[dropcap]B[/dropcap]y the looks of things, it seems like New Jersey’s Native T.I.G is def feeling himself in his new track “Swimmn,” produced by Drago Demarco. T.I.G (the i of a Genius) has been grinding heavily, and it has...

“[Co-signs] may get you through the door, but the cohesiveness, meticulous quality, depth and the overall experience of are what prompt you to make yourself at home.” [dropcap]R[/dropcap]emember when people were dead ass convinced that Your Old Droog...

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ailing from DC, Robby Betts is a hip hop artist with an unmistakable amount of quality surrounding him. From his fantastic website, his radio-ready music to his photography, he’s one of the most well put-together indie artists we’ve...

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s my last spotlight of 2016, and I’m ending with an exciting new artist I came across. Washington, D.C., born LA resident, Mizzark, does it all: writes, produces, raps and sings. Coming back into the spotlight after a...

“Two little-known rappers [Peso and Pacman] from the D.C. area have certainly made their mark on the map.” —The Huffington Post [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen dopeness and philanthropy go hand in hand. Fresh from their escape from North Korea (seriously), rappers Peso...

[dropcap]2[/dropcap]016 has been a pretty good year for music; particularly, for unsigned acts. We received an overwhelming amount of submissions here, and there was a handful that resonated incredibly well with me—for a multitude of reasons. I’ve taken...

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]wo particular lines stood out to me as I listened to the latest record from Charles Hamilton. On the first track, he confidently and coyly harps, “I had a hot start; label tried to make me a pop...

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you don’t know the story of J Cole, listen to his new album 4 Your Eyez Only. It is a tribute to his success as a rapper and significant achievements in his personal life. Cole secured his...