Addiction is no joke, no matter the substance. Whether you’re addicted to drugs, alcohol, money, sex or any of the other temptations, addiction isn’t easy to kick. Coming from Brownsville, Pennsylvania, rising artist Tommy Cole understands this perfectly, as he…
Rappers often wish for extravagant things such as perfect women, billions of dollars, expensive clothes and more. But the one thing that rappers talk about more than anything is cars. There’s a very good chance that you are currently aware…
One of my favorite things in music is when an artist locks in with a producer for a full length project. In my opinion, the chemistry that comes from collaborations like Freddie Gibbs/Madlib, Freddie Gibbs/Alchemist or anybody that Gibbs may…
Music that heals the mind, body and soul will always be more valued than anything in this world, especially during times of turmoil. There’s no other piece of entertainment that can make you feel so seen, so related too and…
Music is the healer for all, on both sides. Disagreements aside, music helps bring people together and is always an invaluable tool for getting a message across. Hailing from Indiana rising rapper, Paper Cleveland is an artist who does a…
With everything that’s going on, music is something that’s a key proponent in bringing people together. For some, they bond over powerful and uplifting music and process the moment, while others prefer to stay positive and try to see the…
With businesses beginning to open back up, people are starting to get back to some of their normal routines, one of which is driving. Since shops, restaurants and more are opening shop, people are leaving their homes and driving on…
Growing up for a little while in the IE myself, I’m very familiar with how the rest of Southern California feels about that area, especially creatively. Despite this, over the years, artists like Trizz, Audio Push, Hit-Boy and more have…
The greatest part about Hip-Hop to me is that it’s always been regional. Even during the age of the internet, you can always get a sense of where someone is from by their choice of production, or their accents. With…
One of the fresh names on the Los Angeles scene this year has been ascending crooner, P1. Utilizing his infectious vocal tone and keen songwriting abilities, he turned himself into an artist to watch by way of his ultra-impressive single,…
Consistency is key to carving a place out for yourself in the music industry. With everything moving at light speed, and hundreds of thousands of new releases every day, the only way to siphon through the madness and get your…
One of the beautiful things about how fast our genre is progressing is that we’re able to start seeing our favorite 2000’s songs being sampled. Whereas some of our predecessors may have had trouble getting samples approved from stars of…
While traditionally not known as a hotbed for Hip-Hop talent, Buffalo, New York has been an area of intrigue as of late in Rap. Seemingly stemming from the immense attention that Buffalo natives, Griselda Records, have gotten due to their…
With the mandatory quarantine starting to come to an end in many U.S. cities, you can start to feel the energy and angst of a public longing for some social interaction. Despite this, we’re still in the house, and we’re…
One thing that the streaming era has brought back tenfold is long projects. Now, for some, the shorter the better. But for others, using 15+ tracks on a mixtape can be a very effective way to display your versatility. Utilizing…
During this time, content is king, and anything that’s engaging is something that we crave. Directed by Brainztem, “Honey,” the new video from Long Beach artist BACKWOOD BRAT, is one of the more intriguing releases of the week. Utilizing cathartic…
Los Angeles is experiencing a well-documented renaissance in regards to Street Rap at the moment. Churning out potential new superstars every single day, the City of Angels has had a wonderful track record in the last couple of years. One…