Hailing from Houston, Texas – home of legendary crews like UGK, and the infamous Screwed Up Click – comes TBR Music Group a collective featuring rap duo Chain$moke (Mikey O.D. & Kelly Indica) and solo rap artist Spayc3....
Knik Bentley is bringing a whole new meaning to the musical term ‘diverse.’ From his smooth yet powerful voice to his catchy hooks, and with his unique use of metaphors – his style truly deserves a one-word description,...
“…That’s what I believe in, and I’m willing to die for it. Period.” – Will Smith. I’ve written a number of times about Chicago native [notice I didn’t call it Chi-raq?] Tooty. His management team initially put me...
The Encore Radio Show is the premier NYC -based hip hop podcast for indie creators and curators. The hosts Wize and I.S. Jones (Editor in Chief of Upcoming Hip Hop and The Encore Radio Show) provide a unique...
There’s something to be said for truly creative souls. You know, the ones who never stop thinking, never stop creating, and who’s passion can never actually be extinguished. In this business, there are artists in it for the...
Can music truly be intelligent, positive and banging all at once? Well, a spin through your local radio dial shouts loudly, “NO.” If you’ve been following the most recent shift in the industry, though, you’ve probably noticed a...
History has shown that the most successful artists in hip-hop history have worn multiple hats. Whether that means heading label, businesses (like Rick Ross’ Wing Stop for example) – or even making a go at other forms of...
Having a sound that is pleasingly varied or balanced is rare in today’s music game. It’s a new world, and with radio and selective regional sounds dominating the airwaves, it’s not uncommon to find artists that that seem...