From its humble beginnings as a musical gathering among friends to its current status as a savvy clothing and event company, Harlem River Yacht Club has been on a journey of empowerment and self-discovery. In a world where African Americans have been historically marginalized and excluded, HRYC aims to provide a beacon of hope and […]
Portervelli – “Never gon touch it” is the tale of conquering desire, and outwitting fear
Harlem’s Hip Hop artist, Portervelli “Never gon touch it” takes an iron grasp on the industry. Unbreakable, Portervelli’s latest single “Never gon touch it” from his latest album “Son of a Hustler ” is the chef’s kiss amount of streetwise, a must listen for all. The witty wordplay rapper, Portervelli’s encore delivery of verses in […]
OHENE – “456” – a genuinely sensational work of art!
We are currently living in an era of uncertainty, and the future is in question. Some of the trivial things in life don’t seem as important as they did not so long ago, and we continue to place further space between each other in an already socially distant culture. For some reason, music has always […]
OHENE – “Revolutionary Ratchet” – a clear and concise introduction to his profound mindset
The album “Revolutionary Ratchet” conveys a lot of afflictive imagery, but OHENE balances it with moments of empowerment and encouragement. The gravity in his words is matched by the sound of the production. He shows dexterity in how he approaches the songs, frequently switching his cadence and delivery. OHENE also uses his singing voice to […]
OxyBeats – “OXY Pack” – confidence comes in the form of sound!
New York City has given Hip Hop some of its best and most celebrated emcees. While the lyrical aspect of a Hip Hop song or album often draws the most attention, the beat that accompanies the emcee’s voice must also be given heavy consideration. OxyBeats grew up in the Jefferson projects along the east side […]
OHENE comes through passionately and unflinchingly on “Lenox Ave”
The nine track album, “Lenox Ave” by OHENE, is described as an ode to Harlem, pre and post gentrification. It is about the optimism, the vantage point, the inner turmoil and subsequent change of a man in his natural habitat. “This mixtape means a lot to me because it represents my return to my roots,” […]
