I couldn’t get pass the dark ripped attire, topped off with a signature wide brim fedora hat this young artist exhibits daily. His stylish attraction was appealing to the eyes, but his music was what captured my ears. Rapper Laze E Nell migrated from Jamaica to NYC several years ago…
“If ppl are gonna just pray for the 90’s sound to come back (which I respect), shit is gonna be the same forever…” – Gavlyn (via Facebook) 26-year-old LA-based rapper Gavlyn has it factor that’s so prevalent it’s impossible to ignore. She’s been on my radar since she dropped From…
Sometimes I feel as though I don’t put on for my city enough – well, I’m going to work on ending that. I wanted to introduce you all to Capeech Cappucino, a talented brother hailing from Toronto. A devout student of hip-hop, and an obvious comic book head, Capeech has…
“It’s the wavelengths, bro, that change over time because nothing stops moving — including people. Niggas get older; new people take their place.” — Kidaf The next generation of hip-hop is coming of age as of late, and the future of the genre is bright. Not to say there wasn’t…
“Once you’re legendary, you’re going to be legendary regardless. But, you’ve got to switch it up. I don’t want to be stuck in that…with my beats sounding like dinosaurs.” — VDon The digitization of the industry has changed the way we interact with the elements that go into making the…
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 media such as film, TV or radio. In today’s fickle marketplace, and…
Los Angeles, California – the home of some of the most iconic names in hip-hop history. Recently there’s been a magnifying glass on the city, with films like Dope and Straight Out Of Compton bringing the temperament and lifestyle of LA to the forefront of popular culture. It’s also a…
If you’ve fallen victim to a YouTube black hole, where you find yourself watching video after video and all of a sudden an hour has passed, there’s a good chance you’ve been under the spell of hip-hop enchantress Sa-Roc. This Atlanta-based MC is easy to be captivated by. As a…
