I’m always on the look out for next-up artists to champion here on AAHIPHOP. This artist, Salvation is a 17-year-old Philly-upstart I’ve spoken about before. Since I last featured him, he released a full-length project called Laidback Extremist. I thought it might be an excellent opportunity to chat with Salvation…
“Lord have mercy, have mercy, I know I ain’t living right and know I’m not perfect; But, I gotta eat, so what I’m doing it’s worth it.” – Jay Rock Jay Rock, much like his TDE comrade Kendrick Lamar was a slow-burn artist. By that – of course – I…
Cincinnati, Ohio, based producer John Rodgers present his latest instrumental showcase The Vitamin Beat Tape. Packed with 13 heat rocks for you to move your pen – and nod your head – to, it’s a diverse offering, showing off his versatility and creativity. You can download the project in all…
“I want y’all to feel my pain, I want y’all to hear my heart… God pitching the ball, Imma hit it out the park..” –Descendent Raleigh, North Carolina has seen it’s share of (hip-hop) talent over the years. Artists like the almighty J.Cole, and backpack-rap demi-gods Little Brother have roots…
“Never looked back from the day when he spit his first rap… He was hooked like a fiend, so much so that he never stopped chasing the dream” – Mr. P Chill Sometimes passion takes sacrifice, hard work and dedication. Without major label backing, it’s ultimately up to the artists…
When talking about group dynamics, people like to point towards Wu-Tang Clan as the quintessential example of a hip-hop dynasty; however, that’s not entirely accurate. It’s impossible to have such a conversation and negate the influence of the Boot Camp Click. They were a super-group composed of inner groups: Black…
I spit gems through the mouth of gods – I’m so real… —Blank Face I consider myself to be tastemaker of sorts, and often find myself sifting through endless seas of “next-up” rappers looking for unique voices we can champion here at AAHIPHOP. The other day, while creeping accounts [we…
San Diego is home to many notable industry names, like 90’s One-hit wonder Jayo Felony, Mariah Carey’s baby daddy, Nick Canon, internet phenomenon Snow The Product, Lil Rob and Mitchy Slick – to name a few. It’s also home to RP Tha Chozen 1, of the Rebel Genius Crew: a…
