Unlike so many modern hip-hop releases, the single “Krossy”, by born-in-San-Francisco, raised-in-San-Diego artist, Cesar Belifonte, is a concise and straight-to-the-point, self-empowering, skill-flexing banger, with no signs of over-indulgence or unnecessary features. Belifonte cuts to the core, explaining what it means to be a Krossy – or rather, a person from the other side of town. […]
Shawty Boy – “I Really Rap 2” has the fundamental ingredients of a star in the making
Atlanta, Georgia rapper, Shawty Boy knows how to bend hard-edged raps into supple, sugary melodic verses; he can flip from slow-burn lines and smooth grooves to energetic triumphs in just a few syllables, as he enlivens his latest EP, “I Really Rap 2” with his pivots between abrasive spits and clean croons. On his latest […]
The Flo has steadily grown more philosophical and musically ambitious with each release
“I’m Me” is the latest single from artist The Flo. With each passing project, the rapper has proven himself to be arguably one of the smartest storytellers out there at the moment. Not an easy title to claim considering some of his storytelling peers. There’s a lot of expectations that come with being cut from […]
I.K.M.B.T – “As of Lately” delivers classic wordplay; charismatic, smart and persistent!
An interesting artist weaves an interesting story. Truly an impressive artist, I.K.M.B.T’s style blends R&B with soul, and hip-hop and the odd influence here and there. He has managed to unite his influences with a conscious, relevant melodic flow, which is poised, confident, and evident in his single “As of Lately”. I.K.M.B.T is an artist, […]
J.Mapes – “Good Intentions” – You’re intensely drawn in by its melodic soul
J.Mapes is an RnB singer/rapper from South Texas. He is currently promoting his single “Good Intentions”. Honestly, as a musician, I really like J.Mapes. He has a great voice and he transforms his experiences into quite compelling soundtracks. He doesn’t try to mask or refine things, delivering emotional and poetic tales in the vernacular. He […]
D.Tech – Fire for the Rap Game!
Some people have hesitation about going into the music industry, but this was never the case for D.Tech. The twenty-eight-year-old Miami native would begin with music production at the age of ten before learning music theory and the basics of composition while playing the clarinet and violin. By his freshman year in high school, he […]
Atlanta-based Hip Hop and Rap artist Taz Forte releases “Home Team” EP
Atlanta-based Hip Hop and Rap artist Taz Forte is expecting his EP, “Home Team” to be a chartbuster. On cloud nine after enjoying a series of big hits, Taz Forte is continuing the momentum with one victorious run after another, and “Home Team” isn’t the end. “Home Team” consists of seven tracks and listeners can […]
CELLUS.PAPI – “Figuring Less” draws you right into his world
Marcellus Major, artistically known as CELLUS.PAPI is an indie artist and CEO of his own label known as Strictly Business Entertainment, where he manages artists worldwide. Out of North Carolina CELLUS.PAPI is creating a buzz with his latest single, “Figuring Less”. As addictive as the substances that he rhymes about, CELLUS.PAPI’s self-effacing raps worm their […]
Ronaldo Ca$h – “Freestyle” – a potent and subtly charismatic rapper
New York-born Ronaldo Ca$h is a rapper, singer, and songwriter. Owner of the Ca$h Crew MGT brand and label, the Newburgh underground artist has been gaining a significant following, as well as stirring up interest from mainstream players. Ca$h, who grew up on Tupac and 50 cent, as well as the R&B hits, has already […]
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 […]
