June 25th marked the 20th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, Jay Z’s independently released classic debut album. Ask hip hop fans in their thirties to rank their top five records and you’re likely to hear Reasonable Doubt hovering near the top spot. Rightfully so, as it belongs in the conversation for…
On June 22nd, neo-soul duo Lion Babe released their latest project Sun Joint. It’s an eleven track mixtape with features from Brohogany, Junglepussy, Ruary, and Angle Haze. Jillian Hervey, the vocals behind Lion Babe, possesses an ethereal and soulful sound with great range. Comparable to the great Erykah Badu. Lucas…
Here at aahiphop, we’re still not a level like Complex or Fader, so we had to watch Kanye’s new visual, “Famous,” like everyone else — live on Tidal X. What an experience. It was difficult, but I tried not to read anything about the video, so I could honestly go…
Today is a historical day in the world’s history. Britain UK has announced their exit from the market that focused on improving the personal lives of the British and the Europeans. The line of peace has been split and now in comes economic, social, foreign and ecological changes for the…
Chaz Van Queen exhibits a deep empathy for the creative process with his new self-titled album released under this stage name Chazmere. Lyrically exposing his listeners to the south Bronx hip-hop traditions, Chazmere emphasizes the value of teamwork throughout his productions. He is a teacher, mentor and artist in his…
Keenon “YG 400” Jackson has released yet another album, two years after his highly-anticipated debut, My Krazy Life. Originally titled Still Krazy, YG decided to go with Still Brazy — as a testament to his 10-year status as a member of the Bloods street gang. The project has 17 tracks…
“As long as you have life, you can put up that fight!” — Cost Back in 2011, Bronx rapper, Cost, was looking for a band to back him for live performances. What he found is what we now, 5 years later, know as the Track Seven Band. Their latest EP,…
“I don’t think that there’s pressure on any females to be lyrical. I don’t think anyone looks for us to be lyrical anymore.” – Intelligenz When it comes to contemporary hip-hop, there seems to be a definitive blueprint that’s been etched out for a sea of artists to follow. This…
