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MidaZ The BEAST – Sauce & Jay

M. Rodriquez — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:43:18 +0000

MidaZ The BEAST and TriState are more than just collaborators; they are pillars of the Gold Chain Military collective and frequent affiliates of the legendary Planet Asia[cite: 12]. Hailing from a lineage of lyricists who value the weight of a bar over the flash of a viral clip, the duo has recently unified for “Separated […]

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The Empty Stocking and the Full Heart

A. Davis — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:41:09 +0000

Born Jonathan McCoy, the lyricist known as Pavy emerged from Chicago’s South Side with a pen sharpened by the realities of his environment. Since picking up a microphone at age 14, he has dedicated himself to the craft of BoomBap and conscious hip-hop. His work is less about chasing trends and more about answering a […]

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I’m Not The Culture: Finesse Parlay Speaks Power Into The Bronx Silence

L Tate — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:12:19 +0000

Finesse Parlay is a pure-bred product of The Bronx, New York City, a lineage that connects his voice directly to the foundation of hip-hop itself. More than just a rapper, Parlay operates as a comprehensive creative force—producer, singer-songwriter, and audio engineer—meaning his vision is self-contained and uncompromising from beat to bar. His mission is distinct: […]

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Reckless Kids: Danny Miles Reclaims Joy in the Face of Impermanence

O. Knight — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:09:53 +0000

Danny Miles is a rhythmic force, renowned not only as the dynamic drummer for the JUNO Award-winning band July Talk but also as a prolific producer and beatmaker in the Canadian hip-hop underground. His solo work is an intimate counterpoint to his explosive band performances, rooted in soulful rhythms and experimental soundscapes. Miles’ deep-rooted passion […]

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Streetwise Salute: NasteeLuvzYou and Konflik Honor the Unsung Heroes on "My Man"

L Tate — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:27:14 +0000

For over three decades, NasteeLuvzYou has been the quiet force in the engine room of hip-hop. As a 10x platinum-certified engineer and producer, his fingerprints are on records that span the gritty golden age underground to modern, acclaimed works for artists like Joey Bada$$, Pro Era, and Sean Price. He’s a sonic architect whose career […]

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Me Myself I by Nate G (EP Review)

A. Davis — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:17:08 +0000

You can hear the walls breathe when an artist closes down and creates an entire world all by themselves. And this is what Nate G has done to Me Myself I, his most recent work published on August 22, 2025, by Solotrack Music LLC. There are none of the elements, no external intrusion, no distractions,–just […]

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“Solin Anj” EP by Olivier Laurent

R. Sinclair — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:00:59 +0000

Next door to the soft buzz of expectation, Olivier Laurent opens a window into a voyage personal and evocative with his new concept EP, Solin Anj, released by Amityville through 7Twenty6 Productions. This seven-track album, coupled with an illustrated children book of the same title, is distinguished by a sensitive point of view the one […]

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“DAMN GENESIS” by BRIEL the Artist

R. Sinclair — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:08:34 +0000

Coming out of the incandescent creative halls in the Bronx, BRIEL the Artist said something strong on July 28, 2025, and released DAMN GENESIS which is an interesting mixtape consisting of ten tracks and the burst of self-destruction and a new start. Drawn upon the ideas of Alternative R&B, Hip‑Hop, Indie grit, and vaporous soul, […]

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Pest The Menace x Copywrite – “Look”

L Tate — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:52:39 +0000

Pest The Menace hails from the Pacific Northwest, carving out his space in the underground hip-hop scene with an unfiltered voice and authentic boom bap grit. With over four years in the game, he’s steadily building respect for his no-nonsense approach to lyricism. His recent collaboration with underground legend Copywrite, known for his work with […]

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“Ga$ Prices” – Murs

R. Sinclair — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:25:15 +0000

The West Coast underground didn’t make room for Murs — he bulldozed a lane and paved it with bars, principles, and punchlines. His new single, “Ga$ Prices,” released via Mello Music Group on June 9, 2025, isn’t just a track — it’s a thesis paper lit with flame. With the grit of boom bap […]

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