[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ewark, New Jersey’s, own Venomiss is back in full-effect. After a a much-hailed debut project (Heiress of The Echelon) that amassed roughly 19 award nominations this year [across the country]—and won four, including two ‘album of the year’...
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]dmonton, Alberta (Canada) based rapper Samson Brown is an inspiring young 20-year-old artist; having immigrated from Ghana as a child, his message of being true to yourself and following your dreams is infectious–and revered–by his growing fanbase. “I...
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]edstuy, Brooklyn (New York), is ‘notoriously’ known as the stomping grounds of B.I.G.; however, almost two decades later, a new breed of Brooklyn artist is on the come up, hungrier than ever. Enter Littlez–real last name (sans z),...
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Florida-based SoulFlo has been making some crazy noise as of late; a six-piece band with a true love of live vs. pre-recorded instrumentation, they focus on working with R&B and hip-hop artists in and around Miami. Most...
“I don’t want to compromise my vision of hip hop or myself… there is always a social consciousness to what I do”—Zion I [dropcap]R[/dropcap]ecently, Above Average Hip Hop had the opportunity to speak with MC Zion I, AKA...
[dropcap]2[/dropcap]5-year-old Spade Monrow, aka “Mr. Rip dat’ Verse”—a rising hip-hop artist from Trenton, New Jersey—recently signed a distribution deal with the leading NYC independent label, Forbes Music Entertainment. They have worked with acts like Fetty Wap and producer...
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]spiring Hip Hop artist–and producer -from Hood River, Oregon, Bryan Kelly (RealKells), arrived in America at the young age of 14 from the Philippines. A one time Biology Major, he made the switch to Music Technology, and after...
Norfolk, Virginia, rapper Loso DaVinci was only two years old when his father was sent to prison. As a youngster, he filled the void—and found solace—in music. With an early love for artists that range from Buju Banton...