pete Rock, née Peter Phillips, and native

Joell Ortiz – Grown Up Rap
- By Todd Davis
- . Nov 13, 2024
- 46.580 Views
Originally inked to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, veteran Brooklyn, New York emcee Joell Ortiz has returned with his 9th solo studio collection, “W.A.R. (With All

Smif-N-Wessun – Uncharted Territory
- By Todd Davis
- . Oct 15, 2024
- 56.398 Views
Comprised of Tekomin “Tek” Williams and Darrell “Steele” Yates, Smif-N-Wessun first appeared on two standout tracks from Black Moon’s 1993 premiere outing, “Enta Da Stage.”

Nappy Roots – Brotherhood
- By Todd Davis
- . Oct 9, 2024
- 63.360 Views
Largely known for their string of popular hit entries such as “Po’ Folks,” “Awnaw,” “Roun’ The Globe” and “Good Day,” Fish Scales, Skinny DeVille, B.

Buddah Baby – The DMV Reppa
- By Mac Dee
- . Feb 19, 2024
- 296.863 Views
Captivating Washington, DC rapper Buddah Baby aka The DMV Reppa is making waves with his electrifying music that marries stellar beats with impressive wordplay. Buddah

Baby Jungle – Next In Line
- By Mac Dee
- . Oct 4, 2023
- 19.233 Views
Rising rapper, Baby Jungle, who hails from the heart of Georgia, is definitely the one to watch throughout the remainder of 2023 and beyond. The

Ez Mil – The Next Big Thing
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 21, 2023
- 113.158 Views
Ez Mil turned a lot of heads in the urban music circuit when Eminem and Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath, Interscope, and Shady Records.

Kurupt – A Toast To The Coast
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 14, 2023
- 117.135 Views
In our full-length interview with legendary Westcoast rapper Kurupt, we talked about his new project “Kurupt presents: A Toast To The Coast”, his latest single

CruNk-N-buCk – Mississippi’s Underground King
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 13, 2023
- 69.411 Views
Overlooked by many, yet surprising those who recognized the underground representative of Mississippi, known as CruNk-N-buCk. Out of Senatobia, MS the rising underground artist started

Josh Stone – Real Vibez Only
- By Mac Dee
- . Dec 1, 2022
- 42.794 Views
Josh Stone is originally from Long Island, NY and is the CEO of his multi faceted entertainment company Real Vibez Only Inc. Under the tutelage

Bullet Brak – I Getz Busy
- By Mac Dee
- . Aug 23, 2022
- 203.186 Views
Veteran rapper Bullet Brak is turning heads in the Hip-Hop circuit since over a decade with his dynamic delivery and witty wordplay. The spellbinding Maryland-born

Onyx – Just Versus Everybody
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 13, 2022
- 57.988 Views
Nearly thirty years removed since the, then, quartet, now known globally as Onyx, and originally comprised of Fredro Starr, Suavé (or Sonny Seeza), Big DS [RIP]

Danny Aranbayev – Jewelz For The Face
- By Mac Dee
- . Apr 15, 2022
- 22.498 Views
Meet Danny Araybayev, known to many as The Cartier Doctor. Danny is the man your favorite athletes and rap stars call when it’s time for

Aktion Jackson – The Go-Getter
- By Big Melly
- . Oct 4, 2021
- 25.792 Views
Los Angeles rapper Aktion Jackson is Hip-Hop’s emerging artist to watch. The South Central native effortlessly shifts his voice and delivery into the beat so

Glasses Malone – West Coast To The Bone
- By Mac Dee
- . Aug 7, 2021
- 64.001 Views
Growing up as a street-racing enthusiast in the gang-infested streets of Southern California, Glasses Malone focused on creativity early on. It was a way to

Sho’Roc – Going Higher
- By Mac Dee
- . Aug 2, 2021
- 27.139 Views
Music is life, power, and expression. Music transcends race, class and cultures. It has been the voice for those who have been marginalized and oppressed.

Lil Eazzyy – Onna Come Up
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 15, 2021
- 203.711 Views
Driven by a fiercely competitive spirit, Chicago rap phenomenon Lil Eazzyy puts up bars with Steph Curry-level accuracy, while tenaciously tearing through production with enough

Zaytoven – The Lord Of Trap Music
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 9, 2021
- 246.221 Views
Zaytoven needs no introduction. The American church organist-turned-producer has ascended to Godlike status in the Hip-Hop world and beyond. As one of the godfathers of

DJ Drewski – Seat At The Table
- By Mac Dee
- . Apr 14, 2021
- 306.272 Views
When it comes to the music industry, DJ Drewski is probably one of its hardest working inhabitants. The New Jersey born deejay rises from behind

Sean Riggs – Hollywood’s Rising Star
- By Mac Dee
- . Mar 29, 2021
- 143.624 Views
Actor/producer Sean Riggs’, who hails from Chicago, Illinois, latest tour de force is an action thriller entitled “Lazarus.” The movie, from Samuel Goldwyn films, centers

Jim Jones – More Than Music
- By Mac Dee
- . Mar 20, 2021
- 533.111 Views
Yo! Raps linked up with Diplomats founder Jim Jones for an exclusive interview to talk about a wide array of interesting topics from working with

Mulan V – Pull Back The Curtain
- By Mac Dee
- . Nov 17, 2020
- 127.092 Views
Aspiring artist Mulan V, a multi talented rapper, singer, songwriter and actress, is the princess of Los Angeles-based indie label Freestyle Records Inc. The young

OG 3Three Never Broke Again – Just The Beginning
- By Mac Dee
- . Oct 11, 2020
- 652.482 Views
Having never fully envisioned himself as a recording artist, OG 3Three Never Broke Again, née Roderick Jeanpierre, would eventually cave in to the constant and

Etoc – The Next Generation MC
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jul 27, 2020
- 250.258 Views
Etoc is a rap phenom who has music running through his veins and is turning heads in the Hip-Hop circuit. His clever lyricism, magnetic delivery,

Q Machette – Straight Outta Alabama
- By Mac Dee
- . Jul 1, 2020
- 102.423 Views
10 years of experience, crowds of 20,000, over 1,000,000 YouTube views, and features with Hip-Hop heavyweights such as Gucci Mane, Young Dro, Cash Out, Trouble,

Prin$e William – Southside Rebel
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 20, 2020
- 11.642 Views
Prin$e William is an aspiring up-n-coming rapper from the Southside of Houston, Texas. He is turning heads in the Hip-Hop circuit with his dynamic delivery
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