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Watch Kendrick Lamar’s Stunning Video for “N95”

This shit hard. A day after releasing his critically acclaimed new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar has dropped a v…

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LARRY SMITH: THE GENIUS OF RAP'S FIRST SUPER-PRODUCER

The Beginning The role of producer in Hip-Hop has changed a few times since the first rap records arrived at the end of the 1970s. In that…

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Quelle Chris Wants His Flowers While He’s Living

We spoke with Quelle Chris about the making of his new album, DEATHFAME, and how he’s still testing the outer reaches of his potential aft…

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0 May 14, 2022

TODAY IN HIP-HOP HISTORY: DE LA SOUL DROPPED THEIR SECOND LP ‘DE LA SOUL IS DEAD’ 31 YEARS AGO

On this day in Hip Hop history, De La Soul released their second album De La Soul is Dead. Being one of the first albums to earn the covet…

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How Kendrick Lamar and Nipsey Hussle's Yearslong Friendship Informed "The Heart Part 5"

But the one in front of the gun lives forever (The one in front of the gun, forever) And I been hustlin’ all day This-a-way, that-a-way —K…

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Kendrick Lamar Has Released ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,’ His First New Album in 5 Years

Five years since his last solo drop, Kendrick Lamar returns with Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, his final album on Top Dawg Entertainm…

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0 May 13, 2022

JOEY BADASS ANNOUNCES ‘2000’ ALBUM, DROPS FUNK FLEX FREESTYLE

Almost ten years to the day of his debut mixtape 1999, Joey Badass will release its kinda-sorta-not-really sequel 2000 on June 17. The pro…

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0 May 12, 2022

ILL G8z - "No Clout 2"

Dropping The Second installment to “No Clout” ILL G8z has created his own sound over the seasons bringing originality to the game putting…

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0 May 11, 2022

Yasiin Bey Speaks His Mind On Spotify & The Pressure To Release Black Star II | People's Party Clip

In this clip from next week's "People's Party with Talib Kweli," Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk with Yasiin Bey about streaming music…

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0 May 11, 2022

BLACK THOUGHT & DANGER MOUSE ANNOUNCE JOINT LP, SHARE “NO GOLD TEETH” SINGLE

Now, this is dope! Danger Mouse and everybody’s favorite MC, Black Thought, have teamed up to release the collaborative album Cheat Codes.…

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Meet Al Zurii: A Cultural Fusion of Reggae Roots and Melodic Hip-Hop

Coming from a Caribbean household, Al Zurii is an artist whose sound is as rich as his roots. Deeply influenced by reggae legends like Bob Marley, Lucky Dube, Beres Hammond, and Jah Cure, he carries the essence of soulful storytelling and unity through music. These icons laid the foundation, but it was the wave of emotionally expressive, melodic hip-hop that sparked his evolution into a genre-blending force. The result? A sound grounded in…See More
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Crucial Reggae Sundays: Free reggae music in Golden Gate Park at Golden Gate Park Bandshell:

June 8, 2025 at 4:30pm to November 23, 2025 at 7:30pm
Crucial Reggae Sundays: free, family-friendly reggae music in Golden Gate Park hosted by Irie Dole, Guidance, and DJ Sep and featuring special guests every week 4:20 pm to 7:30 pm at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell / Music Concourse: 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118…See More
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New Jersey rapper is back with the heat in new single "Respectfully" ft Justo the MC & NapsNdreds

Back at it again, Brick City's Tru Trilla returns today with the AA side single "Respectfully", lifted from last year's album 'XVI : Return of the Gods' released through New Dawn Records.Laced throughout with the kind of bullish bars and beats which earned it a front page spotlight on Bandcamp, the New Jersey veteran assembled a heavyweight line up of guest featured…See More
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Spotlight on Sapphira Cristál

“After Hours” is a fierce, high-fashion house anthem that drips with attitude, seduction, and runway energy. Opening with a spoken-word moment in a commanding deep voice reminiscent of Kevin Aviance or Right Said Fred, the track transforms into a dancefloor sermon of power and pleasure. With thumping beats, sultry vocals, and lines that shimmer with confidence (Steppin’ out in a 613 ... my look so puss, so clean’), Sapphira Cristál delivers a declaration of glamour and groove. Already building…See More
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Daedae$ace Lights the Path with Bold New Single “Lead The Way”

Emerging from Lincoln with a rare talent and versatile sound, Daedae$ace is making noise again with his powerful new single “Lead The Way,” released May 30, 2025, under The Good Life Records. Produced by Justadolla and engineered by Supawave, the track captures Daedae$ace’s signature style, authentic, raw, and unafraid to stand apart. The song’s message is crystal clear: be a leader,…See More
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