“The city’s top small for a nigga like me,” proclaims $tone in the verse of his new record, “9 to 5.” The Tampa-native has a gritty, grimy flow and vocal cadence that almost puts us in the mind of a muted down Mystikal; albeit, with more annunciation. As he puts…
We wrote about Springfield, Illinois, rapper Legend a little while back — and were both surprised and impressed by his latest joint that hit our inbox. It’s no secret police brutality is a hot button topic and unquestionably an epidemic in the United States of America. Legend, who wanted to…
Classically trained musician, Nkenge 1x, has been building a name for himself on the LA scene. The Virginia-born emcee and producer has been seen on major outlets like The Fader, Sway’s Universe, Complex, and Artistic Manifesto. Nkenge has also worked with emerging artists signed to TIG and Kanye West’s G.O.O.D.…
A former athlete who gave up a budding basketball career to pursue his career in the music, rapper/singer Mistro is balancing the thin line of R&B and Rap. He’s been writing and performing since childhood –winning various accolades and awards for his songwriting. Today, he’s on the fast track with…
Central Islip Long Island, New York City, native KG Finesses was born into the game — literally. In fact, he can barely remember a time that he wasn’t surrounded by studio equipment. Originally he started rapping at 14 as part of a duo called Toxic Crusaders; however, he and his…
“You can keep all the accolades — all I want is my funds stacked accurate.” –Plaga Brooklyn, New York, has — over the years — given birth to an endless supply of hip-hop artists that appear to be cut from a different cloth; perhaps there’s something in the water. More…
Long Island, New York, rapper E-Reign began writing raps as a youngster after being influenced by Nas, 2Pac and LL Cool J; regardless of their career trajectories, they were all born in New York — the city that he consistently holds down. E-Reign has been on the grind to solidify…
Garden State rappers Stiff Lauren and Var Lewis team up once again to drop another banger — just in time for the end of summer. Over the hard hitting beat — the guys drop a healthy dose of much-needed substance. None of that same old mumble stuff that the game’s…
