[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t takes a great deal of confidence to walk into the fold of a group like Canibal Ox, whose LP The Cold Vein stands as one of the most widely heralded pieces of New York City underground Hip-Hop....

“I’m appreciating everything that’s happening … I appreciate this very moment.”–Kota The Friend [dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you haven’t yet heard of Kota The Friend, you can be forgiven. After all, his debut release Palm Tree Liquor is just over a...

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here’s no reason not to aim for the top in this industry — just ask North Carolina rapper Katti Supreme. “My goal is to fuck this rap game up,” he told AAHH bluntly. “[I want to] live comfortably...

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]’ve been pulling together these weekly playlists, but I wanted to do something different this week. I wanted to start a new series for a few weeks to shine some light of the female emcees that have been...

[dropcap]R[/dropcap]ecently, in celebration of the 15th year anniversary of Nas’ unexpectedly epic Lost Tapes, Esco’s former A&R Lenny Nicholson sat with Mass Appeal and let loose some incredibly steamy tea. “50 [Cent’s] song ‘Many Men’ was a Nas...

“My music is just different. It’s a new soundscape, new melodies, a new flow and a fresh face.”-Marcylis [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s been a while since we’ve received a fresh, attractive, young male R&B singer that caters to the soul. Marcylis is...

Peace Hip Hop nation, here is another installment of our ever popular #aahhtop5weekly series; a reoccurring showcase of dope videos that make their way into my inbox. If you want to see your video become a part of the playlist, simply submit...

[dropcap]E[/dropcap]ast New York [*Uncle Murder Voice*] is home to a bustling new talent that I’ve been sleeping on (unfortunately) backlogged on covering heavily due to — well — being a busy professional journalist. I get a LOT of...